PME System Guide PDF

EcoStruxure™
Power Monitoring Expert 9.0

System Guide
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09/2018
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Contents
Safety Precautions 16
Overview 17
About this document 17
Document updates 17
Document organization and content 18
How to Use This Document 18
What's new in Power Monitoring Expert 9.0 19
Highlights of this release 19
Details of this release 19
Resources 25
Planning 27
Planning Checklist 28
System Architecture 29
Client Types 31
Engineering Client 31
Web Client 31
IT Requirements 33
Computer Hardware 34
Operating Environment 40
Network Connectivity 44
Other IT Considerations 47
Licensing 48
Licensing Overview 49
Licensing Process 52
Licensing Tools 56
Important Notes on Licensing 57
Operating System Licensing 59
SQL Server Licensing 60
Other Software Licensing 61
System Installation and Upgrades 62
Install Planning 63
Upgrade Planning 67
Migration Planning 71
Event Notification Module installation 72
Feature Selection and Design 73
Real-time Monitoring 74
Alarm Management 76
Analytics and Visualization 78
Backup Power Management Module Design 80
Billing Module design 83
Breaker Performance Module Design 85
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Capacity Management Module Design 87

Energy Analysis Module Design 89
Event Notification Module Design 91
Insulation Monitoring Module Design 92
Power Quality Performance Module Design 101
Device Networks 106
Device networks overview 107
Network Types 108
Network Performance 110
Time synchronization 111
Tools 112
Cybersecurity 113
Planning 113
Installation and upgrade 116
Configuration 116
Operation 117
Administration 118
System Integration 119
Overview 120
Integration Technologies 121
Integration with EcoStruxure™ Power SCADA Operation (PSO) 124
Integration with EcoStruxure™ Building Operation 125
Deployment considerations 126
Power Quality (PQ) Performance Module 127
Installing and Upgrading 129
New system install 131
Before Installing the software 131
Installation process 133
Installing the SQL Server 133
Installing the PME software 143
After installing the software 163
Install ENM 167
System upgrade 170
Before upgrading the software 170
In-Place upgrade 172
Side-by-Side upgrade 173
After upgrading the software 191
Upgrade ENM 194
System migration 195
Before migrating the software 195
System migration 196
After migrating the software 210
Tools 212
PME Installer 212
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Configuration Manager 215

Off-site configuration 224
Configuration Library 224
Backup and restore 225
Save to Archive 229
Write to System 229
Configuring 243
Alarm View configuration 246
Adding a new Alarm View 247
Copying an Alarm View 249
Editing an Alarm View 250
Sharing an Alarm view 251
Moving an Alarm View 252
Deleting an Alarm View 253
Setting a default Alarm View 254
Deactivating alarms 255
Dashboards configuration 257
Adding a new dashboard 258
Editing a dashboard 260
Sharing a dashboard 261
Moving a dashboard 262
Deleting a dashboard 263
Set default options for a dashboard 264
Configuring a slideshow 265
Adding a gadget to a dashboard 267
Editing a gadget 268
Moving or resizing a gadget on a dashboard 269
Diagrams configuration 270
Configuring Devices diagrams 271
Configuring a Network diagram 272
Creating custom diagrams 273
Set default options for a diagram 274
Configuring Diagrams regional settings 275
Diagram Library 276
Diagrams registry settings 278
Configuring a custom network diagram for direct browser access 280
Configuring Power Quality Performance diagrams 282
Reports configuration 283
Setting Reports prerequisites 285
Meeting individual report requirements 287
Adding a new report 288
Copying a report 290
Editing a report 292
Moving a report 293
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Deleting a report 294

Sharing a report 295
Subscribing to a report 296
Changing a report subscription 300
Deleting a report subscription 301
Uploading a Report Template 302
Trends configuration 304
Adding a new trend 305
Editing a trend 306
Sharing a trend 307
Moving a trend 308
Deleting a trend 309
Rate Editor 310
Rate Editor User Interface 310
User Manager 311
Users 313
Adding a standard user 316
Adding a Windows user 318
Adding a Windows group 320
Changing a username 322
Changing a user password 324
Changing a user access level 326
Changing user details 328
Deleting a user 330
User Groups 332
Adding a user group 335
Adding a user to a user group 337
Adding sources to a user group 339
Changing a user group name 341
Removing a user from a user group 343
Removing sources from a user group 345
Changing application access for a user group 347
Moving a user between user groups 349
Deleting a user group 350
Viewing Web Applications user license information 352
Web Applications Settings 354
Settings 354
Hierarchy Manager 360
Hierarchy templates 360
Creating a hierarchy 363
Creating an apportioned meter 370
Creating a virtual meter 371
Dynamic hierarchy 373
Meter apportionment 373
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Virtual meter 374

Using hierarchies in other applications 374
Database maintenance 376
Enabling Duplicate Data logging 377
Licensing configuration 378
Activating a license 379
Returning a license 383
Deleting the trial license 386
Viewing which licenses have been activated on a system 387
(Software) Alarm Configuration 388
Real-time Alarms 388
Logged Data Alarms 388
Alarm Configuration considerations 390
Adding a new Alarm Rule 392
Enabling or disabling an Alarm Rule 394
Editing an Alarm Rule 395
Duplicating an Alarm Rule 396
Deleting an Alarm Rule 397
Using the Setpoint Calculator 398
Adding a Schedule 399
Schedules 400
System integration 401
Integration with EcoStruxure™ Power SCADA Operation 401
System performance 402
Device communications 402
Operating conditions 402
Performance related settings 404
Configuring session timeout settings 407
Time synchronization for ION meters 408
Enabling and configuring time synchronization 408
Time synchronization blackout 409
Software Modules 411
Backup Power Management Module configuration 413
Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module 438
UPS Configuration Tool 464
Billing Module configuration 468
Breaker Performance Module configuration 470
Breaker Configuration Tool 479
Capacity Management Module configuration 484
Generator Power Configuration Utility 490
UPS Power Configuration Utility 503
Power Losses Configuration Utility 517
Energy Analysis Module configuration 521
Event Notification Module configuration 532
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Insulation Monitoring Module configuration 551

Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool for ANSI 578
Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool for IEC 582
Power Quality Performance Module configuration 586
Paste the Power Quality Performance Framework 596
Open the Power Quality Indicator Diagrams 598
Configure the Framework for the Equipment Diagrams 602
Configure the Equipment Diagram Detail Pages 608
Configure the Equipment Diagram Group Pages 611
Configure the Equipment Diagram Landing Pages 620
Power Quality Group definition 624
Edit PowerQualityGroup.csv 625
Import / Export Power Quality Group Definition 628
Set up Power Quality Overview Dashboards 632
Set up Power Quality Detail Dashboards 633
ION Alert Monitor 648
Setting up the ION Alert Monitor 649
Starting the ION Alert Monitor 652
Device Type Editor 653
Creating a Modbus Device Type 654
Editing a Modbus Device Type 656
Adding Software Logging to a Modbus Device Type 657
Creating an OPC Device Type 657
Editing an OPC Device Type 659
Installing a Device Type on the System 660
Downstream Device Assistant 661
Detecting downstream devices 661
Downstream Device Assistant basics 663
Downstream Device Assistant functions 667
Downstream Device Assistant commands 671
Event Watcher Manager 672
Creating a template 672
Adding an event watcher 673
Hierarchy Configuration Utility 675
Hierarchy Configuration Utility command and options 675
Populating a hierarchy 679
Saving and restoring a hierarchy configuration 689
Installing or saving a hierarchy template 691
Refreshing the hierarchy cache 692
Deleting hierarchy configuration content 693
Hierarchy template structure 694
Management Console 708
The Management Console interface 708
Management Console network components 710
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Setting up your network in Management Console 712

Renaming devices and groups 717
Configure managed circuits 718
Accessing meters with advanced security 719
Configuring connection schedules 720
System Log events 721
Setting up large systems 722
Designer 730
Getting started with Designer 730
Node diagrams and the Designer interface 731
ION module overview 740
Using ION modules 742
Linking ION modules 749
Configuring ION modules 755
Copying and pasting ION modules 759
Viewing output registers, setup registers, and inputs 767
Logical Device editors 770
Access level for the editors 770
Using the Logical Device Type Editor 770
Using the Logical Device Editor 775
Creating multiple logical devices 778
Manual Data Editor 781
Editing existing logged measurement data 782
Adding manually collected measurement data 785
Viewing previous change details 787
Reverting previous data edits 788
Creating new measurements 790
Time of Use Editor 791
Adding or editing a schedule 791
Adding or editing a sub-schedule 793
Configuring seasons 794
Adding special days 795
Configuring Day groups 796
Configuring TOU names and TOU periods 797
Update EWS Server 798
Update OPC Server 798
Virtual Processor setup 799
Modifying the Global Parameters 799
Virtual Processor service (VIP) 801
Using the Virtual Processor 801
Distributed control 802
Setting global parameters 806
OPC Server Support 807
Introduction to OPC 807
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Optional OPC server license 808

OPC measurement support 808
OPC Server Assistant 808
Viewing OPC data 810
PQDIF Exporter 811
Configuring the PQDIF Exporter 811
PQDIF Exporter main window 814
PQDIF Exporter jobs 815
Closing the PQDIF Exporter window 820
Remote Modem Setup 821
Using Remote Modem Setup 821
Administering 823
General administration tasks 824
Database Manager 826
Prerequisites 827
Database Manager interface 828
Manual actions 829
Restoring a database 832
Windows Task Scheduler 835
Prerequisites 835
Using Windows Task Scheduler 835
Alarm notification in a SQL Server Express installation 840
ENM Database Maintenance Utility 841
Operating 843
Introduction to Power Monitoring Expert (PME) 845
Supported operating systems and SQL Server versions 845
PME software components 845
(PME) Windows Services 847
Power Monitoring Expert databases 847
Getting started 847
Customizing and navigating interface displays 848
Alarm View operation 853
Overview 853
View Types 853
Incidents, Alarms, and Events 854
Alarm Acknowledgment 855
Time display 855
Terminology 855
Incidents 856
Timeline Analysis 858
Alarms 859
Events 862
Waveforms 864
Viewing Incidents 865
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Viewing a Timeline Analysis 866

Viewing Alarms 868
Viewing Events 869
Viewing Waveforms 870
Acknowledging Alarms 871
Dashboards operation 875
Time display 875
Viewing Dashboards 876
Dashboard Slideshows 877
Playing a Slideshow 878
Gadgets 879
Diagrams operation 905
Time display 905
The Diagrams user interface 907
User authentication 908
Viewing historical (trend) data 909
Viewing meter events 911
Stale data and error indicators 912
Power Quality Performance diagrams 913
Operating Room diagrams 923
UPS Auto Test diagrams 957
EPSS diagrams 960
Breaker Aging diagrams 964
Reports operation 967
Overview 967
Report templates 967
Subscriptions 970
Ownership and Sharing 970
Time display 970
Terminology 970
Generating a report 971
Downloading a report 972
Report descriptions 973
Trends operation 1147
Time display 1147
Vista 1148
The Vista interface 1148
Vista user diagrams 1150
Monitoring your system in Vista 1153
Viewing real-time data 1155
Viewing logged data 1157
Controlling system functions 1159
Plotting logged data 1160
The Log View Plotter interface 1161
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Creating and customizing a user diagram 1173

Editing a user diagram 1174
Customizing a diagram object 1179
Linking a diagram object to a data source 1190
Querying the database 1191
Customizing a diagram window 1197
Web Applications 1202
Web Applications user interface 1202
Time display in Web Applications 1203
Software Modules 1205
Backup Power Management Module operation 1206
Billing Module operation 1208
Breaker Performance Module operation 1210
Capacity Management Module operation 1211
Energy Analysis Module operation 1212
Event Notification Module operation 1214
Insulation Monitoring Module operation 1225
Power Quality Performance Module operation 1226
Troubleshooting 1229
Application specific troubleshooting 1230
Configuration Manager troubleshooting 1231
Dashboards troubleshooting 1234
Diagrams troubleshooting 1236
ENM troubleshooting 1242
Install and upgrade troubleshooting 1249
Licensing troubleshooting 1254
Reports troubleshooting 1257
Tools for troubleshooting 1260
Diagnostics Viewer 1261
Reference 1275
Planning references 1276
Accessing the ION Database with 3rd-party applications 1277
Power Monitoring Expert End User Licensing Agreement (EULA). 1278
Database growth calculations 1292
Default device type support 1293
IIS Application Pools 1296
Licensing resources 1297
PME Databases 1299
PME Windows services 1300
SQL Server accounts 1306
Trial license limitations 1308
Windows accounts 1309
Installation and Upgrade references 1311
Setting SQL Server memory options 1312
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Setup Types and applicable Installer pages 1314

Upgrade tools and resources 1315
Estimated task time for SBS upgrades 1316
Network communication test 1317
Enabling TCP/IP protocol in SQL Server Express 1318
Installing and binding security certificates 1319
Disabling TLS 1.2 1322
Configuring first time Alarms processing 1324
PME 9.0 Install notes 1325
PME 9.0 Upgrade notes 1326
PME release history 1329
Configuration Manager 1330
Configuration references 1337
Alarm Configuration references 1339
Backup Power Management Module references 1349
Configuring the digital output 1357
Configuring the Vista diagram 1358
Configuring digital input alarms for ATSs 1373
Configuring digital input alarms for generators 1375
Defining data log parameters for digital inputs 1378
Defining data log parameters for analog inputs and load profile data 1380
Configuring the digital output 1384
Configuring the Vista diagram 1384
Billing Module references 1411
Breaker Performance Module references 1414
Capacity Management Module references 1417
Dashboards references 1421
Device Type Editor references 1434
Energy Analysis Module references 1446
Event Notification Module references 1451
Source Levels 1455
Date Formatting 1455
General references 1457
Insulation Monitoring Module references 1466
Manual Data Editor references 1468
Power Quality Performance Module references 1475
Reports references 1489
Trends references 1491
User Manager references 1496
Operation references 1504
Alarms references 1505
Dashboards references 1529
Power Quality Performance Module references 1533
Reports references 1537
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Trends references 1588

Glossary 1592
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Safety Precautions
During installation or use of this software, pay attention to all safety messages that occur in the
software and that are included in the documentation. The following safety messages apply to this
software in its entirety.
WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
• Do not use the software or devices for critical control or protection applications where human
or equipment safety relies on the operation of the control action.
• Do not use the software to control time-critical functions.
• Do not use the software to control remote equipment without proper access control and status
feedback.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
WARNING
INACCURATE DATA RESULTS
• Do not incorrectly configure the software or the devices.
• Do not base your maintenance or service actions solely on messages and information
displayed by the software.
• Do not rely solely on software messages and reports to determine if the system is functioning
correctly or meeting all applicable standards and requirements.
• Consider the implications of unanticipated transmission delays or failures of communications
links.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, equipment
damage, or permanent loss of data.
WARNING
POTENTIAL COMPROMISE OF SYSTEM AVAILABILITY, INTEGRITY, AND
CONFIDENTIALITY
Use cybersecurity best practices to help prevent unauthorized access to the software.
Work with facility IT System Administrators to ensure that the system adheres to the site-specific
cybersecurity policies.
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Overview
About this document
This guide is intended for Application Engineers, System Integrators, or other qualified personnel
who are responsible for designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and using EcoStruxure™
Power Monitoring Expert (PME) software.
This document is not a tutorial, it was written with the assumption that you have been trained in the
deployment and use of PME.
This document does not discuss the planning, design, and operation of the electrical power system
that is being monitored.
Document updates
This document is available online through the Schneider Electric website. We may update the online
version over time to improve clarity and accuracy. If you see differences between your local copy
and the online version, use the online version as your reference. See Resources for contact
information.
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Overview System Guide
Document organization and content

This document is organized by the following functional life-cycle stages: Planning, Installing and
Upgrading, Configuring, Administering, Operating, and Troubleshooting.
Some tools, tasks, or functions are specific to a particular stage, others are part of different stages.
For example, deciding on which computer hardware to use, is done during the Planning stage.
Licensing, in contrast, has a Planning component, to purchase the correct licenses, and a
Configuring component, to activate the licenses on the system.
Reference is a resource chapter that contains detailed information. Use Reference information to
deepen your understanding of Power Monitoring Expert concepts, and to complete complex
procedures that might require additional information. The Reference section content is organized to
mirror the structure of the functional life-cycle stages.
How to Use This Document

The best way to use this document is by using document bookmarks and the introductory pages for
each chapter. Use the Bookmarks to navigate to the chapter introduction, and then use the chapter
link page to navigate to the content you are looking for. Much of the content contains hyperlinks to
connect related content.
You can also use the table of contents to navigate through the document, or use Find to search for
specific content.
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What's new in Power Monitoring Expert 9.0

PME 9.0 is a major release that introduces a number of new features and improvements. We highly
recommend you upgrade your existing PME system to version 9.0.
Highlights of this release

l New Power Event Analysis, including smart alarm management and timeline analysis.
l New energy modeling capabilities.
l Support for multi-site systems, including multi-timezone support.
l Support for Windows authentication and Windows Active Directory.
l Web Applications are now supported by most browsers, with the replacement of Silverlight by
HTML5.
l New Device Type Editor with enhanced functionality for creating Modbus and OPC device
types.
l New Manual Data Editor tool for historical data.
l Cybersecurity improvements. PME 9.0 is designed for IEC62443 compliance at the component
level.
Details of this release

NOTE: The following is a selected list of changes for this release, it is not a comprehensive list.
Web Applications
Item Details
New alarm categorization and aggregation
functions to group alarms into incidents.
New Alarm management
Completely redesigned alarm viewer user
interface.
Timeline analysis and Web based waveform
New Power Event Analysis viewer with side-by-side waveform comparison
capability.
You can now share one PME system between
New multi-site support different departments within your organization and
control which information each can access.
You can now display data in meter local time,
New multi-timezone support
regardless of the location of the software server.
PME 9.0 has a new gadget type, called Table
gadget, for displaying real-time data for different
New Table gadget
sources in tabular format. This gadget replaces the
Tables Web application in previous releases.
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The following new gadget types are available with

the purchase of an Energy Usage Gadget Pack
license:
l Sankey
l Pareto
New optional gadgets
l Aggregated Pareto
l Heat Map
l Consumption Ranking
l Aggregated Consumption Ranking

It is now easier and more intuitive to manage and
navigate your dashboards, diagrams, trends,
Improved user experience
alarms, and reports with an updated, consistent
library look and feel.
Software alarm configuration now supports real-
time and logged data alarms. Logged data alarms
can be configured using smart setpoints, for
Improved software alarm configuration example set up an Over Demand alarm for the
Highest Value in last 30 days. Many alarm rule
templates are available to simplify the
configuration of alarms.
You can now access hierarchies from the Trends
New hierarchy support in Trends application to select sources for the display of real-
time data.
Tools
Item Details
The User Manager tool that is used to setup and
manage user accounts in PME has been
User Manager now in Web Applications redesigned and moved to Web Applications. The
User Manager was located in the Management
Console in previous releases.
This is a new tool that replaces the Modbus
Device Importer (MDI). Use the DTE to create
Device Type Editor (DTE) device drivers for Modbus and OPC devices, for
which pre-configured drivers or downloadable add-
on drivers do not exist .
This is a new tool. Use the MDE to edit logged
Manual Data Editor (MDE) measurement data or to manually enter
measurement data into the PME database.
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The CM tool has been updated to support the

following PME systems:
Read from System: PME 7.2.2, PME 8.2, PME
Configuration Manager (CM) 9.0
Write to System: PME 9.0
The tool now supports all PME languages and
editions.
Reporting
Item Details
Energy Modeling Report
IEEE519-2014 Harmonics Compliance Report
New reports Circuit Breaker Settings Report
Dashboard Report
KPI Report
Operating Environment
Item Details
SQL Server 2017 (Standard and Express) is now
New SQL Server version support
supported.
New SQL Express version on DVD SQL Server 2016 Express is now on the DVD.
SQL Server 2008 R2 (Standard and Express) is no
Dropped SQL Server version support
longer supported
The following versions of Microsoft Windows are
no longer supported:
Windows 7 (can still be used for Engineering
Dropped Windows version support Clients)
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
For the complete list of supported operating systems and SQL Server versions, see the IT
Requirements chapter in this guide.
Devices
Item Details
PME 9.0 supports ION over Modbus
PM8000 Modbus/ION coexistence
communications with PM8000 (v1.4.1+) devices.
PME now supports the new high end ION9000
ION9000 support
power monitoring device.
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The following device types are now supported in

PME 9.0 :
l ION9000
l PM8000v2 (with ION over Modbus support)
l MTZ Wave 2 (support for breaker aging)
l EM4900
New device type support l PowerTag
l AccuSine PCSN
l IFL
l Galaxy VM/VX
l SmartLink IPZ
l Compact NSXm
l Com'X WAGES
PM8000 and MTZ now require a DL-S license
Updated device license requirements
(was DL-M before)
Cybersecurity
Item Details
Local Windows logins and Active Directory logins
New Active Directory support can now be added as PME users. This applies to
individual Windows logins and Windows groups.
Engineering Clients and Web Clients now support
New Windows authentication support
one-click login using Windows credentials
If you access Diagrams from outside the Web
Applications framework, through a browser using
Diagrams access permissions
the URL http://server_name/ion, you are
prompted to log in using your PME credentials.
PME is now configured to use TLS 1.2 (HTTPS)
TLS 1.2 support
by default.
PME9.0 includes significant incremental
improvements in cybersecurity related areas.
Cybersecurity improvements and IEC62443
PME 9.0 is designed for IEC62443 compliance at
compliance
the component level (IEC62443-4-1, IEC62443-4-
2 SL1).
PME 9.0 has been tested and validated with
Support for Whitelisting software
McAfee Application Control
PME can now be installed with Integrated
Support for SQL Integrated Authentication
Authentication for SQL database server access.
EcoStruxure Web Services (EWS) are now
Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)
EWS FIPS compliance
compliant in using TLS 1.2 and SHA-256 for
authentication.
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Miscellaneous
Item Details
PME 9.0 includes device type support and pre-
Support for continuous thermal monitoring configured diagrams to set up the system for
applications continuous thermal monitoring applications such
as busbar joints temperature monitoring.
There is now one System Guide for PME, that
contains all relevant information. The guide is task
Complete overhaul of the Technical focused and organized by the following software
Documentation life cycle phases: Planning, Installing,
Configuring, Administering, Operating,
Troubleshooting.
Web Client licenses are now enforced. Every
Web Client licensing now enforced person using the Web Client or any of its tools
must have a Web Client license
Real-time data now available for virtual You can now use real-time measurements with
meters and hierarchies virtual meters and hierarchies.
SQL Server 2016 Standard Edition (English) is
SQL Server resale available for purchase from Schneider Electric for
use with PME 9.0.
The PME Software Modules, that can be enabled
through add-on licensing, have been restructured.
The following Software Modules are now available
for PME 9.0:
l Backup Power Management Module
l Billing Module
Software modules restructured and renamed l Breaker Performance Module
l Capacity Management Module
l Energy Analysis Module
l Event Notification Module
l Insulation Monitoring Module
l Power Quality Performance Module

You can now connect your PME system to the
Schneider Electric Digital Services Platform
New DSP Cloud Connector (DSP) in the cloud. With this connection, you can
access additional services offered by Schneider
Electric.
PME 9.0 includes a wide range of quality
Quality improvements
improvements.
The official name of PME has been changed from
New EcoStruxure branding StruxureWare™ Power Monitoring Expert to
EcoStruxure™ Power Monitoring Expert.
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Removed/Replaced Functionality
Item Details
This has been replaced by the
Removed Tables application
new Table gadget in Dashboards.
Use ION Setup to configure 3xxx
Removed 3XXX ACM configuration in Designer
ACM devices.
Use ION Setup to upgrade the
Removed Device Upgrader
firmware in ION devices.
Removed Global Event Viewer alarm viewer in Web
Applications.
The has been replaced by the
Removed User Manager from Management Console User Manager in Web
Applications.
Removed the Modbus Device Importer (MDI)
Device Type Editor (DTE).
Use Duplicate and Configure
Removed Duplicate Device option in Management Console instead, or manually create a new
device.
Reports application in Web
Applications.
Repgen is not removed during a
Removed Repgen from new installs system upgrade.
For applications where Repgen is
a requirement, you can download
a copy of the program from
Exchange.
Silverlight is no longer required.
Removed support for Silverlight Web Applications now use
HTML5 technology.
Use x64 version of SQL Express
Removed x86 version of SQL Express from the Installer DVD
instead.
Removed Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Download the latest copy of
from the Installer DVD SSMS from Microsoft if required.
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Resources
Download Center
NOTE: The EcoStruxure™Power Monitoring Expert System Guide includes the content of the
following guides: What's New Guide, IT Guide, Web Applications Guide, and the OR Isolated
Power Interface User Guide.
The following EcoStruxure™Power Monitoring Expert9.0 documents are available on the Schneider
Electric Download Center:
l System Guide (English) – Document number 7EN02-0411
l What's New Guide (English) – Document number 7EN12-0314
l OR Isolated Power Interface User Guide (English) – Document number 7EN02-0412
l Web Applications Guide (Multilingual) – Document number 7EN02-0409
Exchange Extranet
l EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert portal
l Downloads (Software Installers, Service Packs, Device Drivers, and so on)
l Power Monitoring Expert Design and Quote tools:

Daisy Chain Calculator
Commissioning Time Calculator
Database Growth Calculator
Secondary Server Calculator
l Power Monitoring Expert Install and Maintain documents:

IT Guide (English)
Before Installing Your Software (English)
Using the SQL Server 2016 DVD Guide (English)
ETL 5.0 – Installation and Configuration Guide
ETL for 3rd Party Billing – Administration Guide
ETL for Data Center Operation – Administration Guide
EGX300 and Com'X 510 to PME – ETL Data Migration Guide
PME Upgrade tools and resources
Other
l PME Licensing Portal
l Schneider Data Privacy and Cookie Policy
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Technical Support
l Technical Support by country:

Use the My Schneider App or contact your local country office.
l Software Licensing Support
[Offline license activation, license returns]
l Software Registration Centers
[Global contact information. Contact a Software Registration Center (SRC) if you exceed the
license return limit, or if a license has become untrusted. Do not contact a SRC for
troubleshooting license issues or to get new licenses. They are not able to help with these
issues.]
External Resources
Microsoft® technical documentation:
l How to choose antivirus software to run on computers that are running SQL Server
l How to determine which versions and service pack levels of the Microsoft .NET Framework are
installed
l Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Deployment Considerations
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Planning
Use the information provided in this chapter to prepare for an installation or upgrade of a Power
Monitoring Expert (PME) system.
Use the links in the table below to find the content you are looking for.
Topic Content
This is a planning tool to remind you of the different
Planning Checklist decisions that have be made and actions that have to be
taken during the planning process.
Discusses where the system software and the database
System Architecture
server can be installed.
Client Types Introduces the different PME software client types.
Provides information on information technology
IT Requirements components, such as computer hardware, operating
environment, and networking.
Provides information on software licensing for PME
Licensing
systems.
Lists considerations related to new system installs and
System Installation and Upgrades
system upgrades.
Provides an overview of the features and modules
available in the software. It introduces the different
Feature Selection and Design
functions, applications and modules and discusses
dependencies and design considerations.
Provides information on the communication links
Device Networks
between the software and the monitoring devices.
Cybersecurity Provides information related to securing the system.
Provides information on the different approaches and
System Integration
technologies for integrating PME with other systems.
Provides information on the time, effort, and expertise
Deployment considerations
that is required to deploy a PME system.
Links to reference information related to the content of
Planning references
the Planning chapter.
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Planning System Guide
Planning Checklist
The checklist below has an entry for each of the sections in the planning chapter of this guide. Use
the list as a planning tool to remind you of the different decisions that have be made and actions that
have to be taken during the planning process.
Item Details Completed

Decide which architecture to use (Standalone,
System Architecture
Distributed Database).
□
Decide which type of clients and how many of each are
Client Types
needed (Web Clients, Engineering Clients).
□
Decide which computer hardware, and operating
software to use (OS, SQL Server).
IT requirements
Understand the network related dependencies, and plan
□
for them.
Understand which licenses (PME, OS, SQL, ...) are
Licensing required for your system and plan to purchase them in □
time for the deployment.
System installation and Understand the prerequisites and the different options for
upgrades new installs and upgrades.
□
Define which features and modules you want to setup for
Feature Selection and the user.
design Understand the prerequisites and dependencies, and plan
□
for them.
Understand the device network options (Ethernet, serial).
Device networks Match the devices with features and modules (device □
capabilities, performance, and so on).
Understand the security needs of your customer and
application. Develop a security strategy and plan for the
Cybersecurity system, the network, the devices, and other relevant □
components (data encryption, malware detection,
firewalls, ...).
Understand the different approaches and technologies for
System integration integrating PME with other systems, for example OPC, □
EWS, ETL, ODBC, PQDIF, VIP, ....
Deployment Understand the complexity of the deployment and the
considerations time and expertise required.
□
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System Guide Planning
System Architecture
PME is a client-server, on-premise software application that collects power monitoring data through
a network of connected devices. The power monitoring data is processed and stored using
Microsoft SQL Server and can be accessed by users in a variety of formats through different user
interfaces.
PME is deployed in one of two basic architectures: Standalone or Distributed Database.
Standalone architecture
In a Standalone architecture, all PME system files, the SQL Server database, and any other tools or
utilities are installed on the same computer. You access the power monitoring data through clients.
Distributed Database architecture

In a Distributed Database architecture, all PME system files, tools, and utilities are installed on one
computer. The database server is installed on a second computer. There are no PME system files
installed on the database server except for the historical database files. You access the power
monitoring data through clients.
The following example diagram shows both architectures in the context of the overall system,
including the monitoring devices:
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Which architecture should you choose?

We recommend you use the Standalone architecture. It is easier and more cost effective to deploy,
and there are no performance advantages in using a Distributed Database architecture.
However, in some cases it might be necessary to use the Distributed Database architecture, such
as:
l Your customer wants to use an existing SQL server.
l Your customer IT requirements do not allow a Microsoft SQL Server to be installed with another
application on the same server.
l The application requires Microsoft SQL Server redundancy with SQL Clustering or other third-
party tools.
l The application requires specific rules for database management, for example SQL jobs, back-
ups, data security,... .
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Client Types
In PME you use clients to access the configuration tools and the applications for viewing data.
There are two different types of clients:
l Engineering Clients are used to configure and administer the system.
l Web Clients are used to view power monitoring information.
NOTE: See Licensing for details on client licensing.
Engineering Client
An Engineering Client is an administrative interface in PME that is used to configure and administer
the system. Engineering clients include tools such as the Management Console, Vista, and
Designer.
One Engineering Client is installed, by default, on the PME server. Additional Engineering Clients
can be installed on other computers, for example on a portable notebook computer, that are more
accessible than the server. Engineering Clients require an Engineering Client license.
Web Client
A Web Client is used to view power monitoring information such as real-time data, historical
information, and alarms which are used in day-to-day power management tasks.
Web Clients access the data on the server through a Web browser. No installation is required. Web
Clients can run on any computer on the network. Web Clients require a Web Client license.
Web Clients can access the Web Applications (Dashboards, Diagrams, Trends, Alarms, and
Reports) in PME.
To set up a Web Client, enter the fully qualified domain name of the PME server or its IP address,
followed by /Web into your browser.
Examples:
l http://10.160.42.1/Web
l http://PMEServer.MyCompany.com/Web
NOTE: Web is the default root directory. The root directory is configurable and can be changed
during installation.
By default, the first application on the navigation bar in Web Applications opens in the browser. To
specify which application should open first, add one of the following application parameters to the
Web address: (Note that the parameters are case-sensitive.)
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#Dashboards, #Diagrams, #Trends, #Alarms, #Reports
For example, http://PMEServer.MyCompany.com/Web/#Alarms opens the Alarms

application in the browser.
NOTE: For cybersecurity and performance reasons, we recommend that you do not use a Web
Client on the PME server computer.
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IT Requirements
This section provides information on specifications and requirements related to information
technology (IT) components, such as computer hardware, operating environment, and networking.
Use the links in the table below to find the content you are looking for:
Computer Hardware Computer types, CPU, RAM, and HDDs.

OS, DB server, Web browser, and other
compatible software.
Required network shares, Windows domain
Network Connectivity compatibility, IPv6 compatibility, and IP port
requirements.
Other IT Considerations Computer name limitations, display resolution.
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Computer Hardware
The performance of a computer is determined by the following factors:
l Computer type (desktop, workstation, or server)
l Central processing unit (CPU)
l Random-access memory (RAM)
l Hard disk drive (HDD)
When choosing the computer hardware for your PME system, you need to consider the following:
l Number of devices in the system
l Number of concurrent users
l System performance expectations
l Data exchange with other systems
l Historical data logging needs
NOTE: Undersized computer hardware is a common source of performance issues with PME
systems.
Choosing Computer Type, CPU, and RAM

The computer type, CPU, and RAM determine the overall performance and reliability of the system.
CPU is important for device communications and RAM affects SQL Server performance.
As a starting point for the selection of these components, we are defining two different system
categories, Basic Systems and Advanced Systems. Decide which category best describes your
system needs and then use the information provided in the tables below to define your computer
hardware specifications.
Basic Systems
A basic system is defined by the following characteristics:
l Factory default measurement logging (logging frequency >= 15 minutes)
l No custom applications
l No Power Quality Performance monitoring
l Only a small number of branch circuit monitor devices in the system
l A device type mix of approximately:

70% entry level devices (for example iEM3xxx)
20% intermediate level devices (for example PM8xxx)
10% advanced level devices (for example ION9000)
Minimum recommended computer hardware for servers in Basic Systems:
System Size Devices Users Computer hardware
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Desktop
Small ≤ 100 ≤5 Intel Core i5 (2 core)
8 GB (RAM)
Workstation
≤ 250 ≤ 10 Intel Xeon W-21xx (4 core)
16 GB (RAM)
Medium
Server
≤ 600 ≤ 10 Intel Xeon E3-12xx (6 core)
24 GB (RAM)
Server
Large ≤ 2500 ≤ 10 Intel Xeon E3-12xx (10 core)
32 GB (RAM)
Advanced Systems
An advanced system is defined by the following characteristics:
l Custom measurement logging with <15 minute intervals
l Custom applications using the VIP module
l Power Quality Performance monitoring
l Large number of concurrent users
l High percentage of advanced level devices in the system
l Large number of branch circuit monitor devices in the system
l Large scale data exchange with third party systems (for example through OPC or EWS)
l Other resource intensive software systems installed on the same computer
Minimum recommended computer hardware for servers in Advanced Systems:
System Size Devices Users OPC Tags HW

Workstation
Small ≤ 100 ≤ 15 5000 Intel Xeon W-21xx (4 core)
16 GB (RAM)
Server
≤ 250 ≤ 20 10000 Intel Xeon E- 12xx (6 core)
24 GB (RAM)
Medium
Server
≤ 600 ≤ 35 30000 Intel Xeon E3-12xx (10 core)
32 GB (RAM)
Server
Intel Xeon Scalable Silver (12
Large ≤ 2500 ≤ 50 50000
core)
64 GB (RAM)
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Client Computers
Since all the data processing is done on the server, the client computer hardware recommendations
are the same for Basic Systems and Advanced Systems.
Minimum recommended computer hardware for clients:
l Engineering Client
Intel Core i3 (2 core or better)
4 GB of RAM
l Web Client
2 GHz, Dual Core processor
4 GB of RAM
Monitor resolution of 1024 x 768
NOTE: To improve the information display, we recommend a minimum monitor resolution of

1440 x 900.
Choosing Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)

The HDDs determine the historical data access performance and the amount of historical data that
can be stored in the system. HDD configurations are also important for system availability and
recovery.
HDD Size
The HDD must have enough space for the different programs and applications that are running on
the computer. This includes space for the historical data that is recorded by the system and some
free space as a buffer.
The following table shows the estimated HDD space that is required, without the historical data
logs. The estimates are rounded up and allow for updates and system maintenance.
Component HDD space

Windows Operating System software 100 GB
Microsoft SQL Server software 2 GB
PME software 5 GB
PME system databases 5 GB
PME historical database (see below)
Free space 30% of the HDD size
PME historical database
The HDD space that is required for the historical database (ION_Data), is equal to five times the
size of the main database file (ION_data.mdf).
It can be broken down into the following components:
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Component HDD space

Main database
(1x) ION_data.mdf size
file (.mdf)
Transaction log
(1x) ION_data.mdf size
file (.ldf)
Backups (2x) ION_data.mdf size
Free Space for
Backups or (1x) ION_data.mdf size
tempDB
Total (5x) ION_data.mdf size
The estimates above are based on the following assumptions:
l The .ldf file is typically just 10% of the .mdf size, but occasionally expands to 100% during nor-
mal operation.
l The system default is to keep two database backups.
l 100% of the .mdf size is required for free space. The tempDB will occasionally expand to 100%
of the total .mdf size, but not at the same time as a backup. If the backups and tempDB are on
different hard drive groups, they each require x1 .mdf in hard drive space.
Main Database File Size (ION_data.mdf)
Unlike the system software, the historical database size is continuously growing. Its size and
growth can be estimated based on the amount of:
l Factory default measurement logging
l Custom measurement logging
l Power quality event logging
Also, the database occasionally grows by 10% to create room for additional measurements. This
growth operation can occur at any time and you need to consider it in the database size
calculations.
NOTE: Use the Database Growth Calculator tool to estimate the database growth for your
system. The tool is available through the Exchange Community. See Resources for link
information.
HDD Configuration
HDDs can be configured as single drives or drive groups. For a small Basic Systems, a single HDD
is sufficient. For all other systems, we recommend that you separate the major components into
different HDD groups.
RAID Systems
In addition to separating the software components into different hard drive groups, redundant arrays
(RAID) can be used to add simple redundancy. In a RAID 1 configuration, one HDD is a complete
copy of a second HDD. If either of the two HDDs stops operating, the other takes over without any
data loss. The faulty HDD can then be replaced to restore the RAID configuration.
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Recommended RAID 1 configurations:
Group 0
Component
HDD1 + HDD2
2x OS ü
HD tempDB ü
D MDF ü
LDF ü
Backups ü
Group 0 Group 1
Component HDD1 + HDD3 +
HDD2 HDD4
4x
OS ü
HD
tempDB ü
D
MDF ü
LDF ü
Backups ü
Group 0 Group 1 Group 2
Component
HDD1 + HDD2 HDD3 + HDD4 HDD5 + HDD6
6x OS ü
HD tempDB ü
D MDF ü
LDF ü
Backups ü
Group 0 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Component HDD1 + HDD4 +
HDD3 HDD6
HDD2 HDD5
6x
OS ü
HD
tempDB ü
D
MDF ü
LDF ü
Backups ü
Component Group 0 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
HDD1 + HDD3 + HDD5 + HDD7 +
HDD2 HDD4 HDD6 HDD8
8x
OS ü
HD
tempDB ü
D
MDF ü
LDF ü
Backups ü
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NOTE: Plan for system growth by having a computer with space for additional HDDs. This makes
it easy to add additional HDDs as the system grows.
NOTE: It is possible to use other RAID configurations, such as RAID 0 or RAID 5. These
configurations are not discussed in this document.
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PME supports the following environments and software:
NOTE: The operating system and SQL Server combination you choose must be supported by
Microsoft. This applies to edition, version, and 32-/64-bit.
NOTE: Apply the latest updates to the operating system and database system before installing or
upgrading PME.
Software Supported versions

Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise (for Engineering clients
only)
Operating system* Windows 10 Professional/Enterprise
Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard/Enterprise
Windows Server 2016 Standard
SQL Server 2012 Express
SQL Server 2016 Express (included with PME)
SQL Server 2012 Standard/Enterprise/Business
Intelligence
Database system**
Intelligence
Intelligence
Intelligence
VMWare Workstation 10
VMWare ESX1 6.0
Oracle Virtual Box 5.0.4
Microsoft Hyper-V from Windows 8.1, Windows Server
Virtual environment***
2012
Citrix XenServer 6.2
Parallels Desktop 10
QEMU-KVM
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel 2010, 2013, 2016
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
Microsoft Edge
Desktop Web browser Google Chrome version 42 and later
Mozilla Firefox version 35 and later
Apple Safari versions 7 or 8 and later
Safari on iOS8.3+ operating systems, Chrome on Android
Mobile Web browser
systems
4.6 for PME
.NET Framework 3.5 (or 3.5 SP1) for the PME installer
4.0 for the Power Monitoring Expert licensing component
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* For information on choosing an operating system, see Operating System Considerations.
** PME includes a free version of SQL Server Express. You have the option to install this Express
version during the installation of PME, if you don't want to use a different SQL Server. For
information on the limitations when using SQL Server Express, see SQL Server Considerations.
*** You must configure virtual environments with a supported Windows operating system and SQL
Server edition. It is possible to mix virtual and non-virtual environments for PME server and clients.
Windows Updates
Critical and routine Windows Updates can be applied to the operating systems hosting the PME
server and clients without prior approval by Schneider Electric.
Localization
PME supports the following languages:
English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Czech, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese,
Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.
A non-English version of PME only supports an operating system and SQL Server of the same
locale. For example, a Spanish version of the product must be used with a Spanish version of SQL
Server and an operating system with a regional setting of Spanish.
The English version of PME can be used with a supported language, non-English operating system
and SQL Server as long as both have the same locale. For example, an English version of the
product can be used with a German version of SQL Server and an operating system with a regional
setting of German.
Operating System Considerations

Windows or Windows Server?
PME supports both Windows and Windows Server operating systems. However, we recommend
you use the Windows Server for the following reasons:
l Windows Server can use server-class computer hardware. It can access more CPUs and more
RAM than Windows. For example, Windows 10 is limited to two physical CPUs.
l Windows Server offers better performance for running PME services.
32-bit or 64-bit systems?
PME is a 32-bit software that can run on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems. We recommend you use a
64-bit system (OS + SQL Server) for the following reasons:
l The SQL Server 64-bit performance is higher than the 32-bit version.
l 32-bit operating systems are limited to just 4 GB of RAM, 64-bit versions are not.
l 32-bit systems are a legacy technology for operating environments.
Microsoft. This applies to edition, version, and 32/64 bit.
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SQL Server Considerations

Express Version or Full version?
Microsoft SQL Server is available as a free, scaled down Express version, and as a priced, full
server version. You can use both versions with PME. However, the Express version has the
following built in limitations:
l Maximum database size of 10 GB.
l No SQL Server Agent service.
l Limited to lesser of 1 socket or 4 cores.
l Limited to use a maximum of 1 GB of the total system RAM.
In addition, PME has the following limitations when used with SQL Server Express:
l Only supported for Standalone systems, not for Distributed Database systems.
l Not supported for systems with Power Quality Performance module.
NOTE: PME includes a free version of SQL Server Express. You have the option to install this
Express version during the installation of PME, if you do not want to use a different SQL Server.
Existing or New SQL Server?

You can use PME with an existing SQL Server, or you can install a new one. The following table
lists the installation requirements for new and existing SQL Server types:
Type Description
PME requires a certain configuration of the
SQL Server. Find the installation instructions
New SQL Server Standard
for SQL Server in the Installing and Upgrading
chapter of this guide.
PME includes a free version of SQL Server
New SQL Server Express Express. You have the option to install this
Express version during the installation of PME.
To use an existing instance of SQL Server
Standard , the SQL Server setup wizard must
be rerun to configure the software correctly for
Existing SQL Server Standard
use with PME. Find the configuration
instructions for SQL Server in the Installing
and Upgrading chapter of this guide.
The PME installer can add a new instance to
Existing SQL Server Express an existing SQL Server Express for use with
PME.
Microsoft. This applies to edition, version, and 32-/64-bit.
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SQL Server Clustering

Clustering refers to a group of two or more SQL Servers that work together and appear as a single
server to the outside. When a client connects to an SQL Server cluster, it appears that there is only
a single SQL Server. In case of a server failure, the remaining servers take over without an
interruption. Using clustering increases system availability.
PME can be used in a clustered environment when deployed in a Distributed Database architecture.
l The Application Server is deployed in a non-clustered environment.
l The SQL Server component is deployed in the clustered environment.
NOTE: SQL Server clustering is only supported for Distributed Database systems, not for
Standalone systems.
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Network Connectivity
Network Communication
The PME server, database server, and clients must be able to communicate with each other over
the network using TCP/IP protocol. The licensing component of PME requires that PME clients and
server can resolve each other’s address by name (not just fully qualified domain name or IP
address). If a proxy server is used on the network, then a local address bypass must be configured
on the PME server.
An Internet connection is not required for PME to function correctly.
Network Shares
Engineering Clients require that the Power Monitoring Expert folder on the PME server is shared
with full read and write permissions. File and Printer Sharing must be enabled.
Windows Domain Compatibility

Domain membership is not required for PME to function.
l PME can be installed on servers in a domain environment, however it cannot be installed on

domain controllers. If PME is installed on a server that is subsequently changed to a domain
controller, the software ceases to function correctly.
l For Distributed Database installations of PME, the Database Manager tool can only be used if
the database server and the PME application server are in the same domain. The Database
Manager cannot be used, in a distributed database installation, if the database server and the
PME application server are in workgroups.
l A domain account is required for Side-by-Side upgrades of distributed systems using the Con-
figuration Manager Tool. This domain account must be:
A member of the Administrators group on the PME server
Added as a Login in SQL Server with sysadmin role in the database instance.
l PME supports Windows Active Directory services for user account sharing.
IPv6 Compatibility
PME supports IPv6 (and IPv4) for communications with metering devices. The software
components of PME require IPv4. That means PME can be used on computers with single stack
IPv4 or dual stack IPv4/IPv6 network adapters.
IP Port Requirements
PME depends on certain ports for the communication between its components and the connected
devices. Which ports are required for a specific installation depends on the system configuration
and the monitoring devices used.
The following table lists all relevant ports and their functions:
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Location Function Protocol Ports Configurable Direction*

SQL Server
TCP 1433 No Inbound
Database instance
Server SQL Server
UDP 1434 No Inbound
Browser
HTTP 80 Yes Inbound
IIS Server
HTTPS 443 No Inbound
Application
Module Web TCP 23102 No Inbound
Services
13667
PME Diagnostics
13671
Viewer (on TCP No Inbound
6000-99
Engineering client)
57779
13666
PME Vista (on
TCP 13670 No Inbound
Engineering client)
57777
PME
PME Designer (on
Server TCP 13666 No Inbound
Engineering client)
PME Management
Console (on TCP 13666 No Inbound
Engineering client)
PME OPC Client OPC 135 No Inbound
File and Printer
Sharing for NetBIOS/SMB 139/445 No Inbound
Engineering client
Ecostruxure Web
HTTP 80 No Inbound
Services
Licensing Vendor
TCP 27010 Yes Inbound
Daemon
Modbus TCP 502 No Inbound
Power Meter Modbus RTU 7701 No Inbound
communication ION 7700 No Inbound
PML 3721 No Inbound
Power Telnet 23 No Inbound
Meter FTP 20/21 No Inbound
Power Meter TFTP 69 No Inbound
access SMTP 25 No Outbound
HTTP 80 No Inbound
HTTPS 443 No Inbound
Ethergate
Gateway communication Modbus/ION/PML 7800-03 No Inbound
gateway
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* The direction of a port is determined by the communication initiation request which will establish
the communication socket.
The following image shows the ports and the components they are associated with:
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Other IT Considerations
PME Server Name Limitations
The computer name for the PME server must have 15 characters or less, and use only letters,
numbers, or the "_" (underscore) character.
NOTE: The computer name must not be changed after the PME software is installed. If the
computer name is changed after the install, the software ceases to function correctly. Should this
occur, contact Technical Support for assistance.
Display Resolution
The minimum display resolution for PME user interfaces is 1024 x 768 pixels.
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Licensing
This section provides information on software licensing for PME systems.
Use the links in the tables below to find the content you are looking for:
PME Licensing:
The licensing model and the different license

Licensing Overview
types in PME
High level flow diagrams showing the licensing
Licensing Process
process.
Licensing Tools Different tools related to licensing.
A list of items for you to consider when planning a
Important Notes on Licensing
PME system.
Links and contact information for other license
Licensing resources
related resources.
Operating Environment Licensing:
Microsoft Windows operating system software

Operating System Licensing
licensing.
SQL Server Licensing Microsoft SQL Server software licensing.
Other Software Licensing Third party software application licensing.
For information on how to configure licensing in PME, see the Licensing configuration section in the
Configuring chapter of this guide.
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Licensing Overview
PME is a proprietary software that uses licensing to control its use and distribution. The licensing is
enforced through mechanisms that disable certain software functions if no valid license has been
activated.
To use PME, you must purchase software licenses and activate them in the system. The licenses
give you the right to use the software according to the terms and conditions described in the
software End User License Agreement (EULA). The licenses generally do not expire, unless stated
otherwise in the software EULA. PME licenses are per site. If you have multiple sites, you must
purchase licenses for each site. Multi-site, or enterprise licenses are not available.
PME uses a modular licensing structure where different licenses enable different functions in the
software. Some of these functions are optional, others are required. The licenses are cumulative,
meaning that you can add additional licenses to a system, to enable additional functionality.
License Activation
Purchased licenses must be activated either through online or offline methods. An Internet
connection for the PME server is required for online activation. Offline activation must be done from
an alternate Internet-connected computer or smart-phone with Web access.
Licenses are tied to the host computer (physical or virtual). If PME needs to be moved to a new
computer, the licenses must first be returned and then reactivated on the new computer. Licenses
can only be returned and reactivated twice per calendar year.
License Types
The following table shows the different licenses that are available for PME.
Type Description
New system installations include a time limited trial license.
The trial license:
l enables most of the PME features (see Trial license limitations for

details)
l includes an unlimited device license
l expires after 90 days

Trial license
l cannot be extended or reinstalled
l includes client licenses that can only be used on the primary server,
not on a client computer
l remains active until its expiry even if other licenses have been
activated
l aggregates together with other active licenses
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This is a required license. It enables the PME server functions. Without

the Base license the system is not functional. The same Base license can
Base license be used for Standalone or Distributed Database systems.
The Base license includes the use of one Engineering Client and two Web
Clients.
This is a required license. It enables the use of monitoring devices in PME.
The licenses are sold in bundles of 5, 25, 50, 100, 200, unlimited. At least
one license bundle must be activated in the system. The following
licenses exist:
l Entry DL (for entry-level device types)

Device license
l Medium DL (for mid-level device types)
l Standard DL (for advanced device types)
See the Default device type support list for details on which device types
require which licenses.
This is an optional license. It enables the use of Engineering Clients and
Web Clients. The following applies:
l Web Client licenses can be purchased independent of Engineering

Client license Client licenses.
l An Engineering Client license includes one Web Client license.
l Unlimited client licenses are available.

This is an optional license. It enables the use of a Software Module. Each
Software Module requires its own, specific license. The following Software
Modules exist in PME:
l Backup Power Management Module
l Billing Module
l Breaker Performance Module

Software Module
license l Capacity Management Module
l Energy Analysis Module
l Event Notification Module
l Insulation Monitoring Module
l Power Quality Performance Module (includes Power Quality gadgets)
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This is an optional license. It enables the use of Dashboard Gadgets. Each

Gadget Pack requires its own, specific license. The following Gadget
Packs exist in PME:
Gadget Pack license l Energy Usage Gadget Pack (included gadgets: Sankey, Pareto,
Aggregated Pareto, Heat Map, Consumption Ranking, Aggregated
Consumption Ranking)
OPC DA Server This is an optional license. It enables the use of the OPC server
license component in PME.
This is an optional license. This is a license for a Microsoft SQL Server
which can be purchased from Schneider Electric. You can also use the
SQL Server license free SQL Server Express version that is included with the PME installer,
use an existing SQL Server, or purchase a SQL Server license directly
from Microsoft.
Developer/Demo
This is a special license. Contact Schneider Electric for details.
license
Related topics:
l Licensing overview
l Licensing Process
l Licensing Tools
l Important Notes on Licensing
l Operating System Licensing
l SQL Server Licensing
l Other Software Licensing
l Licensing configuration
For reference information see:
l Device license information
l Licensing resources
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Licensing Process
The licensing process is different for new systems, system upgrades, and system migrations. The
following shows the high level process for each. For further information, see the resources provided
in Licensing resources.
New System Licensing

The following shows the high level licensing process for new PME systems:
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System Upgrade Licensing

The following shows the high level licensing process for PME system upgrades:
(*) PME systems must be upgraded using a services plan with software assurance.
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System Migration Licensing

The following shows the high level licensing process for moving a PME system to a new server, or
re-installing it on the same server after the operating system has been reinstalled:
(*) There is a limit on the number of license returns that are allowed per calendar year. See System
Migration and License Returns for more details.
Related topics:
l Licensing Overview
l Licensing process
l Licensing Tools
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Licensing Tools
The tools you use during the licensing process are the Licensing Portal, the Floating License
Manager, and the License Manager.
Licensing Portal
The licensing portal is an online tool. Use it to create the Bill of Materials (BOM) for your license
purchase, to activate or renew a service plan, and to generate licenses. You can also view license
information for an existing system. The licensing portal can be accessed through an Internet
connection with a computer or a mobile device.
For information on how to access the licensing portal, see Licensing resources.
Floating License Manager

The Floating License Manager (FLM) is a tool that is installed with PME. Use the FLM to activate
licenses, return licenses, or to view all the licenses that have been activated in the system. All
licenses, except for the trial license, are managed through the FLM.
TIP: To find the FLM on your system, search for "Floating License Manager" in the Windows Start
menu.
License Manager
The License Manager (LM) is a tool that is installed with PME. Use the LM to delete the trial license
after you have activated the purchased software licenses. You also use the LM to edit the port
settings for the licensing service.
TIP: To find the LM on your system, search for "License Manager" in the Windows Start menu.
Related topics:
l Licensing Process
l Licensing tools
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Important Notes on Licensing

Consider the following licensing related items, when planning a PME system:
Trial License and New System Installations

New system installations of PME have a trial license that expires after 90 days. The trial license
enables most of the software features, but it has certain limitations. We recommend that you have
purchased license activation IDs ready when the system is deployed. Don't rely on the trial license,
use it as a backup, in case you can't get the purchased licensing in time. A trial license cannot be
extended or reinstalled. Delete the trial license after the purchased licenses have been activated.
Trial License and System Upgrade

Upgraded PME systems do not have a trial license. Purchase the required upgrade licenses and
have them ready when the system is upgraded. The upgraded system is not operational until valid,
purchased upgrade licenses are activated.
Client Licenses and Remote Desktop Connections

You need one Engineering Client license for each concurrent Windows session, Remote Desktop
Protocol (RDP) session, or any connected client machine sessions. The trial license only allows
one RDP session, at a time, to access the Engineering Client tools. Activate the purchased
licenses and delete the trial license to enable multiple concurrent RDP sessions.
Upgrade Licenses
PME systems must be upgraded using a services plan with software assurance. Activating or
renewing a services plan might add extra time to the licensing process. Allow for a minimum of 5
days between creating the the Bill of Materials (BOM) and receiving the information to generate the
license activation IDs in the Licensing Portal.
Certain conditions and limitations exist for upgrade licenses. Visit the License Portal and review the
information provided through the Licensing resources to get the correct licenses for the system.
System Migration and License Returns

A license can only be activated on one PME server at a time. For a system migration, you must
return the licenses on the old system and then activate the same licenses again on the new system.
You are allowed to return/reactivate licenses twice per calendar year. Contact your Software
Registration Center if you exceed the license return limit or if you forgot to return the licenses on the
old system and they have become untrusted. See Licensing resources for contact information.
NOTE: System migration includes the case where you re-install PME on the same server after the
operating system has been reinstalled.
Licensing and Firewalls

The PME clients access a licensing service that is running on the PME server to confirm that valid
licensing has been activated. The IP port used by the licensing server must not be blocked if a
firewall is used between the PME client and server. See IP Port Requirements for details.
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License Server
Each PME system must have its own license server. It is not possible to share a license server
between multiple PME systems.
Related topics:
l Licensing Process
l Licensing Tools
l Important notes on licensing
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Operating System Licensing

PME is designed to run on a Microsoft Windows operating system. You must have a computer with
a supported and licensed version of Microsoft Windows to install PME. See Operating Environment
for a list of supported Microsoft Windows versions and editions.
The operating system license is not included in the PME license. Schneider Electric does not resell
Microsoft Windows licenses.
Related topics:
l Licensing Process
l Licensing Tools
l Operating system licensing
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SQL Server Licensing

PME is designed to operate with a Microsoft SQL Server database system. See Operating
Environment for a list of supported Microsoft SQL Server versions and editions.
Microsoft SQL Server is available as a free, scaled down Express version, and as a licensed, full
server version. You can use both versions with PME. For information on the limitations when using
SQL Server Express, see SQL Server Considerations.
A free version of SQL Server Express is included in the PME installation files and you have the
option to install it during the installation of PME.
You can purchase licenses for a full server version from Microsoft or from Schneider Electric.
Schneider Electric only resells licenses for specific versions and editions of Microsoft SQL Server,
that are compatible with PME. Contact Schneider Electric for details. See Resources for contact
information.
Related topics:
l Licensing Process
l Licensing Tools
l SQL Server licensing
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Other Software Licensing

PME can be used with a number of third party, add-on applications. These applications can be
integrated with PME or can be used standalone. Check the licensing requirements of these
applications before using them with PME.
Third party software licenses for add-on applications are not included in the PME license. Schneider
Electric does not resell third party add-on licenses.
Examples of third party add-on applications include:
l Microsoft Office
l Virtual Machine software
l Third party OPC server/client software
l Malware detection and application control software
Related topics:
l Licensing Process
l Licensing Tools
l Other software licensing
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System Installation and Upgrades

This section provides information on planning for a system installation or upgrade.
Things to consider when preparing for a new

Install Planning
system installation.
Things to consider when preparing for a system
Upgrade Planning
upgrade.
Things to consider when preparing for a system
Migration Planning
migration.
PME Installer Installer overview, operation, and functions.
Release notes for PME9.0, related to system
PME 9.0 Install notes
installation.
Release notes for PME9.0, related to system
PME 9.0 Upgrade notes
upgrade.
Information on the Event Notification Module
Event Notification Module installation
(ENM) installation.
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Install Planning
Prerequisites
To plan for the installation of the software, review all relevant sections in the Planning chapter of this
guide. In particular, review the sections on system architecture, client types, IT requirements,
licensing, cybersecurity, and deployment considerations. Also review the Installing and Upgrading
chapter which provides details on the installation work-flow.
Setup Types
In alignment with the system architectures, the PME Installer provides the following Setup Type
options:
l Standalone Server
l Application Server
l Secondary Server
l Engineering Client
Standalone Server
This setup type is used for a Standalone architecture. For information on PME system
architectures, see System Architecture.
The Standalone Server installation includes all PME server components, an Engineering Client, and
(optionally) a version of SQL Server Express.
Application Server
This setup type is used for a Distributed Database architecture. For information on PME system
architectures, see System Architecture.
The Application Server installation includes all PME server components and an Engineering Client.
NOTE: Before you can install the Application Server, you must have the remote database server
ready with an installed and configured version of SQL Server. Only full versions of SQL Server are
supported in this architecture. SQL Server Express versions are not supported.
Complete the following tasks before installing an Application Server:
l Create a folder on the remote database server where the PME databases will be installed during
the installation process. You need to specify this location during the installation of the Applic-
ation Server.
l Ensure that the Windows user or the SQL Server user specified on the Database Software
page of the Installer is a member of the sysadmin SQL Server role.
l Ensure that all of the servers on the network can communicate with each other. For information
on how to test network communications, see Network communication test.
Secondary Server
Secondary Server installations are not common, and are used only in exceptional circumstances.
Secondary Server installations require advanced network configuration. Contact Technical
Services if you think you need a Secondary Server.
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Engineering Client
This setup type is used to install Engineering Clients on client computers for both Standalone and
Distributed Database architectures. For information on PME Client types, see Client Types.
The Engineering Client installation includes all Engineering tools and applications.
NOTE: You must install a Standalone Server or an Application Server before installing an
Engineering Client.
The following dependencies exist:
l Engineering Client computers require .NET Framework 3.5 (or 3.5 SP1) for the PME installer to
run.
l The PME system key, from the Standalone Server or the Application Server is required to install
an Engineering Client.
l For Standalone Servers with SQL Server Express, the TCP/IP protocol must be enabled in the
database for Engineering Clients to be able to connect to the server. For information on how to
enable this protocol, see Enabling TCP/IP protocol in SQL Server Express.
l If you intend to use Engineering Clients in a firewall-enabled environment, contact Technical

Support for installation considerations.
NOTE: Web clients do not require any software installation. Using a supported browser, Web
clients access power monitoring data through the web server running on the PME server. For
information on Web Clients, see Client Types.
TLS 1.2 and security certificates

PME uses Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 for an encrypted, authenticated connection using
HTTPS between the server and the Web clients.
For TLS to function correctly, a security certificate must be installed on the PME server and must be
bound to the Default Web Site, which is used by PME. If no bound certificate is detected during the
installation of the software, a self-signed certificate is installed. The self-signed certificate is
intended as a temporary solution until an authority issued certificate is installed.
NOTE: Plan to have an authority issued security certificate installed before, or shortly after the
installation of PME.
The following applies to the TLS 1.2 support in PME:
l A self-signed certificate is installed if no bound certificate is detected. This applies to new

installs and system upgrades.
l The self-signed certificate is intended as a temporary solution until an authority issued cer-
tificate is installed.
l The self-signed certificate uses the SHA-256 hash algorithm.
l The self-signed certificate has a 10 year expiry.
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l Self-signed certificates are not recognized by browsers that are not running locally on the PME
server. On systems using self-signed certificates, the Web client browsers display a security
warning before connecting to the Web Applications.
l Self-signed certificates installed by previous versions of PME are unbound during the install-
ation of the software, and a new self-signed certificate is installed.
l If there is a pre-existing certificate that is bound to port 443 on the Default Web Site, PME uses
it. No self-signed certificate is installed in this case.
l The PME installer does not disable older security protocols, such as TLS 1.0/1.1 or SSL
2.0/3.0.
l The PME installer does not remove existing HTTP bindings. HTTP calls to PME are redirected
to HTTPS.
l It is possible to disable TLS 1.2/HTTPS for PME.
l TLS 1.2 is used for the connections between Web clients and the PME server. Server internal
communications use HTTP.
SQL Integrated Authentication

PME can be installed with either Mixed Mode Authentication or SQL Integrated Authentication for
SQL database server access.
Mixed Mode Authentication
This is the traditional way of installing PME with database access through both Windows accounts
and SQL user accounts. In Mixed Mode Authentication, the PME installer creates a number of SQL
accounts and a Windows account during the installation of the software. These accounts are then
used during operation to access the databases. See SQL Server accounts for details on which
accounts are created.
With SQL Integrated Authentication PME uses a Windows account, instead of the SQL accounts,
to access the SQL server databases. You must create this Windows account before installing the
software and provide account details during the installation. The Windows account must have the
required access permissions to the SQL Server database. See Windows accounts for account
details. See Before Installing the software and After installing the software for more information on
SQL Integrated Authentication requirements.
NOTE: When PME is installed with SQL Integrated Authentication, then the Windows account
that is used to access the database, is also used to run the PME services and the IIS Application
Pools.
Cybersecurity
Review the cybersecurity information. See Cybersecurity for details.
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Miscellaneous
Hard disk drive (HDD) allocation
HDD read/write operations have a big impact on system performance. To optimize your system
performance, plan to have different HDDs installed for the system files, the database files, and the
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) files.
Starting with PME 9.0, the software uses MSMQ for writing device data logs to the SQL database.
By storing the MSMQ files on a different HDD from the database files, both can be written to
simultaneously, increasing system performance. For details on optimizing SQL Server performance
and changing the MSMQ storage location, see information from Microsoft and other sources
available online.
Database growth
The database occasionally grows by 10% to create room for additional measurements. This growth
operation can occur at any time and can have a significant impact on server and database operation.
Therefore, it is recommended that you pre-allocate the hard drive space for the database during the
initial commissioning phase of the system. For example, if you calculate that a database will grow
to 500 GB over 5 years, it is recommended that you pre-allocate the hard drive space to avoid the
effects of the periodic growth operations.
Other
l Install and configure the Terminal Server component if Terminal Server connection to the PME
Primary Server is required. Refer to the “Terminal Server Licensing Overview” topic in your
Microsoft Windows documentation to learn about Terminal Server Licensing requirements.
l Configure the Remote Desktop Connection if you require remote connection to a PME primary
server, see support information provided by Microsoft.
l If you plan to use TAPI modem drivers for Windows (WinModems) in your PME system, install
and configure the WinModems. See Adding a modem for more information.
Related topics:
l Installing and Upgrading
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Upgrade Planning
Prerequisites
To plan for the upgrade of the software, review all relevant sections in the Planning chapter of this
chapter which provides details on the upgrade work-flow.
Upgrade Support and Limitations

Upgrade version support
The PME upgrade tools support upgrades of software versions that are up to 2 major releases
behind the latest version. That means the following upgrades are supported for PME 9.0:
From To
PME 8.2 PME 9.0
PME 7.2.2 PME 9.0
See PME release history for more information.
NOTE: To upgrade PME 8.x and PME 7.2.x systems, you must first apply the latest service
packs to get the systems to version PME 8.2 and PME 7.2.2. See Upgrade tools and resources for
information on where to find the service packs.
Contact technical support if you want to upgrade older versions of the software that are not
supported by the tools.
Upgrade Limitations
l Only upgrades within the same architecture are supported (Standalone -> Standalone, Dis-
tributed Database -> Distributed Database).
l Only upgrades within the same language are supported, for example English -> English, Span-
ish -> Spanish, ... .
Upgrade Limitations Specific to Side-by-Side Upgrades

l You cannot downgrade to an earlier version of SQL. For example go from a PME with SQL 2016
to PME with SQL 2012. You can always migrate to a new version of SQL Server.
l You cannot downgrade to SQL Express from any version of SQL. You can however migrate
from SQL Express to any other version of SQL.
Determine your Upgrade Path

An upgrade path describes from which older system to which newer system PME is upgraded. The
upgrade path includes the PME version and edition and the system architecture. For example,
upgrading from PME 7.2.2 Standard Edition standalone architecture to PME 9.0 Standard Edition
standalone architecture is an upgrade path.
There are many possible upgrade paths, but only some are supported by the In-Place and Side-by-
Side upgrade tools and procedures. Use the Upgrade Map tool to find the supported upgrade paths
and methods for your system. See Upgrade tools and resources for information on where to get the
Upgrade Map tool.
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NOTE: Upgrade paths that are not listed by the Upgrade Map are considered custom upgrades. If
you need to perform a custom upgrade, contact technical support for help.
Determine the Upgrade Type
NOTE: Determine your upgrade path before deciding on the upgrade type. Not all upgrade types
are supported for all upgrade paths.
There are two different upgrade types, In-Place Upgrade and Side-by-Side (SBS) Upgrade. Each
type uses different tools and has different prerequisites.
In-place Upgrade
Use an In-Place upgrade to upgrade an older version of PME to the latest version on the same
computer. The upgrade replaces the old system files with new files and leaves the old configuration
and data in place. After the upgrade, the new software has the same configuration and data as the
old one had. The installer of the new PME version performs an In-Place upgrade automatically if it
detects that an old version of the software exists on the computer.
Advantages of an In-Place Upgrade
l The installer of the new software automatically does the upgrade.
l Very little user interaction is needed.
l The same computer is used for the new version of the software as for the old version before.
l All non-PME settings and configurations stay as they were.
Disadvantages of an In-Place Upgrade
l The computer hardware is the same as before, which means the performance of the new sys-
tem on the old computer might not be as expected.
l The OS and DB Server versions are the same as before, which means the performance of the
new system on the old OS and DB Server versions might not be as expected.
l The power monitoring system is unavailable during the upgrade process until the new system
has been put into service.
l The old system is no longer available after the upgrade. A downgrade is not possible.
l Only more recent versions of the software can be upgraded in place. An in-place upgrade for
older versions may not be possible.
SBS Upgrade
Use a SBS upgrade to copy the configuration and data of an old PME system to a new system on a
different computer. The new version of PME is installed on a new computer. The old version of PME
stays installed on the old computer. After the SBS upgrade, the new software has the same
configuration and data as the old one but exists on a different computer. SBS upgrades are
performed manually with the Configuration Manager tool. See Upgrade tools and resources for
information on where to get the Configuration Manager tool.
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Advantages of a SBS Upgrade
l The new PME system is installed on a new computer that can be sized to meet your per-
formance expectations.
l The new PME system is installed on a new OS and DB server version.
l The old PME system stays in service until the new system is ready to be put into service.
l A parallel operation of the old and new systems for a certain amount of time might be possible.
l The old system stays available after the upgrade.
l Many older PME versions and editions can be upgraded SBS.
Disadvantages of a SBS Upgrade
l The upgrade process is more complex than an in-place upgrade and takes more time.
l A new computer is used for the new version of the software, which means that any non-PME
settings and configurations must be recreated on the new computer.
TLS 1.2 and security certificates

See TLS 1.2 and security certificates in the Install Planning section of this guide for details.

PME can be upgraded to use either Mixed Mode Authentication or SQL Integrated Authentication for
details. See Before upgrading the software and After upgrading the software for more information on
Pools.
Cybersecurity
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Miscellaneous
Hard disk drive (HDD) allocation
HDD read/write operations have a big impact on system performance. To optimize your system
performance, plan to have different HDDs installed for the system files, the database files, and the
Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) files.
Starting with PME 9.0, the software uses MSMQ for writing device data logs to the SQL database.
By storing the MSMQ files on a different HDD from the database files, both can be written to
simultaneously, increasing system performance. For details on optimizing SQL Server performance
and changing the MSMQ storage location, see information from Microsoft and other sources
available online.
Historical Data Management

Consider archiving and trimming the historical data in the existing system before upgrading. This
reduces the upgrade time and improves performance on the new system. After the upgrade, the
Alarms Web application processes existing Power Quality data the first time it starts up. This
processing is very time consuming. You can control how much of the existing data is processed to
reduce the processing time. See Configuring first time Alarms processing for more information.
Related topics:
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Migration Planning
System Migration
During a system migration, you are copying the configuration of one PME system to another PME
system on a different computer. Both PME systems are the same version. Before you can migrate
an existing system, you must first install the new version of PME on the new computer, following
the new system install procedures. The Configuration Manager tool that is used to help with the
migration only supports the migration of the PME version it was built for. For example Configuration
Manager 9.0.0 can only be used to migrate PME 9.0 systems. Example applications for system
migrations include off-site configuration, and computer hardware upgrades.
TIP: You can use the system migration workflow to rename your PME server computer. To do
this, save the configuration with Configuration Manager, uninstall PME, rename the server, re-
install PME, write the configuration with Configuration Manager.
Prerequisites
To plan for the migration of the software, review all relevant sections in the Planning chapter of this
chapter which provides details on the migration work-flow.

PME can be installed with either Mixed Mode Authentication or SQL Integrated Authentication for
details. See Before migrating the software and After migrating the software for more information on
Cybersecurity
Related topics:
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Event Notification Module installation

Overview
The Event Notification Module (ENM) is an optional module for PME. See Event Notification
Module Design for details.
ENM consists of an application component and a database component. You can install the
database component on a local or a remote database server. Choose from three ENM install types:
Complete Installation
The ENM and the SQL database are installed on the same server and the user is required to choose
an SQL instance on the local machine for the install to configure the database server.
Database Server
Installs only the database components for ENM. This install type must be run on a database server
locally. It does not install the database components on a remote machine.
Application Server
Installs only the application components for ENM. You must first install the ENM Database Server
before installing the Application Server.
Requirements
The Operating Environment requirements for ENM are the same as for PME, with the following
exceptions:
l ENM is only supported on English language PME systems.
l .Net 4.6 is required
l The SQL Server must be configured to run as the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM account.
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Feature Selection and Design

This section provides an overview of the features and modules available in PME. It introduces the
different functions, applications and modules and discusses dependencies and design
considerations.
Software features:
Feature Details
This includes the Diagrams, Trends, Dashboards, and
Real-time Monitoring
Vista applications.
This includes the Alarm Viewer and the Alarm Annunciator
Alarm Management applications. This also includes software based alarm
configuration.
Analytics and Visualization This includes the Dashboards and Reports applications.
Software modules:
Module Application
Generator and Uninterruptible Power Supply
Backup Power Management Module Design (UPS) performance monitoring and reporting,
including battery health.
Energy-based billing and reporting, including
Billing Module design consumption monitoring and reporting at the
branch circuit level.
Circuit breaker aging and breaker settings
Breaker Performance Module Design
monitoring.
Capacity Management Module Design (UPS) capacity monitoring and reporting.
Includes transformer and UPS loss monitoring.
Energy consumption monitoring and modeling,
Energy Analysis Module Design including energy usage by process area or by
product output.
Notifications of power system events via
Event Notification Module Design
email, SMS or SNMP.
Isolated power system monitoring for
Insulation Monitoring Module Design applications such as the ones found in hospital
operating rooms.
Analysis of power quality events and
Power Quality Performance Module Design disturbances and their impact on the monitored
system.
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Real-time Monitoring
Real-time monitoring is the viewing of power monitoring data as it is being measured by the
monitoring devices. The data is transferred from the device through the communication network to
the software, where it is displayed. The software displays the data, either as individual
measurements, or as part of a sequence, such as a trend. The data might be temporarily stored by
the software while it is being displayed, but it is not logged into the database for long-term storage.
Components
The following applications are used to view real-time data:
l Diagrams
l Trends
l Dashboards
l Vista
For details on how to use these applications see the Operating chapter. For details on how to
configure these applications see the Configuring chapter.
Prerequisites
The measurement data you want to display must be available from the devices. That means that the
devices must provide the measurements and the device driver must support the measurements.
The devices must also be online and communicating for the data to be available in the user
interface.
Design Considerations
Consider which of the real-time applications best meet the user needs. The Trends and Dashboards
applications only require a small amount of configuration. The amount of configuration and custom
engineering required to create diagrams for the Vista and Diagrams application depend on the user
needs. Creating nested, graphical diagrams, or facility one-line diagrams might require a
considerable amount of time and effort.
Ensure that the monitoring devices that are used have the capabilities required to provide the
desired real-time data.
The Trends application can take advantage of historical data to show trends that seamlessly extend
from the present into the past. The required measurements must be recorded by the monitoring
devices if you want to use historical data with trends.
Related topics:
Software features
l Real-time monitoring
l Alarm Management
l Analytics and Visualization
Software Modules
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l Backup Power Management Module Design
l Billing Module design
l Breaker Performance Module Design
l Capacity Management Module Design
l Energy Analysis Module Design
l Event Notification Module Design
l Insulation Monitoring Module Design
l Power Quality Performance Module Design
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Alarm Management
Alarm management is the viewing, analyzing, and processing of software generated and device
based Incidents and Alarms. It might also include the configuration of these alarms on the devices
and in the software.
Alarm conditions are monitored by the devices, or by the software. When a condition is met, an
Alarm is logged to the database and displayed in the software. The software processes the Alarm
information to categorize the Alarm and associate it with an Incident. Users can acknowledge
Alarms.
Components
The following applications are used for Alarm management:
l Alarms (Viewer)
l Alarm Annunciator
l Alarm Configuration (for the definition of software alarms)
Prerequisites
The alarm conditions must be defined and actively monitored on the devices or in the software. That
means that the devices or the software must indicate the active or inactive alarm states and must
log the alarm details into the database. Software alarms require real-time communications with the
devices that are monitoring the measurements that are being alarmed on.
Carefully choose the alarm conditions on the devices and in the software. Alarming on too many,
too few, or incorrect alarm conditions leads to poor system performance for alarm management.
When using software alarms, keep in mind that:
l Reliable communication links to the devices that are providing the measurements are required
l There is a greater, and less predictable time delay than for device based alarming
l Alarms are logged with the date and time of the software server, not the monitoring device.
Consider setting up logging of alarm related information, such as waveform captures or system
states. This additional information might be valuable when analyzing Incidents.
When creating Alarm Views, consider the needs of the users and their applications.
Related topics:
Software features
l Real-time Monitoring
l Alarm management
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Analytics and Visualization

Analytics and visualization is the processing of historical, logged power monitoring data to discover
and highlight patterns and relationships. The data is aggregated, transformed, and correlated, and
then displayed in a format that makes it possible to understand its meaning. A simple example is a
load profile chart, that shows a graphical view of power demand measurements over time. A
complex example is a modeling report that shows the delta between an expected, modeled
consumption and the actual consumption of a facility over time.
Components
The following applications are used for analytics and visualization:
l Dashboards
l Reports
Prerequisites
The measurement data you want to analyze or visualize must be available in the database as
historical data logs. This includes data recorded by the monitoring devices and any third party data,
such as weather measurements, or process measurements, that might be required. Individual
reports or dashboard gadgets might have specific requirements that must be met.
The use of some of the reports and gadgets is not included in the BASE license for the system, and
requires additional licensing.
The features related to these applications vary greatly in complexity and input requirements. It is
important that you understand the user needs and that you manage the user expectations. There
might be a need to provide user training to interpret the visualizations and to get the most value from
the results.
Some dashboards and reports require input data from specialized devices, such as high end power
monitoring devices with advanced power quality monitoring capabilities, or advanced breaker
monitoring. The required data must be available from the devices in the system to provide the
analytics and visualizations.
Some dashboard gadgets and reports require input data that might not be directly monitored and
recorded by the software, for example weather data or process data. This data has to be imported
into the database. Upfront planning and the use of third party tools might be required to get this data.
Expect an iterative approach when working with your users to provide the results they are looking
for.
Related topics:
Software features
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l Alarm Management
l Analytics and visualization
Software Modules
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Backup Power Management Module Design

The Backup Power Management Module provides generator and Uninterruptible Power Supply
(UPS) monitoring and reporting. It reports on generator and UPS performance and battery health.
The Generator Test EPSS Report can be configured to conform to the requirements for an
Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) test, including automatic transfer switches (ATS). For
example, the report shows the transfer time of the lead ATS and indicates whether the transfer time
passes or does not pass the test requirements. See EPSS for more information on emergency
power supply systems.
Components
The following applications and features are part of this module:
Reports:
l Generator Activity Report
l Generator Battery Health Report
l Generator Battery Health Export
l Generator Test EPSS Report
l Generator Load Summary Report
l UPS Auto Test Report
l UPS Battery Health Report
Tools:
l Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module
l UPS Configuration Tool
Diagrams:
l EPSS Vista Diagrams
l UPS Auto Test Diagrams
Prerequisites
l The different reports have different input requirements. See Supported measurements and
devices for more information.
l The measurement data for the reports must be available as historical data logs in the database.
l The generators, UPSs, and other equipment must be configured in the configuration tools
before running the reports.
l This module requires a separate license. See Licensing for more information.
l This module contains reports for different applications. Not all of these applications might apply
to your system.
l Some of the reports only work with certain device types.
l The generator test report is complex. Configuring this report takes time and expertise.
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EPSS
An Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) in an arrangement of generators and automatic
transfer switches, designed to provide backup power in case of an utility power interruption. The
EPSS provides emergency electrical power to any facilities requiring continuous power, 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. Among these facilities are hospitals and medical centers.
In many jurisdictions, hospitals and medical centers need to test their emergency power supply
systems on a periodic basis and keep records of such tests. Hospitals and medical centers in the
USA, for example, must meet the standards specified by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) to operate their facilities. These standards include the testing of
generator systems. These JCAHO standards are derived from both National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
Use the Backup Power Management Module to generate reports for government and organizational
inspectors to help determine if an EPSS is in an adequate state to generate electrical power during a
utility outage. These reports demonstrate compliance not only with the JCAHO standards, but also
with the standards mandated by many other geographies, such as:
l National Electric Code Article 220.87 for the United States of America.
l HTM 0601 for the United Kingdom.
l AS/NZS 3009 for Australia and New Zealand.
l 60364-7-710 for Europe.
l CSA Z32 for Canada.
The Power Monitoring Expert EPSS reporting includes the following elements:
l Vista diagrams – Vista diagrams based on the transfer switch and backup generator con-
figuration. The diagrams show electrical data, generator status, and transfer switch status.
l Generator Test EPSS Report – The report includes information on the transfer switches, gen-
erators, and equipment. You can use this report to evaluate the overall condition of the EPSS.
l Run History – The Generator Performance Configuration Tool provides a generator run history,
including run reasons such as Test, Load Shedding, and Power Outage.
See EPSS test sequence of events for a timeline view of a typical EPSS test.
NOTE: The Generator Test EPSS Report supports both Open Transition Transfer (OTT) and
Closed Transition Transfer (CTT) power transfers. By default, the Power Monitoring Expert
system is set for OTT. To run a CTT test, visit the PME Exchange Communityand download the
necessary scripts, from the Install and Maintain section, .
Related topics:
Backup Power Management topics
l Backup Power Management Module design
l Backup Power Management Module configuration
l Backup Power Management Module operation
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Other software features
l Alarm Management
Other Software Modules
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Billing Module design

The Billing Module is a fully functional energy-based billing reporting system. It also provides load
and consumption monitoring and reporting at the branch circuit level, which is typically used in data
center applications.
Components
The following reports are part of this module:
l Billing Report
l Billing Summary Report
l Energy by IT Customer Report
l Multiple Billing Report
l Multiple Billing Export Report
Prerequisites
This module requires the following:
l A certain hierarchy configuration and a rate file configuration.
l Energy, or demand, or WAGES type input measurements. Any device type that can provide
these measurement types can be used.
l A Time of Use (TOU) schedule might have to be configured.
l For the Energy by IT Customer Report, branch circuit level measurements are required, see
Supported measurements and devices for more information.
Basic Energy and Demand measurements have been pre-mapped for this module, but might have to
be adjusted or added to in the rate file. See Supported measurements and devices for more
information.
l Setting up the hierarchy and the rate file requires manual xml file editing.
l Importing the hierarchy requires command line tool use.
l Expect 2-3 days of deployment time to configure this module.
l The monitoring devices providing the billing data should have revenue metering accuracy.
l The monitoring devices might require analog or digital inputs for WAGES monitoring.
Related topics:
Billing Module topics
l Billing Module configuration
l Billing Module operation
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l Alarm Management
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Breaker Performance Module Design

The Breaker Performance Module monitors aging and wear of circuit breakers and reports on
breaker protection settings. It provides historical and real-time information for aging and wear related
breaker parameters. You can also set up alarming on these parameters.
Components
The following applications and features are used for this module:
l Breaker Aging Report
l Breaker Settings Report
l Vista diagrams
l VIP framework
l ION Software Modbus Gateway Service
l Breaker Aging Calculation Service
l Breaker Configuration Tool
Prerequisites
l This module can only be used with specific device types, see Supported devices for more
information.
l This module only works with the devices listed above under Prerequisites.
l Configuring this module takes time and expertise.
Related topics:
Breaker Performance Module topics
l Breaker Performance Module design
l Breaker Performance Module configuration
l Breaker Performance Module operation
l Alarm Management
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Capacity Management Module Design

The Capacity Management Module provides generator, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and
general equipment monitoring and reporting. It also includes transformer and UPS loss monitoring
and reporting. The losses are reported in terms of energy and cost.
Components
The following applications and features are part of this module:
Reports:
l Branch Circuit Power Report
l Equipment Capacity Report
l Generator Capacity Report
l Generator Power Report
l Power Losses Report
l UPS Power Report
Tools:
l Generator Performance Configuration Tool
l Generator Power Configuration Utility
l UPS Power Configuration Utility
l Power Losses Configuration Utility
Diagrams:
l Equipment Vista Diagrams
Prerequisites
Report Needs
l A hierarchy must be configured using the data center
hierarchy template.
l Branch circuit level measurements for current and power

must exist.
Branch Circuit Power Report
l A meter on the main incomer is needed for coincident demand
measurements.
(See Supported measurements and devices for more

information.)
l The generators and equipment must be configured in the
Generator Performance Configuration Tool before running the
Equipment Capacity Report reports.
Generator Capacity Report
information.)
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l The generators must be configured in the Generator Power

Configuration Utility before running the report.
Generator Power Report
information.)
l The transformers and UPS must be monitored on both the
primary and secondary side (in and out) for the loss
calculations.
Power Losses Report l The transformers and UPS must be configured in the Power
Losses Configuration Utility before running the report.

information.)
l The UPS must be configured in the UPS Power Configuration
Utility before running the report.
UPS Power Report
information.)
The measurement data for the reports must be available as historical data logs in the database
before running the report.
l Some of the reports only work with certain device types.
Related topics:
Capacity Management Module topics
l Capacity Management Module design
l Capacity Management Module configuration
l Capacity Management Module operation
l Alarm Management
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Energy Analysis Module Design

The Energy Analysis Module helps you understand energy usage patterns to find energy waste,
analyze transformer and circuit capacity and assess energy usage by process area or by product
output. Use the energy modeling capabilities in this module, to forecast consumption, identify
unexpected changes in your consumption, or identify actual savings as a result of energy
management measures.
Components
l Duration Curve Report
l Energy Modeling Reports
l Energy Regression Analysis Report
l Energy Usage Per State Report
l KPI Report
l Multi Equipment Operation Report
l Power Usage Per State Report
l PUE Summary Report
l Single Equipment Operation Report
Prerequisites
l The different reports have different input requirements. See Supported measurements and
l Before you can use the energy modeling report you must create a model.
l Consider how to measure and log the different states for the Per State reports.
l You might have to import state measurements into PME (I/O, Modbus, OPC, ETL) if they are
captured in a different system.
l The Energy Regression Analysis Report is a complex report which requires some expertise to
create and to interpret the results correctly.
l The KPI Report requires some upfront planning to define the KPI calculations and ensure that
the required input parameters are available in the system.
l PUE Category 1 and 2 (based on the Uptime Institute recommendations) are supported.
l The energy modeling report is complex. Configuring this report takes time and expertise.
Related topics:
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Energy Analysis Module topics
l Energy Analysis Module design
l Energy Analysis Module configuration
l Energy Analysis Module operation
l Alarm Management
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Event Notification Module Design

Use the Event Notification Module (ENM) to notify recipients about critical power system events.
ENM can send notifications of power system events via email, SMS or SNMP. ENM can be
configured to use events from Power Monitoring Expert or from OPC Alarm and Event (AE) servers.
It notifies specified users based on the configured notification options and alarm schedule.
Components
The following application is used for this module:
l ENM Monitoring and Diagnostics
Prerequisites
l PME must be installed for the ENM Module to function.
l See Event Notification Module installation for software and hardware requirements.
l Configuring this module takes time and expertise.
Related topics:
Event Notification Module topics
l Event Notification Module design
l Event Notification Module configuration
l Event Notification Module operation
l Alarm Management
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Insulation Monitoring Module Design

The Insulation Monitoring Module provides monitoring for isolated power systems, such as the ones
found in hospital operating rooms. It also helps in locating isolation faults. The module can be
configured for applications based on the IEC standard, and for applications based on the
ANSI standard.
Components
The following components are part of this module:
l Isolated Power Report
l Hospital Room Vista diagrams
l VIP framework
l Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool
Prerequisites
l This module can only be used with specific device types, see Supported measurements and
l The measurement data for the report must be available as historical data logs in the database.
l In IEC configuration, the module monitors insulation resistance.
l In ANSI configuration, the module monitors total hazard current.
l This module requires the configuration of VIP frameworks and Vista diagrams.
l This module is used for very specific applications. It requires a certain type of devices and
equipment.
See Insulation Monitoring Design for ANSI for details on how to design for an operating room
application in the ANSI market.
Related topics:
Operating Theatre Module topics
l Insulation Monitoring Module design
l Insulation Monitoring Module configuration
l Insulation Monitoring Module operation
l Alarm Management
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Insulation Monitoring Design for ANSI

The following provides information on the design and architecture for an operating room application
of the Insulation Monitoring Module, in the ANSI market in Canada and United States. This
application is intended for healthcare facilities.
Hardware devices
The following Operating Room Insulation Monitoring components are available for all ANSI markets:
Isolated Power Panel
The isolated power panel provides isolated power to electrical systems in operating rooms and other
critical areas. Panel configurations include a standard single, dual-voltage, and duplex. The single
isolated power panel comes with one Iso-Gard™ IG6 line isolation monitor (LIM-IG6) and one power
transformer. Dual-voltage panels include two LIM-IG6 devices and one transformer. Duplex panels
include two LIM-IG6 devices and two transformers. Other optional devices, including TCP
gateways, are available. For more details about these panel types, see Isolation Power Panels for
Healthcare Facilities Instruction Bulletin MED00110101
Single Isolated Power Panel
The single isolated power panel is a single-voltage, single-system panel. There is no provision for
receptacles, ground jacks, or circuit control. This panel contains one LIM-IG6 and one transformer.
A TCP gateway and other optional devices are available.
Single Panel with Receptacles and Ground Jacks
The single isolated power panel can be configured with power receptacles and hospital-grade
ground jacks on the faceplate of the panel. This panel configuration is suited for rooms that require a
central location for receptacles and ground jacks.
Dual-Voltage Isolated Power Panel
The dual-voltage isolated power panel provides two different output voltages simultaneously from
one isolation transformer. The typical configuration contains the following output voltages:
l One side configured for 208 V or 240 V fixed at 15 kVA - Supplies power to operating room equip-
ment such as mobile X-ray machines or surgical lasers.
l Second side configured for 120 V at 5.0, 7.5, or 10 kVA - Supplies power to convenience recept-
acles, surgical lights, X-ray film illuminators, sterilizers, and other 120 V appliances commonly
found in operating rooms.
This panel type contains two LIM-IG6 monitors, one for each power supply side. Additional
components of the dual-voltage panel include:
l 2 reference ground buses
l 1 primary circuit breaker
l 1 secondary main circuit breaker for 120 V side
l 8 branch circuit breakers for 120 V side, field-convertible up to 16
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l 1 secondary main circuit breaker for 208 V or 240 V side
l Provision for two 2-pole branch circuit breakers for 208 V or 240 V side.
Duplex Isolated Power Panel
Duplex isolated power panels provide two separate voltage outputs from two isolation transformers.
This system is equivalent to two independent single isolated power panels in one enclosure. The
duplex panel contains the following:
l 2 single-phase isolation transformers
l 2 LIM-IG6 monitors
l 2 reference ground buses
l 2 primary circuit breakers
l 8 branch circuit breakers for 120 V side, field-convertible up to 16.
Line Isolation Monitor
The LIM-IG6 monitors the impedance to ground of the entire isolated power system. This value is
used to calculate the total hazard current (THC), measured in milliamperes (mA). The standard THC
alarm value set for line isolation monitors is 5 mA. The value may be switched to 2 mA to meet
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) requirements. The LIM-IG6 detects the following
information:
l Resistive and Capacitive fault
l Under voltage and over voltage
l Temperature status, when the optional sensor is installed
l Transformer load percentage, when the optional CT is installed
For more information on installation, settings, and operation of the LIM-IG6, see Iso-Gard Line
Isolation Monitor Instruction Bulletin MED10110105 .
Isolation Power Transformer
To match the requirements for the room branch circuits, the isolation power transformer can be
configured with a specific rating and different single-phase primary voltages. A single isolated power
panel includes one transformer. A dual-voltage transformer and duplex transformer includes two
transformers. See the following table for power rating and primary voltage options.
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See the isolation power transformer documentation for wiring diagrams, installation, and other
information about the transformer.
IGC Gateway
The IGC gateway, formerly known as COM460IP, can be included in the isolated power panel for
data communications. The IGC gateway converts data from the Bender serial BMS protocol to
Modbus TCP so the data can be recorded and stored by PME. See the IGC gateway documentation
for more information about the gateway.
Branch Circuit Breakers
The isolated power panel includes eight branch circuit breakers for the 120 V side, field-convertible
up to 16. Each branch circuit can have up to four single receptacles, so the panel supports up to 64
receptacles. An EDS151 circuit fault monitor can be installed on each branch circuit.
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Insulation Fault Locator
The EDS151 insulation fault locator works in conjunction with the LIM-IG6 to detect insulation faults
for specific branch circuits in the unearthed power supplies, such as for IT systems. The software
can display information about insulation faults when this device is installed.
Circuit Transformers
The SWT3 or SWT4 circuit transformer can be installed for performing load monitoring from the
LIMIG6. The software can display information about the transformer load when this device is
installed.
l STW3 type current transformers monitor up to 100 A load current.
l STW4 type current transformers monitor up to 200 A load current.
See the SWT3 or SWT4 documentation for more information about the circuit transformers.
Temperature Sensor
A temperature sensor can be installed to monitor the temperature of the isolation power panel. The
temperature sensor must be connected to the digital input of the LIM-IG6. The software can display
temperature information when this device is installed. See the temperature sensor documentation
for more information about the temperature sensor.
Electrical diagrams
This section provides details for electrical connections of the components in the isolated power
panel and the hardware configurations that could be commissioned on site. The following figure
shows the typical configuration for a single isolated power panel with one 120V isolation
transformer, one LIM-IG6 and TCP gateway.
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Each isolated power panel can have optional transformer load monitoring, temperature monitoring,
and EDS151 or EDS460 circuit fault locators as shown next.
In order to have the transformer load monitoring and circuit fault location, the panel requires these
components:
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l SWT or SWT4 current transformers. These devices perform transformer load monitoring and
are connected to the LIM-IG6 connector plate input 1S1 and 1S2. See the LIM-IG6 doc-
umentation for connection details.
l EDS 151 circuit fault locators: Each circuit can have one EDS151 to detect the presence of
insulation faults. See the EDS151 documentation for more information.
In the Insulation Monitoring Module, one operating room can have a maximum of six LIM-IG6
monitors. This allows each room the following panel combinations:
l 6 single isolated power panels. Each panel has 1 LIM-IG6.
l 3 dual-voltage isolated power panels. Each panel has 2 LIM-IG6.
l 3 duplex isolated power panels. Each panel has 2 LIM-IG6.
Network communication
This section shows a network diagram and describes the network communication between the
devices in the isolated power panel and the power monitoring system.
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This network diagram shows a distributed power monitoring system: the databases are on different
servers from the primary server. The system could also have a client server, where users (such as
nurses or facility managers) can view their system and generate reports. Other client PCs with
dashboards can be included in the system.
The LIM-IG6 is connected to other Bender devices in the isolation power panel using RS485 serial
cable. The LIM-IG6 communicates with other Bender devices, such as the EDS151, through the
propriety Bender serial bus protocol.
The IGC gateway converts the Bender protocol to Modbus TCP. PME communicates with the IGC
gateway through port 502, the standard Modbus TCP/IP port. The software can also connect to the
IGC gateway through the Silverlight port 4530. Up to three Silverlight ports can be used
simultaneously. See documentation for the IGC gateway for more details.
The LIM-IG6 continuously measures the leakage impedance between isolated line and ground and
calculates the Total Hazard Current (THC). When the THC increases to a hazardous level of 5 mA
(USA) or 2 mA (Canada), the LIM-IG6 activates alarms internally and on remote devices if available.
If an EDS151 is connected to the LIM-IG6, the EDS151 is activated automatically after an alarm is
generated by the LIM-IG6. A test signal is sent to the EDS151. The signal flows through the location
of the ground fault. Current transformers placed around each sub feeder or load will pick up on this
test signal. The EDS151 device will then evaluate the results. The location of the fault is displayed
on the EDS151 via an LED bar graph.
All the information above is also available through Modbus TCP protocol. PME gets the real-time
data and the event log through Modbus TCP. The software performs software logging every 5
minutes for the following measurements:
l Total hazard current
l Line voltage
l Leakage resistance
l Leakage impedance
l Transformer load monitoring (optional, if SWT3 or SWT4 CT is installed)
l Temperature (optional, if temperature sensor is installed)
When PME is installed on the system, drivers for the LIM-IG6 and EDS151 are installed on the
primary server. The Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool is also installed.
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Power Quality Performance Module Design

The Power Quality (PQ) Performance Module analyzes power quality event and disturbance data as
well as power factor measurements. It determines the potential impacts of power quality on the
monitored power system and displays the results in graphical formats, with color coding to highlight
problem areas. The module combines standard software features with specialized components to
produce its outputs.
The following diagram shows the different elements that are part of this module:
For definitions and classifications of power quality phenomena, see power quality events and
disturbances.
Components
The following applications and features are used for this module:
l Diagrams
PQ Indicator diagrams
Standardized Equipment diagrams
l Dashboards
Power Quality Rating gadget
Power Quality Rating Trend gadget
Power Quality Incident Breakdown gadget
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Power Quality Incident Impact gadget
Power Quality Incident Location gadget
Power Quality Impact gadget
Power Quality Impact Trend gadget
Power Factor Impact gadget
Power Factor Impact Trend gadget
l Reports
Power Quality Impact report
Power Quality Analysis report
l VIP
Prerequisites
This module has very specific requirements regarding system configuration and available
measurements:
l Most of the gadgets and reports require advanced power quality measurements taken by the
monitoring devices. The power quality data is aggregated across multiple devices and depends
on data from the right device types in the right monitoring locations, see Device Selection for
Power Quality Performance monitoring for more information.
l The Standardized Equipment diagrams are designed for very specific equipment types. See the
Standardized Equipment Diagrams device list for details on compatible device types.
l For the Impact gadgets and report, process impact alarms are required. These alarms might
require measurements from third party equipment, which might have to be brought into the sys-
tem.
l For the Impact gadgets and report, billing rates must be defined to convert the measured values
into cost data.
The following diagrams show the power quality inputs that are required for the different diagrams,
gadgets, and reports:
Indicator diagrams
Rating gadgets
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Incident gadgets
PQ Impact gadgets and report
PF Impact gadgets
PQ Analysis report
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See Required measurements for Power Quality Performance monitoring for more information.
The power quality information provided by this module is only as good as the data monitored by the
devices. To get the full value, use the device types recommended for the different monitoring
locations.
Use the Advanced Systems hardware and SQL Server database servers (not Express) for systems
with the PQ Performance Module.
Time synchronization of the devices and the software is very important for this module. The
standard time synchronization methods for devices in the software are sufficient. High accuracy
time synchronization, such as IRIG-B, can be used, but is not required.
Review the configuration steps for this module to identify any unexpected requirements or
dependencies.
If the devices that are used for power quality performance monitoring do not support all the required
power quality measurements, then the information that is based on these measurements is not
displayed in the gadgets, diagrams, and reports. However, other power quality information, that is
based on available measurements might still be displayed. In this case, analyze which module
outputs are affected and manage the user expectations accordingly.
Related topics:
Power Quality Performance Module topics
l Power Quality Performance Module design
l Power Quality Performance Module configuration
l Power Quality Performance Module operation
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l Alarm Management
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Device Networks
This section provides information on the communication links between the software and the
monitoring devices.
Device network basics and the supported

Device networks overview
protocols and device types.
Network Types Ethernet and serial communication networks.
Ways to improve the device communication
Network Performance
performance.
Time synchronization on the monitoring device
Time synchronization
network.
Tools The Daisy Chain Calculator tool.
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Device networks overview

PME is a software application that processes, stores, analyzes, and displays power system data
and information. PME collects the source data from devices that are installed in the electrical
system that is being monitored. Each device must be connected to a communication network
through which the software initiates the data retrieval.
Examples of monitoring devices include:
l Power and energy monitoring devices
l Contactors and protection relays
l Circuit breaker trip units
l Smart panels
l Power quality mitigation equipment
l Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
PME supports the following communication protocols:
l Modbus™ TCP
l Modbus™ RTU
l ION™
l OPC DA
For a device to be compatible with PME, it must support one of these communication protocols.
Related topics:
l Device networks overview
l Network Types
l Network Performance
l Time synchronization
l Tools
l Default device type support (list of pre-configured device types in PME)
l Resources (information on where to find additional, add-on device types)
l Device Type Editor
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Network Types
The two basic types of communication networks for PME are Ethernet and serial.
Ethernet Networks
Ethernet device networks can be integrated into regular corporate LANs or they can be separate,
independent networks, providing a higher level of security and availability.
Devices are configured in PME by providing fixed IP addresses (IPv4 or IPv6) and ports, or based
on device names. Device names must be used for devices with dynamic address assignment, for
example using the DHCP protocol. When device names are used in PME, then a form of name
resolution mechanism is required on the network.
Device communications are based on encapsulated Modbus or ION protocol and are not encrypted.
Bandwidth requirements per device are typically low, but depend heavily on the amount and type of
data requested from the device by PME.
Ethernet networks are in many ways superior to serial networks and we recommend that you use
Ethernet networks whenever possible.
Serial Device Networks

Serial communication is the traditional way of connecting devices to PME. Serial communications
require an intermediate converter or gateway, for example a Link150, to establish a network
connection. The performance of a serial communication network can become the limiting factor for
the overall system performance.
NOTE: If you use an ION meter as a gateway, with Ethergate protocol, you loose the ability to
multi-master the serial devices.
Serial device communications are based on Modbus RTU or ION protocol and are not encrypted.
See Tools for information on how to design a serial network.
PME also supports communication through telephone modems.
Reasons for using serial networks include:
l The device type only supports serial communications.
l A serial communication network is already in place.
l The existing Ethernet networks do not allow the connection of monitoring devices.
Ethernet networks are in many ways superior to serial networks and we recommend that you use
Ethernet networks whenever possible.
Related topics:
l Network types
l Tools
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Network Performance
Communications between the software and the devices consist of :
l On demand, real-time data requests, for example for Diagrams or Dashboards displays.
l Periodic polling and uploading of data logs, events, and waveform records.
To optimize the on demand and background polling performance, consider the following when
designing the system and the communication network:
l Real-time data polling periods should be set to meet the user needs. Do not poll with high speed
when it is not needed. Real-time data clients include Vista, Diagrams, OPC, VIP, Trends, and
EWS.
l Disable devices that are not presently commissioned or functional. This includes devices that
are inoperable, or that have a communication error rate >5%.
l Connect high-end devices with power quality monitoring features, such as the ION9000, dir-
ectly through Ethernet, not serial. These devices can generate large amounts of logged data,
such as power quality data, which requires a high bandwidth connection to the monitoring soft-
ware. If a direct Ethernet connection is not possible, then connect the devices through small
serial loops, with one or two devices per loop.
l Setup the devices to only log those measurements that are needed to meet the user needs.
l Schedule the log uploads to occur at times when the system usage is low, for example during
night time or off hours.
l Use the Daisy Chain Calculator tool to determine the maximum number of devices in a serial
loop for your system. See Tools for more information.
l In most applications, Ethernet networks will provide a better performance than serial networks.
Related topics:
l Network Types
l Network performance
l Tools
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To maintain accurate time in the monitoring system, the devices must be time synchronized.
Depending on the synchronization mechanism, different levels of time accuracy can be achieved.
PME has the ability to synchronize devices to the PME server computer clock. This can be done
over serial networks and Ethernet networks. See Time synchronization for ION meters and Time
synchronization blackout for more details.
The time synchronization to the computer clock using the regular communications protocols can
maintain a system time accuracy in the range of seconds. This is accurate enough for many
applications. However, for applications such as power event analysis or protection coordination
studies, that require high absolute and relative time accuracy, you need to use other time
synchronization methods for the devices, such as PTP or GPS time synchronization.
Related topics:
l Network Types
l Tools
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Tools
Use the Daisy Chain Calculator tool to design your serial communication networks. This tool helps
you estimate the communication utilization for serial daisy chains. You can use it for new system
design and for optimizing existing systems.
NOTE: The Daisy Chain Calculator is available through the Exchange Community. See
Resources for link information.
Related topics:
l Network Types
l Tools
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Cybersecurity
The information in this section is organized by the following life-cycle stages:
l Planning
l Installation and upgrade
l Configuration
l Operation
l Administration
Planning
Network security
PME is designed for an intranet environment within a secured network infrastructure. PME is NOT
designed for direct Internet connection.
Data encryption
At Rest
PME protects the passwords of its user accounts, as well as the Windows and SQL Server
accounts using SHA-256 and AES-256 cryptography. PME uses a unique encryption key for each
installation. The key is generated during the installation of PME. The PME installer offers
functionality for exporting/importing encryption keys for the installation of PME clients or system
upgrades.
The power monitoring data that is collected by PME, and system configuration data are not
encrypted.
In Transit
HTTPS between the server and the Web clients. Both self-signed and authority issued certificates
are supported. PME is installed with a self-signed certificate and a self-signed certificate is
configured automatically. We recommend that you replace this with a security certificates from a
Certificate Authority (CA).
The communication between PME and connected monitoring devices is not encrypted.
Malware detection
PME can be used with antivirus (AV) software. AV software can have a significant impact on
system performance if not set up correctly. In particular, SQL Server performance can be affected if
data and log files are not excluded from on-access scans. We have seen issues during the
installation of PME, where AV scan delays caused timeouts and failures in the installation process.
PME can be used with whitelisting software products such as McAfee Applicaton Control software.
See Application control (whitelisting) software for more information.
Anti-virus software on your SQL Server

We recommend that you run anti-virus software on your SQL Server. Follow the recommendations
described in Microsoft Support article (ID: 309422). See Resources for link information.
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NOTE: Special configuration of the AV and whitelisting software might be required. Follow the
instructions of the software vendor for installing, configuring, and operating the AV and whitelisting
software.
Account and password management

The following types of accounts are required for a PME system:
PME Users
A user account in PME provides access to the system. There are 3 different types of users -
standard users, Windows users, and Windows groups. Each user has an access level, which
determines the actions the user is allowed to perform in PME. There are no pre-configured user
accounts or user groups in the system. One supervisor account is created with a user defined
password during the installation of the software. Additional user accounts and groups must be
created manually after installation. Users are created and managed through User Manager. PME
supports Windows Active Directory integration for Windows users and groups.
TIP: Use Windows users and groups to take advantage of Windows account security features
such as maximum login attempts or minimum password requirements.
Windows accounts used by PME

PME uses Windows accounts for report subscriptions and database maintenance. The accounts
are created automatically during the installation of the software. The accounts share the same
password, which is set at install time and can be changed at any time through the installer.
If PME is configured to use SQL Integrated Authentication, then an additional Windows account is
required for database access. This Windows account is also used to run the PME services and the
IIS Application Pools. This account must be created manually and account details must be provided
during the installation of the software.
See Windows accounts for more information.
SQL Database server accounts

If PME is configured to use Mixed Mode database authentication, then SQL server accounts are
required for database access. The accounts are created automatically during the installation of the
software. The accounts share the same password, which is set at install time and can be changed
at any time through the installer.
If SQL Server Express is installed, with Mixed Mode authentication, through the PME installer, a sa
account with a unique, default password is created automatically during install. The password can
be changed at any time through SQL Server Management Studio.
See SQL Server accounts for more information.
EcoStruxure Web Services account

If EcoStruxure™ Web Services (EWS) are used, data exchange credentials must be defined. The
credentials consist of a single username and password. The EWS credentials are set manually in
the Web Applications > SETTINGS area of the software.
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PME Services
PME uses a number of services to perform the background server tasks. The services use the
Local System account, or the Windows account used for SQL Integrated Authentication if that is
configured.
See PME Windows services for more information.
Hardware Ports
Computer ports and inputs, such as USB ports or DVD drives are not required for PME to function
correctly. These inputs can be permanently disabled if necessary. The same applies to the AutoRun
and AutoPlay functionality which can also be disabled without affecting the operation of the
software.
Diagnostics and Usage Feature

Diagnostics and Usage is a feature in PME, that collects basic usage statistics and anonymously
sends this data to a secure server. Schneider Electric uses this data to help improve our software
by understanding how you use it. This operation is enabled by default.
To disable the sending of data:
1. Open Web Applications, click Settings > Diagnostics and Usage.
2. Select Disable in the dropdown list and click Save to apply the change.
The following diagnostic and usage data is collected when it is enabled.
Diagnostic data Usage data

l Power Monitoring Expert version l Total number of devices
l Operating system version and type (32- or 64-bit) l Device type count
l Number of CPU cores l Number of users
l System memory (RAM)
l .NET Framework version
l SQL Server version
l Distributed or local database
l City or region
l Number of monitors in use
l Client screen resolution
l Screen DPI
The diagnostics and usage service collects and sends data to Schneider Electric weekly on
Monday at 2:00 a.m. (server time), over HTTPS at port 443. Each time the service runs, it creates a
log file in the system\bin folder in the Power Monitoring Expert install location.
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NOTE: All diagnostics and usage data is sent to Schneider Electric anonymously. None of the
collected information identifies you or your company. For more information on Schneider Electrics
Privacy Policy, see the Schneider Data Privacy and Cookie Policy. See Resources for link
information.
Network Shares
PME Engineering Clients require that the Power Monitoring Expert folder on the PME server is
shared with full read and write permissions. File and Printer Sharing must be enabled as well.
Installation and upgrade

Keep the PME System Key secure
During the installation of PME, a system key is generated and a copy of this key is exported as a
.key file. This system key is the encryption key used by the software to encrypt user and system
credentials. A PME server securely retains the original key in the registry. The exported copy is
needed for the installation of Engineering clients and Secondary servers. It is also needed in case of
a future side-by-side system upgrade or migration.
As long as the PME server has the original key stored securely in the registry it is possible to export
a copy at any time using the installer. (See Installer system maintenance tasks.) However, should
the original key get deleted from the server somehow, it cannot be recreated or exported. Keep the
exported system key in a safe location, protected from unauthorized access.
Do not use a Web Client on the server computer

Using a Web Client on a server computer increases the vulnerability of the server and the network.
Configure Web Clients on client computers only, not on the server.
Change the Share permissions on the product directory

All share permissions are automatically set to “Read” permissions for the “Everyone” group; this
includes the PME share (the product's installation directory).
Change the product directory's share permission to Read/Write for users of Engineering Client
computers who need to modify files, such as Vista diagrams.
Configuration
Configure PME users and user groups
There are no pre-configured user accounts or user groups in a newly installed system. One
supervisor account was created, with a user defined password, during the installation of the
software. Create additional user accounts and groups after installation. PME supports Windows
users and groups for integration with Windows and Active Directory.
For information on creating users and user groups, and on setting user access levels, see User
Manager.
Change the SQL Server Express sa account password

If SQL Server Express is installed, with Mixed Mode authentication, through the PME installer,
change the sa account password after the installation is complete.
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Application control (whitelisting) software

McAfee Applicaton Control is a dynamic whitelisting program that is used to prevent unauthorized
applications from running on your system.
When you deploy Application Control to protect a system, it scans the system and creates a
whitelist of all executable binaries and scripts present on the system. The whitelist also includes
hidden files and folders.
The whitelist lists all authorized files and determines trusted or known files. In Enabled mode, only
files that are present in the whitelist can execute. All files in the whitelist are protected and cannot
be changed or deleted. An executable binary or script that is not in the whitelist is said to be
unauthorized and is prevented from running.
Consider the following when using application control software with PME:
l Complete the system configuration before before setting up and enabling application control
software.
l Any program or script that should be able to update the system will need to be configured as an
updater.
l After solidification, no driver packs or summary report packs may be installed.
l Disable Application Control to make changes to the system. Enable it again after the change.
l Follow the instructions in the Application Control product guide.
Operation
Session timeout
PME automatically times out inactive client sessions. Web Applications clients are logged out and
Windows application clients (Vista, Designer, Management Console) are locked after a period of
inactivity. The timeout period is configurable, it is set to 20 minutes by default. See Configuring
session timeout settings for details.
To restart or unlock the session you must enter the login credentials. A session is considered
inactive, if none of the following actions are detected:
l Mouse movement
l Mouse click
l Keyboard activity
l Touch screen activity
NOTE: If custom content links are added to the Web Applications framework, then the custom
content must either implement the idle detection, or activity on that content is not registered and
the Web client session can time out unexpectedly. See Adding idle detection to custom Web
Application links for details.
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Administration
Window and SQL Server Updates
Critical and routine Windows and SQL Server updates can be applied to the operating systems
hosting the PME server and clients without prior approval by Schneider Electric.
User account maintenance

Review PME user accounts on a regular basis. Update passwords and user permissions, and
remove unused accounts as required.
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System Integration
This section provides information on the different approaches and technologies for integrating PME
with other systems.
Overview Integration basics and the supported technologies.

Integration
OPC, EWS, ETL, ODBC, PQDIF, VIP
Technologies
Integration with
References to PSO documentation.
PSO
Integration with References to EcoStruxure Building Operation to Power Monitoring Expert
EBO Integration documentation.
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Overview
In addition to data collection from monitoring devices, PME can also connect to and share data with
other systems or software. Using PME in such a connected way is called system integration.
In an integrated system, PME either acts as a server, providing data to other systems, or as a
client, receiving data from other systems, or both at the same time. Real-time data and historical
data can be exchanged between the systems.
The reason for integrating systems is to leverage the strengths and capabilities of each system in
order to provide value that could not be achieved with any of the systems alone.
PME offers the following technologies for system integration:
l OPC DA server for exporting real-time data.
l OPC DA client for importing real-time data.
l EWS server for exporting real-time data, historical data, and alarm data.
l ETL for exporting or importing historical data.
l ODBC for providing access to historical data.
l PQDIF for exporting power quality data.
l VIP for exporting or importing real-time data or historical data.
Each of these technologies has its strengths and weaknesses. Which technologies to use depends
on the system capabilities, the application needs, and the performance expectations. See
Integration Technologies for more details.
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Integration Technologies
The following sections discuss the integration technologies available in PME.
Open Platform Communications (OPC)

OPC is an industry standard for data exchange between software applications and control devices
from different manufacturers. The OPC standard includes separate specifications for different data
types. PME supports the OPC Data Access (DA) specification, OPC DA 2.05a, which is used for
real-time data.
PME includes an OPC server and an OPC client, which means it can export and import real-time
data to or from another system.
The following shows an example where the OPC server capabilities in PME are used to share
device real-time data with another application:
The following shows an example where the OPC client capabilities in PME are used to bring device
real-time data into PME from another application:
See OPC Server Support for more information.
EcoStruxure™ Web Services (EWS)

EWS is a Schneider Electric standard for sharing data between EcoStruxure™ software platforms.
It is based on SOAP 1.2, an industry standard Web Services technology.
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PME includes an EWS server, which means that EWS can be used to export real-time data,
historical data, and alarms from PME to another system.
PME does not include an EWS client, which means that EWS cannot be used to import data into
PME from another system.
Visit the Exchange Community Web site for more information on EWS. See Resources for contact
information.
Extract Transform Load (ETL)

The ETL is a proprietary software application that copies historical data from one data store to
another data store. During the copy process, the ETL can modify the data, to make it fit the target
data store or target application. The ETL can be used to copy data as a one time transaction, or it
can be scheduled to copy data automatically on an ongoing basis.
The following graphic shows the data source and target stores and formats that are supported by the
ETL:
Visit the Exchange Community Web site for more information on ETL. See Resources for contact
information.
Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)

ODBC is a standard application programming interface (API) for accessing database management
systems (DBMS). PME is ODBC-compliant, which makes it possible to access any historical data
in the PME database from any other, ODBC-compliant application. See Accessing the ION
Database with 3rd-party applications for an example using Microsoft Excel to access data in the
PME database.
Power Quality Data Interchange Format (PQDIF)

PQDIF is a standard power quality data interchange format for exchanging power quality data
between software applications and monitoring devices. PME can export power quality data in
PQDIF format. See PQDIF Exporter for more information.
Virtual Processor (VIP)

The VIP is a PME component that can be used for data import, data export, data processing, and
control functions. It supports a variety of protocols and standards.
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The following graphic shows the protocols and formats supported by the VIP:
See Virtual Processor service (VIP) for more information.
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Integration with EcoStruxure™ Power SCADA Operation (PSO)

The goal of this integration is to combine the PME Reports and Dashboards features with the Power
SCADA Operation functionality. In the integrated system, PSO shows PME reports and
dashboards embedded in the PSO user interfaces for a seamless user experience.
For planning and configuration information on this integration see the Power SCADA Operation 9.0
System Guide. See Resources for contact information.
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Integration with EcoStruxure™ Building Operation

EcoStruxure™ Building Operation and Power Monitoring Expert integration combines the power
monitoring capabilities of Power Monitoring Expert with the Building Operation's building automation
into a Building and Energy Management System (BEMS). The BEMS shows PME dashboards,
diagrams, trends, and reports, embedded in the Building Operation user interfaces for a seamless
user experience.
For planning and configuration information on this integration see the Exchange Extranet. See
Resources for contact information.
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Deployment considerations
This section provides information on the time, effort, and expertise that is required to deploy PME
systems and its components.
Power Quality (PQ) Performance Module Prerequisites and configuration time estimates.
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Power Quality (PQ) Performance Module

Commissioning Time Estimates
This section provides time estimates for the deployment of the PQ Performance module.
Prerequisites
Competency
Application Engineers who are responsible for deploying the PQ Performance module must have a
basic knowledge of power quality and also be familiar with the following:
l Power Monitoring Expert software systems.
l Schneider Electric power meters and circuit breakers
l Microsoft Windows operating systems
l Microsoft SQL Server.
We strongly recommend that you take the PME PQ Performance technical training from your local
or regional training center.
Time Estimates
The following time estimates are based on the configuration steps documented for the PQ
Performance module. The assumption is that all the prerequisites are met. For details on how to
configure this module, see the Configuring chapter.
Time
Configuration Steps Comments
(min)
(Per device). This might include verifying PQ event detection,
Device Preparation 2
PQ disturbance logging, and time synchronization.
Global configuration 1
Configure PQ Indicator
2
Diagram
Configure Equipment
Diagram
Landing page and
15
grouping page
Detail page 5 Per corrective equipment
Configure PQ Impact
Gadgets and Reports
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Time
Configuration Steps Comments
(min)
Using electrical value (e.g. current drop) for this estimate.
Acquire Process Using a non-electrical, process related measurement might
0
Impact Signal require additional time to get the signal through DI, OPC,
PLC, ... .
Set Up Process
5
Impact Alarms
(Per group). This does not take into account the time required
Set Up PQ
1 to understand the relationship between a customer's
Groups
production and electrical distribution.
Configure Power Factor
Impact Gadgets
Set Up the Power Using one of the sample rate files.
Factor Impact 1 This is site-specific and based on the rate structure of the
Rate File customer's utility contract.
Set Up the
Incomer Meters in 2
the Hierarchy
Set Up PQ Performance
Dashboards and Reports
Set Up PQ
Performance 6 One PQ overview dashboard and one PQ detail dashboard
Dashboards
Set Up PQ
Performance 1 Per report as required
Reports
This is site-specific, and highly dependent on the customer
Fine-Tuning requirements. It might require a deep understanding of the
local power quality standards and particular customer needs.
Change Device
Inclusion and
-
Exclusion for the
Analysis
Change PQ
Indicator -
Thresholds
Disable Unused
-
PQ Indicators
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Installing and Upgrading
Use the information provided in this chapter for installing or upgrading a Power Monitoring Expert
(PME) system.
Use the links in the tables below to find the content you are looking for.
New system install
Topic Content
Provides information and reminders for you to consider
Before Installing the software
before starting the installation.
Provides detailed information on installing the SQL
Installation process
Server and the PME software.
Provides procedures for you to complete after the
After installing the software
installation.
Provides release notes related to the installation of PME
9.0.
Provides information on installing the optional ENM
Install ENM
module.
System upgrade
Topic Content
Before upgrading the software
before starting the upgrade.
Provides detailed information on the In-Place upgrade of
In-Place upgrade
the PME software.
Provides detailed information on the Side-by-Side
Side-by-Side upgrade
upgrade of the PME software.
After upgrading the software
upgrade.
Provides release notes related to the upgrade of
PME9.0.
Provides information on upgrading the optional ENM
Upgrade ENM
module.
System migration
Topic Content
Before migrating the software
before starting the migration.
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Installing and Upgrading System Guide
Provides detailed information on the migration of the

System migration
PME software.
After migrating the software
migration.
Tools & other
Topic Content
Provides information on the PME installer and the
PME Installer following installer tasks: Reconfigure, Reset Accounts,
Export System Key, Import System Key, Uninstall.
Provides information on the Configuration Manager tool
Configuration Manager that is used for Side-by-Side upgrades and system
migrations.
Provides information related to securing the install or
Cybersecurity
upgrade.
Links to reference information related to the content of
Installation and Upgrade references
the Installing and Upgrading chapter.
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System Guide Installing and Upgrading
New system install

Before Installing the software
Review the prerequisites
Before starting the installation, review the Planning chapter in this guide and confirm that your
system meets all the relevant prerequisites. In particular, review the install planning, computer
hardware, operating environment, network connectivity, and licensing requirements. Also review
the PME 9.0 Install notes, which provide information regarding installation that is specific to the
latest version of the software.
Cybersecurity
Use the Administrator account to install the software

If possible, log on to your Windows system using the built-in local Administrator account for
installing PME. If that is not possible, use an account that is a member of the Administrators group.
Permissions for the Administrators group can be restricted by system policies which might affect
the PME installation. The built-in Administrator account does not have such limitations.
NOTE: Starting with Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, the Administrator account
cannot be used for software installation. For these operating systems use an account that is a
member of the Administrators group

If you are planning to install PME to use SQL Integrated Authentication, then complete the following
before starting the install:
On the PME application server:
l Add the Windows account for the user who is installing the software to the local Administrator
group.
l Add the Windows account that is used by PME to access the databases to the local Admin-
istrator group.
l Set the 'Logon As A Service' privilege for the database access account.
On the Windows Domain, in the Active Directory:
l Add an account for the user who is installing PME. This only needs to be a domain user
account, not a domain admin account.
l Add an account that PME will use to access the databases. This only needs to be a domain
user account, not a domain admin account. This could also be set up as a Managed Service
Account.
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l Add the account for the install user to the local Administrator group.
l Add the database access account for PME to the local Administrator group.
l Set the 'Logon As A Service' privileges for the database access account.
On the database server:
l Add the account for the install user to the local Administrator group.
l Add the account for the install user to the SQL database logins with a sysadmin Server Role.
Pools.
Update the operating system

Run the Windows Update service to install the latest security patches and hotfixes from Microsoft.
Install the .NET Framework

The .NET Framework 3.5 (or 3.5 SP1) is required before you can install PME.
Most of the supported operating systems will have this framework version installed by default.
However, it is not included by default in Windows Server 2012.
To determine which .NET Framework versions are installed on your computer, refer to Microsoft
documentation. See Resources for link information.
For information on deploying the .NET Framework 3.5, refer to Microsoft documentation. See
Resources for link information.
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Installation process
The installation is a two step process that must be performed in the following order:
1. Installing the SQL Server.
2. Installing the PME software.
NOTE: The same PME installer is used to install a Standalone Server, Application Server, or
Engineering Client. Which component is installed is determined by the Setup Type, which you
select during the installation. Based on this Setup Type, the installer displays the appropriate
setup pages. See Setup Types and applicable Installer pages for more information.
For information on the different Setup Types, see Standalone Server, Application Server,
Engineering Client.
Web Clients do not need to be installed. For information on Web Clients, see Client Types.
Installing the SQL Server

There are several options for the installation of the SQL Server. You must choose one of these
options and complete the installation of SQL Server before you can install PME.
Option 1 - Install a new, full SQL Server version.

For detailed installation instructions for this option, continue with Installing a new SQL Server.
Option 2 - Reuse an existing SQL Server version instance.

This can be a full SQL Server version or a SQL Server Express version. To reuse an existing SQL
Server instance, configuration steps are required to prepare this instance for use with PME. For
detailed configuration instructions, continue with Configuring an existing SQL Server.
Option 3 - Use the SQL Server Express version included in PME

The SQL Server Express is installed by the PME installer as part of the software installation
process. For detailed instructions, continue with Installing the PME software.
NOTE: Option 3 is only supported for Standalone architectures. Distributed Database

architectures require the full version of SQL Server.
For information on choosing a supported SQL Server version, see Operating Environment, SQL
Server Considerations, and SQL Server Licensing.
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Installing a new SQL Server

Log into Windows as a user with administrative privileges. Make sure that no other programs are
running; save your work, and close any open applications.
The installation steps are generally the same for all supported SQL Servers. For illustration
purposes, the images in the following steps are from the SQL Server 2014 Standard edition
installation unless indicated otherwise.
1. Insert the SQL Server Installation DVD in your DVD drive or access the installation media on
your system, then navigate to the root directory on the DVD and double-click setup.exe to
open the SQL Server Installation Center.
2. Select Installation in the left pane and New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add
features to an existing installation on the right.
3. Follow the steps provided by the installation wizard until you reach the Setup Role page, for
SQL Server 2012 and 2014, or the Feature Selection page, for SQL Server 2016 and 2017.
NOTE: Whenever a validation process occurs during installation, if validation is not

successful, follow the instructions in the wizard to resolve the problem and click Re-run.
Click Next when the validation is successful.
4. (For SQL Server 2012 and 2014) Setup Role page:
Leave SQL Server Feature Installation selected, and click Next.
5. Feature Selection page:
Under Instance Features, select Database Engine Services.
(For SQL Server 2012 and 2014) Under Shared Features, select Management Tools - Basic
and Management Tools - Complete.
(For SQL Server 2016 and 2017) The Management Tools are installed in a separate Web-
based process after completing the installation of SQL Server.
Click Next.
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6. Feature Rules page:
This page identifies any errors related to the feature selection validation. If successful, the
next page opens. If not successful, follow the instructions on the page and click Re-run. Click
Next when the process completes successfully.
7. Instance Configuration page:
Select Named instance and enter a name in the Instance Name field, for example ION. (Do
not use an underscore character ( _ ) within the instance name.) Click in the Instance ID field
to automatically add your Instance name entry. Click Next.
8. Server Configuration page:
Change the Account Name for SQL Server Agent and SQL Server Database Engine to NT
AUTHORITY\SYSTEM (your local system account). To do this, highlight the existing entries
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in the Account Name column and enter NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM for the two services. (For
SQL Server 2017) Select Grant Perform Volume Maintenance Task privileges to SQL
Server Database Engine Service. Click Next.
NOTE:
If you specify a Windows account other than the local system account, when you begin
installing PME, the Check System page in the Installer indicates that the service account
under which the SQL Server currently runs does not have the required system permissions.
To resolve this situation, you need to do one of the following:
Temporarily change the SQL Server service to run under an account that has Write
permissions to (1) the folder created for the product's databases (the default is the install
location for ...\Power Monitoring Expert\), and (2), for the current logged-in
user's Temp folder. (To find the full path to the Temp folder, click Start > Run, enter
%Temp% and click OK.) The default local system account is an example of an account
with these privileges.
Temporarily grant Write permission for the two folders mentioned above to the Windows
account that the SQL Server service runs under. Use the Windows Services control
panel to identify this account. (Click Start > Administrative Tools > Services, right-
click SQL Server, click the Log On tab in the SQL Server Properties dialog.)
Revert the temporary changes after the installation of PME completes.
SQL Server 2014:
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SQL Server 2017:
9. Database Engine Configuration page, on the Server Configuration tab:

a. Select Mixed Mode.
NOTE: If you are planning to install PME to use SQL Integrated Authentication, then you
can choose to configure the database engine either with Windows Authentication Mode
or Mixed Mode. ENM requires Mixed Mode authentication.
b. (For Mixed Mode) Type a password for the SQL Server system administrator (sa) account
in the Enter password and Confirm password fields. (Keep a record of the password for
future use.)
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
Use cybersecurity best practices for password creation and management.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury,

equipment damage, or permanent loss of data.
Cybersecurity policies that govern passwords vary from site to site. Work with the facility
IT System Administrator to ensure that password management adheres to the site-
specific cyber security policies.
c. Click Add Current User to add the SQL Server Administrator if it is not specified by
default.
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d. (For SQL Server 2012 and 2014) Click the Data Directories tab. (For SQL Server 2016
and 2017) Click the TempDB tab.
e. Specify a drive for the TempDB directories (Data and Log). If possible, locate these files
on different drives than the database directories to improve performance. Click Next.
NOTE: The specification of different drives is for performance reasons. If all of the files
are located on the same drive, data that is being inserted, updated, or deleted can
potentially result in slower write operations than if the Temp DB directories are located
on a separate drive. The specification of different drives is dependent on your hardware
configuration and may not be possible in all cases.
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10. Feature Configuration Rules page:
The rules are run automatically to validate that the installation can proceed. If validation is
successful, the next page opens. This can be very quick and it might seem that the install
wizard jumps directly to the next page. If validation is not successful, follow the instructions
on the page and click Re-run. Click Next when the validation is successful.
11. Ready to Install page:
The page shows the SQL Server features that are about to be installed. Click Install.
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The Installation Progress page provides a visual indication of the progress of the installation.
When the installation finishes, the Complete page opens.
12. Complete page:
Contains information about the Setup operations or possible next steps, as well as
supplemental information related to your installation. Click Close to close the setup dialog.
13. (For SQL Server 2016 and 2017) In SQL Server Installation Center, click Install SQL Server
Management Tools to launch the download page for the installation of SQL Server Man-
agement Studio. Follow the instructions to install SQL Server Management Studio. A system
reboot is required after installing SQL Server Management Studio.
NOTE: Internet access is required. If Internet access is not possible from this server,
download the SQL Server Management Studio setup file on a different computer and copy it
to the SQL Server computer for installation.
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14. Go to the Maintenance page in the SQL Server Installation Center and click Launch Win-
dows Update to search for product updates that you can install.
15. Close the SQL Server Installation Center.
16. (Optional) Set the SQL Server memory options. See Setting SQL Server memory options for
more information.
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Configuring an existing SQL Server

If you have an existing installation of SQL Server Express, the PME Installer adds the instance that
is required by PME.
If you have an existing installation of SQL Server Standard Edition, then rerun the SQL Server Setup
wizard and follow the steps described in Installing a new SQL Server.
In most cases, fewer steps are required. The Instance Configuration page is slightly different, as
noted below.
The Instance Configuration page:
1. Enter a name in the Instance Name field, for example ION. (Do not use an underscore char-
acter ( _ ) within the instance name.)
2. Click in the Instance ID field to automatically add your Instance name entry.
3. Click Next.
Any existing instance names appear in the Installed Instances area on the page. If
Management Studio Tools have previously been installed, they are identified as the shared
components SSMS, and Adv_SSMS.
Complete the remaining steps in the instance addition process and close the SQL Server
Installation Center.
For SQL Server 2016 and 2017, if SQL Server Management Tools need to be installed, click Install
SQL Server Management Tools in the SQL Server Installation Center to launch the download
page for their installation. Internet access is required.
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Installing the PME software

NOTE: Perform the software installation directly on the server, do not do a remote installation.
Start the installation process by inserting the PME DVD into the DVD drive. If the installation does
not start automatically, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the DVD drive and double-click
MainSetup.exe.
1. Install Microsoft .NET Framework if prompted.
After installing the .NET Framework, you are prompted to restart your system. After the
restart, double-click MainSetup.exe to continue the PME installation.
2. Application Language page:
Select the Application Language, and click Next.
The Application Language setting determines the language that is displayed in the following
installer pages and the language of the PME system that is installed.
3. Welcome page:
Review the reminders for tasks to complete before continuing with the installation, and click
Next.
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4. License Agreement page:
Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) on the License Agreement page. If you
accept the terms of the license agreement, click I Agree to proceed.
5. Setup Type page:
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Select the Setup Type you want to install, and click Next.
Standalone Server:
Application Server:
Engineering Client:
NOTE: Not all of the following installer pages are shown for all Setup Types. See Setup
Types and applicable Installer pages for more information.
6. (Standalone Server and Application Server) System Key page:
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Select to Generate a system key or to Import a system key, and click Next.
Generate a system key for the initial installation of a Standalone Server or Application Server
setup type, or when you are re-installing one of those setup types and a system key is not
available.
Import a system key when you are re-installing a Standalone Server or an Application Server
setup type and you have the system key that you previously exported.
7. (Standalone Server and Application Server) Export System Key page:
It is mandatory that you export the system key. Next is enabled after you complete the export.
a. Click Export System Key to open the file explorer.
b. Navigate to the location where you want to store the system key.
c. Type a file name for the system key and click Save.
d. Click Next.
The system key is required if you install an Engineering Client, or if you need to uninstall and
then reinstall Power Monitoring Expert.
NOTE: You can export the system key at any time after the installation. See PME Installer
for details.
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8. (Engineering Client) Import System Key page:
The Engineering Client installation needs to use the system key that you exported when you
installed a Standalone Server or an Application Server.
a. Ensure that the system key is available.
b. Click Import System Key to open a file explorer.
c. Navigate to and click the system key file.
d. Click Open to add the system key location to the Import System Key page.
e. Click Next.
9. User Information page:
Enter the user-related information , and click Next.
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10. (Standalone Server and Application Server) Web Application page:
Change the default URL path for the Web Applications component of the product, or use the
default values, and click Next.
11. (Engineering Client) Application Server page:
Enter or select the PME Application Server, and click Next.
NOTE: The first time you are installing an Engineering Client for a system, the selection box
on this page is empty. Manually enter the name of the Application Server or Standalone
Server. For repeated client installs, you can select the server name from the box.
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12. (Standalone Server and Application Server) Diagnostics and Usage and Connected
Services page:
Enable or disable these services and click Next.
Diagnostics and Usage, when enabled, collects and sends system data to Schneider Electric.
We use this data to help improve our software by understanding how you use it. See
Diagnostics and Services for details.
Connected Services, when enabled, collects and sends energy and power data to Schneider
Electric. We can use this data to identify data issues in your power monitoring system or
power quality issues within your electrical distribution system. See Connected Services for
details.
13. File Destination page:
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This page indicates the default installation location for the product folders and files. Use the
browse button to select a different location if desired. Click Next. Click Yes if you are
prompted to create the folder.
14. (Standalone Server and Application Server) Supervisor Account page:
Enter and confirm a password for the supervisor account for the software. Click Next.
The supervisor account has the highest level of access to the system. Use this account to
configure the system. The strength of the password is evaluated as you type, and the
evaluation is included on the page. The password strength evaluation ranges from very weak
to very strong.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
Cybersecurity policies that govern passwords vary from site to site. Work with the facility IT
System Administrator to ensure that password management adheres to the site-specific cyber
security policies.
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NOTE: If you continue to the next pages in the Installer and then return to this page by
clicking Back, the page contains a Change Password button. If you want to change the
password that you initially entered, click Change Password, type the new password in the
fields, and click Next to proceed.
15. (Standalone Server and Application Server) Windows Accounts page:
Use the default password for the Windows accounts or change the password, and click Next.
NOTE: If you change the password, the new password must comply with the password
policy of the Windows server, or the installation of the software will not be successful.
PME uses two Windows accounts for its operation, IONMaintenance and IONUser. By
default, the password for these accounts is generated automatically by the installer. The same
password is used for both accounts.
The IONMaintenance account is used to run PME database jobs in Windows Task
Scheduler. The IONUser account is used for subscriptions created in the Reports application
when the generated report is created using the fileshare option.
NOTE: If you want to later change the settings for the database jobs in Windows Task
Scheduler, you need the password for the IONMaintenance account. In this case you
must choose your own password for the Windows Accounts on this page since the default
password cannot be retrieved.
NOTE: You can change the Windows Accounts password at any time after the installation.
See PME Installer for details.
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WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
security policies.
16. (Standalone Server and Application Server) Database Accounts page:
Select Mixed Mode Authentication or SQL Integrated Authentication for the PME
database accounts. For Mixed Mode Authentication, use the default password for the
database accounts, or change the password. For SQL Integrated Authentication, specify an
existing Windows account. Click Next.
In Mixed Mode Authentication, PME uses three SQL accounts for its database access, ION,
ionedsd and AMUser. These accounts are created by the installer. By default, the password
for these accounts is generated automatically by the installer. The same password is used for
all three accounts.
In SQL Integrated Authentication, PME uses one Windows account for its database access.
You must choose an existing account, or create a new one with the correct access
permissions. We recommend you create a new, dedicated Windows account for this.
See Account and password management for more information.
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NOTE: The Windows account for SQL Integrated Authentication must be created outside of
the PME installer. You cannot create this account through the installer.
NOTE: When PME is installed with SQL Integrated Authentication, then the Windows
account that is used to access the database, is also used to run the PME services and the
IIS Application Pools.
NOTE: You can change the password for the Mixed Mode accounts and update the
password for the Integrated Authentication Windows account at any time after the
installation. See PME Installer for details.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
security policies.
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NOTE: For SQL Integrated Authentication, enter the Windows account User Name as
DOMAIN\UserName or COMPUTERNAME\UserName.
17. (Standalone Server and Application Server) Database Software page:
For a Standalone Server setup type when no SQL Server instance is detected
The page indicates that SQL Server Express will be installed. Click Next.
For a Standalone Server setup type when the detected SQL Server instances include
one with the name ION
Select the database server instance, provide the necessary authentication values, and
click Next.
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NOTE: For the Windows Authentication option, the current Windows user needs to be a
member of the sysadmin SQL Server role. For the specified SQL Server authentication
option, the SQL Server user needs to be a member of the sysadmin SQL Server role.
The SQL Server instance that you want to select is the one that you specified for use with
PME when you installed or reconfigured the SQL Server.
NOTE: The user account, Windows or SQL, that is specified in this step, is used for
PME installation. This is different from the database accounts that are used during the
operation of the software. These accounts were defined in the previous step.
For a Standalone Server setup type when the detected SQL Server instances do not
include one with the name ION
Select either the Install SQL Server Express on this computer option to install an
instance specifically for use with PME, or select one of the detected database instances
you want to use with PME. Click Next.
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After the completion of the SQL Server Express installation, a system check is performed
to verify that the mandatory prerequisites have been met. The results of the verification
are shown on the Check System page.
NOTE: After installing PME , it is recommended that you change the SQL Server
Express sa account password.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY

Cybersecurity policies that govern passwords vary from site to site. Work with the facility
IT System Administrator to ensure that password management adheres to the site-
specific cyber security policies.
For an Application Server setup type
If this is the first time that you are installing an application server, the dropdown field for
the remote database server is empty. Ensure that your database server is defined in your
system network and type its name and the SQL Server instance in the Database Server
field, where the format is server_name\instance_name.
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Click Next.
NOTE: For the Windows Authentication option, the current Windows user needs to be a
member of the sysadmin SQL Server role. For the specified SQL Server authentication
option, the SQL Server user needs to be a member of the sysadmin SQL Server role.
NOTE: The user account, Windows or SQL, that is specified in this step, is used for
PME installation. This is different from the database accounts that are used during the
operation of the software. These accounts were defined in the previous step.
18. Database Files Destination page for Standalone Server and Application Server setup
types:
For the Standalone Server setup type
This page indicates the default installation location for the PME databases. Click Next. Click
Yes if you are prompted to create the folder.
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For the Application Server setup type
This page indicates the database file location on the database server that you identified on the
Database Software page.
NOTE: If you want to install the MDF and LDF files in a different location, create the folder on
that database server prior to specifying the folder location on this page.
19. Check System for all setup types:
The Check System page verifies that the mandatory prerequisites have been met before
proceeding. (For Windows Server 2012, the Check ASP.NET item is replaced by Check
.NET 3.5.) If a problem occurs during the system check, the item is identified and clicking on it
displays additional information about the situation. Click Next.
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Note that if you specified a Windows account other than the local system account when you
installed a supported edition of SQL Server Standard or Enterprise, the Check System page
will indicate that the service account under which the SQL Server currently runs does not have
the required system permissions. To resolve this situation you need to do one of the following:
Temporarily change the SQL Server service to run under an account that has Write per-
missions to (1) the folder created for the product's databases (the default is the install loc-
ation for ...\Power Monitoring Expert\), and (2), for the current logged-in user's
Temp folder. (To find the full path to the Temp folder, click Start > Run, enter %Temp%
and click OK.) The default local system account is an example of an account with these
privileges.
Temporarily grant Write permission for the two folders mentioned above to the Windows
account that the SQL Server service runs under. Use the Windows Services control panel
to identify this account. (Click Start > Administrative Tools > Services, right-click SQL
Server, click the Log On tab in the SQL Server Properties dialog.)
Revert the temporary changes after the installation of PME completes.
20. Ready to Configure page for all setup types:
The Ready to Configure page summarizes your configuration for the installation of the
software. Click Install to begin the installation.
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21. Copy Files page for all setup types:
The Copy Files page indicates the progress as files are copied to the server as part of the
installation.
When the copy operation is complete, the system configuration process begins and is shown
on the Configure System page. Click Next when the configuration process ends.
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The Configure System page indicates each of the configuration actions taking place during
the installation. If a configuration step is not successful, an X appears in a column to the left of
the item. You can click the link on the message text on the right of the item to display
instructions for resolving the error. If you correct the problem, click Try Again to continue with
the installation. Otherwise, cancel the install process until you can resolve the problem.
22. Complete page for all setup types:
The Complete page contains links that open the Installation Log and start the Web
Applications component, respectively.
The Installation Log summarizes the processing that took place during the installation
process. (You can access the installation log at a later time in the install location within
...\Power Monitoring Expert\SetupLogs).
Click the Web Application link to verify that Web Applications component launches
successfully in a browser.
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23. Click Close to close the installer.
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After installing the software

Perform the following procedures after you install the PME software.
Restart the system

Restart (reboot) your system.
(Optional) Complete the product registration

You can complete the product registration by entering your information in SETTINGS >
Registration in Web Applications.
Activate software licenses

The installed software includes a 90-day trial license for all features of the product. You must
activate valid purchased software licenses within 90 days, otherwise some software functionality is
disabled.
NOTICE
LOSS OF COMMUNICATION
• Activate product and component licenses prior to the expiry of the trial license.
• Activate sufficient licenses for the servers and devices in your system.
• Export the existing hierarchy template out of Power Monitoring Expert before importing a new
template. The new template can overwrite the existing template, which can permanently
remove all information contained in the original.
• Backup or archive any SQL Server database data before adjusting any database memory
options.
• Only personnel with advanced knowledge of SQL Server databases should make database
parameter changes.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in loss of data.
For information on how to activate licenses, see Licensing configuration. For general information on
licensing, see Licensing.
Cybersecurity
Revert write permissions for the SQL Server service

If you implemented write permissions for the SQL Server service during installation of SQL Server,
revert those changes since they are only intended as a temporary measure to ensure a successful
installation of SQL Server. See the information related to specifying the Account Name in Installing
a new SQL Server.
(For Distributed Database architecture only) Manually start SQL Server Agent
On the database server, in SQL Server Management Studio, expand the database instance in the
Object Explorer. Find SQL Server Agent among the folder list. Right-click SQL Server Agent and
choose Start from the context menu. Select Properties and set the Auto restart options. If you do
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not do not start SQL Server Agent, report subscriptions will not work.
Install a security certificate for TLS 1.2

For TLS to function correctly, a security certificate must be installed on the PME server and must be
bound to the Default Web Site, which is used by PME. By default, if no bound certificate is
detected, PME is installed with a self-signed certificate. We strongly recommend that you replace
the self-signed certificate with an authority issued certificate.
For information on how to install and bind a certificate, see Installing and binding security
certificates. For information on how to disable TLS 1.2 for PME, if you choose to do so, see
Disabling TLS 1.2.

If you installed PME to use SQL Integrated Authentication, then you need to manually add the
Windows accounts that are used by Engineering Client users to the SQL database server. These
are the accounts that users use to log into Windows to access Vista, Designer, Management
Console, and Management Console tools.
We recommend that you:
l Create a Window group for PME Engineering Client users.
l Add the Windows group to PME as a User. See Adding a Windows group for details.
l Add the Windows group to the SQL database server with db_owner role for the PME databases.
(See work flow steps below)
l Add all users who need to access to Engineering client applications to the Windows group. All
members of this Windows group now have the required permissions to access PME and the
database through the Engineering Client applications.
To add a Windows group to the SQL database server,
1. Start Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio on the database server.
2. Connect with an account with sysadmin privileges.
3. Navigate to Security > Logins, right-click Logins, and select New Login from the context
menu. This opens the Login - New window.
4. In Login - New, select Windows authentication, click Search, and locate the Windows
group you want to add.
5. In the Select a page pane on the left, select User Mapping.
6. In User Mapping, select all 4 PME databases (ApplicationModules, ION_Data, ION_Network,

ION_Systemlog), then select db_owner as database role membership.
7. Click OK.
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If you don't want to create a Windows group:

To add an individual Windows user account to the SQL database server,
4. In Login - New, select Windows authentication, click Search, and locate the Windows user
you want to add.

7. Click OK.
Pools.
Check services
Open the Windows Services dialog and ensure that all of the necessary ION services are started.
The services run under the Local System account, by default. You can change the Log On As
attribute of a service by specifying the account and password. Use the Log On tab on the service
properties dialog to do this. The Log On As account must have read/write permissions on the
product's installation directory, which by default is ...\Power Monitoring Expert\.
For more information the ION Windows Services, see PME Windows services.
(Optional) Create Windows user groups

You can create Microsoft Windows local user groups on a PME primary server (that is, on the
Standalone Server or the Primary Server) as a way to manage user access through group
permissions. The table below shows the permissions assigned to an administrator group and a user
group:
Access to Access to
Group Name ...\Power Monitoring ...\Power Monitoring
Expert\system1 Expert\config1
Administrator_Group_Name, which
is the name you create for your Full Control Full Control
administrator group.
User_Group_Name, which is the
Read Change
name you create for your user group.
1On a 32-bit server, this is under ...\Program Files\Schneider Electric\. On a 64-bit
server, this is under ...\Program Files (x86)\Schneider Electric\.
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Review Windows Task Scheduler

The Windows Task Scheduler has pre-configured scheduled jobs for performing backups,
maintenance, size notification, trims, and archiving (on the ION_Data database) on the PME
databases. Review these schedules and make any modifications that you require.
For more information on Database Manager and Windows Task Scheduler, see Database Manager.
Check IIS
Ensure that Internet Information Services (IIS) is working by typing the URL
http://localhost/ in the address field of your browser to display an IIS image. In some cases,
security restrictions may block access to this web page.
Set up Web Clients

Set up Web Client access in your browser, by entering the fully qualified domain name of the server
hosting PME, or its IP address, followed by the path name. The path name is configurable during the
install of the software. The default path name is /Web . Example: https://ServerName/Web or
https://10.152.35.18/Web. For more information on Web Clients, see Client Types.
Configure SQL Express for Engineering Client access

An Engineering Client can connect to a Standalone Server if the TCP/IP protocol is enabled in SQL
Express. For information on how to enable this protocol, see Enabling TCP/IP protocol in SQL
Server Express.
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Install ENM
To install ENM:
1. To start the install, run the MainSetup.exe.
2. At the License Agreement screen, click I Agree to begin the install.
3. On the Setup Type screen, select Event Notification Module—Complete, an then click

Next.
4. On the File Destination screen, click Next to install ENM in the default location. You are
prompted to create a new folder if this is a new install:
a. Click Yes to allow the install to create the default folder or click No, then browse to the pre-
ferred location.
b. After you select a location, click Next.
When installing Event Notification Module (ENM) and Sequence of Events Recorder (SER) on
the same machine, they are required to share the same File Destination. Files are shared
between both products that are fundamental to proper behavior. When installing on the same
machine, verify the location where these products may be installed.
5. On the Backup Location screen, choose the database location. You can either accept the
default location that is displayed or browse to a different location.
6. Click Next after you choose the location you want.
If the location you select does not exist, you see a prompt asking whether you want to create
the folder. Click Yes to proceed.
7. On the Database Maintenance Credentials screen, enter the Local Windows Administrator cre-
dentials associated with the machine on which ENM is being installed. The username and
password credentials will be verified in the following screen.
A domain admin is not a supported configuration.

8. Click Next.
9. On the Database Software screen:

a. Ensure that the local database instance (machine name\database instance) is correct.
b. Enter the login credentials (username and password) associated with the database, and
then click Next to continue.
A progress bar displays while the credentials are validated and the connection to the
database is tested.
c. If the credentials are invalid or the database connection fails, an error displays. Correct
the information and click Next.
The install begins with the Check System screen displayed.
ENM checks whether the requirements are met. If there is an issue with any requirement, you
are notified and the installation will not proceed until the issue is corrected. The program
verifies the following:
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Operating System
Previous ENM installs
Formal Product Name
PME Version
Previous SER installs
SQL Server version
Local SQL instance
SQL Server connection
SQL Server permissions
Previous Historical Database Schema Version
.NET 4.6
ASP.NET
Shared Components
Database maintenance credentials
Verify SQL Mixed Mode Authentication
The install verifies the files that are to be installed.
If there is a problem with any of the elements of the system check, the installation will stop.
The element with the problem is indicated by a red “X” and the problem is described beside it.
10. To correct a system check error:
a. Click that line to display details about the problem. Locate and resolve the issue, then
return to the install.
b. Click try again to restart the installation.
11. When the system check successfully completes, on the System Verified screen click Next.
12. On the Ready to Configure screen:

a. Verify that the configuration choices are correct. If not, click Back to make necessary
changes.
b. When the configuration choices are correct for your installation, click Install.
When the installation completes, you see the Configure System - Configuration Complete
screen.
c. If there were any errors during the install, click Open Log to view details about the errors
so you can correct them. After all errors are corrected, click Try Again to complete the
installation.
d. If there were no errors during the Configure System step, click Next.
13. When the installation successfully completes, the Complete screen appears.
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14. On the Complete screen:

a. (Optional) Click Installation Logs to see a summary of the files that have been installed.
b. Click Close to end the install.
The following shortcuts are created on your desktop:
l ENM Configuration:
l Monitoring and Diagnostics:
For help using ENM, see the ENM Configuration help file and the Monitoring and Diagnostics help
file.
To launch the help file, click the question mark (?) in the upper right corner of the screen.
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System upgrade
Before upgrading the software
Before starting the upgrade, review the Planning chapter in this guide and confirm that your system
meets all the relevant prerequisites. In particular, review the upgrade planning, computer hardware,
operating environment, network connectivity, and licensing requirements including Upgrade
Licenses. Also review the PME 9.0 Upgrade notes, which provide information regarding upgrades
that is specific to the latest version of the software.
Cybersecurity
Upgrade Path
An upgrade path describes from which older system to which newer system PME is upgraded.
There are many possible upgrade paths, but only some are supported by the In-Place and Side-by-
Side upgrade tools and procedures. See Determine your Upgrade Path for information on how to
determine your upgrade path.
Upgrade Type
There are two different upgrade types, In-Place Upgrade and Side-by-Side (SBS) Upgrade. Each
type uses different tools and has different prerequisites. See Determine the Upgrade Type for
information on upgrade types.
Service Packs
The In-Place and SBS upgrade tools require the latest service pack versions of the older PME
systems to be installed before the upgrade. For example, the PME 9.0 installer can upgrade a PME
7.2.2 system, but it cannot upgrade a PME 7.2.0 system. If you have PME 7.2.0, you must apply
service pack 2 first to get the system to PME 7.2.2 before you can do an in-place upgrade.
Your upgrade path determines if your old system requires a service pack installation before the
upgrade. See Determine your Upgrade Path for more information. See Upgrade tools and resources
for information on where to get the latest service packs for older versions of PME.
A requirement for in-place upgrades is that the Operating System and Database Server versions are
supported by the new PME system. The Upgrade Map tool, in Determine your Upgrade Path,
identifies any Operating Environment perquisites for your upgrade path.
Licensing
Product licensing might have changed between the old version of PME and the new version.
Review Licensing and in particular Important Notes on Licensing for more information, and make
sure you have the correct licenses for the new system before starting the upgrade.
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If you are planning to upgrade PME to use SQL Integrated Authentication, then complete the
following before starting the upgrade:
l Add the Windows account for the user who is upgrading the software to the local Administrator
group.
l Add the Windows account that is used by PME to access the databases to the local Admin-
istrator group.
l Set the 'Logon As A Service' privilege for the database access account.
On the Windows Domain, in the Active Directory:
l Add an account for the user who is upgrading PME. This only needs to be a domain user
account, not a domain admin account.
l Add an account that PME will use to access the databases. This only needs to be a domain
user account, not a domain admin account. This could also be set up as a Managed Service
Account.
l Add the account for the upgrade user to the local Administrator group.
l Add the database access account for PME to the local Administrator group.
l Set the 'Logon As A Service' privileges for the database access account.
On the database server:
l Add the account for the upgrade user to the local Administrator group.
l Add the account for the upgrade user to the SQL database logins with a sysadmin Server Role.
Pools.
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In-Place upgrade
Use an In-Place upgrade to upgrade an older version of PME to the latest version on the same
computer. An In-Place upgrade is done with the PME installer. The installer automatically detects
an existing, older PME installation and performs an In-Place upgrade instead of a new install.
NOTE: The same PME installer is used to upgrade a Standalone Server, Application Server, or
Engineering Client. The installer automatically detects which older components are installed and
runs the upgrade accordingly.
To upgrade your system In-Place, follow the steps for Installing the PME software. Some of the
installer pages differ slightly for system upgrades and new installs. Simply follow the instructions on
the installer pages.
Upgrades for Distributed Database architectures

The installer upgrade workflow includes a step which provides the option to automatically back up
the databases for Standalone architectures. This option is not available for Distributed Database
architectures. For Distributed Database architectures, you need to backup the databases manually
on the database server.
Image: Database backup option for Standalone architectures.
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Side-by-Side upgrade
Use a Side-by-side (SBS) upgrade to copy the configuration of an old PME system to a new system
on a different computer. SBS upgrades are performed manually with the Configuration Manager tool.
NOTE: SBS upgrades only apply to Standalone Servers and Application Servers. There is no
SBS upgrade for Engineering Clients.
Upgrading a configuration from an old system to a new system using Configuration Manager is
accomplished in six steps and must be done in the following order:
l Step 1 – Prepare both systems
l Step 2 - Transfer the Configuration
l Step 3 - Initialize the Configuration
l Step 4 - Manually Recreate Customizations
l Step 5 - Service the System
l Step 6 - Perform a Post-upgrade System Check
See Estimated task time for SBS upgrades for information on the expected upgrade time.
NOTE: The old PME system can keep running while the configuration is upgraded. However, you
might experience some performance degradation if two systems are working with the same
monitoring devices.
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Step 1 – Prepare both systems

Before upgrading, it is important to understand the operational state of both the old and the new
systems.
Assess the old system

Assess the old system by completing the following procedures:
1. Review the old PME system to see if Devices, Vista Diagrams, Reports, Web Applic-
ations, and any other configurations are working as expected.
2. Check the system log for errors. Correct any items in error or note them down so you can
address them on the new system after the migration.
3. Look for database archives that need to be migrated.
NOTE: Verify that the database archives you want to include for upgrade are compatible
with the old PME version. Database archives that are not compatible will not be written to
the new system.
4. Check the size of the databases and consider what is needed in the new system. Upgrad-
ing large amounts of historical data can be time consuming. Trim large databases to avoid
long upgrade times.
5. Determine whether the old report packs have been upgraded to work on the new system.
Report packs must be upgraded to be compatible with the new version of PME before they
can be installed on the new system.
6. Run the Diagnostic Tool that is found at ...\Power Monitoring Exper-

t\Diagnostics Tool\Diagnostics Tool.exe.
The Diagnostics Tool output provides a snapshot of the current state of the system.
Reviewing this helps in identifying current or potential issues. It is advised that you select
all the commands to run to get a full view of this system. Unzip the files (if compressed)
and open the HTML page by clicking on index.html for an overview of the results. Fix
any issues as needed before upgrading.
7. (Only for PME versions 8.2 and newer) Have a copy of the system key for the old system.
NOTE: The migration of the ION_Data database is often the most time consuming part of the
system migration. You can expect this process to take about 1 hour for each 15 GB in database
size. It is often better to trim the database or archive portions that are no longer needed before the
migration. This is especially important for large database sizes. Plan this part of the migration
carefully.
Install and assess the new system
NOTE: The procedures in this document are based on the assumption that the new PME system
is installed correctly on the new computer, and that it is in a factory default configured state. Any
custom configuration that exists on the new system will be overwritten by the procedures in this
document. Any custom configuration that exists might cause the migration to fail in unexpected
ways.
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Install the new version of PME. See New system install for more information. After installation is
complete, assess the new system:
1. Check a few of the basic functions such as the system log for errors, and inspect the Sys-
tem Configuration Report.
2. Open the Web Applications and ensure that there are no Dashboards and that the default
Web Reports are available.
3. Run the Diagnostics Tool at at ...\Power Monitoring Expert\Diagnostics

Tool\Diagnostics Tool.exe.
4. Ensure that the remaining trial license period is sufficient for transferring the source con-
figuration and validating the new system.
NOTE: You should have at least four times the size of the old PME databases in free hard disk
space on the new system to allow for: backups, disk usage during the database upgrade process,
and increase in the database size after the migration. Before writing a saved configuration to a
system, Configuration Manager performs a disk space check to ensure there is sufficient disk
space for the configuration and databases. If there is not enough free disk space, Configuration
Manager will display a warning.
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Step 2 - Transfer the Configuration

Use Configuration Manager to transfer the configuration from the source system to the target
system.
WARNING
• Before writing a configuration verify that the system is not performing critical control actions
that may affect human or equipment safety.
• Verify correct system operation after writing a configuration.
• Verify that you are writing to the correct new, factory installed target system.
• Avoid introducing malicious software into your system.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
• Before writing a configuration verify that the system data results are not used for critical
decision making that may affect human or equipment safety.
• Verify correct system data results after writing a configuration.
• Do not introduce malicious software into your system.
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
• Back up the system configuration before writing a new configuration.
• Verify the correctness of a configuration before writing it to the system.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in irreversible database changes.
Distributed systems
For a distributed system, the target system database server and PME server must be in the same
domain.
To run the Configuration Manager on the target PME server, log into Windows with a domain
account that meets the following conditions:
l It is a member of the administrators group on the PME server
l It has been added as a Login in SQL Server with sysadmin role in the PME database instance
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NOTE: The configuration transfer will not succeed if the above conditions are not met.
To transfer the configuration:
1. On the old system:

a. Open Configuration Manager.
b. Click Read from System.
c. After the operation completes, review the log for errors. Correct errors that could cause
problems on the new system.
d. (Optional) Repeat steps b. and c. until the errors and warnings have been eliminated or
have a known recovery process that will be applied on the destination system.
e. (Optional) Add explanatory notes or attach files to the configuration.
f. Click Save to Archive to save the configuration to archive.
g. (Only for PME versions 8.2 and newer) Export the PME system key. This can be done
through the PME installer.
NOTE: The system key of the old source system is required to write the configuration to
the new target system. Make sure this key is available when writing the configuration
with the Configuration Manager.
h. Copy the archive file for transfer to the new system.
i. Create a backup of the ION_Data and ION_Network databases on the DB server using
SQL Server Management Studio
j. Create a backup of any historical database archives that you want to use on the new sys-
tem.
k. Copy the database backup files for transfer to the new system.
2. On the new PME system:

a. Delete the existing ION_Data and ION_Network databases on the DB server.
b. Restore the databases (ION_Data, ION_Network) and historical database archives from
the old system onto the new database server.
c. Log into the new PME server Windows operating system with a domain account that
meets the conditions described above.
d. Open Configuration Manager.
e. Click Load from Archive to load the archived configuration from the old system.
f. Click Write to System to write the configuration to the new system.
NOTE: During the write to system, the Configuration Manager will prompt for the system
key from the old source system if that system was PME version 8.2 or newer.
g. Review the log for errors. Correct any errors that will cause problems on the new system.
Standalone systems
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f. Click Save to Archive. You can optionally save the historical data.
g. (Only for PME versions 8.2 and newer) Export the PME system key. This can be done
through the PME installer.

b. Click Load from Archive to load the archived configuration from the old system.
c. Click Write to System to write the configuration to the new system.
key from the old source system if that system was PME version 8.2 or newer.
d. Review the log for errors. Correct any errors that will cause problems on the new system.
NOTE: The new PME system is NOT operational yet. You must manually complete the upgrade.
See the following sections for detailed information on how to complete the upgrade
See Known Issues for a list of issues related to writing a configuration to a new PME system.
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Step 3 - Initialize the Configuration

After you use Configuration Manager to write the configuration to the new PME system, the system
is NOT in an operational state yet. You must manually initialize the new system.
Carefully review the topics in this section to initialize the new system.
Reconfigure the System

The PME installer configures many settings when installing PME. During the configuration transfer
using Configuration Manager, some of these settings are affected and must be reconfigured when
Write to System completes.
Run the PME installer in Reconfigure mode on the target system after Write to System completes
to ensure that all application settings are configured correctly. See PME Installer for information on
Reconfigure mode.
If the source system has a customized hierarchy, see Known Issues to update it.
Install Missing Drivers

PME is installed with a large number of pre-configured device types. Many more device types are
available as downloadable add-on drivers from the Exchange community. See Default device type
support for information on pre-configured device types in PME.
TIP: Configuration Manager flags missing device drivers as warnings in the Log, and indicates
whether there are newer versions that should be installed. The tool also logs warnings for drivers
that do not match the expected default for the version of PME. These could be drivers that were
installed after the release of PME, or that were modified after the install.
NOTE: Review any device driver warnings in the Configuration Manager Log. Install missing
device drivers and updated drivers to the latest versions if necessary.
For information on where to find the required device drivers, see Resources.
Custom Device Drivers

Some LE device drivers (drivers that were downloaded) from the old PME system may have
become Standard Edition (SE) drivers (i.e. default drivers) in the newest version. This results in two
entries in the device type list for the same type.
You can see these device type entries in the Management Console: one is an LE type carried over
from the earlier version; the other is the SE version that was installed during upgrade.
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Manually changing the device type can unlink previously logged data. Therefore, an upgrade to SE
should be performed.
The original LE device type might work on the target system but it might not be as fully-featured as
the natively-released version.
NOTE: A possible consequence of upgrading the device type is that any custom diagrams may no
longer work correctly.
To upgrade the driver:
1. In Management Console right-click on the device instance to be upgraded, and select

Upgrade LE Device.
A warning message is displayed asking to confirm that it is okay to stop and restart PME
Services.
2. Click OK if this is acceptable.
Clicking OK executes the device upgrade. A message is displayed when the upgrade is
finished.
After you close the Upgrade status window, the device type of the instance will change.
Example: TeSysT to TeSys T:
This procedure applies to both CE and LE drivers listed below. The list of drivers that need to be
upgraded include:
For information on where to find required device drivers, see Resources.
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Reports Database
Verify that the correct reporting database is selected.
To verify the reports database:
1. Open Management Console.
2. Under Tools > Reports Configuration click Location of report data in the Reports tab and
confirm that it is set to the database that you want to report on.
Web report subscriptions

Since the system was moved from one computer to another, it is possible that file paths that were
previously configured for saving reports as part of a subscription need to be changed. See
Subscribing to a report for more information.
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Step 4 - Manually Recreate Customizations

Configuration Manager copies all configuration files to the target system, however, it does not install
all configuration files on the new target system because:
1. The source system contains customizations that cannot be automatically transferred by Con-
figuration Manager.
2. The target system contains new default values and changes that should not be overwritten.
Configuration Manager copies all customized configuration files that are not automatically installed
in the system to ...\Power Monitoring Expert\CM Migration Files.
For example:
Review this folder and decide which customizations you want to recreate on the new system.
The topics that comprise this section consist of all possible configuration customizations. However,
most systems in the field only use a small subset of these.
Alert Monitor
To update the COM port and modem settings for Alert Monitor:
1. Navigate to ...\config\AlertMonitor\{MachineName}.AlertMonitor.config.
2. Edit the alert monitor configuration file to specify ports and modems.
Custom Report Templates

Report templates must be compatible with the version of PME that they are running on. Older
versions of custom report templates are not compatible with newer versions of PME.
To upgrade the templates to versions that are supported on the new PME system:
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Copy compatible templates onto the target system and install them after Configuration Manager has
finished the Write to System.
Default Device Drivers

It is possible to customize device drivers in PME, for example, by adding software logging with the
Device Type Editor. The customizations are stored in the ION and XML translator files under
...\config\translators.
To recreate default device driver customizations from the source system:
1. Navigate to ...\Power Monitoring Expert\CM Migration Files.
2. Determine whether the files copied to the CM Migration Files folder were customized.
3. Manually recreate any desired customizations on the target system by customizing the
new version of the driver.
NOTE: Since this process may need to be followed for any future PME upgrades, note the
customizations for future upgrades.
Dial Out Modems

Any modems—physical or WinModem—that were used on the source system to connect to remote
devices, or equivalent hardware resources, need to be setup and configured on the target computer
or operating system.
Check the communication port mappings as they may be different.
Test each modem or serial port to verify that everything works as expected.
EWS User
If you are upgrading from PME 7.2.2, you must create an EWS user account on the new systems.
NOTE: EWS server must be enabled in PME for the user account configuration UI to be visible in
the Web Applications Settings.
To create an EWS user account in PME:
1. Ensure EWS server is enabled.
2. Open the Web Applications.
3. Under SETTINGS > ECOSTRUXURE WEB SERVICES click Set Credentials
4. Enter a User name and Password and click Save
NOTE: Update all EWS clients with the new account details.
EWS Server Settings

It is possible to customize EWS configuration parameters, create custom device type extension
files, and customize default device type extension files.
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To recreate customized EWS configuration parameters:
1. In Windows Explorer, navigate to ...Power Monitoring Exper-

t\Applications\EWS\web.config.
2. Compare the target default file to the source files in the CM Migration Files folder.
3. Manually recreate the settings you want to use on the target system.
To recreate custom device type extension files for EWS:

t\system\WebServices\Extensions\.
2. Compare the target default files to the source files in the CM Migration Files folder.
3. Copy the custom device type definition XML files that you want to include to the new system.
To recreate customized default device type extension files:

t\system\WebServices\Extensions\.
3. Recreate the customized default device type definitions you want to use on the target system.
Update EWS Server

In Management Console, select Tools > System > Update EWS Server to initialize the
EWS server. (This step is only needed if EWS is used in the target system.)
LogInserter and Query Server

LogInserter and Query Server in PME are controlled by the settings and configuration of the Log
Acquisition and Query modules.
NOTE: Customization to these files is quite rare. Determine whether PME performance
enhancements require the recreation the LogInserter and Query Server customizations.
To recreate the module customizations:

t\config\cfg\logsrv\ and open the module configuration files.
3. In ION Designer, open LogInserter and edit the Log Acquisition and Query modules to include
the source customizations.
OPC Server Settings

It is possible to create custom device type definitions, or customize the default device type
definitions for OPC, and customize DefaultMeasurements.xml.
To recreate custom device type definitions from the source system:
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1. Check the CM Migration Files folder to see if there are any custom device type defin-
itions for OPC.

t\system\IONServices\DefaultMeasurementsExt\ and copy the custom device
type definition XML files that you want to include to the new system.
To recreate customized default device type definitions from the source system:

t\system\IONServices\DefaultMeasurementsExt\.
2. Check the default device type extension XML files from the source in the CM Migration
Files folder.
3. Recreate the customized default device type definitions that you want to include to the new
system.
To recreate customizations in DefaultMeasurements.xml:
1. Check the DefaultMeasurements.xml copied to the CM Migration Files folder to

see if it was customized.

t\system\IONServices\.
3. From a sub directory, duplicate an existing OPC ext.xml file.
NOTE: These files are merged in memory into the master DefaultMeasurements.xml
file without needing to modify the master file.
4. Open the file, delete the content of the original device and then replace it with the new device
content.
5. Save the file.
Update OPC Server
In Management Console, select Tools > System > Update OPC Server to initialize the
OPC server. (This step is needed only if OPC is used in the target system.)
PQDIF Exporter
Configuration Manager does not automatically install the PQDIF configuration files because the
older files are not compatible with the newer version of PME.
To update the PQDIF configuration files:

t\config\exporters\PQDIF\.
3. Recreate the customized PQDIF configuration files that you want to include to the new sys-
tem.
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Update PQDIF Exporter Database Connection

To update the PQDIF exporter database connection:

t\config\exporters\PQDIF\config\.
2. Open PQDIFExporterConfig.xml and edit the file to specify database connection set-
tings.
PME Registry Keys

Configuration Manager installs only the NetworkDiagram key and any custom DeviceInfo
keys on the target system. Any other customizations to the registry must be recreated manually.
To recreate PME registry keys:
1. Review the source registry keys in the CM Migration FilesSystem Registry\sys-

tem\Registry\Registry.xml.
2. Recreate any customized registry keys on that you want to use on the target system.
PME Services
Configuration Manager does not transfer customizations in services settings from the source to the
target.
Recreate PME Services settings customizations in service settings using Microsoft Windows
Services.
Additionally, custom VIPs need to be manually started after Configuration Manager completes the
Write to System and the system is ready to be put into service.
Scheduled Jobs
Configuration Manager does not automatically install scheduled jobs from the source system to the
target system.
To recreate scheduled jobs on the new system:
1. In the CM Migration Files folder, check the copied files or review the scheduled jobs on
the source system and then compare it to the target system configuration.
2. Recreate any desired customizations manually on the target system.
NOTE: Ensure that the user permissions for Windows Task Scheduler are set correctly on the
target system.
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Web Application Custom Tabs

Configuration Manager does not automatically recreate any custom tabs or links on the target
system. If you used custom tabs in the source system, you need to manually recreate those tabs in
the target system. See Customizing the Web Applications links and Adding idle detection to custom
Web Application links for more information.
Web Application web.config

Configuration Manager does not automatically install the source system web.config file on the
target system because there could settings in the file that are incompatible between source and
target system.
To recreate web.config customizations:
1. In the CM Migration Files folder, check the copied web.config file and compare it to
the target system default web.config file in ...\Ap-
plications\SystemDataService\.
2. Back up web.config on the target system and then edit the file as needed.
Web Report Packs

Report packs must be compatible with the version of PME they are running on; older versions of
custom report packs are not compatible with newer versions of PME. Upgrade the report packs to
versions that are supported on the newer PME system before installing them.
For information on how to install the upgraded report packs, see Installing a Report Pack.
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Step 5 - Service the System

After manually recreating configuration customizations, the system is ready to be put into service.
Review the steps in this section to finalize the system transfer.
System reboot
At this point, many configuration changes are complete and it is recommended that you reboot the
system.
PME Hotfixes
If the target system had any hotfixes applied to it before you ran the Reconfigure step, they need to
be reinstalled after you reboot the system.
Clear browser cache

Following a configuration transfer, it is recommended that you:
1. Delete the browser cache.
This will clear any old configurations or cached pages that might have been on the system
before the transfer. If you are unsure about how to do this, an Internet search can help you
find out how to delete the cache on every supported browser.
2. Re-run saved Web reports and re-save them.
This ensures that the reports can be read correctly on the new system.
Enable Server, Sites, and Devices

Configuration Manager leaves the server, sites, and devices in a disabled state after Write to
System. This is a safety precaution to ensure that the PME system does not go into service until it
is ready and its correct configuration has been verified.
WARNING
feedback.
damage.
Perform all required manual tasks, especially installing missing device drivers, and then enable the
server, sites, and devices through the Management Console.
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Test that each device can display the default diagram. If communication problems exist, address
them before proceeding.
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Step 6 - Perform a Post-upgrade System Check

Verify that the new system is configured correctly. Use the checklist below to do a system walk-
through. For each item in the checklist, make sure the system behaves the way you expect.
For example:
l Are all devices configured and communicating?
l Is all the information present?
l Are measurements being displayed and are they updating?
l Are reports running and returning the expected data?
For information on known issues, see Known Issues.
NOTE: You might have to configure some of the new features, that did not exist in the old version
of PME, before they can be used.
Checklist
To perform a system walk-through on your new system:
1. Check the system log in the Management Console for errors.
2. Check the Devices, Sites, and other settings in Management Console.
3. Check the availability of the archived databases for reporting in Reports Configuration in
the Management Console.
4. Log into Vista, verify the network diagram, real time data, and data logs.
5. Verify that Vista diagram links function.
6. Check the data and functions provided by the VIPs.
7. Log into the Web Applications.
8. Run the Dashboards, Diagrams, Trends, Alarms, and Reports.
9. In Web Reporter, run saved/custom reports and verify the report subscription.
10. Check any scheduled tasks.
11. Review the user accounts and passwords to ensure they meet your cybersecurity require-
ments.
12. Review the alarm configuration .
13. Review the Software Modules configuration.
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After upgrading the software

Perform the following procedures after you upgrade the PME software.
Restart the system

NOTICE
options.
parameter changes.
For In-Place upgrades:
Upgraded systems do not have a trial license. Purchase the required upgrade licenses and have
them ready when the system is upgraded. The upgraded system is not operational until valid,
purchased upgrade licenses are activated.
For SBS upgrades:
The newly installed software includes a 90-day trial license for all features of the product. You must
disabled.
After you are satisfied with the new system, return your old licenses and then activate the licenses
on the new PME system.
NOTE: After you return the licenses, the old system is no longer functional.
Cybersecurity

See Install a security certificate for TLS 1.2 in the Install section of this guide for details.
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If you upgraded PME to use SQL Integrated Authentication, then you need to manually add the
Windows accounts that are used by Engineering Client users to the SQL database server. These
are the accounts that users use to log into Windows to access Vista, Designer, Management
Console, and Management Console tools.
We recommend that you:
l Create a Window group for PME Engineering Client users.
l Add the Windows group to PME as a User. See Adding a Windows group for details.
l Add the Windows group to the SQL database server with db_owner role for the PME databases.
(See work flow steps below)
l Add all users who need to access to Engineering client applications to the Windows group. All
members of this Windows group now have the required permissions to access PME and the
database through the Engineering Client applications.
To add a Windows group to the SQL database server,
4. In Login - New, select Windows authentication, click Search, and locate the Windows
group you want to add.

7. Click OK.
If you don't want to create a Windows group:

To add an individual Windows user account to the SQL database server,
4. In Login - New, select Windows authentication, click Search, and locate the Windows user
you want to add.

7. Click OK.
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Pools.
Check services
product's installation directory, which by default is ...\Schneider Electric\Power
Monitoring Expert.
For more information on the ION Windows Services, see PME Windows services.
(For Standalone architecture only) Review Windows Task Scheduler

The Windows Task Scheduler has preconfigured scheduled jobs for performing backups,
Check IIS
Confirm that Internet Information Services (IIS) is working by typing the URL
(Optional) Configure first time Alarms processing

After the upgrade, the Alarms Web application processes existing Power Quality data the first time
it starts up. This processing can be very time consuming. You can control how much of the existing
data is processed to reduce the processing time. See Configuring first time Alarms processing for
more information.
Set up Web Clients

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Upgrade ENM
Upgrade from ENM 8.x to 8.3.4
1. Uninstall ENM 8.x using the Windows Control Panel > Programs and Features.
2. Install ENM 8.3.4 by running the install executable.
Upgrade from ENM 7.1 to ENM 8.3.4

This process upgrades the database to a new Database Schema followed in ENM 8.3.4,
automatically preserving the ENM 7.1 Database.
NOTE: This is an irreversible change. To use the ENM 7.1 database backup, it must be restored to
another ENM 7.1 system.
To upgrade from ENM 7.1 to ENM 8.3.4:
1. Uninstall ENM 7.1 through Control Panel > Programs and Features.
2. Install ENM 8.3.4 by running the install executable.
During the configuration step of the upgrade, 3 tasks display:

a. Backing Up Previous Historical Data: Backs up the PLES_AEHistory Database to the
Database Location selected in the installer.
b. Trimming Previous Historical Data: Trims the PLES_AEHistory Database to 2,000,000

records.
c. Migrating Previous Historical Data: Converts the data into the new ENM 8.3.4. Schema.
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System migration
Before migrating the software
Before starting the migration, review the Planning chapter in this guide and confirm that your system
meets all the relevant prerequisites. In particular, review the computer hardware, operating
environment, network connectivity, and licensing requirements, including System Migration and
License Returns. Also review the PME 9.0 Install notes and PME 9.0 Upgrade notes, which provide
information that is specific to the latest version of the software.
Cybersecurity

If you are planning to install PME to use SQL Integrated Authentication on the new system, see
SQL Integrated Authentication for up-front configuration steps.
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System migration
Use a system migration to copy the configuration of one PME system to a another PME system on
a different computer. System migrations are performed manually with the Configuration Manager
tool.
NOTE: System migration only applies to Standalone Serves and Application Servers. There is no
migration for Engineering Clients.
Migrating a configuration from an old system to a new system using Configuration Manager is
accomplished in six steps and must be done in the following order:
l Step 1 – Prepare both systems
l Step 2 - Transfer the Configuration
l Step 3 - Initialize the Configuration
l Step 4 - Manually Recreate Customizations
l Step 5 - Service the System
l Step 6 - Perform a Post-migration System Check
See Estimated task time for SBS upgrades for information on the expected upgrade time.
NOTE: The old PME system can keep running while the configuration is migrated. However, you
might experience some performance degradation if two systems are working with the devices.
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Step 1 – Prepare both systems

Before migrating, it is important to understand the operational state of both the old and the new
systems.
Assess the old system

Assess the old system by completing the following procedures:
1. Review the old PME system to see if Devices, Vista Diagrams, Reports, and any other
configurations are working as expected.
2. Check the system log for errors. Correct any items in error or note them down so you can
address them on the new system after the migration.
3. Check the size of the historical data database (ION_Data) and look for database archives
that need to be migrated.
4. Check the size of the databases and consider what is needed in the new system. Trans-
ferring large amounts of historical data can be time consuming. Trim large databases to
avoid long transfer times.
5. Run the Diagnostic Tool that is found at ...\Power Monitoring Expert\Dia-

gnostics Tool\Diagnostics Tool.exe.
The Diagnostics Tool output provides a snapshot of the current state of the system.
Reviewing this helps in identifying current or potential issues. It is advised that you select
all the commands to run to get a full view of this system. Unzip the files (if compressed)
and open the HTML page by clicking on index.html for an overview of the results. Fix
any issues as needed before upgrading.
6. Have a copy of the system key for the old system.
NOTE: The migration of the ION_Data database is often the most time consuming part of the
system migration. You can expect this process to take about 1 hour for each 15 GB in database
size. It is often better to trim the database or archive portions that are no longer needed before the
migration. This is especially important for large database sizes. Plan this part of the migration
carefully.
Install and assess the new system
NOTE: The procedures in this document are based on the assumption that the new PME system
is installed correctly on the new computer, and that it is in a factory default configured state. Any
custom configuration that exists on the new system will be overwritten by the procedures in this
document. Any custom configuration that exists might cause the migration to fail in unexpected
ways.
Install the new version of PME. See New system install for more information. After installation is
complete, assess the new system:
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1. Check a few of the basic functions such as the system log for errors, and inspect the Sys-
tem Configuration Report.
2. Open the Web Applications and ensure that there are no Dashboards and that the default
Web Reports are available.
3. Run the Diagnostics Tool at at ...\Power Monitoring Expert\Diagnostics

Tool\Diagnostics Tool.exe.
4. Ensure that the remaining trial license period is sufficient for transferring the source con-
figuration and validating the new system.
NOTE: You should have at least four times the size of the old PME databases in free hard disk
space on the new system to allow for: backups, disk usage during the database upgrade process,
and increase in the database size after the migration. Before writing a saved configuration to a
system, Configuration Manager performs a disk space check to ensure there is sufficient disk
space for the configuration and databases. If there is not enough free disk space, Configuration
Manager will display a warning.
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Step 2 - Transfer the Configuration

Use Configuration Manager to transfer the configuration from the source system to the target
system.
WARNING
WARNING
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
Distributed systems
For a distributed system, the target system database server and PME server must be in the same
domain.
To run the Configuration Manager on the target PME server, log into Windows with a domain
account that meets the following conditions:
l It is a member of the administrators group on the PME server
l It has been added as a Login in SQL Server with sysadmin role in the PME database instance
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NOTE: The configuration transfer will not succeed if the above conditions are not met.

f. Click Save to Archive to save the configuration to archive.
g. Export the PME system key. This can be done through the PME installer.
i. Create a backup of the ION_Data and ION_Network databases on the DB server using
SQL Server Management Studio
j. Create a backup of any historical database archives that you want to use on the new sys-
tem.
k. Copy the database backup files for transfer to the new system.

a. Delete the existing ION_Data and ION_Network databases on the DB server.
b. Restore the databases (ION_Data, ION_Network) and historical database archives from
the old system onto the new database server.
c. Log into the new PME server Windows operating system with a domain account that
meets the conditions described above.
d. Open Configuration Manager.
e. Click Load from Archive to load the archived configuration from the old system.
f. Click Write to System to write the configuration to the new system.
key from the old source system.
g. Review the log for errors. Correct any errors that will cause problems on the new system.
Standalone systems
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f. Click Save to Archive. You can optionally save the historical data.
g. Export the PME system key. This can be done through the PME installer.

b. Click Load from Archive to load the archived configuration from the old system.
c. Click Write to System to write the configuration to the new system.
key from the old source system.
d. Review the log for errors. Correct any errors that will cause problems on the new system.
NOTE: The new PME system is NOT operational yet. You must manually complete the migration.
See the following sections for detailed information on how to complete the migration
See Known Issues for a list of issues related to writing a configuration to a new PME system.
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Step 3 - Initialize the Configuration

After you use Configuration Manager to write the configuration to the new PME system, the system
is NOT in an operational state yet. You must manually initialize the new system.
Carefully review the topics in this section to initialize the new system.
Reconfigure the System

The PME installer configures many settings when installing PME. During the configuration transfer
using Configuration Manager, some of these settings are affected and must be reconfigured when
Write to System completes.
Run the PME installer in Reconfigure mode on the target system after Write to System completes
to ensure that all application settings are configured correctly. See PME Installer for information on
Reconfigure mode.
If the source system has a customized hierarchy, see Known Issues to update it.
Install Missing Drivers

PME is installed with a large number of pre-configured device types. Many more device types are
available as downloadable add-on drivers from the Exchange community. See Default device type
support for information on pre-configured device types in PME.
TIP: Configuration Manager flags missing device drivers as warnings in the Log, and indicates
whether there are newer versions that should be installed. The tool also logs warnings for drivers
that do not match the expected default for the version of PME. These could be drivers that were
installed after the release of PME, or that were modified after the install.
NOTE: Review any device driver warnings in the Configuration Manager Log. Install missing
device drivers and updated drivers to the latest versions if necessary.
For information on where to find the required device drivers, see Resources.
Reports Database
Verify that the correct reporting database is selected.
To verify the reports database:
1. Open Management Console.
2. Under Tools > Reports Configuration click Location of report data in the Reports tab and
confirm that it is set to the database that you want to report on.
Web report subscriptions

Since the system was moved from one computer to another, it is possible that file paths that were
previously configured for saving reports as part of a subscription need to be changed. See
Subscribing to a report for more information.
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Step 4 - Manually Recreate Customizations

Configuration Manager copies all configuration files to the target system, however, it does not install
all configuration files on the new target system because:
1. The source system contains customizations that cannot be automatically transferred by Con-
figuration Manager.
2. The target system contains new default values and changes that should not be overwritten.
Configuration Manager copies all customized configuration files that are not automatically installed
in the system to ...\Power Monitoring Expert\CM Migration Files.
For example:
Review this folder and decide which customizations you want to recreate on the new system.
The topics that comprise this section consist of all possible configuration customizations. However,
most systems in the field only use a small subset of these.
Alert Monitor
To update the COM port and modem settings for Alert Monitor:
1. Navigate to ...\config\AlertMonitor\{MachineName}.AlertMonitor.config.
2. Edit the alert monitor configuration file to specify ports and modems.
Dial Out Modems

Any modems—physical or WinModem—that were used on the source system to connect to remote
devices, or equivalent hardware resources, need to be setup and configured on the target computer
or operating system.
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Check the communication port mappings as they may be different.
Test each modem or serial port to verify that everything works as expected.
Update EWS Server

In Management Console, select Tools > System > Update EWS Server to initialize the
EWS server. (This step is only needed if EWS is used in the target system.)
LogInserter and Query Server

LogInserter and Query Server in PME are controlled by the settings and configuration of the Log
Acquisition and Query modules.
NOTE: Customization to these files is quite rare. Determine whether PME performance
enhancements require the recreation the LogInserter and Query Server customizations.
To recreate the module customizations:

t\config\cfg\logsrv\ and open the module configuration files.
3. In ION Designer, open LogInserter and edit the Log Acquisition and Query modules to include
the source customizations.
Update OPC Server
In Management Console, select Tools > System > Update OPC Server to initialize the
OPC server. (This step is needed only if OPC is used in the target system.)
Update PQDIF Exporter Database Connection

To update the PQDIF exporter database connection:

t\config\exporters\PQDIF\config\.
2. Open PQDIFExporterConfig.xml and edit the file to specify database connection set-
tings.
PME Registry Keys

Configuration Manager installs only the NetworkDiagram key and any custom DeviceInfo
keys on the target system. Any other customizations to the registry must be recreated manually.
To recreate PME registry keys:
1. Review the source registry keys in the CM Migration FilesSystem Registry\sys-

tem\Registry\Registry.xml.
2. Recreate any customized registry keys on that you want to use on the target system.
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PME Services
Configuration Manager does not transfer customizations in services settings from the source to the
target.
Recreate PME Services settings customizations in service settings using Microsoft Windows
Services.
Additionally, custom VIPs need to be manually started after Configuration Manager completes the
Write to System and the system is ready to be put into service.
Scheduled Jobs
Configuration Manager does not automatically install scheduled jobs from the source system to the
target system.
To recreate scheduled jobs on the new system:
1. In the CM Migration Files folder, check the copied files or review the scheduled jobs on
the source system and then compare it to the target system configuration.
2. Recreate any desired customizations manually on the target system.
NOTE: Ensure that the user permissions for Windows Task Scheduler are set correctly on the
target system.
Web Application web.config

Configuration Manager does not automatically install the source system web.config file on the
target system because there could settings in the file that are incompatible between source and
target system.
To recreate web.config customizations:
1. In the CM Migration Files folder, check the copied web.config file and compare it to
the target system default web.config file in ...\Ap-
plications\SystemDataService\.
2. Back up web.config on the target system and then edit the file as needed.
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Step 5 - Service the System

After manually recreating configuration customizations, the system is ready to be put into service.
Review the steps in this section to finalize the system transfer.
System reboot
At this point, many configuration changes are complete and it is recommended that you reboot the
system.
PME Hotfixes
If the target system had any hotfixes applied to it before you ran the Reconfigure step, they need to
be reinstalled after you reboot the system.
Clear browser cache

Following a configuration transfer, it is recommended that you:
1. Delete the browser cache.
This will clear any old configurations or cached pages that might have been on the system
before the transfer. If you are unsure about how to do this, an Internet search can help you
find out how to delete the cache on every supported browser.
2. Re-run saved Web reports and re-save them.
This ensures that the reports can be read correctly on the new system.
Enable Server, Sites, and Devices

Configuration Manager leaves the server, sites, and devices in a disabled state after Write to
System. This is a safety precaution to ensure that the PME system does not go into service until it
is ready and its correct configuration has been verified.
WARNING
feedback.
damage.
Perform all required manual tasks, especially installing missing device drivers, and then enable the
server, sites, and devices through the Management Console.
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Test that each device can display the default diagram. If communication problems exist, address
them before proceeding.
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Step 6 - Perform a Post-migration System Check

Verify that the new system is configured correctly. Use the checklist below to do a system walk-
through. For each item in the checklist, make sure the system behaves the way you expect.
For example:
l Are all devices configured and communicating?
l Is all the information present?
l Are measurements being displayed and are they updating?
l Are reports running and returning the expected data?
For information on known issues, see Known Issues.
Checklist
To perform a system walk-through on your new system:
1. Check the system log in the Management Console for errors.
2. Check the Devices, Sites, and other settings in Management Console.
3. Check the availability of the archived databases for reporting in Reports Configuration in
the Management Console.
4. Log into Vista, verify the network diagram, real time data, and data logs.
5. Verify that Vista diagram links function.
6. Check the data and functions provided by the VIPs.
7. Log into the Web Applications.
8. Run the Dashboards, Diagrams, Trends, Alarms, and Reports.
9. In Web Reporter, run saved/custom reports and verify the report subscription.
10. Check any scheduled tasks.
11. Review the user accounts and passwords to ensure they meet your cybersecurity require-
ments.
12. Review the alarm configuration .
13. Review the Software Modules configuration.
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After migrating the software

Perform the following procedures after you migrate the PME software.
Restart the system

NOTICE
options.
parameter changes.
The installed software includes a 90-day trial license for all features of the product. You must
disabled.
After you are satisfied with the new system, return your old licenses and then activate the licenses
on the new PME system.
NOTE: After you return the licenses, the old system is no longer functional.
Cybersecurity

If you installed the new PME system to use SQL Integrated Authentication, see SQL Integrated
Authentication for post-install configuration steps.
Check services
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product's installation directory, which by default is ...\Schneider Electric\Power
Monitoring Expert.
For more information the ION Windows Services, see PME Windows services.
(For Standalone architecture only) Review Windows Task Scheduler

The Windows Task Scheduler has preconfigured scheduled jobs for performing backups,
Check IIS
Ensure that Internet Information Services (IIS) is working by typing the URL
Set up Web Clients

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Tools
PME Installer
Overview
Use the PMEinstaller to:
l Install PME on a new system. See New system install for more information.
l Upgrade PME on an existing system. See System upgrade for more information.
l Perform system maintenance and repair tasks. See below for more information.
Installer Operation
The installer:
l Runs pre-installation checks
l Installs the required .NET Framework (if needed)
l Provides the option to install SQL Server Express
l Allows users to set the PME, Windows, and SQL Server account passwords.
l Allows users to export or import the PME system key.
l Installs and configures all PME application files and services.
The installer produces a detailed installation log file which is saved inside the PME folder structure
on the PME server.
Installer system maintenance tasks

You use the installer for the following maintenance tasks:
l Reconfigure
l Reset Accounts
l Export System Key
l Import System Key
l Uninstall
To restart the Installer:
1. Open the Control Panel and select Programs and Features.
2. Select PME within the list of programs.
3. Click Change in the header area of the list of programs. This opens the installer in
maintenance mode.
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Reconfigure
Reconfigure lets you rerun the configuration part of the PME install process. Reconfigure reverts
many of the system settings and components to the install defaults.
Typically, you would use Reconfigure to repair or troubleshoot a damaged system. Consult with
Technical Support before running a reconfigure if you are not familiar with the details of this
operation.
NOTE: If your system is installed using SQL Integrated Authentication, you can use Reconfigure
to change which account is used. To only update the password for the account, run Reset
Accounts.
Reset Accounts
As part of the initial installation of PME, you were given the option to set or change the default
passwords for the supervisor account, the Windows accounts, and the database accounts. Reset
Accounts lets you change those passwords.
The dialog sequence is as follows: (1) Supervisor Account page, (2) Windows Accounts page, (3)
Database Accounts page, (4) Database Software page, (5) Reset Accounts progress dialog.
NOTE: If your system is installed using SQL Integrated Authentication, you can use Reset
Accounts to update the password for the Integrated Authentication Windows account. To change
which account is used, run Reconfigure.
You can rerun Reset Accounts as often as required, and you can use it to change none, some, or
all of the passwords.
Export System Key

As part of the initial installation of PME, you had to export the system key. Export System Key lets
you export the system key again in case the originally exported key has been lost.
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The system key is required for the installation of an Engineering Client, or if you need to uninstall
and then reinstall PME.
Import System Key

Import System Key lets you import a key into an existing PME system.
Typically, you would import a system key during a side-by-side upgrade or migration of the PME
server.
Uninstall
Uninstall removes those system files and components that would prevent a re-installation of the
software. Uninstall prepares the computer for a successful re-installation of PME; it does not
remove all traces of the system from the machine.
Typically, you would use Uninstall to repair or troubleshoot a damaged system. Consult with
Technical Support before performing an uninstall if you are not familiar with the details of this
operation.
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Configuration Manager
EcoStruxure™ Power Monitoring Expert (PME) configuration can be modified or added to during the
commissioning phase and throughout the lifetime of the software.
Because configuration information is stored in the software in various places such as the database,
the Windows Registry, the file system, and configuration files, managing a PME configuration is a
complex, time consuming operation.
Configuration Manager reduces the time it takes to work with PME configurations by reading and
displaying a system's configuration information. Once read, you can inspect and save the
configuration information to an archive file. You can then transfer the archived configuration
information to other systems.
This help file contains information to help you understand:
l Off-site configuration
l Using the Tool
See Configuration Manager for more information on the Configuration Manager Configuration
Manager User Interface, as well as Troubleshooting the tool.
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Requirements
To use the Configuration Manager, your Windows user account must have administrative rights on
Windows and must exist as a Login in SQL Server with sysadmin role in the database instance.
Supported configurations
Configuration Manager 9.0 supports configurations for systems with Standalone and Distributed
Database architecture. It supports all language versions of PME. The following upgrade and
migration paths are supported:
Source System Target System Architectures * Languages ** Editions ***

PME 7.2.2 PME 9.0 All All All
PME 8.2 PME 9.0 All All All
PME 9.0 PME 9.0 All All All
* Architectures = Standalone and Distributed Database architectures

** Languages = The localized versions of PME
*** Editions = Standard Editions, Healthcare (HC) Edition, Data Center (DC) Edition, Buildings (BD)
Edition
NOTE: You can use Configuration Manager 9.0 to write PME 8.1 archives that were created with
Configuration Manager 2.0.1 to a PME 9.0 system.
Limitations:
l Changing languages between source and target system is not supported.
l Changing architectures between source and target system is not supported.
l Archived configurations saved with an earlier version of Configuration Manager are not com-
patible with this release of the tool, with the exception of PME 8.1 archives created with Con-
figuration Manager 2.0.1 (see Note above).
SQL Server Editions
If your archived configuration does not include historical data, you can migrate a system using any
SQL Server edition combination. However, if your archived configuration includes historical data,
migrate a system using the following:
Source SQL Server Edition Target SQL Server Edition

Express Express
Express Standard
Standard Standard
NOTE: You cannot restore data or configuration from a newer version of SQL to an older version.
For example, if the source system uses SQL Server 2016, you cannot restore the configuration to
a target system using SQL Server 2012.
Localization
The Configuration Manager is available in English only; it cannot be localized into other languages.
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Version History
The following information lists the changes that were introduced in each tool release:
Release 5
Release name: Power Monitoring Expert - Configuration Manager 9.0
Release date: Aug 2018
NOTE: Archived configurations saved with an earlier version of the Configuration Manager are not
compatible with this release of the tool.
(Exception: PME 8.1 archives created with Configuration Manager 2.0.1 can be loaded and
written.)
System support:
PME 7.2.2
Source PME 8.2
PME 9.0
Target PME 9.0
NOTE: Only upgrades and migrations within the same architecture are supported (Standalone ->
Standalone, Distributed Database -> Distributed Database)
New features:
n Support for all PME Editions.
n Support for all localized versions of PME.
See Configuration Manager 9.0 release notes for more information.
Release 4
Release name: Power Monitoring Expert - Configuration Manager 2.1.0
Release date: April 2017
System support:
ION Enterprise 6.0.1

Source PME 7.2.2
PME 8.2
Target PME 8.2
NOTE: Only Standalone system architectures are supported, except for ION Enterprise 6.0.1
Distributed Database systems, which can be upgraded to PME 8.2 Distributed Database.
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Release 3
Release date: August 2016
System support:
ION Enterprise 6.0.1

Source PME 7.2.2
PME 8.1
Target PME 8.1
NOTE: Only Standalone system architectures are supported.
New features:
n Support for migrating historical data.
n Support for more configurable items.
Release 2
Release date: April 2015
System support:
Source PME 7.2.2

Target PME 7.2.2
New features:
l Adding Notes to a Configuration.
l Adding Attachments to a Configuration.
l Save to Archive warns you when free disc space is low.
Improvements:
General:
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l Archive file path and name length can be any length; it is no longer restricted to 256 characters.
l Improved error messaging.
l ETL sources are read, saved, and written as historical sources.
l WebReach Start-up diagrams and Vista start-up diagrams are now supported.
l A hierarchy is always written to the target system, even if it contains broken device references.
User Interface:
l Improved messaging and workflows to indicate when services are stopped and restarted.
l Renamed the 'Diagrams' configuration component to 'Customized Diagrams' to better convey

that the tool reads and writes new and edited diagrams only.
l Improved tool workflows when operations are completed or canceled.
l The Configuration Manager now displays the Report Subscription's description field:
l Log pane – Added more detail to log messages and improved log message wording.
l Log pane – Changed the default initial sort to show newest log messages first.
Reports:
l Reports that were deleted from Custom Report Packs are no longer imported into the target sys-
tem.
l Default report sharing is supported.
Release 1
Release date: November 2014
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System support:
Source PME 7.2.2

Target PME 7.2.2
Initial release.
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Getting Started
See the following to get started quickly:
l Review the Tool Design section to get a good idea of how the Configuration Manager is
designed as well as its capabilities before you use it.
l Review the Using the Tool section to understand how to perform the most common tasks using
Configuration Manager.
Basic Steps
Here are the basic steps for using the Configuration Manager:
NOTE: Run Configuration Manager as Administrator user. To do this, right-click the Configuration
Manager program icon and select Run as administrator from the context menu.
On the source machine:
1. Open the tool and select Read from System.
2. (Optional) Review the log and correct any system errors.
3. (Optional) Add descriptive notes or attach resource files that you want to save with the con-
figuration.
4. Select Save to Archive to save the configuration to an archive.
On the target machine:
1. Open the tool and select Load from Archive.
2. Navigate to and then select the archived configuration.
3. Select Write to System to write the configuration to the system.
Tool Design
The Configuration Manager reads and displays a PME system's configuration information.
Configuration Manager can be used to save and then write a saved configuration and optional
historical data to a PME system.
Before using the Configuration Manager, carefully review the topics in this section.
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How the tool works

Configuration Manager consists of a number of jobs that read and write power monitoring system
configuration components and databases.
Read from System

When Configuration Manager reads a source system, it determines the installed power monitoring
system version on the source machine, and then compares the source system to a default
configuration of that version. Configuration Manager considers non-default values to be customized;
when Read from System completes these values are displayed in the tool as customizations.
Configuration Manager also scans the system for compatible historical database archives. You can
choose to include these to be saved to archive with the configuration.
Configuration Manager does not display source historical database archives that were saved using
an unsupported power monitoring system version. These historical database archives cannot be
saved with the configuration. To include unsupported historical database archives with the con-
figuration, upgrade them to a supported version before using Configuration Manager.
Save to Archive
When Configuration Manager saves a configuration to archive, it copies the customized values,
files, and configuration databases into a single archive folder in a user selected location. The
historical database and historical database archives can optionally be included in the archive. Any
notes or attachments created in the Configuration Manager are also included in the archive folder.
Load from Archive

When Configuration Manager loads an archived configuration, it retrieves and displays the content
of the archive, including notes and attachments. Once open, you can inspect the configuration, add
notes and attachments, and write it to a target system.
Write to System
WARNING
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WARNING
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
When Configuration Manager writes a saved archive to a target system, it scans the target version
to verify that it is the supported version of PME. It then copies all customized configuration values
to the target. If replacing the default values is compatible with the target system, Configuration
Manager copies the customized files directly to the PME system. Configuration components that
cannot be automatically updated due to overwriting issues are copied to the following folder:
...\Power Monitoring System\CM Migration Files. You must add these components
manually. See Side-by-Side upgrade or System migration for detailed information on how to perform
a system upgrade or migration with the Configuration Manager.
NOTE: Configuration Manager is designed to write to a newly-installed PME system. Writing a

configuration to a system that was previously customized could negatively impact the system
configuration. See Writing to a Customized PME System for details.
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When to use the tool

The Configuration Manager reduces the time it takes to manage configuration information by
automating many of the required steps. Review the following scenarios to understand when to use
the tool.
NOTE: To use the Configuration Manager to upgrade or migrate an existing power monitoring
system, you must install it on both the source and target power monitoring systems that you want
to work with.
NOTE: Configuration Manager does not read, save, or write all component customizations. See
Side-by-Side upgrade or System migration for detailed information on how to perform a system
upgrade or migration with the Configuration Manager.
NOTE: Configuration Manager does not transfer PME licenses, nor does it provide warnings about
licensing issues.
Server Migration
Off-site configuration
Perform the off-site configuration of a PME system, and then transfer the configuration information
into a new, non-configured PME system.
Configuration Library
You can use the Configuration Manager to create a set of system configurations that can be used as
templates for PME deployments. Doing so simplifies and speeds up the deployment by providing a
base configuration that can then be customized and built upon.
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Backup and restore

You can use Configuration Manager to back up and restore a configuration from an archived
configuration. For example, you can recover a newly-deployed system that crashes shortly after
you deploy it.
Version Upgrade
You can use the Configuration Manager to transfer the configuration of an older PME system into a
newly installed PME system. See Requirements for supported upgrade paths.
Configuration Manager does not read, save, or write all component customizations. See Side-by-
Side upgrade or System migration for detailed information on how to perform a system upgrade or
migration with the Configuration Manager.
Security
Transferring sensitive PME configuration information between systems and IT networks introduces
security risks.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
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Carefully review the following information to understand the potential security risks that are
introduced when you use the Configuration Manager, and how to minimize these risks.
NOTE: The information contained in this topic is not exhaustive; if you are uncertain about security
protocols, consult your IT department.
Managing the PME system key
(The following applies to PME version 8.2 and newer)
In order to write a source system archive to a PME target system, a copy of the source system key
is required. During the write to system work flow, you are prompted to enter the source system key:
The source system key can be exported from the source system using the PME installer.
NOTE: Keep the system key in a secure location, protected from unauthorized access.
The Configuration Manager displays a reminder for the need to export the key at the end of a save to
archive for a PME configuration:
NOTE: No system key is required for writing PME 7.2.2 archives.
NOTE: The Configuration Manager cannot determine if the provided key is correct for the source
system configuration. If an incorrect key is provided, the write to system will continue without
warnings. However, the following Reconfigure step in the migration process will fail and the target
system will not be functional. To correct the situation see Reconfigure fails after Write to System.
Attaching files to an archive
The following is a list of potential security risks that could arise when you attach files to an archive:
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Configuration Manager Behavior Security Risk

Files can be added to a configuration as An attached file could introduce malicious software
attachments. or viruses into a configuration archive.
Configuration Manager runs in an Malicious software or viruses would have the same
Administrator level Windows account. level of access to the server.
Configuration Manager uses PME Malicious software or viruses would have the same
supervisor level account access. level of access to PME.
PME is typically installed on a server type Malicious software or viruses loaded into PME
computer in a customer network. might infect the entire network.
To minimize the risk of someone using the Configuration Manager to introduce malicious software
or viruses into a PME system or an IT network:
l Virus scan all files before attaching them to a configuration.
l Be certain that you know where an archived configuration comes from before you write it to a
system.
l Virus scan all attached files that are written to the target machine.
l Follow all corporate security policies.
Adding a password when saving an archive
An archive contains detailed and sensitive information about a PME system. Unauthorized
individuals might gain access to this information.
Given this security risk, consider using the following safety precautions when working with the
Configuration Manager:
l Add a password when you save a configuration to an archive
l Do not share a saved configuration archive
l Follow all corporate security policies.
When you save a configuration to an archive, you are prompted to enter a password:
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A password-protected archive cannot be loaded into Configuration Manager without providing the
correct password. Additionally, files in a password-protected archive cannot be opened or copied
without providing the password:
Smart Disk Space

If disk drives that are relevant to PME or other applications on the computer run out of free space it
could negatively impact the computer operation. The Configuration Manager includes a free disk
space check to prevent this from happening.
Before the Configuration Manager saves a configuration to an archive or writes a configuration to a

new PME system, it calculates the disk space required to complete the operation, as well as the
free disk space that would remain after the operation is complete.
The tool also checks whether the configuration is being written to a local disk, a network drive, or a
removable disk. If it is a local disk, the tool uses a minimum threshold to determine whether or not to
display a disk space warning. The default warning threshold value is 10 GB. If the expected
remaining free disk space is less than this threshold, you are warned that there may not be sufficient
free space left after the configuration is written.
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NOTE: The Configuration Manager does not perform threshold checks on network drives or
removable disks.
Required disk space estimation
The Configuration Manager uses the following logic to estimate the required disk space:
NOTE: The Configuration Manager looks at both the .mdf and .ldf file sizes and adds them up for
the estimation.
Save to Archive
2x historical data (ION_Data + ION_Data archives) + 2x (unzipped archive + attachments)
Write to System
Upgrades:
1x historical data (ION_Data + ION_Data archives) + 2x unzipped

Drive - PME Install
archive folder
Drive - SQL Server Temp
1x historical data (ION_Data + ION_Data archives)
DB
Drive - PME Database 1x historical data (ION_Data + ION_Data archives)
Migrations:
1x historical data (ION_Data + ION_Data archives) + 2x unzipped

Drive - PME Install
archive folder
Drive - SQL Server Temp
1x historical data (ION_Data + ION_Data archives)
DB
Changing the warning threshold value
You can change the default threshold value by editing the Configuration Manager's configuration
file.
NOTE: Lowering the threshold value can render the disk space warning feature ineffective in
preventing the system from running out of disk space.
To change the threshold value:
1. Close the Configuration Manager.
2. Navigate to the ...\<Configuration Manager extraction location>\Con-

figuration Manager\bin\ folder and then open Con-
figurationManager.Settings.xml with an XML or text editor.
3. In the DiskSpaceManagementThresholdsInBytes tag, edit the Warning threshold

value as required. Threshold values are in bytes.
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4. Save and close the file.
5. Restart the Configuration Manager.
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Using the Tool

You can use the Configuration Manager to read, inspect, copy, and transfer a PME configuration
between systems.
Before using the Configuration Manager, review the requirements to make sure that your PME
system meets the minimum requirements. Also review Tool Design to understand the Configuration
Manager capabilities and limitations.
See Side-by-Side upgrade or System migration for detailed information on how to perform a system
upgrade or migration with the Configuration Manager.
Starting Configuration Manager

To start the Configuration Manager:
1. Navigate to the ...<Configuration Manager extraction

location>\ConfigurationManager folder (typically this folder is on your desktop) and
then open ConfigurationManager.exe.
If your system does not meet the Configuration Manager Requirements, functionality will be limited.
For example, if you run Configuration Manager on a machine that does not host a power monitoring
system, the following message appears:
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Next steps:
l Reading a System
l Loading a Configuration from an Archive
See Configuration ManagerConfiguration Manager User Interface for a description of the controls
and options available in the tool.
Reading a System
Reading a system provides you with configuration information about the power monitoring system
that is installed and configured on your system. Once the Configuration Manager reads a
configuration, you can inspect the configuration to see its component information and resolve any
problems that are written to the log. You can also copy the configuration by saving it as an archive
file.
To read a system:
1. Review the requirements and open the Configuration Manager.
2. Click Read from System.
NOTE: If there is no system on the machine from which you open the Configuration
Manager, or your system is not supported by the tool, you will not be able to read a system.
3. The configuration loads:
NOTE: Read from system will continue even if errors occur. Review the log after reading
from system for possible warnings or errors.
4. Click OK when the Read from System process completes successfully.
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5. Scroll through the components to see the number of instances of each system component.
TIP: Click a column header to sort components alphabetically. Right-click and click Clear
Sort to display the default sort.
Next, you can:
l Add notes or and attachments to the configuration
l Export the configuration by saving the configuration to an archive file.
Adding Attachments to a Configuration
You can add attachments to a configuration to provide supporting resources to the configuration.
Attachments can be: restore and validate procedures, checklists, knowledge base articles,
deployment documents, customer order forms, graphics, etc...
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
NOTE: Adding attachments can introduce malicious software or viruses to the configuration. See
Configuration Manager security for details on how to minimize potential security risks.
To attach a file to a configuration:
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1. Read a system.
2. Click the Attachments tab.
3. Click Add.
4. Navigate to and select the files that you want to attach and then click Open.
The file is attached to the configuration. The file name, type, size, date added to the
configuration, and date modified are displayed.
5. Click Save to Archive.
The attached files are saved with the configuration.
NOTE: Attachments that you add to a configuration are lost if you do not save the
configuration to an archive.
TIP: If you want to reread from a system, you do not need to re-add attachments. Attachments
that you add prior to rereading a system are retained in memory and will be loaded again.
To open an attachment, in the attachment row click (Open).
To download an attachment, in the attachment row click (Save As).
To delete an attachment, in the attachment row click (Delete).
Adding Notes to a Configuration
You can add notes to a configuration to provide additional information about the configuration.
Examples of notes are: hand-off instructions, tips, reminders, and known issues.
TIP: You can prevent others from seeing sensitive notes by adding a password to the archive
when you save it.
To add a note to a configuration:
1. Read a system.
2. Click the Notes tab.
3. Click Add.
The note is given a time stamp.
4. Enter a subject, your name, and the note.
The note is automatically added to the configuration as you type.
The notes are saved with the configuration.
NOTE: Notes that you add to a configuration are lost if you do not save the configuration to
an archive.
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TIP: If you want to reread from a system, you do not need to re-add notes. Notes that you add prior
to rereading a system are retained in memory and will be loaded again.
To add another note, click Add.
To delete a note, highlight the note that you want to delete and then click Delete.
TIP: To delete multiple notes press either Shift or Ctrl, click the notes that you want to delete to
highlight them, and then click Delete.
Saving to Archive
Saving a configuration to an archive file lets you copy the system that is loaded in the Configuration
Manager and save it as a ZIP file. You can then use the Configuration Manager to load and write the
archived configuration and historical data to the new system.
To save a configuration to an archive file:
1. Read a system into Configuration Manager.
2. (Optional) Add any pertinent notes or attachments to the configuration.
The Save As dialog opens with the file name format: Configuration-<SOURCE_SERVER_
NAME-SourceVersion_yyyy-mm-dd_hh-mm-ss>.zip.
4. Navigate to the location where you want to save the archive file and click Save.
NOTE: You cannot save an archive to a network drive. To save an archive to a network
location save it to a local drive and then copy it to the network location.
5. (Optional) Exclude the historical database and historical database archives from the archive
by de-selecting them.
TIP: Exclude the historical database or historical database archives if disk space is a
concern or if you do not want to overwrite the historical data on the target system.
6. (Optional) Enter a password for the archive.
7. Click Save.
The Configuration Manager copies the system and saves it to an archive file.
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NOTE: Save to archive will continue even if errors occur. Review the log to determine
whether you need to correct them and then save to archive again.
For PME version 8.2 and newer configurations, the Configuration Manager displays a reminder
for the need to export the system key (see Security for more details):
8. When the Save To Archive operation completes, click OK.
The archive is saved to the ...\<Configuration Manager extraction

location>\Archives folder and is named Configuration-<SOURCE_SERVER_NAME-
SourceVersion_yyyy-mm-dd_hh-mm-ss>.zip.
The saved archive configuration information appears beside the source system:
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Copy the saved archive file to another file location on a local or mapped network drive, an external
drive, or the target system.
Loading a Configuration from an Archive

Loading a configuration from an archive lets you open a previously saved configuration archive into
the Configuration Manager. Once open, you can inspect the configuration, add notes and
attachments, and write it to a target system.
To load an archived configuration:
1. Review the requirements.
2. Click Load from Archive.
3. Navigate to the location of the archive (default is ...\<Configuration Manager

extraction path>\Archives), select the saved configuration archive file, and then click
Open.
4. (Optional) If the archive is password-protected, enter the password and then click OK.
The archived configuration is loaded in the Configuration Manager.
You can inspect the configuration, add notes and attachments (which will be automatically saved),
or write it to the target system.
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NOTE: Configuration Manager saves new notes and attachments into the loaded archive
automatically when they are added. No additional user action is required.
Writing a Configuration to a System

Writing a configuration to a system transfers an archived source system to the target system.
Perform this task to upgrade or migrate a customized configuration to a new PME system.
Configuration Manager is designed to write to a newly-installed PME system. Writing a con-
figuration to a system that was previously customized could negatively impact the system con-
figuration. See Writing to a Customized PME System for details.
Writing a configuration to a target system overwrites the existing target configuration; once started,
the operation cannot be canceled or rolled back.
NOTE: After a configuration is successfully written to a system, the system is not in an

operational state; you must manually complete the configuration. See Side-by-Side upgrade or
System migration for detailed information on how to perform a system upgrade or migration with
the Configuration Manager.
WARNING
WARNING
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To write an archived system configuration to a target system:
1. Review the requirements.
2. Read the target system first to verify that you are writing to the correct system.
TIP: Prior to writing an archive to a target system, backup the target configuration by saving
it to an archive.
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
3. Load an archived configuration into the Configuration Manager.
4. Click Write to System.
5. (Optional) Include the historical database and historical database archives then click Next.
For PME version 8.2 and newer configurations, the Configuration Manager prompts to enter
the source system key (see Security for more details):
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NOTE: The Configuration Manager cannot determine if the provided key is correct for the
source system configuration. If an incorrect key is provided, the write to system will continue
without warnings. However, the following Reconfigure step in the migration process will fail
and the target system will not be functional. To correct the situation see Reconfigure fails
after Write to System.
6. Review how the Write to System operation will impact the target system and then click Write.
NOTE: Write to system will continue even if errors occur. Review the log to determine
whether you need to correct errors in the target system.
7. Complete the manual configuration tasks. See Side-by-Side upgrade or System migration for
detailed information on how to perform a system upgrade or migration with the Configuration
Manager.
Reviewing the Log

When you use the Configuration Manager to interact with a PME system or an archived
configuration, the Configuration Manager captures the information in the log.
You should review the log and resolve any problems in the configuration prior to saving a system to
an archive or writing it to another system.
To review the log:
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1. Read a system or load a saved configuration from an archive before proceeding.
2. Click Log to view the log messages.
TIP: Click a column header to sort the entries.
NOTE: The log is not saved with the archive; it is retained while the tool is running only. Restarting
the tool erases the log.
For each Configuration Manager session, Configuration Manager saves a copy of the log in
...\<Configuration Manager extraction location>\Configuration
Manager\Logs\. There will be a new file for each CM tool session.
TIP: If you are saving a configuration to archive, attach the latest log file to the configuration and
then save it.
If you encounter problems with the configuration and you want to resolve them before you save or
write the configuration:
1. Close the Configuration Manager.
2. Resolve any problems in the configuration.
3. Read the configuration again to verify that the problems were resolved.
4. Save the configuration to an archive or write the configuration to the system.
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Manual Tasks
Configuration components that cannot be automatically updated due to overwriting issues are
copied to the following folder on the target system: ...\Power Monitoring
Expert\CM Migration Files. You must add these components manually. See Side-by-Side
upgrade or System migration for detailed information on how to perform a system upgrade or
migration with the Configuration Manager.
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Configuring
This chapter describes the different tools and tasks for configuring Power Monitoring Expert (PME).
The chapter is organized by functions, software modules, and configuration tools.
Use the information in the tables below to find the content you are looking for.
Functions:
Function Task
Configure Alarm Views in Web
Alarm View configuration
Applications.
Provides information related to
Cybersecurity
cybersecurity topics.
Configure Dashboards and Slideshows in
Dashboards configuration
Web Applications.
Configure and schedule tasks such as
Database maintenance
backup, archive, trim, and restore.
Diagrams configuration Configure Diagrams in Web Applications.
Enable the logging of duplicate historical
Duplicate Data logging
data records.
Configure the software and device
Licensing configuration
licenses.
Reports configuration Configure Reports in Web Applications.
Configure session timeout settings for Web
Session Timeout
clients and Windows clients.
Software Alarms Configure Software Alarms.
Integrate PME with other EcoStruxure™
System integration
systems.
Customize system parameters to optimize
System performance
performance.
Configuring time synchronization for
monitoring devices.
Trends configuration Configure Trends in Web Applications.
Software modules:
Module Application
Backup Power Management Module
(UPS) performance monitoring and reporting,
configuration
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Configuring System Guide

Billing Module configuration consumption monitoring and reporting at the
Breaker Performance Module configuration
monitoring.
Capacity Management Module configuration (UPS) capacity monitoring and reporting.
Energy Analysis Module configuration including energy usage by process area or by
product output.
Event Notification Module configuration
email, SMS or SNMP.
Insulation Monitoring Module configuration applications such as the ones found in hospital
operating rooms.
Power Quality Performance Module
disturbances and their impact on the monitored
configuration
system.
Configuration tools:
Tool Task
Configure alarm notifications from remote
Alert Monitor
monitoring devices.
Configure the Breaker Aging Module and
Breaker Configuration Tool
the Breaker Settings report.
Designer Configure ION devices and the VIP.
Create device drivers for Modbus and
Device Type Editor
OPC devices.
Downstream Device Assistant Manage downstream devices.
Define events to trigger report
Event Watcher Manager
subscriptions.
Generator Performance Configuration Tool with Configure the Multi-Source Management
EPSS Test Module Module.
Configure the Multi-Source Management
Generator Power Configuration Utility
Module.
Hierarchy Configuration Utility Bulk configure Hierarchies.
Configure and maintain Hierarchies,
Hierarchy Manager
Apportioned Meters, Virtual Meters.
Perform the following tasks: Reconfigure,
Installer Reset Accounts, Export System Key,
Import System Key, Uninstall
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System Guide Configuring
Create logical device types and logical

Logical Device editors
devices.
Setup the device network, create Managed
Management Console
Circuits, configure Connection Schedules.
Manually edit logged measurement data to
Manual Data Editor
correct incorrect data or add new data.
Define which measurements to expose to
OPC Server Support
the OPC server.
Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool for ANSI Configure the Operating Theatre Module.
Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool for IEC Configure the Operating Theatre Module.
Power Losses Configuration Utility Configure the Power Efficiency Module.
Export Power Quality data to
PQDIF Exporter
PQDIF format.
Rate Editor Configure rates for billing reports.
Configure dialup modems that will be
Remote Modem Setup
connected to meters at remote locations.
Time of Use Editor Define Time of Use schedules for reports.
Update EWS Server Update EWS measurement mappings.
Update OPC Server Update OPC measurement mappings.
UPS Configuration Tool
Module.
UPS Power Configuration Utility
Module.
User Manager Configure Users and User Groups.
Configure the VIP to perform data
Virtual Processor service (VIP)
processing and control functions.
Virtual Processor setup Configure the VIP service.
Configure Web apps localization,
Ecostruxure Web Services, Diagnostics
Web Applications Settings
and Usage, Report Themes, Alarm Viewer
and Annunciator.
References:
Links to reference information related to the

Configuration references
content of the Configuring chapter.
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Alarm View configuration

TIP: You can open the Alarm Viewer from the ALARMS link in the Web Applications banner.
Use the Alarms application to view Incidents, Alarms and Events. You access the information in the
Alarms application through Views which are saved in the View Library. PME comes with a number
of pre-configured System Views. These System Views cannot be deleted or modified, but you can
create additional Views and customize them to meet your needs.
WARNING
links.
For information on how to configure the Alarms application, see:
l Adding a new Alarm View
l Copying an Alarm View
l Editing an Alarm View
l Sharing an Alarm view
l Moving an Alarm View
l Deleting an Alarm View
l Setting a default Alarm View
l Changing the Alarm Viewer settings
l Deactivating alarms
l Alarms UI
For information on how to use Alarms, see Alarm View operation.
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Adding a new Alarm View

Add new Alarm Views to access certain types of Alarms, Incidents, or Events. For example, create
Views to only see unacknowledged Alarms, high priority Alarms, or power quality Incidents. You
can also create Views that only include certain sources, and so eliminate information you are not
interested in.
To add a completely new Alarm View:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open the View Library and navigate to the folder where you want to create
the View.
(Optional) Add a new folder by clicking Add Folder at the bottom of the Library panel, or
by clicking Add Folder in the Options menu at the top of the Library.
NOTE: The System Views folder is read-only. You cannot add folders or Alarm Views to the
System Views folder.
2. In the View Library, at the bottom of the panel, click Add View , or click Add View in the
Options menu at the top of the Library. This creates a new View and opens View Settings.
3. In View Settings, enter a View Name, select a Location where to save the View in the library,
set access permissions, and select the View Type.
4. Adjust the filter settings for Priority, State, Sources, and Categories to customize the View if
necessary.
NOTE: Not all of these filters are available for all View Types.
5. Save the View.
To add a copy of an existing Alarm View:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open the View Library and navigate to the View you want to copy.
2. Right-click the View name or click Options for this View, and select Duplicate to create a
copy in the same folder. Select Copy To to create a copy in a different folder.
3. (Optional) In the View Library, select the new View, right-click the View name or click Options
for this View, and select Edit to open View Settings. You can also open View Settings by
double-clicking the View name. Change the View name, and adjust the filter settings for Pri-
ority, State, Sources, and Categories to customize the View if necessary.
NOTE: Not all of these filters are available for all View types.
4. Save the View.
NOTE: To add a copy of a System View, use Copy To to create a copy in a different location. You
can also open the System View for Edit and then click Save as New in the View Settings to create
a copy in View Library > Home. You cannot use Duplicate because the System Views folder is
read-only.
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Related topics:
l Alarms UI
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Copying an Alarm View

Copy Alarm Views to quickly create new Views that are the same as, or similar to existing Views.
For example, create a copy of a View to experiment with the View Settings without affecting the
original View. You can also use a copy of a View as a starting point for a new View that shares
many of the settings of the original View.
To copy an Alarm View:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open the View Library and navigate to the View you want to copy.
2. Right-click the View name or click Options for this View, and select Duplicate to create a
3. (Optional) In the View Library, select the new View, right-click the View name or click Options
for this View, and select Edit to open View Settings. You can also open View Settings by
double-clicking the View name. Change the View name, and adjust the filter settings for Pri-
ority, State, Sources, and Categories to customize the View if necessary.
4. Save the View.
NOTE: You cannot Duplicate a System View because the System Views folder is read-only. Use
Copy To instead to create a copy in a different location.
Related topics:
l Alarms UI
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Editing an Alarm View

Edit Alarm Views to update the View name, the filter settings, or the location of the View in the View
Library.
NOTE: You cannot overwrite System Views. If you edit the settings of a System View and click
Save as New, a copy of the View is created in View Library > Home.
To edit an Alarm View:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open the View Library and navigate to the View you want to edit.
2. Right-click the View name or click Options for this View, and select Edit to open View Set-
tings. You can also open View Settings by double-clicking the View name. Change the View
name, and adjust the filter settings for Priority, State, Sources, and Categories to customize
the View as necessary.
3. Save the View.
Related topics:
l Alarms UI
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Sharing an Alarm view

Share Alarm Views with other user groups.
NOTE: For Sharing to be enabled, at least one user group, in addition to the Global group, must be
configured. To share an item with another user group, you must be a member of that group.
To share an Alarm View:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open the View Library and navigate to the View you want to share.
2. Right-click the View name or click Options for this View, and select Share. This opens the
Share View window.
3. In Share View, select the User Groups you want to share this View with.
(Optional) Specify a name for the shared View. The groups you are sharing this View with will
see this name. The name of the original View remains unchanged.
4. Click OK to share this View.
NOTE: When you share an item with another User Group, it appears in the Shared folder of this
group. You cannot share a shared item.
Related topics:
l Alarms UI
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Moving an Alarm View

Move Alarm Views to a different location in the View Library to make them easier to find or easier to
manage.
To move an Alarm View:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open the View Library and navigate to the View you want to move.
2. Right-click the View name or click Options for this View, and select Move To. This opens
the Select Location window.
3. In Select Location, select the location you want to move this View to.
4. Click OK to move the View .
NOTE: You cannot move System Views or the System Views folder.
Related topics:
l Alarms UI
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Deleting an Alarm View

Delete Alarm Views that are no longer needed.
To delete an Alarm View:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open the View Library and navigate to the View you want to delete.
2. Right-click the View name or click Options for this View, and select Delete
3. In Delete Content, click Yes, to delete the View from the View Library.
NOTE: You cannot delete System Views or the System Views folder.
Related topics:
l Alarms UI
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Setting a default Alarm View

The default Alarm View is the View that opens when you first open the Alarms application. You can
set a default for your own workspace or the entire system.
NOTE: Only users with Supervisor access level can set a default for the system.
To set a default Alarm View:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open the View Library and navigate to the View you want to set as
default.
2. Right-click the View name or click Options for this View, and select Set as default. This
opens the Configure Default Item dialog.
3. In Configure Default Item, enable Set as my default or Set as system default.
4. Click OK to save the default settings.
Related topics:
l Alarms UI
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Deactivating alarms
Active alarms can continue to appear in the Alarms viewer if, for example, an alarm dropout has not
been configured, or a device has been removed from the network after an alarm was issued. In such
cases you can use the Deactivate Alarms utility to remove these permanently active alarms from
the Alarms viewer.
WARNING
links.
To use the Deactivate Alarms utility:
1. Open Management Console and select Tools > Deactivate Alarms to open the dialog.
2. Select a date for the Show Active Alarms older than field if you want to change the default
date.
3. Click Load Active Alarms to display a list of the active alarms that are older than the date
specified.
4. Use the Select column to select the alarms that you want to set to an inactive state. You can
also click Select All to select all of the alarms displayed in the grid. Use Select None to clear
the selection of any alarms listed.
5. Click Set Selected Alarms to Inactive.
The Active column displays N for all alarms set to the inactive state.
6. Click Done to close the Deactivate Alarms dialog and then close Management Console.
When you log in to Management Console again and open the Deactivate Alarms dialog, the
number of alarms shown in the Alarms Displayed field matches the number in the Alarms
Displayed field in the All Active Alarms view in the Alarms application. (The Alarms
application is available in the Web Applications component.)
Related topics:
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l Deactivate alarms
l Alarms UI
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Dashboards configuration
Use the Dashboards application to view high level historical and real-time data, for example Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs). The information in the Dashboards application is accessed through
dashboards with gadgets. Dashboards are saved in the Dashboard Library. In addition to viewing
individual dashboards, you can create slideshows to automatically display a sequence of
dashboards.
WARNING
links.
Power Monitoring Expert (PME) does not provide any pre-configured dashboards or slideshows.
Configure your own dashboards, gadgets, and slideshows to meet your needs.
Open the Dashboards application from the Dashboards link in the Web Applications banner.
For information on how to configure the Dashboards application, see:
Dashboards:
l Adding a new dashboard
l Editing a dashboard
l Sharing a dashboard
l Moving a dashboard
l Deleting a dashboard
l Set default options for a dashboard
l Configuring a slideshow
Gadgets:
l Adding a gadget to a dashboard
l Editing a gadget
l Moving or resizing a gadget on a dashboard
For reference information see Dashboards user interface (UI).
For information on how to use Dashboards, see Dashboards operation.
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Adding a new dashboard

Add new dashboards to view high level historical and real-time data, for example in the form of Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs).
NOTE: Only you and supervisor level Users can view, edit, and delete a Private dashboard.
To add a completely new dashboard:
1. In Dashboards, open the Dashboard Library and navigate to the folder where you want to cre-
ate the dashboard.
2. (Optional) Add a new folder by clicking Add Folder at the bottom of the Library panel, or
3. In the Dashboard Library, at the bottom of the panel, click Add Dashboard . This creates
a new dashboard and opens the Dashboard Settings.
4. In Dashboard Settings, enter a dashboard name, select a location and set the access per-
missions to Public or Private.
5. (Optional) Click Styling to open the Dashboard Styling window. In Dashboard Styling, select
a background image or background color for the dashboard and set the default opacity for the
gadgets. See Styling a dashboard for more details.
6. (Optional) You can add gadgets to the dashboard now, or save the empty dashboard and add
gadgets later. See Adding a gadget to a dashboard for more details.
7. Save the dashboard.
To add a copy of an existing dashboard to the Library:
1. In Dashboards, open the Dashboard Library and navigate to the dashboard you want to copy.
2. Right-click the dashboard name or click Options for this dashboard, and select Duplicate to
create a copy in the same folder. Select Copy To to create a copy in a different folder.
3. (Optional) In the Dashboard Library, select the new dashboard, right-click the dashboard name
or click Options for this dashboard, and select Edit to open the Dashboard Settings.
Change the dashboard name.
4. Save the modified Dashboard Settings.
Related topics:
Dashboards:
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Gadgets:
l Editing a gadget
l Dashboards user interface (UI)
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Editing a dashboard
Edit dashboards to update the dashboard name, add new gadgets, change the dashboard styling,
change the access permissions or change the location of the dashboard in the Dashboard Library.
NOTE: Only you and supervisor level Users can view, edit, and delete a Private dashboard.
To edit a dashboard:
1. In Dashboards, open the Dashboard Library and navigate to the dashboard you want to edit.
2. Right-click the dashboard name or click Options for this dashboard, and select Edit to open
the Dashboard Settings. Change the dashboard name, add gadgets, change the dashboard
styling, change the access permissions, or change the location of the dashboard in the
Library. For dashboard styling, see Styling a dashboard for more details.
3. Save the modified dashboard settings.
Related topics:
Dashboards:
Gadgets:
l Editing a gadget
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Sharing a dashboard
Share dashboards with other User Groups.
To share a dashboard:
1. In Dashboards, open the Dashboard Library and navigate to the dashboard you want to share.
2. Right-click the dashboard name or click Options for this dashboard, and select Share. This
opens the Share Dashboard window.
3. In Share Dashboard, select the User Groups you want to share this dashboard with.
4. (Optional) Specify a name for the shared dashboard. The groups you are sharing this dash-
board with will see this name. The name of the original dashboard remains unchanged.
5. Click OK to share this dashboard.
Related topics:
Dashboards:
Gadgets:
l Editing a gadget
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Moving a dashboard
Move dashboards to a different location in the Dashboard Library to make them easier to find or
easier to manage.
To move a dashboard:
1. In Dashboards, open the Dashboard Library and navigate to the dashboard you want to move.
2. Right-click the dashboard name or click Options for this dashboard, and select Move To....
This opens the Select Location window.
3. In Select Location, select the location where you want to move this dashboard.
4. Click OK to move the dashboard.
Related topics:
Dashboards:
Gadgets:
l Editing a gadget
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Deleting a dashboard
Delete dashboards that are no longer needed.
To delete a dashboard:
1. In Dashboards, open the Dashboard Library and navigate to the dashboard you want to delete.
2. Right-click the dashboard name or click Options for this dashboard, and select Delete
3. In Delete Content, click Yes, to delete the dashboard from the Dashboard Library.
Related topics:
Dashboards:
Gadgets:
l Editing a gadget
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Set default options for a dashboard

The default dashboard is the one that is displayed when you first open Dashboards. You can set a
dashboard to be your own personal default, or the default for the system.
NOTE: For each user, Set as my default supersedes Set as system default. For example, if a
user with supervisor level access sets a dashboard as the system default dashboard, and another
user sets a different dashboard as their default dashboard, that user's default dashboard takes
priority over the system default dashboard, but only for them.
To set the default options for a dashboard:
1. In Dashboards, open the Dashboard Library and navigate to the dashboard you want to set as
default.
2. Right-click the dashboard name or click Options for this dashboard, and select Set as
default to open the Configure Default Item dialog.
3. Turn on one or both of Set as my default and Set as system default.
4. Click OK to save the modified Dashboard Settings.
Related topics:
Dashboards:
Gadgets:
l Editing a gadget
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Configuring a slideshow
Use the Slideshow Manager to create, edit, or delete a slideshow.
Creating a slideshow
To create a slideshow:
1. In Dashboards, open the Dashboard Library, and click Slideshow Manager in the Settings
menu at the top of the library
2. In Slideshow Manager, click Add Slideshow to open the Add New Slideshow dialog.
3. Type a name for the slideshow in the Name field.
4. Click any of the dashboards in the Shared Dashboards list to add them to the Dashboard
Playlist area on the right. Alternatively, begin typing in the Search field to filter the list for
selection.
The dashboards are listed in the Playlist area in the order that you selected them.
5. To modify the list of dashboards in the Dashboard Playlist, click the dashboard name to dis-
play the edit options, then:
a. Click the Delete icon to remove the dashboard from the Playlist.
b. Click the Up or Down arrow to move the dashboard to an earlier or later sequence in the
Playlist, respectively.
6. Select the speed for the transition from dashboard to dashboard in the Select Transition
Time list.
7. Click OK to save your slideshow.
8. Click Close to close the Slideshow Manager.
Editing an existing slideshow

To edit an existing slideshow:
2. In Slideshow Manager, click the slideshow you want to edit, then click Edit to open the Edit
Slideshow dialog.
3. Change the name of slideshow, modify the dashboards in the play list, change the slide cap-
tion for the slideshow, or adjust the slide transition time.
4. Click OK to save your changes and to return to the Slideshow Manager.
Deleting a slideshow
To delete a slideshow:
2. In Slideshow Manager, click the slideshow you want to delete, then click Delete to open the
Delete Slideshow dialog.
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3. Click OK to permanently delete the slideshow and to return to the Slideshow Manager.
Sharing a slideshow
To share a slideshow:
2. In Slideshow Manager, click the slideshow you want to share, then click Share to open the
Share Slideshow URL dialog.
The dialog includes the URL for the slideshow, which you can copy and distribute so that
others can access the slideshow.
NOTE: The client browser must have access to the URL to view the slideshow.
Related topics:
Dashboards:
Gadgets:
l Editing a gadget
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Adding a gadget to a dashboard

Add gadgets to a dashboard to display historical and real-time data. Without gadgets, a dashboard
does not display any data.
NOTE: Gadgets that require special licensing only appear in the list after the correct licensing has
been installed.
To add a gadget to the dashboard:
1. Click Add Gadget to open the Gadget Setup dialog.

By default, all gadgets are included in the dialog. To filter the gadgets by category, click one of
the categories on the left, for example Common or Comparison.
2. Select the gadget that you want to add to the dashboard and click Next.
Gadget settings are specific to each gadget. For example, some gadgets require a data series
consisting of sources and measurements, while other gadgets have no such requirement.
See Configuring Gadgets for a description of the settings.
3. Click Next to proceed through the pages of the Gadget Setup dialog.
4. Click Finish to close the Gadget Setup dialog and to add the gadget to the dashboard.
5. Repeat the process to add additional gadgets to your dashboard.
Related topics:
Dashboards:
Gadgets:
l Editing a gadget
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Editing a gadget
To edit the settings for a gadget:
1. Click Settings in the gadget and select Edit to open the Gadget Setup.
2. In Gadget Setup, change any of the settings on the tabs.
See Configuring Gadgets for more details.
3. Click Save to update the gadget settings and to close the Gadget Setup dialog.
TIP: In gadgets where a time range has been specified when the gadgets are configured, the time
range selection is included on the gadgets in the dashboard. You can quickly change the time
range for the gadget by selecting another period of time from the list in the time range field. The
time range is applied to the gadget only while you continue to view the dashboard. If you navigate
to another dashboard and then come back to this dashboard, the time range on the gadget reverts
to the value that you set when you configured the gadget.
Related topics:
Dashboards:
Gadgets:
l Editing a gadget
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Moving or resizing a gadget on a dashboard

You can move or resize a gadget on a dashboard when the dashboard is in edit mode.
Moving a gadget
1. Right-click a dashboard name in the Dashboard Library, then click Edit in the menu.
2. Position the mouse pointer in the title area of the gadget that you want to move.
The pointer changes to the Move shape (an image with 4 arrows).
3. Drag and drop the gadget to another position on the dashboard.
Other gadgets on the dashboard are re-positioned if additional space is required.
4. Click Finish in Dashboard Controls to save your change.
Resizing a gadget
1. Right-click a dashboard name in the Dashboard Library, then click Edit in the menu.
2. Position the mouse pointer at the lower right corner of the gadget.
A small triangular shape indicates that you can drag the corner.
3. Drag the corner to increase or reduce the size of the gadget.
Other gadgets on the dashboard are re-positioned if additional space is required.
4. Click Finish in Dashboard Controls to save your change.
Related topics:
Dashboards:
Gadgets:
l Editing a gadget
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Diagrams configuration
Use the Diagrams application to view historical and real-time data in one-line and graphics
diagrams.
Open the Diagrams application from the Diagrams link in the Web Applications banner.
NOTE: To display the correct local time for monitoring device data in the Diagrams application,
you must configure the TZ Offset, DST Start, DST End, and DST Offset settings on the device.
WARNING
links.
For information on how to configure the Diagrams application, see:
l Configuring Devices diagrams
l Configuring a Network diagram
l Creating custom diagrams
l Set default options for a diagram
l Configuring Diagrams regional settings
l Diagram Library
l Diagrams registry settings
l Configuring a custom network diagram for direct browser access
l Configuring Power Quality Performance diagrams
For information on how to use Diagrams, see Diagrams operation.
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Configuring Devices diagrams

The Devices diagrams display a device type specific diagram for each device that is configured in
the system. Devices diagrams are created automatically. All you need to do is add a new device to
the Management Console, wait a short period of time for the system to generate the diagram and
update the Devices list, and then restart the Diagrams application.
The device type specific diagrams are the same as the ones used in the default Vista network
diagram.
Related topics:
l Diagram Library
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Configuring a Network diagram

Before you can view the Network Diagram in the Diagrams application, you must generate a
network diagram (network.dgm) in Vista. The Diagrams application uses the network diagram
generated in Vista for display in the browser. The network diagram is automatically added to the
Diagram Library, all you need to do is generate the network diagram in Vista, save it in the default
location, and then restart the Diagrams application.
Note that the Vista component is installed with Power Monitoring Expert on a primary server or
Engineering Client.
To generate a default network diagram in Vista:
1. Start Vista.
2. Click File > Generate network diagram.
3. Click File > Save.
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l Diagram Library
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Creating custom diagrams

You create a custom diagram for the Diagrams application with Vista. After you created the
diagram, you must add it to the Diagram Library in the Diagrams application to make it available for
viewing.
To create a diagram:
1. Open Vista and create a new diagram. Use the Vista tools to create display objects and
embedded graphics as applicable.
2. Save the diagram to ...\Power Monitoring Expert\config\diagrams\ud or any

subfolder in this location.
Related topics:
l Diagram Library
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Set default options for a diagram

The default diagram is the one that is displayed when you first open Diagrams. You can set a
diagram to be your own personal default, or the default for the system.
NOTE: For each user, Set as my default supersedes Set as system default. For example, if a
user with supervisor level access sets a diagram as the system default diagram, and another user
sets a different diagram as their default diagram, that user's default diagram takes priority over the
system default diagram, but only for them.
To set the default options for a diagram:
1. In Diagrams, open the Diagram Library and navigate to the diagram you want to set as default.
2. Right-click the diagram name or click Options for this diagram, and select Set as default to
open the Configure Default Item dialog.
3. Turn on one or both of Set as my default and Set as system default.
4. Click OK to save the modified Diagram Settings.
Related topics:
l Diagram Library
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Configuring Diagrams regional settings

Use Diagrams Configuration in the Management Console, under the Tools menu to specify the
Regional Settings.
NOTE: Only users with Windows administrative privileges can change the regional settings for
Diagrams. This authority level is required because Windows services need to be restarted to apply
the changes.
To configure Diagrams regional settings:
1. In the Regional settings for formatting dates, times, and numbers field, select the lan-
guage and country from the list to apply the regional format for dates, times, and numbers.
2. Click OK to save your selection.
Related topics:
l Configuring the Diagrams Regional Settings
l Diagram Library
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Diagram Library
Use the Diagram Library to access all the diagrams that you can view in the Diagrams application.
You can add diagrams to the library, edit them, share them, or delete them.
NOTE: You cannot add, edit, share, or delete Devices diagrams. See Configuring Devices
diagrams for details.
NOTE: A Network Diagram is automatically added to the library when it is generated in Vista. See
Configuring a Network diagram for details.
To add a diagram to the library:
1. In Diagrams, open the Diagram Library and navigate to the folder where you want to create the
diagram.
2. In the Diagram Library, at the bottom of the panel, click the Add Diagram icon . This
opens the Diagram Settings.
3. In Diagram Settings, enter a diagram name, select a location, and select the diagram you want
to add.
4. Save the diagram.
To add a copy of an existing diagram to the library:
1. In Diagrams, open the Diagram Library and navigate to the diagram you want to copy.
2. Right-click the diagram name or click the Options icon for this diagram, and select Duplic-
ate to create a copy in the same folder. Select Copy To... to create a copy in a different folder.
3. (Optional) In the Diagram Library, select the new diagram, right-click the diagram name or
click the Options icon for this diagram, and select Edit to open the Diagram Settings.
Change the diagram name.
4. Save the modified diagram settings.
To edit an existing diagram in the library:
1. In Diagrams, open the Diagram Library and navigate to the diagram you want to edit.
2. Right-click the diagram name or click the Options icon for this diagram, and select Edit to
open the Diagram Settings. Change the diagram name or location.
3. Save the modified Diagram Settings.
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To share an existing diagram in the library:
1. In Diagrams, open the Diagram Library and navigate to the diagram you want to share.
2. Right-click the diagram name or click the Options icon for this diagram, and select Share....
This opens the Share Diagram window.
3. In Share Diagram, select the user groups you want to share this diagram with.
(Optional) Specify a name for the shared diagram. The groups you are sharing this diagram
with will see this name. The name of the original diagram remains unchanged.
4. Click OK to share this diagram.
NOTE: When you share a diagram with another user group, it appears in the Shared folder of this
group. You cannot share a shared diagram.
To move an existing diagram to a different location in the library:
1. In Diagrams, open the Diagram Library and navigate to the diagram you want to move.
2. Right-click the diagram name or click the Options icon for this diagram, and select Move
To.... This opens the Select Location window.
3. In Select Location, select the location you want to move this diagram to.
4. Click OK to move the diagram.
To delete a diagram from the library:
1. In Diagrams, open the Diagram Library and navigate to the diagram you want to delete.
2. Right-click the diagram name or click the Options icon for this diagram, and select Delete
3. In Delete Content, click Yes, to delete the diagram from the Diagram Library.
Related topics:
l Diagram Library
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Diagrams registry settings
NOTICE
IRREVERSIBLE OPERATING SYSTEM DAMAGE OR DATA CORRUPTION
Before making any changes, back up your Windows Registry in a network folder or other remote
location.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in irreparable damage to your computer's
operating system and all existing data.
NOTE: Registry edits must be performed only by qualified and experienced personnel.
The registry keys for Diagrams on a 32-bit system are located in HKEY_LOCAL_
MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring Expert\9.0\WebReach.
On a 64-bit system, the registry keys are located in HKEY_LOCAL_

MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring
Expert\9.0\WebReach.
The following table lists the default Diagrams registry entries and settings.
Default Registry
Default Setting Description
Entries
Timeout period for the autodiagram
components to communicate with the device
AutoDiagramTimeout 20000 milliseconds
and determine the appropriate template to
open.
Time limit for a diagram subscription to update
its timestamp. If the subscription is not
ExpireTimeLimit 600 seconds
updated within this time period, it is
considered expired and is removed.
HTTPRefreshInterval 10 seconds The web page refresh rate.
The name (tag) that the subscription service
SubscriptionObject pmlitem:webreachstore:
uses to find Diagrams-related information.
The part of the Web address that points to the
VirtualDirectory ION Diagrams-generated Vista diagrams for
displaying in the browser.
The real time data update rate on the web
XMLRefreshInterval 3000 milliseconds
page.
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The following table lists the optional registry entries you can set for custom functionality. Modifying
system registry keys without sufficient knowledge or experience in these procedures can damage
the computer's operating system and all existing data.
Optional Registry
Default Setting Description
Entries
This value specifies the network diagram to
display as the homepage for Diagrams. The value
x-pml:/diagrams/ud/
NetworkDiagram can be a relative path, such as the default setting,
network.dgm
or it can be an absolute file path (e.g.:
D:\customdiagrams\ud\networkB.dgm).
This value determines how long Diagrams waits
for the results of a query to return from the
database before timing out. If this registry entry is
not created or no QueryTimeout value is
specified, Diagrams times out after 60 seconds.
QueryTimeout See description
This optional registry entry is useful if you know
that a query will take more than 60 seconds to
return its results and you do not want Diagrams to
time out before then. Specify a value that gives
you enough time to get your query results.
Related topics:
l Diagram Library
l Diagram registry settings
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Configuring a custom network diagram for direct browser access

If you access the Diagrams pages directly from a browser, without the Web Applications
framework, you will not have access to the Diagram Library. In this case, Diagrams will
automatically display the default network diagram generated with Vista.
NOTE: If you access Diagrams from outside the Web Applications framework, through a browser
using the URL http://server_name/ion (where server_name is the fully-qualified name of
the server or its IP address), you are prompted to log in using your Power Monitoring Expert
credentials.
If you have a custom network diagram on the primary server that you want to use instead of the
automatically generated network diagram, you need to modify the registry settings of the computer
where you run the Diagrams application to specify the location of the custom network diagram.
Modifying system registry keys without sufficient knowledge or experience in these procedures can
damage the computer's operating system and all existing data.
NOTICE
location.
1. Start Windows Registry Editor and navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring
Expert\9.0\WebReach
If the Diagrams application is run on a 64-bit operating system, navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Schneider Electric\Power
Monitoring Expert\9.0\WebReach
2. Right-click to add a new string value and name it “NetworkDiagram”.
3. Right-click NetworkDiagram, select Modify, then type the path and name of your custom net-
work diagram in the Value data field.
4. Click OK.
5. Restart IIS on your computer to apply the changes.
For more information, refer to the NetworkDiagram item in the table under Diagrams registry
settings. If there is no NetworkDiagram entry in the registry, then the default value “x-
pml:/diagrams/ud/network.dgm” is used.
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The Network Diagram navigation button located on the date range page and the results page is
automatically updated to link to the custom network diagram you specified. However, the Network
Diagram button that exists in each meter user diagram uses a hard-coded link to “x-
pml:/diagrams/ud/network.dgm”. Use Vista to manually update the Network Diagram link in the
meter user diagrams. If you do not have access to Vista, contact your system administrator to
change the link for the grouping object in the network diagram as described below.
Changing the link for the grouping object in the network diagram
1. Start Vista and select Options > Show Toolbox to switch to Edit mode.
2. Right-click the grouping object in the network diagram to open the Grouping Object Con-
figuration dialog.
3. Select the Action tab and select Open User Diagram.
4. Click Browse to locate your custom network diagram. Select the diagram filename, then click
Open.
5. Click OK to save your changes.
Related topics:
l Diagram Library
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Configuring Power Quality Performance diagrams

NOTE: These diagrams are part of the Power Quality Performance Module. This Module requires a
separate license.
Before you can use these diagrams, you must first configure the Power Quality Performance
module. You must complete the following tasks, as part of the Power Quality Performance module
configuration:
l Deploy the VIP framework for Power Quality Performance using Designer.
l Deploy and configure the Power Quality Performance Indicator and Equipment Vista diagrams.
l Configure which devices to include and exclude for each type of power quality event and dis-
turbance.
Related topics:
l Diagram Library
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Reports configuration
TIP: You can open Reports from the REPORTS link in the Web Applications banner.
Use the Reports application to generate historical data reports. The reports are saved in the Report
Library. PME comes with a large number of default report templates. Use these default templates to
create new reports, or upload your own custom templates. Set up subscriptions to automatically
generate and distribute reports based on a schedule or an event.
WARNING
links.
For information on how to configure the Reports application, refer to the following topics:
Reports:
l Setting Reports prerequisites
l Meeting individual report requirements
l Adding a new report
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
l Subscribing to a report
l Changing a report subscription
l Deleting a report subscription
Other
l Changing the Reports theme
l Uploading a Report Template
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l Configuring the Energy Modeling report
l Reports UI
For information on how to use Reports, see Reports operation.
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Setting Reports prerequisites

Before you can use Reports, you need to specify the database to use for reporting, and you need to
configure the delivery options for report subscriptions. These settings are defined in Management
Console.
To set the prerequisites:
1. Open Management Console and select Tools > Reports Configuration to open the dialog.
2. Click the Reports tab to configure general reporting options:

From the dropdown list in the Reports Database section, select the database on which to
run reports. Only those databases and database archives compatible with Reports are lis-
ted.
(Optional) Use the slider in the Report Timeout section to set the time (in seconds) after
which Reports stops trying to complete a report generation task.
3. Click the Subscriptions tab to configure the settings for report subscriptions:
SMTP Server: Enter the IP address of your SMTP server, or the fully-qualified network
server name from which the report subscriptions are emailed.
Port: Type the port address used by your SMTP server.
Use SSL: Select this option to encrypt your user credentials.
Username: If required by your SMTP server, enter the Windows user name used to con-
figure the SMTP server settings.
Password: If required by your SMTP server, enter the password associated with the Win-
dows user name.
“From” Display Name: (Optional) Type the name that you want to appear in the “From”
field of an emailed report.
“From” Email Address: Type the email address that you want to appear in the “From”
field of the emailed report.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
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Subscriptions:
Other
l Reports UI
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Meeting individual report requirements

Different reports have different data requirements. These requirements must be met before you can
generate the report. For details on specific report requirements, see Report descriptions.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
Other
l Reports UI
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Adding a new report

Add new reports to meet your needs for reporting on specific data or for specific report formats. For
example, create reports for power quality, energy consumption, power demand, breaker monitoring,
and many other applications.
To add a new report:
1. In Reports, open the Report Library and navigate to the folder where you want to add the
report.
2. In the Report Library, click Add Report at the bottom of the panel, or click Add Report in
the Options menu at the top of the Library. This opens Add Report - Report Template
Selection.
3. In Add Report - Report Template Selection, find and select the report template you want to use
for the new report, and click OK. This opens the report template and the Report Settings for
the new report.
4. In the report template, enter and select the input parameters that you want to use for the new
report.
NOTE: The number and type of input parameters are report template specific.
5. (Optional) Click Generate Report to test the report output and adjust the input parameters if
necessary.
6. In Report Settings, enter a report Name, select a Location and access permissions, and
select which report inputs you want to save with the report.
NOTE: For saved inputs, the report uses the input values specified in step 4. For inputs that
are not saved, you need to enter input values every time the report is generated. You can
only subscribe to reports that have all the inputs saved.
7. Click Save as New in Report Settings to save the report.
The Report Library for the Global User Group in PME includes all available report templates by
default. To add a new report in this case, you can follow the steps described above, or do the
following.
To add a new report to the Report Library in the Global User Group:
1. In Reports, open the Report Library and navigate to the report template you want to use for the
new report.
NOTE: You can identify a reports and report templates in the Report Library by their icon.
See Reports Icons for more information.
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2. Click the report template. This opens the report template and the Report Settings for the new
report.
3. In the report template, enter and select the input parameters that you want to use for the new
report.
NOTE: The number and type of input parameters are report template specific.
4. (Optional) Click Generate Report to test the report output and adjust the input parameters if
necessary.
5. In Report Settings, enter a report Name, select a Location and access permissions, and
select which report inputs you want to save with the report.
NOTE: For saved inputs, the report uses the input values specified in step 4. For inputs that
are not saved, you need to enter input values every time the report is generated. You can
only subscribe to reports that have all the inputs saved.
6. Click Save as New in the Report Settings to save the report.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
Other
l Reports UI
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Copying a report
Copy reports to quickly create new reports that are the same as, or similar to existing reports. For
example, create a copy of a report to experiment with the input parameters without affecting the
original report. You can also use a copy of a report as a starting point for a new report that shares
many of the input settings of the original report.
To copy a report:
1. In Reports, open the Report Library and navigate to the report you want to copy.
2. Right-click the report name or click Options for this report, and select Duplicate to create a
3. (Optional) In the Report Library, select the new report, right-click the report name or click
Options for this report, and select Edit to open Report Settings. You can also open Report
Settings by double-clicking the report name. Change the report Name, Location and access
permissions, and the saved Report Inputs to customize the report if necessary.
4. Save the report.
NOTE: You cannot copy report templates.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
Other
l Reports UI
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Editing a report
Edit reports to update the report name, Location and access permissions, and the saved report
Inputs.
To edit a report:
1. In Reports, open the Report Library and navigate to the report you want to edit.
2. Right-click the report name or click Options for this report, and select Edit to open Report
Settings. You can also open Report Settings by double-clicking the report name.
3. Change the report Name, Location and access permissions, and the saved Report Inputs to
customize the report as necessary.
4. Save the report.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
Other
l Reports UI
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Moving a report
Move reports to a different location in the Report Library to make them easier to find or easier to
manage.
To move a report:
1. In Reports, open the Report Library and navigate to the report you want to move.
2. Right-click the report name or click Options for this report, and select Move To. This opens
3. In Select Location, select the location you want to move this report to.
4. Click OK to move the report.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
Other
l Reports UI
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Deleting a report
Delete reports that are no longer needed.
To delete a report:
1. In Reports, open the Report Library and navigate to the report you want to delete.
2. Right-click the report name or click Options for this report, and select Delete
3. In Delete Content, click Yes, to delete the report from the Report Library.
NOTE: You cannot delete report templates.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
Other
l Reports UI
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Sharing a report
Share reports with other User Groups.
To share a report:
1. In Reports, open the Report Library and navigate to the report you want to share.
2. Right-click the report name or click Options for this report, and select Share. This opens the
Share Report window.
3. In Share Report, select the User Groups you want to share this report with.
(Optional) Specify a name for the shared report. The groups you are sharing this report with will
see this name. The name of the original report remains unchanged.
4. Click OK to share this report.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
Other
l Reports UI
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Subscribing to a report
Subscribe to reports to receive scheduled report outputs or automatically generate reports based on
system events. For example, you can configure a subscription so that a report is generated monthly
and sent via email to a group of people.
NOTE: You can only create a subscription for a report that has all of its inputs saved.
To subscribe to an individual report:
1. In Reports, open the Report Library and navigate to the report you want to subscribe to.
2. Right-click the report name or click Options for this report, and select Subscribe to open
Add New Subscription.
3. Continue with step 4 in "To subscribe to multiple reports" below.
To subscribe to multiple reports:
1. In Reports, open the Report Library and select Manage Subscriptions from the Options
menu at the top of the Library. This opens Manage Subscriptions.
2. In Manage Subscriptions, click Add Subscriptions. This opens the reports list in Add New
Subscription.
3. From the reports list In Add New Subscription, select the reports you want to subscribe to.
Click Next.
NOTE: This creates subscriptions for all the selected reports.
4. In Add New Subscription, enter a name for the subscription in the Subscription Name field.
NOTE: This is the name that is displayed in the list when you open Manage Subscriptions
from the Options menu at the top of the Library.
5. Under Output Format, select one of the formats for the report that will be generated.
6. Under Delivery Mode, select one of the following delivery options:
Email: Click Recipients to open the Distribution List dialog.

The dialog has two tabs: Users/Groups and Manual Entry. You can use both tabs to
select and type email addresses, respectively. They are not mutually exclusive.
Users/Groups tab
The names listed on this tab are the users and groups that have been created in User
Manager. They are listed in alphabetical order. Select Order by Type to order the list
alphabetically by group then by user.
Ensure that email addresses are defined in User Manager for the users.
Select the users or groups that you want as the recipients of the generated report.
Click OK when you complete your selections.
Manual Entry tab

If you click the Manual Entry tab, type the email address of a recipient and click Add to
include the recipient's email address in the Current subscription recipients area.
Repeat this step for each recipient.
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To remove an email address from the Current subscription recipients area, click an
address and then click Remove.
Click OK when the list is complete.
Email Subject field

(Optional) Type the text you want to include as the subject line in the email that is sent to
the recipients.
NOTE: The limit for the number of email recipients in a subscription is 100.
File share: Type the location of the computer and folder where you want the report to be
saved. You must type the absolute pathname to the folder (including the drive letter). The
Windows user account “IONUser” must be configured with valid credentials to read and
write to that fileshare. See your system administrator for assistance. To overwrite an exist-
ing report (if one exists in the folder), select Overwrite existing file. To leave an existing
file in the folder and save the report with a new name, clear Overwrite existing file.
Printer: From the dropdown list, select the printer to which you want to send the report.
NOTE: For printed subscriptions, the printer must be a local printer on the Primary
Server. For information on setting a network printer as a local printer, consult your
server's documentation.
7. In the Subscription Schedule section, select when you want the report to be generated and
delivered. (You can type the date and time in the respective fields without using the calendar
or dropdown lists). The following items include descriptions for using the calendar and drop-
down lists.
On Trigger: Select this option to configure the subscription to run when an event occurs.
Select the event from the Deliver report on trigger list that you want to use to trigger the
subscription. To use this option, you must first configure an Event Watcher. See the
Event Watcher topic in the online help for Management Console Tools for information on
creating an Event Watcher.
Once: Select this option to run the report once at the specified date and time. Click the
Date field or calendar icon to open a calendar and select the date. You can specify the
hours and minutes by typing over the entries or using the dropdown lists. You can also
click Now to set the date and time to the current server time.
Hourly: Select this option to run the report every hour. Select the time from the Deliver
Report dropdown list (for example, on the hour, 15 minutes after the hour, and so on).
Daily: Select this option to run the report once per day at the specified time. Click the
Time of Day field to open the Choose Time dialog, and either type the hours and minutes
in the respective fields or use the dropdown lists to select the hours and minutes. You can
also click Now to set the time to the current server time.
Weekly: Select this option to run the report once per week, on the day of the week and at
the time that you specify. Select the day from the dropdown list for On. Click the Time of
Day field to open the Choose Time dialog, and either type the hours and minutes in the
respective fields or use the dropdown lists to select the hours and minutes. You can also
click Now to set the time to the current server time.
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Monthly — Absolute Monthly: Select Monthly then select Absolute Monthly to run
the report on selected days in the calendar month at a specified time. Type the days in the
On calendar day(s) field. Separate multiple dates with a comma. To select a range of con-
tinguous days, separate the first and last day in the range with a hyphen. For example, to
schedule the report to run on the 1st, 10th to 15th, and 20th days of the month, type 1, 10-
15, 20. After you have entered the days, click the Time of Day field to open the Choose
Time dialog, and either type the hours and minutes in the respective fields or use the drop-
down lists to select the hours and minutes. You can also click Now to set the time to the
current server time.
Monthly — Relative Monthly: Select Monthly then select Relative Monthly to run the
report on a specific day of the week in a selected week of the month at a specified time.
For example, to set the subscription to run on the Monday of the last week of the month,
select Last and Monday from the dropdown lists. Click the Time of Day field to open the
Choose Time dialog, and either type the hours and minutes in the respective fields or use
the dropdown lists to select the hours and minutes. You can also click Now to set the time
to the current server time.
8. (Optional) Click Test Now to test that the report subscription is functioning.
Note that the button is disabled for the Email or Printer delivery options if configuration errors
are detected.
9. Click Save to save the subscription.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
Other
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Changing a report subscription

Change report subscriptions to update the subscription properties such as subscription name,
output format, delivery mode, or subscription schedule.
To change a report subscription:
2. In Manage Subscriptions, find the subscription you want to change. All existing subscriptions
are displayed in the subscriptions table.
3. To view the options for the subscription, click Edit Subscription to open the Modify Sub-
scription dialog.
4. In Modify Subscription, change the options in the dialog and click Save to update the sub-
scription.
5. Click Close.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
Other
l Reports UI
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Deleting a report subscription

Delete report subscriptions that are no longer needed.
To delete a report subscription:
2. In Manage Subscriptions, find the subscription you want to delete. All existing subscriptions
are displayed in the subscriptions table.
3. Click Delete Subscription to delete the subscription. Click OK in the confirmation dia-
log.
4. Click Close.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
Other
l Reports UI
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Uploading a Report Template

Upload custom Report Templates to generate Reports that are not available by default in the
software.
NOTE: Information on how to create custom Report Templates is not provided in this document.
Contact your local Schneider Electric representative for information on custom Report Templates.
To upload a Report Template:
1. In Reports, open the Report Library and select Upload Report Template from the Options
menu at the top of the Library. This opens Upload Report Template.
2. In Upload Report Template, click Choose File to navigate to the location of the .rdl file.
3. Select the file, click Open, and then click Install.
The uploaded report is located in ...\ Power Monitoring Expert\web\ReportDepot\ION

Reports\ION Single Reports
NOTE: After you uploaded the Report Template, you can access it, together with the default
templates, in the Report Library.
For information on how to install a report pack, see Installing a Report Pack.
Related topics:
Reports:
l Copying a report
l Editing a report
l Moving a report
l Deleting a report
l Sharing a report
Subscriptions:
Other
l Reports UI
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Trends configuration
Use the Trends application to view trends for real-time and historical data. The information in the
Trends application is accessed through trend graphs that are saved in the library. Power Monitoring
Expert (PME) does not provide any pre-configured trends. Configure your own trends to meet your
needs.
WARNING
links.
Open the Trends application from the TRENDS link in the Web Applications banner.
For information on how to configure the Trends application, see:
l Adding a new trend
l Editing a trend
l Sharing a trend
l Moving a trend
l Deleting a trend
l The Trends user interface
For information on how to use Trends, see Trends operation.
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Adding a new trend

Add new trends to monitor historical and real-time data in graphical format.
To add a completely new trend to the library:
1. In Trends, open the Trend Library and navigate to the folder where you want to create the
trend.
2. In the Trend Library, at the bottom of the panel, click Add Trend . This creates a new trend
and opens the Add Trend dialog.
3. In Add Trend, enter the configuration information on the General, Axes, Chart, and Data tabs.
See Configuring a trend for details on the configuration options.
4. Save the trend.
To add a copy of an existing trend to the library:
1. In Trends, open the Trend Library and navigate to the trend you want to copy.
2. Right-click the trend name or click Options for this trend, and select Duplicate to create a
3. (Optional) In the Trend Library, select the new trend, right-click the trend name or click
Options for this trend, and select Edit to open the trend settings. Change the trend name.
4. Save the modified trend settings.
Related topics:
l Editing a trend
l Sharing a trend
l Moving a trend
l Deleting a trend
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Editing a trend
Edit a trend to change the trend name, add a data series, remove a data series or change the trend
settings.
To edit a trend:
1. Open the Trend Setup dialog by:
Clicking Edit on the top right of the trend in the trend display pane.
Right-clicking a trend name in the Trend Library and selecting the Edit menu item.
Clicking Options for this trend in the Trend Library, and selecting the Edit menu item.
2. Change the General, Axes, Chart, and Data settings for the trend in the Trend Setup dialog.
See Configuring a trend for details on the configuration options.
3. Save the modified settings.
Related topics:
l Editing a trend
l Sharing a trend
l Moving a trend
l Deleting a trend
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Sharing a trend
Share trends with other user groups.
To share a trend:
1. In Trends, open the Trend Library and navigate to the trend you want to share.
2. Right-click the trend name or click Options for this trend, and select Share. This opens the
Share Trend window.
3. In Share Trend, select the user groups you want to share this trend with.
(Optional) Specify a name for the shared trend. The groups you are sharing this trend with will
see this name. The name of the original trend remains unchanged.
4. Click OK to share this trend.
Related topics:
l Editing a trend
l Sharing a trend
l Moving a trend
l Deleting a trend
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Moving a trend
Move trends to a different location in the Library to make them easier to find or easier to manage.
To move a trend:
1. In Trends, open the Trend Library and navigate to the trend you want to move.
2. Right-click the trend name or click Options for this trend, and select Move To. This opens
3. In Select Location, select the location you want to move this trend to.
4. Click OK to move the trend.
Related topics:
l Editing a trend
l Sharing a trend
l Moving a trend
l Deleting a trend
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Deleting a trend
Delete trends that are no longer needed.
To delete a trend:
1. In Trends, open the Trend Library and navigate to the trend you want to delete.
2. Right-click the trend name or click Options for this trend, and select Delete
3. In Delete Content, click Yes, to delete the trend from the Trend Library.
NOTE: Users with supervisor-level access can delete any trend included in the Trend Library. All
other users can only delete trends that they created.
Related topics:
l Editing a trend
l Sharing a trend
l Moving a trend
l Deleting a trend
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Rate Editor
The Rate Editor is a Web-based application that lets you change cost values for items included in a
billing report.
Open the Rate Editor application from the Configuration Tools section on the Settings page in the
Web Applications banner. You can also open Rate Editor from the Tools menu in the Management
Console.
The Rate File list on the left lists all of the rate files contained in the ratelibrary folder in the Power
Monitoring Expert install location under applications\config\reports\billing report.
When you add rate files to the folder, they are included in the Rate File list.
Rate Editor User Interface

The Line Item Label and Unit Cost areas on the right list a description of line items and the
associated cost values defined in each rate file. Click a rate file to view its line items and cost
values.
To modify the unit cost value for billing report purposes:
1. Click the unit cost value that you want to change to enable editing.
2. Type the new value and press Enter to complete the update.
3. To return to the previous value, click Undo.
The rate files included in the product are examples of various billing scenarios. The files are
intended to be copied and modified to meet your specific requirements. For further information about
creating or modifying rate files, see the documentation, tutorials, and examples included in the
Billing Module Toolkit (available in the Power Monitoring Expert Exchange).
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User Manager
TIP: You can open User Manager from the Configuration Tools folder on the SETTINGS page in
the Web Applications banner. You can also open User Manager from the Tools > Web Tools
menu in the Management Console.
NOTE: You must have supervisor-level access to use User Manager, otherwise the link on the
SETTINGS page is not available.
Use User Manager to configure users and user groups. Power Monitoring Expert (PME) does not
provide any pre-configured user accounts or user groups. One supervisor account is created with a
user defined password during the installation of the software. Create user accounts and groups to
meet your needs. User Manager also gives information about the Web Application user licenses for
the system.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
Use cybersecurity best practices when configuring user access.
Cybersecurity policies that govern user accounts and access – such as least privilege and
separation of duties – vary from site to site. Work with the facility IT System Administrator to ensure
that user access adheres to the site-specific cyber security policies.
To configure users and user groups, see:

Users
l Users
l Adding a standard user
l Adding a Windows user
l Adding a Windows group
l Changing a username
l Changing a user password
l Changing a user access level
l Changing user details
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
l Adding a user group
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l Adding a user to a user group
l Adding sources to a user group
l Changing a user group name
l Removing a user from a user group
l Removing sources from a user group
l Changing application access for a user group
l Moving a user between user groups
l Deleting a user group
For information on the Web Application user licenses, see:
l Viewing Web Applications user license information
l User Manager user interface
l User access levels and permissions
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Users
A user is an account in Power Monitoring Expert (PME) that provides access to the system. A user
has a username, which must be unique, and a password. You use the username and password to
log into PME.
PME supports 3 different types of users - standard users, Windows users, and Windows groups.
The following table shows the characteristics of each user type:
User Type Characteristics

This is a PME native user account. The username, password, and
details are defined in the PME User Manager.
Standard user
Note: The email addresses defined for a user can be used for report
subscriptions.
This is an account from an external Windows system. The
Windows user username, password, and details are defined through the Windows
Active Directory or local Windows operating system.
This is a group of accounts from an external Windows system. The
Windows group username, password, and details are defined through the Windows
Active Directory or local Windows operating system.
Each user has an access level, which is set in User Manager. The access level determines which
actions the user is allowed to take in PME.
There are 5 different access levels. The highest level is Supervisor, the lowest level is Observer.
All Windows users that are a member of a Windows group in PME have the same access level as
the one set for the Windows group. For details on the permissions granted by the different access
levels see User access levels and permissions.
Each user is a member of at least one user group. The user group determines which sources and
applications the user can access. By default, users are assigned to the Global user group which has
access to all sources and applications in the system. See user groups for details on how to
configure groups and assign users to groups.
Rules
The following rule applies to users in PME:
l A Windows user that is a member of multiple Windows groups with different access levels in
PME, gets the highest access level of any of the groups.
Example:
Windows user BillG is a member of Windows group A with observer access level in PME.
Windows user BillG is also a member of Windows group B with operator access level in PME.
As a result, BillG has operator access level in PME.
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Limitations
The following limitations exist for standard PME users:
l Usernames must be unique in PME.
l Usernames cannot contain any of the following characters: whitespace character, < > : " / \ | ? *
, ; @ # % ' ^ & ( ) ! = + - ~ . $
l Passwords cannot contain a whitespace character.
l Usernames and passwords must be between 1-50 characters long.
l Email addresses are not checked for the correct format. Any leading or trailing whitespace char-
acters are removed.
l Multiple email addresses must be separated by a ; (semicolon).
l First name, last name, and organization must be between 0-50 characters long. Any leading or
trailing whitespace characters are removed.
The following limitations exist for all PME users:
l A user cannot change its own access level.
l A user cannot delete its own account.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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l User Manager
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Adding a standard user

Add a standard user to create an account for accessing PME. Set the access level for the user to
control what they are allowed to do.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
To add a standard user:
1. In User Manager, select the Users tab, and then click Add Standard User.
2. In Add Standard User, enter a username and password, and assign an access level.
3. (Optional) Enter Details information.
4. Click Add.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Adding a Windows user

Add a Windows user to give this user access to PME. Set the access level for the Windows user to
control what they are allowed to do.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
To add a Windows user:
1. In User Manager, select the Users tab, and then click Add Windows User
2. In Add Windows User - Selection:

a. Select a domain name.
Use a Windows domain name to add a user from an Active Directory. Use the local
computer name or use localhost to add a user from the local list of Windows users.
b. To find the Windows user you want, (optional) enter a keyword into the Available Win-
dows Users search box, and then click Find.
The search result includes all usernames that match all or part of the keyword string.
c. In the search result table, select the Windows user you want to add, and then click Next.
3. In Add Windows User - Details, assign an access level, and then click Finish.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
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User groups
l User Groups
l User Manager
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Adding a Windows group

Add a Windows group to give all Windows users in this group access to PME. Set the access level
for the Windows group to control what they are allowed to do.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
To add a Windows group:
1. In User Manager, select the Users tab, and then click Add Windows Group
2. In Add Windows Group - Selection:

a. Select a domain name.
Use a Windows domain name to add a group from an Active Directory. Use the local
computer name or use localhost to add a group from the local list of Windows groups.
b. To find the Windows group you want, (optional) enter a keyword into the Available Win-
dows Groups search box, and then click Find.
The search result includes all groups that match all or part of the keyword string.
c. In the search result table, select the Window group you want to add, and then click Next.
3. In Add Windows Group - Details, assign an access level.
(Optional) Click on View Windows Users in this Windows Group to see the Windows
users that are members of the group.
4. Click Finish.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
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l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
l User Manager
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Changing a username
Change a username to give the user a better or more meaningful name.
NOTE: You can only change the name of a standard user in User Manager. You cannot change the
name of a Windows user or group.
To change a username:
1. In User Manager, select the Users tab.
2. In the users table, select the row of the user for which you want to change the name, and then
click Edit in this row.
3. In Edit Standard User, change the name under Username to the new name, and then click
Save.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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l User Manager
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Changing a user password

Change a user password to update the password as part of a security best practice, or because the
existing password is lost.
NOTE: You can only change the password for a standard user in User Manager. You cannot
change the password for a Windows user.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
security policies.
To change a user password:
2. In the users table, select the row of the user for which you want to change the password, and
then click Edit in this row.
3. In Edit Standard User, enter the new password under Password and under Confirm Pass-
word, and then click Save.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
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User groups
l User Groups
l User Manager
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Changing a user access level

Change a user access level to give this user higher or lower access permissions in PME.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
To change a user access level:
2. In the users table, select the row of the user for which you want to change the access level,
and then click Edit in this row.
3. In the Edit window, choose the new access level under Access Level, and then click Save.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Changing user details

Change user details to add additional information or update outdated information.
NOTE: You can only change the details of a standard user in User Manager. You cannot change
the details of a Windows user or group.
To change user details:
2. In the users table, select the row of the user for which you want to change the details, and then
click Edit in this row.
3. In Edit Standard User, change the details information under Details, and then click Save.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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l User Manager
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Deleting a user
Delete a user if this user is no longer needed, for example if someone no longer needs access to
PME.
NOTE: Windows users or groups are only removed from PME. The group or user is not deleted
from Windows.
To delete a user:
2. In the users table, select the row of the user you want to delete, and then click Delete in this
row.
3. In the confirmation dialog box, click Delete for a standard user, or Remove for a Windows
user or group.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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User Groups
User groups determine which sources and applications users can access in Power Monitoring
Expert (PME). Each user is a member of at least one user group.
PME has two built-in groups, the Global group and the Unassigned group. Members of the Global
group can access all sources and applications in the system. Members of the Unassigned group
can access none of the sources and applications in the system. Members of the Unassigned group
are also not allowed to log into PME Web Applications.
In addition to the built-in groups, you can create any number of custom user groups in PME. Use
User Manager to create a custom group and define which sources and applications its members can
access.
NOTE: User group membership determines which sources and applications are visible to a user.
User groups do not set the user access level for the group members. Access levels are set for
each user individually as part of the user account settings.
The user group feature only applies to the Dashboards, Diagrams, Trends, Alarms, and Reports
applications in PME. For all other applications users have full access to all sources regardless of
their group membership.
Rules
The following rules apply to group membership in PME:
l A user is a member of at least one group.
l A user can be a member of multiple groups.
l When a new user is created, it is automatically added to the Global group.
l If a member of the Global group is added to another group, it is automatically removed from the
Global group.
l If a user is removed from the Global group without being added to a custom group, it is auto-
matically added to the Unassigned group.
l If a user is removed from its last custom group, or this group is deleted, the user is auto-
matically added to the Unassigned group.
l If a member of a custom group is added to the Global group, it is automatically removed from all
custom groups.
l A Supervisor level user can only be a member of the Global group.
l If a Non-Supervisor level user that is a member of a custom group is promoted to Supervisor, it

is automatically removed from all custom groups and added to the Global group.
l If the last custom group is deleted, all of its members are moved to the Global group.
The following rules apply to resource access by groups in PME:
l A user that is a member of multiple groups can access the sources of each group.
l If a member of a custom group is deleted or removed from the group, then this user's public con-
tent, such as dashboards or reports, remains available to the group.
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l If a member of a custom group is deleted or removed from the group, then this user's private con-
tent, such as dashboards or reports, is only available to users with Supervisor access.
l If a member of a custom group is removed from the group, then this user has no longer access
to any of its content, such as dashboards or reports, that was created during its group mem-
bership.
Limitations
The following limitations exist for user groups in PME:
l The Global and Unassigned user groups cannot be renamed or deleted.
l The default settings for which sources and applications can be accessed in the Global and
Unassigned user groups cannot be changed.
l User group names must be between 1-255 characters long. Any leading or trailing whitespace
characters are removed.
l If a user group name contains a ] (left angle bracket), the bracket must be followed by a space
or be at the end of the name.
l If a user group name contains a & (ampersand), the ampersand must not be followed by a #
(hash).
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Adding a user group

Add a user group to control which sources and applications the group members can access in PME.
To add a user group:
1. In User Manager, select the User Groups tab, and then click Add User Group.
2. In Add User Group - User Group Name, enter a group name, and then click Next.
3. In Add User Group - Users, select the users you want to be in the new group form the list of
available users, and then click Next.
NOTE: Supervisor level users are not included in the available users list. Supervisor level
user can only be a member of the Global group, not a custom group.
4. In Add User Group - Sources, in the Available Sources tree, select the sources you want the
users in this group to be able to access, and then click Next.
5. In Add User Group - Applications, select the applications you want the users in this group to
be able to access.
6. Click Finish.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Adding a user to a user group

Add a user to a user group to give this user access to the sources and applications assigned to this
group in PME.
To add a user to a user group:
1. In User Manager, select the User Groups tab.
2. In the user groups table, select the row of the user group to which you want to add users, and
then click Edit in this row.
3. In Edit User Group, select the Users tab, and then, in the user table, select the user you want
to add.
NOTE: Supervisor level users are not included in the available users list. Supervisor level
user can only be a member of the Global group, not a custom group.
4. Click Save.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Adding sources to a user group

Add sources to a user group to give the users in this group access to these sources in PME.
To add sources to a user group:
2. In the user groups table, select the row of the user group to which you want to add sources,
and then click Edit in this row.
3. In Edit User Group, select the Sources tab, and then, in the Available Sources tree, select
the sources you want to add.
4. Click Save.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Changing a user group name

Change a user group name to give this group a better or more meaningful name.
To change a user group name:
2. In the user groups table, select the row of the user group for which you want to change the
name, and then click Edit in this row.
3. In Edit User Group, select the User Group Name tab, and then change the name under
Name to the new group name.
4. Click Save.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Removing a user from a user group

Remove a user from a user group to no longer give this user access to the sources and applications
assigned to this group in PME.
To remove a user from a user group:
2. In the user groups table, select the row of the user group from which you want to remove a
user, and then click Edit in this row.
3. In Edit User Group, select the Users tab, and then, in the user table, clear the check box for
the user you want to remove.
4. Click Save.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Removing sources from a user group

Remove sources from a user group to no longer give the users in this group access to these sources
in PME.
To remove sources from a user group:
2. In the user groups table, select the row of the user group from which you want to remove
sources, and then click Edit in this row.
3. In Edit User Group, select the Sources tab.
4. In the Selected Sources list, select the source you want to remove, and then click Remove
for this source.
5. Repeat step 4 for all the sources you want to remove from the user group.
(Optional) Click Remove All to remove all sources from the group.
6. Click Save.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Changing application access for a user group

Change application access for a user group to add or remove access to certain applications for the
members of this group in PME.
To change application access for a user group:
2. In the user groups table, select the row of the user group for which you want to change applic-
ation access, and then click Edit in this row.
3. In Edit User Group, select the Applications tab, and then select the check boxes for the
applications you want to add, or clear the check boxes for the applications you want to
remove.
4. Click Save.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Moving a user between user groups

Move a user to a different user group to change which sources and applications this user can
access in PME.
To move a user between two user groups, remove the user from the one group and add it to the other
group. The order in which these two tasks are performed is not important.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
l User Manager
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Deleting a user group

Delete a user group if this group is no longer needed, for example after all users have been removed
from the group.
To delete a user group:
2. In the user groups table, select the row of the user group you want to delete, and then click
Delete in this row.
3. In Delete User Group, click Delete.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Viewing Web Applications user license information

View license information to determine the number of available free licenses left in the system. You
can also see which users have licenses issued to them, and when they were issued.
NOTE: The license information shown in the User Manager is read-only. Use the Floating License
Manager to make changes to the Web Application user licenses in the system.
To view license information:
1. In User Manager, select the Licenses tab.
2. View license summary information in the top left area of the page. View detailed license inform-
ation in the user license table of the page.
Related topics:
Users
l Users
l Deleting a user
User groups
l User Groups
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Web Applications Settings

TIP: You can open the Settings page from the SETTINGS link in the Web Applications banner.
Use the Settings page to access configuration tools and Web Application settings.
NOTE: Only users with Supervisor, Operator, and Controller access level can access the
configuration tools. Only users with Supervisor access level can configure the Web Application
settings.
The Settings page consists of a Settings Library and a configuration area. The Settings Library
provides access to the following configuration tools and settings:
Alarm Configuration
Hierarchy Manager
Configuration Tools Modeling Configuration
Rate Editor
User Manager
Alarm Views
Diagnostics and Services
EcoStruxure Web Services
Settings Localization
Registration Information
Report Theme
Theme
NOTE: The availability of the Rate Editor and Modeling Configuration are subject to licensing.
EcoStruxure Web Services (EWS) appears in the Settings pane only if it is enabled in the system.
Settings
Alarm Views
To change the Alarm Viewer or Alarm Annunciator settings, open Alarm Views in the Settings
pane and follow the instructions below:
To change how many Incidents, Alarms, and Events are shown in the Alarm Viewer:
1. Under Display Settings, enter the maximum number you want to be displayed for Incidents,
Alarms, and Events in the boxes.
2. Click Save to apply the changed settings.
To change the Alarm Viewer update interval:
1. Under Display Settings, select the Update Interval.
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To turn the Alarm Annunciator on or off:
1. Under Annunciator, turn Enable on or off.
When the Annunciator is turned off, it is not visible in the Web Applications banner.
To change what type of state counts are shown in the Alarm Annunciator:
1. Under Annunciator, select the state type for Show counts for.
To change the Alarm priorities that are shown in the Alarm Annunciator:
1. Under Priority Classification, select or clear the Visible in Annunciator check boxes for
the Alarm priorities you want to include or exclude from the Annunciator.
To change for which Alarm priorities an Alarm notification sound is played:
1. Under Priority Classification, select or clear the Audible in Annunciator check boxes for
the Alarm priorities you want a notification sound to be played for or not.
To change the sound that is played for Alarm notification:
1. Under Annunciator, click Select Sound File.
2. In Select Audio File, select the sound you want, or if the sound is not in the Media Library,
a. Click Upload Audio File and either choose a sound file available on your system by click-
ing Choose Files, or drag a sound file into the application area.
b. Click Finish to add it to the Media Library.
3. Click OK to complete your sound selection.
To change the Alarm Annunciator update interval:
1. Under Annunciator, select the Update Interval.
To change the display color and Alarm priority ranges for the Alarm Viewer:
1. Under Priority Classification, set the Color and Start values for the different alarm priorities.
The End values are adjusted automatically.
To change the color settings for Waveform and Burst Data:
1. Open Theme in the Settings pane.
2. Under Waveform and Burst Data, set the color that is used to display the different meas-
urement types.
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Diagnostics and Services

Diagnostics and Usage
Diagnostics and Usage anonymously sends data to a secure server. Schneider Electric uses this
data to help improve our software by understanding how you use it.
The diagnostics and usage service collects and sends data to Schneider Electric weekly on
Monday at 2:00 AM (server time). Each time the service runs, it creates a log file in the
system\bin folder in the Power Monitoring Expert install location. All diagnostics and usage data
is sent to Schneider Electric anonymously. None of the collected information identifies you or your
company.
This operation is enabled by default.
To disable the sending of data, select Disable in the dropdown list and click Save to apply the
change.
The following diagnostic and usage data is collected:
Diagnostic data Usage data
l Power Monitoring Expertversion l Total number of devices
l Operating system version and type (32- or 64-bit) l Device type count
l Number of CPU cores l Number of users
l System memory (RAM)
l .NET Framework version
l SQL Server version
l Distributed or local database
l Location and locales
l Number of monitors in use
l Client screen resolution
l Screen DPI
Connected Services
Connected Services lets you share the operational data that is collected by Power Monitoring
Expert with Schneider Electric. The collected energy and power data can then be used by
connected services – such as EcoStruxure™ Power Advisor and EcoStruxure™ Asset Advisor – to
help identify gaps or issues in your power management system. It can also help identify power
quality issues within your electrical distribution system.
The collected data depends on the specific services that the customer receives from Schneider
Electric.
To disable the collecting of operational data, select Disable in the dropdown list and click Save to
apply the change.
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EcoStruxure Web Services

EcoStruxure Web Services (EWS) requires a unique set of credentials to connect to the data
exchange service.
To configure the credentials:
1. Click Change Credentials, or Set Credentials, if you are configuring this setting for the first
time, to enable the input fields.
2. Add a user name.
3. Type the password for the user in the Password and Confirm Password entry fields.
4. Click Save to apply your changes, or Discard to retain the existing credentials.
Localization
Use the Localization configuration page to select the language, region, and currency symbol. The
setting for Region determines date, time, number, and currency formats.
1. Select the system Language from the drop-down list.
2. Select the Region from the drop-down list.
Instructions indicate that the application must be reloaded before your changes take effect.
3. Select the Currency Symbol you want to use from the drop-down list.
4. When you complete your localization settings, click Save.
Registration Information
Registration Information will be used by Schneider Electric to help provide support and to enhance
the service we provide to you. Schneider Electric will never sell nor share this information.
By registering you acknowledge that your registration information will be shared with Schneider
Electric and you consent to receiving occasional communications about your product. Product
communication includes new features, service pack releases, and recommended cybersecurity
updates.
You can edit the registration information at any time through the System Settings.
Report Theme
Change the Report theme to customize the Reports colors and the Reports logo.
To change the Reports colors:
1. Under Report Colors, choose to Use Theme Colors, or to Override Theme Colors.
The theme colors are defined by the Theme settings for the Web Applications. See Theme for
more information.
2. If you choose Override Theme Colors, then set the colors for the Report Title, Section Header,
Table Header, Summary, Row Shading, and Section Title, using the drop-down selectors.
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To change the Reports Logo:
1. In SETTINGS, open the Settings Library and click Report Theme.
2. Under Report Logo, click Select to open the Select Report Logo Image dialog.
3. Select an image currently available in the repository, or

a. Click Upload Image to choose an image file available on your system or drag an image
file into the application area.
b. Click Finish to add it to the image repository.
4. Click OK to complete your selection.
NOTE: You can use GIF, JPG, JPEG, or PNG image formats. The recommended file size is 250 x
100 pixels. Images are automatically re-sized to fit the logo area in Reports.
Theme
Use the Theme configuration page to:
l Change the image and text that is displayed in the top left corner of the Web Applications win-
dow.
l Change the color for the borders and other elements of the user interface.
l Specify if you want to display the vendor logo in the top right corner of the Web applications win-
dow.
l Choose the location of the side panel to be on the right or left side of the user interface.
l Specify if you want to use compact mode navigation.
l Reset the theme to system defaults.
To change the top left logo and text:
1. Under Theme, click User Defined.
2. Under Image, click Select....
3. In Select Image, select the image you want, or if the image is not in the Image Library,
Click Upload Image... and either choose an image file available on your system by click-
ing Choose Files..., or drag an image file into the application area.
Click Finish to add it to the Image Library.
4. Click OK to complete your image selection.
The image file name is shown under Image. The image is updated on the banner when you
save your settings. You can use GIF, JPG, JPEG, or PNG image formats. The maximum file
size is 2MB. Images are automatically resized to fit the logo area on the banner.
5. Use the Text field to change the text beside the logo in the banner. The text is updated when
you save your settings.
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To change the theme color:
2. Under Theme Color, select from several preset color themes or create your own using the
color selector that opens when you click the color theme icon on the right.
When you click a preset color, it is temporarily applied to the interface to show you the effect
of the change.
To specify the display of the vendor logo:
2. Turn on Show Vendor logo to display the logo, or turn off Show Vendor logo to hide the
logo, in the top right corner of the Web Applications window.
To choose the location of the side panel:
1. Under Navigation, select Left or Right.
To specify the use of compact mode navigation:
1. Under Navigation, turn on Always use compact mode for Navigation.
Compact navigation replaces the main navigation bar at the top of the Web Applications user
interface with an options button . The options button is displayed at the top left corner of the
banner. When you click the button, the navigation links to the different Web applications are shown.
Compact mode is used for small displays, such as on mobile devices. The Web Applications user
interfaces switches to compact mode automatically when the browser size is reduced below a
certain size. Turning on the Always use compact mode for Navigation setting forces this mode
regardless of browser size.
To reset the theme to the system defaults:
1. Click Default Theme.
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Hierarchy Manager
Depending on the number of devices you are currently monitoring, organizing the data coming from
those devices can be a difficult task. Hierarchy Manager allows you to organize the devices in
EcoStruxure™ Power Monitoring Expert into recognizable views by defining their relationships as
parts of a system model. Once the model has been created, energy data associated with the
hierarchy can be grouped, aggregated, and used by other components of Power Monitoring Expert.
The Hierarchy Manager views are intended to represent the real world electrical, physical, and
business characteristics of your organization. The items contained in a view, and how those items
relate to each other are specified using a template approach. There are several example templates
included in the product to help you create the views applicable to your organization. One of these
templates is configured when Power Monitoring Expert is first installed.
Open the Hierarchy Manager application from the Configuration Tools section on the Settings page
in the Web Applications banner. You can also open Hierarchy Manager from the Tools menu in the
Management Console.
The following topics provide specific information regarding the features and use of the Hierarchy
Manager application:
l Hierarchy templates
Nodes
Node properties
Common elements of hierarchy templates
l Creating a hierarchy
l Creating an apportioned meter
l Creating a virtual meter
l Dynamic hierarchy
l Meter apportionment
l Virtual meter
l Using hierarchies in other applications
After you have configured the views of the hierarchy structure, you can use them in different areas
of Power Monitoring Expert.
NOTE: Before using Hierarchy Manager, ensure that devices, logical devices, or managed circuits
have been added to Power Monitoring Expert through the Management Console component.
Hierarchy templates
When the Hierarchy Manager application opens, everything displayed in the application is based on
the hierarchy template defined in the system. This template defines the parameters of the model. If
you were to describe the physical layout of a building for example, you could describe the name of
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the building, each floor of the building, and the rooms or areas that each floor contains. The
hierarchy template for a building's physical layout does the same thing, using Nodes to represent
the different aspects of the model.
Note that a Virtual Meter Node is included in the hierarchy template. You can define virtual meters
without associating them with a hierarchy, or you can include virtual meters in a hierarchy the same
way that you include devices. You can select virtual meters for many of the reports in the Reports
application.
Each Node contains instances of that particular Node type, which in turn are defined by a set of
properties. These properties not only define the different parts of the model, they also define the
relationships that exist between the different Nodes. This is useful when aggregating the device
data used in other parts of Power Monitoring Expert.
Once the model has been created, the devices that are collecting data can be associated with the
different levels of the hierarchy that are defined in the template.
Nodes
A Node can be described as the building block of a hierarchy. Nodes are used to model a customer
system and can represent:
l Electrical equipment
l Logical concepts
l Physical locations
l Other real-world objects
Nodes are displayed in Hierarchy Manager as a set of tabs. Each tab is labeled with the name of the
part of the model it represents. Each Node displays a number of Node instances in a grid format. In
Hierarchy Manager, a Node can be described as the type of object required to model a system,
while Node instances can be thought of as the reference to the real-world objects in that system.
For example, if 'Car' is used as an example of a Node, then 'my Corvette' could describe an
instance of the Car Node.
A hierarchy that represents the physical layout of a company's industrial site might have a Site
Node, a Building Node, and an Areas Node. Each of those Nodes can contain instances of that
Node type. Under the Building Node for example, you could list the different buildings located in a
particular site. The Properties of each of these Nodes are specified by the user.
Each Node instance is represented in the system as a set of properties that define the
characteristics of that instance. These properties can be further broken down into Attributes and
References.
Node properties
Attributes and References can be used to describe the properties of a Node, and their relationships
to other Nodes. These properties provide the context that helps to describe the different parts of the
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model. For example, a Node called Floors might contain attributes such as floor number, and
references such as the association between the Floors Node and the Building Node, or the
association between Floors and Areas.
Attributes
The Attributes of a Node describe the properties of that Node, such as its name and characteristics.
These Attributes could include the breaker rating of an electrical panel or contact information of a
tenant. For example, a Node called Buildings that is part of a physical layout hierarchy could have
an Attribute such as the building name.
Attributes are configurable by entering information into an Attribute field. To add Attribute content to
a new Node instance, select a tab and click Add. To edit existing Attribute content, double-click a
Node instance, or highlight it and click Edit. When the Properties dialog opens, select an attribute
field by clicking in the applicable field and entering the necessary information. Click OK when you
finish specifying all of the necessary attributes for the Node.
References
References describe how a Node in a hierarchy is associated with other Nodes. For example, in a
hierarchy that describes the physical layout of a company's building, a Node called Floor could have
a reference that describes its association with a Node called Areas. These references indicate
which offices are part of each floor. In this example, since a Floor can contain many offices, it is
considered a one-to-many association. Since an office can only be associated with a single floor, it
is considered a one-to-one association. By making these connections between the Nodes, the
hierarchy structure of the model begins to take shape.
Reference fields require clicking Add, Edit, or Delete. To add reference content to a Node instance,
click Add for the reference, then select the appropriate entry from the list that appears. You can also
enter dynamic hierarchy time ranges in this section.
To edit existing reference content, double-click the entry in the grid, or highlight it and click Edit, and
then make the necessary changes. In most cases, this change would involve either the start or end
dates of the particular reference.
To delete existing reference content, select an entry from the applicable reference type and click
Delete.
NOTE: The Delete button should not be used to end an association with a particular Node
instance. In situtations where a relationship between two Node instances ends after a certain
date, the ideal solution is to edit the references and change the To field to a specific end date that
defines the time range for the relationship. See Creating a hierarchy for more information.
Common elements of hierarchy templates

The components that make up Hierarchy Manager can appear differently depending on the hierarchy
template installed in the system. Although these different hierarchy templates can have different tab
and property names, and the relationships between the Nodes differ, the method used to modify the
hierarchy is similar for most templates. This section provides information regarding the basic steps
to modifying a hierarchy, regardless of the template used.
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Hierarchy Manager has a series of tabs across the top of the page. These tabs are the
representation of the Nodes. Clicking on any of these tabs displays the instances of the Node types
in a grid format.
The process involved with creating an instance of a Node type is the same for most hierarchy
templates. To create a new instance, select the applicable tab and click Add. The Properties
window opens, containing fields that represent the properties for that particular Node instance. Any
required fields are identified with a Required message. Click in the attribute fields and enter the
necessary information. Reference fields are selected from a grid, and can also have a time
dimension associated with them (see Dynamic hierarchy for additional information). Click Add to
open the Select dialog and select the applicable item from the grid. If there are no items to choose
from, you might need to create a new instance for that Node type.
To edit an instance of a Node type, click the applicable tab, double-click an instance in the grid, or
select it and click Edit. Make the changes to the applicable fields in the Properties dialog and click
OK.
To delete an existing instance of a Node type, select the applicable tab, select an instance on that
tab and click Delete. After you confirm the delete action, the instance disappears from the grid, and
any reference information regarding the deleted instance is removed from all affected Node
instances.
Tree View
Displaying the views of a template is also similar for most template types. You can see the view of
a hierarchy by clicking the Show Views link. The view shows the different levels of the hierarchy,
and the date range for each entry of the hierarchy.
Date Range: Use the To and From fields to select the date range to display the hierarchy.
Available Views: Use this section to switch between different views if there is more than one view
available. The available views are determined by the hierarchy template. Click Update when you
change the date range, the scale, or view.
Scale: Select Days or Months to provide the appropriate scale to the hierarchy view.
Beside each hierarchy level is a bar that indicates when in the date range the Node was part of the
hierarchy. If the bar has a rounded edge, the Node reference has an end date within the date range.
If the bar has a square edge, the Node reference continues beyond the date range.
You can click the pencil (edit) icon to the left of the bars to open and edit the properties for the
related item.
If you do not see a node in the hierarchy view, make sure the date range includes the date that Node
was part of the hierarchy. You can view the date range for a hierarchy entry by hovering the pointer
on it.
Creating a hierarchy
The following example uses the default hierarchy template (with Site, Buildings, and Areas nodes)
to illustrate the basic functionality of Hierarchy Manager.
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In this scenario, you are the facility manager for Faber College. The college includes three buildings,
two of which have already been added to Hierarchy Manager. Building Three has just been
completed, and you must add this building information into Hierarchy Manager. This involves
creating a new building and areas entries, and adding devices to the areas, all beginning on a
specific date.
At the same time, renovations to Building Two have just been completed which include the
replacement of several meters. In Hierarchy Manager, you must swap the old devices with the new
by changing the end date for the existing devices to the day they were removed. New devices must
be associated with their correct areas and their start dates must correspond to the date they were
installed.
Open Hierarchy Manager

You need an access level of Supervisor, Controller, or Operator to use the application.
1. Open Hierarchy Manager in one of the following ways:

Click Settings in Web Applications, and then click Hierarchy Manager in the Con-
figuration Tools panel.
Open Management Console and click Tools > Hierarchy Manager.
2. Type a user name and password in the Log In dialog, if required, and click OK to open
Hierarchy Manager.
Site, Buildings, and Areas tabs represent each Node type.
In the following steps, devices have already been added to the system through Management
Console, and the hierarchy has been populated with site, building, and area information. For
additional information regarding adding devices to the system, refer to the "Management
Console" section of the Power Monitoring Expert System Guide.
Add Building Three to the hierarchy

1. Click the Buildings tab.
The Buildings grid includes Building One and Two, the site they are associated with, and the
areas defined for each building.
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2. To add Building Three, click Add above the Buildings grid to open the Properties dialog for the
Buildings node, then type Building Three in the Name field.
3. Click Add above the Site grid to open the Add Site References dialog and select the Faber
College site name in the grid.
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4. Click the From date field or click the calendar icon beside it. Select a start date of March 15 in
the calendar.
When you select the date, the calendar closes.
5. Confirm that the date has changed in the Start Date column under Sites, then click OK.
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Associate areas and devices to Building Three

1. Click the Areas tab.
Four new areas need to be created: Room 3A to Room 3D. You need to associate these areas
with the new building, and assign devices to each area. Set the start date for all of these to
March 15.
2. Click Add above the Areas grid to open the Properties dialog for the Areas node, then type
Room 3A in the Name field.
3. Click Add above the Building grid to open the Add Building References dialog.
4. Select Building Three in the grid.
5. Click the From field or click the calendar icon beside it. Select the start date of March 15 in the
calendar.
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6. Confirm that the date has changed in the From field under Building, then click OK.
7. Click Add above the Device grid to open the Add Device References dialog.
8. Select Faber.Bldg3A to assign it to the Room 3A.
9. Click the From field or click the calendar icon beside it. Select the start date of March 15 in the
calendar.
10. Confirm that the date has changed in the Start Date column under Device, then click OK.
11. Follow the same steps to create Room 3B, 3C, and 3D as areas, and assign the respective
devices Faber.Bldg3B, Faber.Bldg3C, and Faber.Bldg3D to them. The following image shows
the complete set of entries on the Areas tab.
View the hierarchy in a tree configuration

To see the hierarchy in a tree organization, switch to the Tree View by clicking Show Views. You
can use this window to select the type of view you want to see (if multiple views are available), and
the date range for the view. Click Update to refresh the view after you make your selections.
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Click:
l The plus sign in the view to expand that entry.
l The minus sign beside an entry to collapse that part of the hierarchy.
l The pencil (edit) icon to open and edit the properties for the related item.
l The bar for each entry to see the Node name and the effective date range for that entry.
l Click Show Types to return to the initial Hierarchy Manager page.
Adding and removing devices

This part of the example involves replacing two devices in Building Two after a renovation. Set the
end dates for the devices you are replacing to the date they are removed. Then assign new devices
to the areas with their start dates set to the day the devices are installed.
The devices that you are replacing are associated with Room 2B and 2C in Building Two.
When this task is complete:
l The entry for each device is grayed-out and italicized in the hierarchy if the End Date is the cur-
rent date or earlier.
l Any reports that include these areas only includes data collected by these devices up to this
new end date.
NOTE: Date ranges extend from start of day to start of day. This means that the end date does not
include data collected for that day.
1. Open Hierarchy Manager and click the Areas tab.
2. Double-click Room 2B in the grid, or select it and click Edit to open the Properties for Room
2B dialog.
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3. Double-click Faber.Bldg2B in the Device grid, or select it and click Edit to open the Edit
Device References dialog.
4. Click the To field, or click the calendar icon beside it. Select the end date of March 15 in the
calendar.
5. Confirm that the date has changed in the End Date column under Device, then click OK.
You can now associate the new device with this area. For the purposes of this example the
new device has already been added to the system through Management Console.
6. Click Add above the Device grid to open the Add Device References dialog.
7. Select the new device, Faber.Bld2BN.
8. Click the From field, or click the calendar icon beside it. Select the start date of March 15 in
the calendar.
9. Confirm that the date has changed in the Start Date column under Device, then click OK.
10. Perform the same steps for Room 2C.
When you complete these tasks, any reports that include these areas with a date range that
extends beyond the device start date includes data collected by these new devices as of their start
date. The reports do not include any data for the removed devices as of their end date.
Creating an apportioned meter

You can create an apportioned meter when you add a device to a hierarchy node by changing the
value in the Percentage field in the Add Device References dialog. The default value is 100 percent.
The percentage can be a negative, positive, or integer value. The percentage field is restricted to 15
characters. Time intervals for apportioned meters function in the same way as devices. See Meter
apportionment for more information.
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NOTE: You cannot edit the percentage for an apportioned device after you set it. To change the
percentage, you need to change the end date and add the device with a new start date and updated
apportionment percentage, or delete it from the hierarchy and add it again as new entry with the
required percentage.
To create an apportioned meter:
1. Select the device you want to apportion in the Add Device References dialog.
2. Change the value in the Percentage field.
3. If required, click the From or To fields to change the start and end dates for the apportioned
meter.
4. Click OK.
The following image shows that Faber.Bldg2A has an apportioned value of 75 percent as of March
15.
Creating a virtual meter

The Virtual Meter tab includes Add, Edit, and Delete controls above a data grid showing any
previously created virtual meters.
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Add: Selecting Add opens the Properties dialog. Type a name for the virtual meter and click Add in
the Devices area to select devices to attach to it. You can attach a device, a previously created
virtual meter, or an apportioned meter in the same way you attach a device to a hierarchy node.
Time intervals of the attached devices operate in the same manner as time intervals on meters
attached to hierarchy nodes.
Edit: Editing a virtual meter is like editing the relationship between a hierarchy node and a device.
You can add, edit, or delete virtual meters but you need to ensure that your changes respect time
intervals.
For example, if you are replacing a meter, you need to update the End Date for it and you need to
specify an appropriate Start Date for the new meter. Do not delete the original meter as this
removes the meter historically.
Delete: You can delete a virtual meter but you need to take care when doing so. When you delete a
virtual meter, the relationships between all hierarchy nodes and the virtual meter are removed.
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Adding a virtual meter to a hierarchy node

After you create a virtual meter, it appears in device lists with the other devices. You can attach a
virtual meter to a hierarchy node in the same way as the other devices.
See Virtual meter for more information.
Dynamic hierarchy
Another feature of Hierarchy Manager is the ability to assign devices or Node instances for discrete
units of time. Instead of devices existing in either an assigned or unassigned state independent of
time, a device can be assigned to one Node instance for a specific length of time, then assigned to
another instance for another length of time.
With this time dimension, Hierarchy Manager can be used by organizations that require an ever-
changing representation of their system. If one tenant moves out and another moves in, that change
can be reflected in the hierarchy. Energy and power usage can be tracked for each tenant over time,
and billing information can be collected, aggregated, and displayed in a report.
NOTE: If your hierarchy does not change over time you do not need to set the date ranges for the
various devices or Node instances. In Power Monitoring Expert, these static hierarchies exist from
the date when the system was first commissioned (system start), to the farthest date the system
recognizes (end of time).
Replacing or reconfiguring a device can also be captured in a hierarchy. If a device requires

replacement or reconfiguring, it can be unassigned from an instance on a specific date, and the new
or reconfigured device assigned to the same instance. The entry for the unassigned device is
grayed-out and italicized in the hierarchy if the End Date is the current date or earlier.
Dynamic hierarchies are established when you create or edit the properties of a Node instance that
is associated with a device. For example, if Customer A is set to lease a rack from a data center,
you can assign the racks and circuits to that customer on a specific date. When tenant A's lease
expires, you can remove the assignment of the racks and circuits on the expiration date and
reallocate them to tenant B.
See Creating a hierarchy for details on how to use the dynamic hierarchies function.
Meter apportionment
Meter apportionment allows you to assign a percentage of a device that has been assigned to an
area. For example, if a common area is monitored by a single meter but shared by two tenants, for
billing purposes you might want to allocate only a portion of the meter to each tenant. If tenant 1
uses 60% of the common area and tenant 2 uses 40%, you can attach 60% of a meter's reading to
the tenant 1 area node and the other 40% to the tenant 2 area node.
See Creating an apportioned meter for more information.
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Virtual meter
A virtual meter allows you to aggregate measurements from any combination of devices,
apportioned meters, or other virtual meters available in Hierarchy Manager. The newly created
virtual meter can be assigned to a node in Hierarchy Manager just like any other device, and
appears in dialogs that have a Views selection. You can even create an apportioned meter from a
virtual meter.
Examples:
l Assume that there are several feeder meters connected to the main power bus and you want to
calculate the total power usage. You can create a virtual meter that includes each of the feeder
meters. Then you can choose one of the reports supporting virtual meters to generate a report
showing the total power usage for the virtual meter.
l Assume that there is a large area monitored by a single meter (M1). Within that area is a single
room that is monitored by a separate meter (M2). Tenant 1 is using the small room and Tenant 2
is using the remaining area. To calculate Tenant 2's power usage, the readings from M2 must
be subtracted from the readings of M1. This can be accomplished by assigning M1 and an
apportioned meter of M2 with an allocation of -100%, removing M2's readings from Tenant 2's
power usage calculation.
The alternative is to create a virtual meter. For example, create a new virtual meter Tenant_2_
Net_Meter, and assign the two devices, M1 and M2 (-100%), to the virtual meter. The virtual
meter is assigned to Tenant 2's node. If at some time in the future a new meter is added, you
can edit the virtual meter to include the new meter.
See Creating a virtual meter for more information.
Using hierarchies in other applications

You can use hierarchies in the following Power Monitoring Expert (PME) applications:
l Dashboards
l Reports
l Trends
In the Dashboards application, you can use hierarchies in the gadget data series selector to select
data from a source based on its location in the hierarchy. Selecting a hierarchy View allows you to
group device data at different aggregation points in the hierarchy. For example, it is possible to
create a dashboard that depicts the energy usage of a single floor in a building as a single data
series even though there are multiple meters monitoring different circuits.
You can also use hierarchies in several of the reports available in the Reports application. You can
use the source selector for these reports to select items from the hierarchy to include in the report.
As in the Dashboards application, a hierarchy View groups device data at different aggregation
points, which are then displayed in a report. In addition to the default reports, hierarchies can also be
used in custom reports that have been created for use in different solutions.
You can use hierarchies in the Trends application to select data from a source based on its location
in the hierarchy.
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Database maintenance
For information on how to archive, trim, restore, and upgrade the PME databases, or create a new
ION_Data database, see Database Manager.
See Windows Task Scheduler for information on how to:
l change the threshold for the database size alarm notification
l configure scheduled database maintenance tasks.
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Enabling Duplicate Data logging

Data records are considered duplicates if more than one record exists for the same measurement on
the same source at the same time. There are different possible causes for duplicate data in a
system, such as faulty devices, incorrect device configuration, or incorrect device time
synchronization.
By default, PME does not log duplicate data records in the historical database. It logs one of the
duplicate records in the database, and removes the other records.
Under certain circumstances, for example for audit reasons, or billing applications, it might be
desirable to log all duplicate records. For these applications, PME provides the option to enable
duplicate data logging.
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
Backup the database before making manual database edits.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in permanent loss of data.
To enable duplicate data collection, set the SaveDuplicates parameter, in the dbo.Registry
table in the ION_Data database, to 1.
NOTE: The duplicate entries are stored in the DataLog2Duplicate table in the ION_Data
database. You can access this data through the following reports, or through direct database
access: Trend Report, Tabular Report, Data Export - Standard, and Data Export - Extended.
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Licensing configuration
Power Monitoring Expert (PME) is a proprietary software that uses licensing to control its use and
distribution. To use PME, you must purchase software licenses and activate them in the system.
PME uses a modular licensing structure where different licenses enable different functions in the
software. Some of these functions are optional, others are required. The licenses are cumulative,
meaning that you can add additional licenses to a system, to enable additional functionality.
NOTICE
options.
parameter changes.
For information on how to configure licensing in PME, see:
l Activating a license
l Returning a license
l Deleting the trial license
l Viewing which licenses have been activated on a system
For information related to license planning, see the Licensing section in the Planning chapter of this
guide.
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Activating a license
Activate a license to enable the use of the system after a new install, an upgrade, or a migration.
Activate licenses to enable additional features, such as software modules, or additional monitoring
devices. You can activate licenses online, directly from the Power Monitoring Expert (PME) server
if it has an Internet connection, or offline, from an alternate Internet connected computer or
smartphone. You use the Floating License Manager to activate licenses.
TIP: Search for "Floating License Manager" in the Windows Start menu to find this tool on the
PME server.
NOTE: You must have a valid Activation ID to activate a license. See Licensing Process for more
information.
To activate a license online, on the PME server computer:
1. On the PME server, open the Floating License Manager, and then click Activate.
2. Choose the By web activation method, click Next.
3. Copy your Activation IDs into the Floating License Manager and then click Next.
You can activate more than one license at the same time.
4. The licenses appear in the Floating License Manager.
Close the Floating License Manager.
To activate a license offline, on an alternate computer or smartphone:
1. On the PME server, open Floating License Manager and then click Activate.
2. Choose the By web portal activation method.
3. In the Activation ID window, enter your Activation IDs, and then click Next.
You can activate more than one license at the same time.
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4. In the E-mail Address window, enter your email address and a location where the activation
request file will be saved, and then click Next.
NOTE: After the activation request file is generated, a How to Continue dialog window
opens. Click Cancel in this dialog, see step 6. You will return to this dialog and continue with
this step after you receive the response file.
5. In the How to Continue window, click Cancel.
6. Find the generated ActivationResponse.xml file in the location specified in step 5, and
copy it to a computer or smartphone with Internet access.
7. On the Internet-connected computer or smartphone, open Firefox or Chrome
NOTE: Note: Internet Explorer is not supported.
8. Browse to the Software Licensing Web Portal (https://www.schneider-elec-

tric.com/sites/corporate/en/support/software-licensing/software-licensing-na.page), click Pro-
cess license request file, and then click Request Processing. This opens the Request
license processing window.
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9. In Request License Processing, click Browse, and then select your Activ-
ationResponse.xml file, and click Submit. This opens the Download my License
Response File window.
10. In Download my Response File, click Download to save the ActivationResponse.xml

file.
11. Copy the ActivationResponse.xml file to the PME server computer.
TIP: If you are using a smartphone, use a USB cable to copy the file.
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12. On the PME server, open the Floating License Manager, return to the How to Continue win-
dow from step 6, and click Next.
13. Navigate to your ActivationResponse.xml file, and click Next to activate the licenses.
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Returning a license
Return a license before migrating a system. When you migrate a system, you must first return the
license on the old system before you can activate it again on the new system. This includes the
case where you re-install Power Monitoring Expert (PME) on the same server after the operating
system has been reinstalled.
You can return licenses online, directly from the PME server, if it has an Internet connection, or
offline, from an alternate Internet connected computer or smartphone. You use the Floating License
Manager to return licenses.
PME server.
NOTE: Write down the Activation IDs of the licenses before you return them. You need the IDs to
activate the licenses again on the new system. There is a limit on the number of license returns
that are allowed per calendar year. See System Migration and License Returns for more details.
To return a license online, on the PME server computer:
1. On the PME server, open the Floating License Manager, select the licenses you want to
return, and then click Return.
2. Choose the By web return method, click Next.
3. The licenses are returned and disappear from the Floating License Manager.
Close the Floating License Manager.
To return a license offline, on an alternate computer or smartphone:
1. On the PME server, open the Floating License Manager, select the licenses you want to
return, and then click Return.
2. Choose the By web portal return method.
3. In the E-mail Address window, enter your email address and a location where the return
request file will be saved, and then click Next.
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NOTE: After the return request file is generated, a How to Continue dialog window opens.
Click Cancel in this dialog, see step 6. You will return to this dialog and continue with this
step after you receive the response file.
4. In the How to Continue window, click Cancel.
5. Find the generated ActivationResponse.xml file in the location specified in step 3, and
copy it to a computer or smartphone with Internet access.
6. On the Internet-connected computer or smartphone, open Firefox or Chrome
NOTE: Note: Internet Explorer is not supported.
7. Browse to the Software Licensing Web Portal (https://www.schneider-elec-

tric.com/sites/corporate/en/support/software-licensing/software-licensing-na.page), click Pro-
cess license request file, and then click Request Processing. This opens the Request
license processing window.
8. In Request License Processing, click Browse, and then select your Activ-
ationResponse.xml file, and click Submit. This opens the Download my License
Response File window.
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9. In Download my Response File, click Download to save the ActivationResponse.xml

file.
10. Copy the ActivationResponse.xml file to the PME server computer.
TIP: If you are using a smartphone, use a USB cable to copy the file.
11. On the PME server, open the Floating License Manager, return to the How to Continue win-
dow from step 6, and click Next.
12. Navigate to your ActivationResponse.xml file, and click Next to return the licenses.
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Deleting the trial license

Delete the trial license after you activated the purchased licenses in the system. You use the
License Manager to delete the trial license.
TIP: Search for "License Manager" in the Windows Start menu to find this tool on the PME server.
To delete the trial license on the PME server computer:
1. On the PME server, open the License Manager.
2. In the license table, right-click the trial license, and select Delete from the context menu.
Close the License Manager.
NOTE: A trial license cannot be reinstalled after it has been deleted.
Related topics:
l Deleting a trial license
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Viewing which licenses have been activated on a system

Find out which licenses have been activated to plan for system expansions or upgrades. You can
view license information, in the Management Console and in the Floating License Manager.
PME server.
To find licensing information in the Management Console:
1. On the PME server, open the Management Console.
2. In Management Console, click Help > About. This opens the About Application window.
3. In About Application, view the licensing information.
4. In About Application, click OK to close the window.
To find licensing information in the Floating License Manager:
1. On the PME server, open Floating License Manager.
2. In Floating License Manager, view the licensing information.
3. Close the Floating Licensing Manager.
You can also see Web client license information in the User Manager. See Viewing Web
Applications user license information for more details.
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(Software) Alarm Configuration

TIP: You can open Alarm Configuration from the SETTINGS > Configuration Tools page in Web
Applications or from Management Console > Tools > Web Tools.
Use Alarm Configuration to set up software based alarms in PME. For software based alarms, the
alarm conditions are defined and monitored in the software instead of on the device. PME provides
Alarm Templates to simplify the configuration of software based alarms. Software based alarms
can be defined for real-time data or for logged data.
Real-time Alarms
These Alarms are based on real-time data coming from monitoring devices. Reliable communication
links to the devices are required for these Alarms to function correctly. Use real-time Alarms for
alarming on power system operational parameters such as currents and voltages.
The following real-time Alarm Templates are available:
See Real-time Alarms UI for information on Real-time Alarms configuration.
Logged Data Alarms

These Alarms are based on data that has been logged to the database. Logging of the required data
must be configured and data logs must be in the database for these Alarms to function correctly.
Use logged data Alarms for alarming on consumption type parameters, such as energy or WAGES.
PME provides two types of logged data Alarms, Fixed Setpoint Alarms and Smart Setpoint Alarms:
Fixed Setpoint Alarms

Fixed Setpoint Alarms use pre-defined, fixed threshold values for the Active and Inactive
conditions. For example, you can configure an Over Demand Alarm that goes Active when the
Demand exceeds 800 kW, and goes Inactive when the Demand falls below 600 kW. The following
Fixed Setpoint Alarm templates are available:
Template Notes
Set up Alarms for over or under demand. Demand
data logs are required for this Alarm. Alarms
Demand
generated by this template are categorized as
Demand Alarms.
Set up Alarms for water consumption. Water volume
Water Consumption
generated by this template are categorized as Water
Alarms.
Set up Alarms for compressed air monitoring. Air
volume data logs are required for this Alarm. Alarms
Air Consumption
generated by this template are categorized as Air
Alarms.
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Template Notes
Set up Alarms for fuel gas monitoring. Gas volume
Gas Consumption
generated by this template are categorized as Gas
Alarms.
Set up Alarms for electric consumption. Electric
energy data logs are required for this Alarm. Alarms
Electricity Consumption
generated by this template are categorized as
Electricity Alarms.
Set up Alarms for steam monitoring. Steam volume
Steam Consumption
generated by this template are categorized as Steam
Alarms.
Set up Alarms for any logged analog measurement in
Datalog Setpoint your system. Data logs for the measurement are
required for this Alarm.
Set up Alarms for any logged digital measurement in
Datalog Digital Setpoint your system. Data logs for the measurement are
See Logged Data Alarms UI (Fixed Setpoint) for information on fixed setpoint logged data Alarm
configuration.
Smart Setpoint Alarms

Smart Setpoint Alarms use threshold values for Active and Inactive conditions that are based on
data of the monitored input measurement itself. For example, you can configure an Over Demand
Alarm that goes Active when the Demand is the "Highest Value in last 30 days", or when the value
is "Abnormally High for the day of the week". The following Smart historical Alarm Templates are
available:
Template Notes
Set up Alarms for over or under demand. Demand
Demand data logs are required for this Alarm. Alarms
(Smart Setpoint) generated by this template are categorized as
Demand Alarms.
Set up Alarms for water consumption. Water volume
Water Consumption data logs are required for this Alarm. Alarms
(Smart Setpoint) generated by this template are categorized as Water
Alarms.
Set up Alarms for compressed air monitoring. Air
Air Consumption volume data logs are required for this Alarm. Alarms
(Smart Setpoint) generated by this template are categorized as Air
Alarms.
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Template Notes
Set up Alarms for fuel gas monitoring. Gas volume
Gas Consumption data logs are required for this Alarm. Alarms
(Smart Setpoint) generated by this template are categorized as Gas
Alarms.
Set up Alarms for electric consumption. Electric
Electricity Consumption energy measurement data logs are required for this
(Smart Setpoint) Alarm. Alarms generated by this template are
categorized as Electricity Alarms.
Set up Alarms for steam monitoring. Steam volume
Steam Consumption data logs are required for this Alarm. Alarms
(Smart Setpoint) generated by this template are categorized as Steam
Alarms.
Set up Alarms for any logged analog measurement in
Datalog Setpoint
your system. Data logs for the measurement are
(Smart Setpoint)
See Logged Data Alarms UI (Smart Setpoint) for information on fixed setpoint logged data Alarm
configuration.
Alarm Configuration considerations

Take the following into account when using the Alarm Configuration application:
l Configuring many Alarm Rules with short update intervals can affect overall system per-
formance.
l Alarm state is not evaluated if a device is disabled in Management Console. For example, a
communication loss is not triggered ON or OFF for a disabled device. Activities like main-
tenance on a meter can be done without the need to change the Alarm Rule.
l Communication Loss Alarms are only applied to physical devices. Any logical devices or down-
stream devices are removed from the Alarm Rule.
l The Alarm Rule name must be unique in the system. That means you cannot have two Alarm
Rules defined with the same name.
l The Alarm Name must be unique for a source. That means you cannot enable two Alarms with
the same Alarm Name for the same source.
To configure software Alarms, see:
l Adding a new Alarm Rule
l Enabling or disabling an Alarm Rule
l Editing an Alarm Rule
l Duplicating an Alarm Rule
l Deleting an Alarm Rule
l Using the Setpoint Calculator
l Adding a Schedule
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l Schedules
l Alarm Configuration UI
l Add Alarm Rule UI
l Schedules Configuration UI
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Adding a new Alarm Rule

Add a new Alarm Rule to monitor and alarm on specific conditions in your power system.
To add a new Alarm Rule:
1. In Alarm Configuration, select the Alarm Rules tab, and then click Add Alarm Rule to open
the Add Alarm Rule window.
2. In Add Alarm Rule, select the Alarm Template that best matches the Alarm you want to cre-
ate. Click Next.
3. Select the measurements to alarm on. Click Next.
NOTE: Some Alarm Templates have preselected, recommended measurements. You can
accept these recommended measurements, or select your own.
4. Specify an Alarm Name, the Input Evaluation, Active Condition, Inactive Condition, and
Advanced settings. Click Next.
NOTE: For Smart Alarms, specify the Smart Setpoint conditions instead of the Input
Evaluation.
5. Select the sources to which you want to apply this Alarm Rule. Click Next.
NOTE: Source selection is optional for adding a new alarm rule. However, the alarm rule
cannot be enabled until the sources are selected.
6. (Optional) Select an Alarm Schedule that you want to use for this Alarm Rule. Click Next.
You can Add a new Schedule by clicking Add Schedule. See Adding a Schedule for more
information
7. Specify an Alarm Rule name, enable or disable the Rule, and enable or disable real-time Alarm
Status measurements.
NOTE: By default, real-time Alarm Status measurements are disabled, which means that
information about the state of the Alarm is only available through the Alarms application.
Enable real-time Alarm Status measurements if you want to access Alarm state information
in Diagrams, Trends, or other real-time applications in PME. These status measurements
are not currently available in the VIP/Designer.
8. Click Finish.
Related topics:
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l Adding a Schedule
l (Software) Alarm Configuration
l Schedules
l Add Alarm Rule UI
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Enabling or disabling an Alarm Rule

Enable an alarm rule to start monitoring the alarm conditions defined in the rule for the linked
sources. Disable an alarm rule to stop monitoring the alarm conditions defined in the rule for the
linked sources.
To enable or disable an Alarm Rule:
1. In Alarm Configuration, select the Alarm Rules tab.
2. In the Alarm Rules table, find the row of the Rule which you want to enable or disable , and
then turn Enabled on or off in this row.
Related topics:
l Adding a Schedule
l Schedules
l Add Alarm Rule UI
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Editing an Alarm Rule

Edit an existing Alarm Rule to add or remove sources and measurements, or to modify the Alarm
Rule parameters such as Active and Inactive conditions.
To edit an Alarm Rule:
2. In the Alarm Rules table, find the row of the Rule which you want to edit, and then click Edit
in this row to open the Edit Alarm Rule window.
TIP: You can also open the Edit Alarm Rule window by double-clicking the Alarm Rule in the
table or through the Edit command in the right-click context menu.
3. In Edit Alarm Rule, select the tab that contains the settings you want to change.
4. Update the settings.
5. Click Save.
Related topics:
l Adding a Schedule
l Schedules
l Add Alarm Rule UI
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Duplicating an Alarm Rule

Duplicate an existing Alarm Rule to save time when creating a new Rule that is similar to an
existing Rule.
To duplicate an Alarm Rule:
2. In the Alarm Rules table, find the row of the Rule which you want to duplicate, and then click
Duplicate in this row to open the Edit Alarm Rule window.
TIP: You can also duplicate an Alarm Rule through the Duplicate command in the right-click
context menu.
3. In Edit Alarm Rule, review the Rule settings in the different tabs and update the settings for
the duplicated Rule as needed.
4. Click Save.
Related topics:
l Adding a Schedule
l Schedules
l Add Alarm Rule UI
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Deleting an Alarm Rule

Delete Alarm Rules that are no longer needed.
To delete an Alarm Rule:
2. In the Alarm Rules table, find the row of the Rule which you want to delete, and then click
Delete in this row. This opens the Delete Alarm Rule confirmation box.
TIP: You can also delete an Alarm Rule through the Delete command in the right-click
context menu.
3. Click Delete.
Related topics:
l Adding a Schedule
l Schedules
l Add Alarm Rule UI
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Using the Setpoint Calculator

Use the Setpoint Calculator to calculate values for the Active and Inactive Alarm conditions.
1. Click Calculate Values in the Add Alarm Rule - Details window for a new Alarm Rule, or
the Details tab in the Edit Alarm Rule window for an existing Alarm Rule. This opens Setpoint
Calculator.
2. In Setpoint Calculator, enter a baseline value for the measurement you want to monitor in the
Baseline entry field.
For example, for an Over Voltage alarm, assume you enter a baseline value of 480.
3. Enter a percentage value in the On Setpoint entry field to calculate when the alarm is set ON.
Using the voltage baseline of 480, if you enter a 105 as the percentage value for On
Setpoint, the calculated value is 504, which displays below the entry field.
Initially, the On Setpoint and Off Setpoint entry fields are linked. That is, the value you enter
in On Setpoint is automatically duplicated in the Off Setpoint entry field.
4. To set a different value for Off Setpoint , click the link button to disable the linking of the
entry fields, and then enter a percentage value in the Off Setpoint entry field.
The off setpoint value is calculated and displays below the entry field. For example, using the
voltage baseline of 480, if you enter 95 as the percentage value for Off Setpoint, the
calculated value is 456, which displays below the entry field.
5. Click Apply to add your setpoint values to the respective Active Condition and Inactive
Condition fields, or click Cancel to discard your entries and to close the Setpoint Calculator.
Related topics:
l Adding a Schedule
l Schedules
l Add Alarm Rule UI
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Adding a Schedule
Add a Schedule to be used for controlling when Alarm Rules are active and inactive. The new
Schedule will be available in the Select Alarm Schedule selection box in the Add Alarm Rule -
Schedule window for a new Alarm Rule, or the Schedule tab in the Edit Alarm Rule window for an
existing Alarm Rule.
To add a Schedule:
1. Click Add Schedule.

You can access this control in the:
Schedules tab of the main Alarm Configuration user interface
Add Alarm Rule - Schedule window (when adding a new Alarm Rule)
Edit Alarm Rule > Schedule tab (when editing an existing Alarm Rule)
2. Enter a Schedule Name.
3. Define the active and inactive days and times of the Schedule.
4. Click Save.
Related topics:
l Adding a Schedule
l Schedules
l Add Alarm Rule UI
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Schedules
Use Schedules to enable or disable Alarm Rules based on the time of day and the day of the week.
For example, you can set up an Over Demand Alarm with certain threshold conditions for
weekdays, and another Over Demand Alarm with different threshold conditions for weekends.
The following rules apply to Schedules:
l Schedules are applied in the timezone of each source. If an Alarm Rule has sources from dif-
ferent timezones, then it is possible for a Schedule to be active for some sources, and inactive
for other sources at the same time.
l If an Alarm is in the Active State when a Schedule transitions to inactive, then the Alarm is deac-
tivated.
l Real-time measurement Alarms are only evaluated when the schedule is active.
l Historical measurement Alarms are only evaluated against data that was logged when the
Schedule was active.
NOTE: A historical data log timestamp marks the end of the logging interval. For example, a
data log with a 15 minute logging interval and timestamp of 17:00 represents data for the time
interval of 16:45 - 17:00.
Related topics:
l Adding a Schedule
l Schedules
l Add Alarm Rule UI
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System integration
This section provides information on how to integrate Power Monitoring Expert with other
EcoStruxure™ systems.
References to Power SCADA Operation documentation with

Integration with PSO
integration configuration information.
Integration with EcoStruxure™ Power SCADA Operation

The goal of this integration is to combine the PME Reports and Dashboards features with the Power
SCADA Operation SCADA functionality. In the integrated system, Power SCADA Operation
shows PME reports and dashboards embedded in the Power SCADA Operation user interfaces for
a seamless user experience.
For configuration information on this integration see the Power SCADA Operation 9.0 System
Guide.
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System performance
PME is installed with a number of factory default settings that should be acceptable for most
installations. However, the needs of individual systems can be different from one another and there
are several parameters that can be used to fine-tune PME.
Device communications
See Network Performance for information on how to optimize device communications.
Operating conditions
There are two operating conditions that PME experiences when communicating with devices in the
network:
l System start-up (when first connecting to devices in Management Console).
l Steady-state (during normal operation of the software).
System Start-up
During system start-up it is normal for the software to perform slowly as it communicates to devices
in the network and downloads the available historic logs. Depending on how long the devices have
been in service there could be over a month of historic logs, PQ events, and waveforms to
download. This behavior is particularly noticeable on long daisy chains that include meters with a
high quantity of on-board logged data.
After the system has downloaded the available logs from devices, the performance of PME can be
measured and, if necessary, appropriate action can be taken to improve it. The Diagnostics Viewer
in Management Console should be used to determine when the historic logs have been downloaded
from devices.
1. In Diagnostics Viewer expand Service Diagnostics and click
LOGINSERTER.<server_name>.
2. Select the available devices in the Select Nodes list.
3. Select the Log Performance tab to display the status of the historic logs in the devices.
4. Scroll to the right to show the CaughtUp column.
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During system start-up the CaughtUp column displays No, indicating that there are historic logs on
the devices that have not yet been downloaded to the database. As the logs are downloaded the
individual rows change to Yes. Continue to monitor this column for several minutes to verify that the
logs have been completely downloaded. At this point the software is in steady-state operation.
Steady State
After the system has completely started up, you can use the Diagnostics Viewer to diagnose and
tune the field-level communication.
1. In Management Console, ensure that all of the devices on the daisy chain to be tested are
enabled.
2. Apply the desired test load to the devices on the daisy chain (for example VIP, Vista, OPC,
Diagrams, or Log Inserter).
3. In the Diagnostics Viewer, expand Communications Diagnostics and select the site of the
associated daisy chain.
4. Select the Communication Status tab.
5. Right-click the Communication Status pane and select Reset.
6. Let the system gather metrics. For real-time data loads, a few minutes is usually enough. For
logging, it is better to leave it for an hour or more, depending on logging intervals.
For each site (either a daisy chain with a gateway or an Ethernet device), the Time Util (%) column
indicates how utilized the communication channel is:
Time Util (%) Description

Increase the real-time and historical requests to the site
0 - 70 without losing performance. Still have bandwidth for
periods of heavy usage.
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Time Util (%) Description

Heavy usage. Potential to saturate the bandwidth if
70 - 99
more clients connect or power quality events occur.
100 Communication channel is saturated.
A value at 100% indicates that the daisy chain is saturated and may not be providing responses as
quickly as all requesting clients are configured to meet. For example, this could mean that instead of
5 second updates in Vista, you may see it as 6 or more seconds depending on how saturated the
site is.
Conversely, a low percentage indicates room for more data requests. The user can set the software
components (Real-time clients, LogInserter) to poll more quickly to achieve better user experience,
or put more devices on the same daisy chain.
See Diagnostics Viewer for more information.
Performance related settings

PME is installed with a number of factory default settings that should be acceptable for most
installations. However, the needs of individual systems can be different from one another and there
are several parameters that can be used to fine-tune PME.
WARNING
links.
Registry Settings
The registry keys below can be used to adjust PME performance. These keys are located under
HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring Expert in the
registry. If the impact of the change is not well understood, then consider an alternate fix or consult
Technical Support for guidance.
ConnectedThreadPoolSize (DWORD; default 200): The number of sites ION SiteServer service
sends requests to simultaneously. Ideally, this value is equal to or greater than the number of sites
in the system (that is, serial sites, Ethernet gateway sites, and Ethernet devices) up to a maximum
of 400.
LI_PollingPeriod_s (DWORD; default 30): The minimum time (in seconds) between polls for a
historic log position of a given log. This is a global setting used to adjust the amount of Log Inserter
driven communication traffic for the entire system.
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LI_MaxPollingPeriod_s (DWORD; default 60): This is the maximum value that LI_PollingPeriod_s
can be set to. If you increase LI_PollingPeriod_s beyond 60, you also need to increase this setting.
NOTE: Other performance tuning settings may be available. Contact a Technical Support
representative to look at your specific needs.
Scheduled Log Upload

PME has an xml file that can be used to control how and when the Log Inserter uploads logged data
from the devices to the database. It is possible to define which device logs are uploaded on a per-
device basis. and when they are uploaded. By reducing Log Inserter-generated communications
traffic, real-time performance can be improved.
This control is achieved by editing the LogAcquisitionControl.xml file. The file includes examples
of required syntax and possible configurations. Note that this feature is for advanced users only.
LogAcquisitionControl.xml is located in the \config\cfg\logsrv folder in PME.

To begin, open the control file LogAcquisitionControl.xml. It specifies:
l Which device types or device instances you want to exclude from the device polling list. Exclud-
ing a device from the polling list has the same effect as disabling it in Management Console as
far as Log Inserter is concerned. If a device is disabled in this file, the Log Inserter will no longer
check it for current log position counters or other device properties that Log Inserter usually
cares about (aggregate setup counter, device type, and serial number).
l It is possible to exclude specific recorders from specific devices from the polling ION request.
l Polling intervals can be set for any device type or device instance. They can also be set to
change based on a schedule. The schedules used by this feature are defined using the TOU
Editor tool that is available from the Tools menu in Management Console.
Gateway Transmit Delay

The transmit delay for gateways in Management Console (for example, an EGX100 site) can be
reduced from the default of 50ms to 0ms in some cases. Check the % error rate in Diagnostics
Viewer to help ensure that problems have not been introduced. Note that some devices, CM2000 in
particular, should not have the transmit delay set lower than 50ms to avoid over- loading the device
and potentially resulting in bad logged data.
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Configuring session timeout settings

PME automatically times out inactive client sessions. Web Applications clients are logged out and
Windows application clients (Vista, Designer, Management Console) are locked after a period of
inactivity. The timeout period is configurable, it is set to 20 minutes by default.
To configure the session timeout settings:
1. From a PME Web client, browse to https://<PME host-

name>/systemdataservice/timeoutsettings, to open the Session Timeout Settings
page.
2. On the Session Timeout Settings page, enter the timeout period for Web clients and Windows
clients.
3. Click Save.
4. Restart Internet Information Services (IIS) on the PME server.
5. Restart any Web Applications client browser sessions.
Related Topic:
l Adding idle detection to custom Web Application links
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Time synchronization for ION meters

You can synchronize the internal clocks of all networked PowerLogic™ ION™ meters and devices
through the Management Console component of Power Monitoring Expert. When they are
synchronized, all data logs have time stamps that are relative to a uniform time base.
NOTE: This information is specific to ION devices. It is not applicable to devices that are not
based on ION architecture.
Time synchronization signals are broadcast periodically over the network; each meter continually
assesses its ability to remain synchronized with the incoming broadcasts. Over a brief period, each
meter learns how its internal timing differs from that of the broadcast source and adjusts its
timekeeping to compensate. Very accurate time synchronization is achieved with this method.
Meters at modem sites are synchronized each time they are connected. The longer the duration
between connections, the larger the error in time synchronization. In the extreme case, this can
result in missing or duplicated logs. If this occurs, you can increase the frequency of connections
through the Power Monitoring Expert software connection.
NOTE: This information assumes that you are using the time synchronization function in Power
Monitoring Expert. Although other methods of time synchronization are available, such as with
ION Setup, a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver,
or 3rd party protocols, it is important that you use only one method of time synchronization on each
network. If you use multiple methods, the timestamps will differ for the sites and devices that are
using separate time synchronizing methods.
Before you configure time synchronization on your network, you should familiarize yourself with the
Clock module settings. Once you have done this, you can decide which synchronization method
you want to use.
Enabling and configuring time synchronization

Time synchronization in Power Monitoring Expert is initially disabled and needs to be enabled and
configured through Management Console. The communications port and protocol used for
communications between the software and the networked ION devices is automatically used to
send time synchronization signals to all connected ION devices. The software sends a time sync
packet and the time is set when the packet is received.
When reviewing time synchronization messages in the system log, remember that the time in the
message is not the time to which the meter was time synced, but rather it is the time the message
was posted to the system log. The message is posted after the meter is time synced.
Note that ION time synchronization only uses the UTC setting; the LOCAL setting cannot be used.
Time synchronization values are set when sites or Ethernet devices are defined in a Power
Monitoring Expert network. Enable time synchronization or set custom intervals for supported
devices in any site through Management Console as follows:
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1. Start Management Console.
2. Select Sites or Devices on the System Setup pane:

Select Sites if you want to customize a particular serial, modem, or Ethernet Gateway
site.
Select Devices if you want to customize an individual Ethernet device.
3. Right-click the device or site and select Configure Device or Configure Site to open the
related configuration dialog.
4. Right-click inside the dialog and select Advanced Properties.
5. Configure the Time Synch ION Enabled or Time Synch Ethernet Enabled, and Time
Synch Interval Ethernet fields as required for your system.
6. Click OK to save you changes.
The default time synchronization interval of 3600 seconds (displayed in milliseconds) is

acceptable in most software installations.
NOTE: You need appropriate permissions to configure meters on your network. Refer to the ION
System Security technical note for details on software and meter security.
Time synchronization blackout

Time synchronization blackout is defined as a period when time synchronization cannot occur.
Utilities often record power usage at regular, predetermined intervals. For example, the utility may
schedule a recording every five minutes during an hour period (that is, 5, 10, 15, 20,..., 55, 60). If a
time sync moves the meter clock forward, the meter may miss one of the recording intervals. If a
time sync moves the meter clock backwards, the meter may get two records with the same
timestamp. The time synchronization blackout feature seeks to protect the time before and after
these recording intervals by not sending out any time sync signals at those times.
Power Monitoring Expert has time synchronization blackouts enabled automatically even though
time syncing is disabled by default in Power Monitoring Expert. The blackout intervals are every five
minutes as follows: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55. Each blackout is 2 minutes and 30
seconds in duration. This duration is distributed evenly before and after the interval. The diagram
below illustrates the time synchronization blackout feature in Power Monitoring Expert.
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If a regularly scheduled time sync is not sent because of a blackout interval, the software continues
trying to send the time synchronization signal every 15 seconds until the blackout period expires
and the time sync is sent.
Changing default blackout settings

To change the default settings for the interval or the blackout duration, you must edit the registry of
the computer where Power Monitoring Expert is installed. Changing the default registry settings
should be performed only by personnel with a thorough knowledge of their computer's operating
system and registry entries.
NOTICE
location.
There are two registry entries that control the time-synchronization blackout behavior.
For 32-bit servers, create the following registry REG_DWORD values under the HKEY_LOCAL_
MACHINE\Software\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring Expert\<version_
number> key.
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For 64-bit servers, create the following registry REG_DWORD values under the HKEY_LOCAL_
MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring
Expert\<version_number> key.
TimesyncBlackoutInterval_mins
Default value: 5
This entry is specified in minutes. It must have a value greater than 1 in order for time-
synchronization blackouts to occur. A value of 60 or greater configures blackouts to
occur once an hour.
TimesyncBlackoutDuration_secs
Default value: 150 (2 minutes 30 seconds in seconds)
This entry is specified in seconds. A value of 0 (zero) disables the blackout feature.
This entry cannot have a value greater than or equal to 3600 (one hour).
NOTE: If you want to disable the blackout feature but keep time synchronization enabled, set the
TimesyncBlackoutDuration_secs register to 0.
Do not use the following settings. They disable both the blackout feature as well as time
synchronization in general.
l TimesyncBlackoutInterval_mins < 1
l TimesyncBlackoutDuration_secs >= 3600 (1 hour)
l TimesyncBlackoutDuration_secs (the value converted to minutes) >=

TimesyncBlackoutInterval_mins
To disable time synchronization for a particular device, use Management Console. Refer to
Enabling and configuring time synchronization.
Time-synchronization blackout considerations

l Remember to specify TimesyncBlackoutInterval_mins in minutes and Time-
syncBlackoutDuration_secs in seconds.
l If your blackout values conflict or are out of range, an error is sent to the system log database. If
time synchronization signals are not occurring, check the system log to see if there’s an error
message about your blackout values.
Software Modules
Software Modules combine different software features and capabilities to create a specific set of
deliverables. Software Modules are designed around a particular application. Examples of software
modules include the Power Quality Performance module, the Energy Analysis module, and the
Breaker Performance module.
This section provides configuration information for the Software Modules in PME.
Use the links in the table below to find the module you are looking for:
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Module Application
Backup Power Management Module
(UPS) performance monitoring and reporting,
configuration
Billing Module configuration consumption monitoring and reporting at the
monitoring.
Capacity Management Module configuration (UPS) capacity monitoring and reporting.
Energy Analysis Module configuration including energy usage by process area or by
product output.
email, SMS or SNMP.
Insulation Monitoring Module configuration applications such as the ones found in hospital
operating rooms.
Power Quality Performance Module
disturbances and their impact on the monitored
configuration
system.
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Backup Power Management Module configuration

NOTE: This module requires a separate license. See Licensing for more information.
The following reports, diagrams, and tools are part of this module:
Type Reports Diagrams Tools

Generator Activity
Generator
Generator Generator Battery Health
EPSS Diagrams Performance
Performance Generator Test EPSS
Configuration
Generator Load Summary
UPS Auto Test
UPS Auto Test UPS Configuration
UPS Performance diagrams
UPS Battery Health n/a n/a
To use the reports and diagrams in this module, the module must be configured and the
measurement data must be available as historical data logs in the database.
For configuration information on the different component types, see:
l Configure Generator Performance
l Configure UPS Performance
Related topics:
Backup Power Management Module topics
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Configure Generator Performance

Overview
To configure the Generator Performance reports,
1. Install and set up the monitoring devices that record the electrical and status data for the gen-
erators, transfer switches, and other equipment. See ION power meter configuration and Non-
ION power meter configuration for details. Not all the measurements are required for all the
reports. See Supported measurements and devices for details on what is required for each
report.
2. Define the generators and transfer switches in the Generator Performance Configuration Tool.
Not all the tabs and fields in the tool are required for all the reports. See the report configuration
information below for details.
3. Run the Generator Performance reports.
NOTE: To run the Generator Performance reports, the measurement data from the monitoring
devices must be available as historical data logs in the database. See Supported measurements
and devices for a list of supported measurements and devices.
For configuration details on each report, see:
l Configure Generator Activity Report
l Configure Generator Battery Health Report/Export
l Configure Generator Test EPSS
l Configure Generator Load Summary Report
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Configure Generator Activity Report
WARNING
links.
To configure the Generator Activity Report:
1. Set up the monitoring device that records the generator electrical data in PME. See Supported
measurements and devices for details on which measurements are required.
2. Create a Generator in the Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module,
and define, at a minimum, the following fields for this Generator:
Name - Enter a name for the generator.
Electrical Data - Select the Source of the electrical measurement data for the generator.
Enter the generator Nameplate Rating and select the Unit.
Status Measurements - Select the Source of the generator Status Measurements, and
the measurements used to indicate the Running and Stopped states.
3. Create a Transfer Switch in the Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test
Module, and define, at a minimum, the following fields for this transfer switch:
Name - Enter a name for the transfer switch.
Status Measurements - Select the Source of the transfer switch Status Measurements,
and the measurements used to indicate the Normal, Test, and Emergency states.
NOTE: The transfer switch states are required for the Run Reason information in the report.
4. (Optional) Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add additional generators and transfer switches.
5. Create a Group in the Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module, and
define, at a minimum, the following fields for this Group:
Name - Enter a name for the group.
Generators - Select the Generators you created in step 2.
Transfer Switches - Select the Transfer Switches you created in step 3.
6. Open the report template in the Reports Web Application, set the report input parameters, and
generate the report.
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NOTE: The groups you create with the Generator Performance Configuration Tool are available for
selection as inputs to the Generator Activity Report. All Generators that are defined in a group are
included in the report when that group is selected. You have the option to exclude generators in a
group from a report by selecting this option in the report inputs section.
For information on how to use the report, see Generator Activity Report.
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Configure Generator Battery Health Report/Export
NOTE: Generator Battery Health Export is based on the same data as the Generator Battery
Health Report. The export version provides the raw data in CSV file format. The export file can be
imported by other systems, such as Energy Operation.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
To configure the Generator Battery Health Report/Export:
1. Set up the monitoring device that records the generator battery voltage in PME. See Set up the
Generator Battery Health monitoring device for details.
Battery Waveforms - Select the Battery Waveforms check box . Select the source that
is capturing the waveform. Select the measurement recording the waveform, for example
V4 Waveform.
3. (Optional) Repeat step 2 to add additional generators.
selection as inputs to the Generator Battery Health Report. All Generators that are defined in a
group are included in the report when that group is selected. You have the option to exclude
generators in a group from a report by selecting this option in the report inputs section.
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For information on how to use the report, see Generator Battery Health Report, and Generator
Battery Health Export.
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Set up the Generator Battery Health monitoring device
NOTE: The devices used for monitoring the generator electrical data for the Generator Battery
Health Report must be able to run an ION framework and must have a V4 input for capturing the
battery voltage waveform. Only the following devices meet those requirements:
- ION9000
- ION7650
- ION7550
Other devices cannot be used for this application.
Basic setup
Install and configure the monitoring device. Refer to the device Installation Guide for more
information. Obtain the latest version of these documents from www.schneider-electric.com.
Connect the monitoring device to the generator as follows:
l Connect the digital signal from the generator crank relay to the digital input of the monitoring
device. This is the signal that triggers the start of the waveform recording.
l V1 - V3 voltage inputs must have PTs to isolate the ground from the system being monitored
and the battery.
l Connect V4 of the monitoring device to the positive side of the battery. Input impedance of V4
terminal, for the devices listed above, is 5 MOhm (phase - Vref).
l Connect Vref on the monitoring device to battery ground.
l Fusing must be installed according to the meter installation instructions.
l Perform a visual inspection of the connections to ensure there is physical separation between
the system connected to V1, V2 and V3, and the battery connected to V4.
l For other wiring options with PTs, see the monitoring device Installation Guide.
DANGER
ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Treat the battery circuit as energized to the category of the installation.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
Refer to the following diagram as an example for connections to the meter.
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Setting up the Battery Health Framework

The Battery Health Framework is designed to capture and record a generator’s battery voltage
signature at start up. This voltage signature provides some indication of the health of the generator’s
battery bank. A typical waveform capture of the voltage drop when starting is shown next:
Note the following items about this example:
l This capture shows approximately 4 to 5 seconds' worth of data, accomplished via 3 waveform
recorders in series configured at a resolution of 16x96.
l The voltage does not immediately recover to its original value (~26 v) but it begins to ramp up.
l There is about 0.5 seconds of data before the voltage drops to approximately 20 V.
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Two options in the framework are possible to capture the waveform, based on how the crank relay
signal is triggered - pulse or KYZ.
Example Framework
The following figure shows the typical modules for the framework.
The types of module used are:
l Data Acquisition
l Digital Input
l Convert
l OneShot Timer
l Waveform Recorder
See the following descriptions for the way each module works in this framework.
Refer to ION Reference for details on how each module operates and for setting module
parameters.
Data Acquisition – Data Acqn 1
The V4 signal from the meter goes to the Data Acquisition module.
Digital Input – G1 Crank Relay
This module accepts the Cranking Relay signal from the field. When the signal goes high, the logic
to record the battery voltage triggers.
The Input mode can be set to Pulse or KYZ, as explained next.
Pulse Input Mode
When the Crank Relay signal goes high, a pulse is generated on the Trigger output register, labeled
"G1 Crank Relay." The setup registers for the Digital Input module are shown next.
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Note that the Input Mode value is Pulse. The Trigger output can now be fed into the first Waveform
Recorder along with V4 from the Data Acquisition module.
KYZ Input Mode
If you are using the same Digital Input to handle the Generator Start signal (EPSS_Start) it is
probably set to KYZ mode.
Input Mode KYZ means that a pulse is generated on the Trigger output register when the Crank
Relay signal goes high AND when it goes low. The Convert module and One Shot Timer module
(explained later) prevent triggering the downstream logic twice.
The Crank Relay Module is setup like this:
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Note that the Input Mode value is KYZ.
Convert
The signal from the Digital Input module cannot be fed directly into the One Shot Timer. The Convert
module converts the digital signal to analog for the One Shot Timer.
One-Shot Timer
To prevent triggering the downstream logic twice, send the state (EPSS_Start) from the Convert
module into the One Shot Timer:
Send the output register into the first Waveform Recorder G1 Battery 1.
First Waveform Recorder – G1 Battery 1
The Data Acquisition module and G2 Crank Relay module are the inputs to the first Waveform
Recorder, labeled “G1 Battery 1.”
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These are the setup registers for the module:
Note the following about the setup registers:
l Depth must be non-zero – 100 is a good number.
l Record Mode should be Circular.
l Format should 16x96. This means 16 samples per cycle and 96 cycles, so at 60 Hz this results
in approximately 1.6 seconds' worth of data.
l Record Delay Cycles is set to 95 to allow the “window of observation” to move so that only
post-event data is captured. Refer to ION Reference for more details.
Second and Third Waveform Recorders
The second Waveform Recorder - G1 Battery 2 - is cascaded with the first to capture another 1.6
seconds of the battery voltage signature. Do this by using the Record Complete output register on
G1 Battery 1 as a flag to trigger G1 Battery 2 to start recording.
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The third Waveform Recorder - G1 Battery 3 - is cascaded with the second recorder to capture the
final 1.6 seconds of the battery voltage signature. As above, use the Record Complete output
register on G1 Battery 2 as a flag to trigger G1 Battery 3 to start recording.
The Setup Registers should be the same as first waveform recorder with different labels.
Battery Health Waveform Capture results

After the framework is complete, in Vista you should see the voltage signature that looks like the
following example image:
After you obtain this type of result, you can configure the generator in the Generator Performance
Configuration Tool and define the Battery Health Report.
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Configure Generator Test EPSS
WARNING
links.
The following items are part of Generator Test EPSS:
l Generator Test EPSS Vista diagrams
To configure the Generator Test EPSS Report and Vista diagrams:
1. Set up the monitoring devices that record the generator and ATS (for EPSS reporting) elec-
trical data in PME. See Supported measurements and devices for details on which meas-
urements are required. See ION power meter configuration and Non-ION power meter
configuration for information on device configuration.
Evaluation Method - Select the Evaluation Method that is used for the generator test and
the pass/fail criteria for the selected method.
3. (Only for EPSS reporting) Create a Transfer Switch in the Generator Performance Con-
figuration Tool with EPSS Test Module, and define, at a minimum, the following fields for this
transfer switch:
Name - Enter a name for the transfer switch.
Status Measurements - Select the Source of the transfer switch Status Measurements,
and the measurements used to indicate the Normal, Test, and Emergency states.
Priority Levels - Select the Priority Level for this transfer switch. The priority level
determines the required transfer time which is used as test criteria.
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Transfer Switches - (Only for EPSS reporting) Select the Transfer Switches you created
in step 3.
6. To run the report, open the report template in the Reports Web Application, set the report input
parameters, and generate the report.
To create the Vista diagrams, use the Generate Vista Diagrams function in the Generator
Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module. View the diagrams in Vista or in
Web Applications Diagrams.
selection as inputs to the Generator Test EPSS Report. All generators and transfer switches that
are defined in a group are included in the report when that group is selected. You have the option to
exclude generators and transfer switches in a group from a report by selecting this option in the
report inputs section.
For information on how to use the report, see Generator Test EPSS Report.
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Configure Generator Load Summary Report
WARNING
links.
To configure the Generator Load Summary Report:
measurements and devices for details on which measurements are required.
3. (Optional) Repeat step 2 to add additional generators.
selection as inputs to the Generator Load Summary Report. All Generators that are defined in a
group are included in the report when that group is selected. You have the option to exclude
generators in a group from a report by selecting this option in the report inputs section.
For information on how to use the report, see Generator Load Summary Report.
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Configure UPS Performance

UPS Performance includes the UPS Auto Test Report and the UPS Battery Health Report.
WARNING
links.
Configure the UPS Auto Test Report

To configure the UPS Auto Test Report:
1. Set up the UPS devices in PME.
NOTE: See Supported measurements and devices for information on supported UPS
devices for this report.
2. Set up the UPS ION framework in the VIP. See Setting up the UPS Auto Test ION framework
in the VIP for details.
3. Define the UPS devices in the UPS Configuration Tool.
4. Define a Group in the UPS Configuration Tool and add the UPS devices to the group.
5. Generate the Vista diagrams with the UPS Configuration Tool and configure the diagrams.
See Setting up the Vista Diagram for UPS Auto Test for details.
For information on how to use the report, see UPS Auto Test Report.
Configure UPS Battery Health Report

To configure the UPS Battery Health Report:
1. Set up the monitoring device that records the battery voltage. See Set up the UPS Battery
Health monitoring device for information on how to configure the device. See Supported meas-
urements and devices for details on which measurements are required
For information on how to use the report, see UPS Battery Health Report.
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Setting up the UPS Auto Test ION framework in the VIP

To paste a UPS framework in VIP:
1. Open Designer and open the VIP.<server_name>.node.
2. Drag a Grouping Object and open it. Make sure that the toolbox is available (Options > Show
toolbox).
3. Select Edit > Paste from framework, find UPS Alarming Status.fwn under ...\-
config\fmwk\EPSS\, and free paste the framework into the Grouping object.
4. Set up the framework and customize it to match your system configuration. The default tem-
plate assumes that you have two groups with five UPSs in each group.
The following example shows an instance where the user has three groups with a different
UPS in each group:
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5. Connect the inputs of each AND/OR module (UPS) to the critical operation and battery usage
status from the UPS devices.
6. Repeat this step for each UPS in the group and for all UPSs in the other groups.
7. Save the framework.
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Setting up the Vista Diagram for UPS Auto Test

1. Browse to ...\config\diagrams\ud\UPS\UpsGroups.dgm.
2. Link the status object from the framework that you pasted in VIP in the previous steps.
3. Repeat step 2 for all other groups. Your UPS Monitoring system is now setup.
NOTE: Any UPS in the groups that require attention show a red indicator.
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Set up the UPS Battery Health monitoring device
NOTE: The devices used for monitoring the UPS electrical data for the UPS Battery Health Report
must be able to run an ION framework and must have a V4 input for capturing the battery voltage
waveform. Only the following devices meet those requirements:
- ION9000
- ION7650
- ION7550
Other devices cannot be used for this application.
Basic setup
Install and configure the monitoring device. Refer to the device Installation Guide for more
information. Obtain the latest version of these documents from www.schneider-electric.com.
Connect the monitoring device to the UPS as follows:
l Connect V1 - V3 to the UPS outputs. The voltage inputs must have PTs to isolate the ground
from the system being monitored and the battery.
l Connect V4 of the monitoring device to the positive side of the battery. Input impedance of V4
terminal, for the devices listed above, is 5 MOhm (phase - Vref).
l Connect Vref on the monitoring device to battery ground.
l Fusing must be installed according to the meter installation instructions.
l Perform a visual inspection of the connections to ensure there is physical separation between
the system connected to V1, V2 and V3, and the battery connected to V4.
l For other wiring options with PTs, see the monitoring device Installation Guide.
DANGER
ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Treat the battery circuit as energized to the category of the installation.
Refer to the following diagram as an example for connections to the meter.
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Setting up the UPS Battery Health framework
The UPS Battery Health framework is designed to capture and record a UPS’s battery voltage
signature at start up. This voltage signature provides some indication of the health of the UPS’s
battery bank. A typical waveform capture of the voltage drop when the UPS comes online is shown
below:
Note the following items about this example:
l This capture shows about 4 - 5 seconds' worth of data, accomplished via one (1) waveform
recorder configured at a resolution of 512 x 4.
l The voltage does not immediately recover to its original value but it begins to ramp up.
l There is about 0.5 seconds of data before the voltage drop to approximately 20 V.
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To paste the framework into the ION monitoring device:
1. Open Designer and open the device node of the monitoring device.
2. Drag a Grouping Object and open it. Make sure that the toolbox is available (Options > Show
toolbox).
3. Select Edit > Paste from framework, find UPS Battery Health.fwn under ...\-
config\fmwk\EPSS\, and free paste the framework into the Grouping object.
4. Link the Setpoint module Source input to the high speed Vln a input of the Power Meter module
of the monitoring device. This input triggers the waveform capture during the UPS test when
the UPS output turns on.
5. Check that the waveform recorder input is linked to the V4 output of the Data Acquisition mod-
ule.
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Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module

TIP: You can open the Generator Performance Configuration Tool from the Power Monitoring
Expert > Configuration Tools folder on your desktop.
Use the Generator Performance Configuration Tool to configure the Backup Power Management
Module and the Capacity Management Module. With this tool you define Generators, Transfer
Switches, Equipment, and Groups for the Generator Activity, Generator Battery Health, Generator
Test EPSS, Generator Load Summary, Equipment Capacity, and Generator Capacity reports. You
also use this tool to generate the EPSS Vista diagrams, and to manage the Run History of the
Generators.
The report templates have different configuration requirements. Not all of the components and
properties available in the configuration tool have to be configured for all of the report templates.
See Backup Power Management Module configuration and Capacity Management Module
configuration for details.
Prerequisites
l The monitoring devices that are recording the generator, transfer switch, and equipment data
must be configured in the PME Management Console and must be communicating before you
can configure the components and properties in the configuration tool.
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Starting the Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module
To start the Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module, open the PME
folder on the desktop and double-click the Generator Performance Configuration Tool shortcut.
The Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module window contains these
tabs: Groups, Generators, Transfer Switches, Equipment, and Run History.
First Define Generators, Define Transfer Switches, and Define Equipment. Then Define Groups.
After you had the first generator test, you can View the Run History.
Use the following common controls for the tabs:
l Help - Click this to view online help for the tab.
l New - Creates a new entry in the grid.
l Delete - Deletes the selected entry from the grid.
l Revert - Returns a modified record to its original values, if OK or Apply have not been clicked.
l OK - Saves all changes and exits the configuration tool.
l Cancel - Exits the tool without saving changes.
l Apply - Saves all changes and leaves the tool open.
The Modified column in the grid area shows the status of the row data:
+ (plus) - a new entry.
* (asterisk) - a modified entry.
! (exclamation mark) - entry needs more information before it can be saved.
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Define Generators
Use the Generators tab to add new Generators or edit existing ones.
You can perform the following actions on this tab:
l Click New to add a new Generator to the system. See Adding a new generator for details.
l Click Clone to add a copy of an existing Generator. The tool copies many of the existing device
settings into the new entry. You can then enter the unique details of the new device. See Clon-
ing a Generator for details.
l Click Delete to remove records from the system.
l Click Revert (before you click Apply or OK) if you make changes to a record and want to revert
to your initial settings.
Adding a new generator

To add a new generator:
1. On the Generator tab, click New.
2. Complete the following fields to define the generator:

Name - Enter a unique name to identify the generator.
Description - (Optional) Add information about the generator, such as make and model.
Electrical Data
Source - Select the monitoring device that records the electrical data of the generator.
Prime Nameplate Rating - Enter the rated generator power output. Refer to the gen-
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erator's nameplate for this value.
Unit - Select the unit of measurement for the generator rating value.
Engine Temperature Data - Select the check box to enable this property. Complete the
following fields:
Source - Select the monitoring device that records the engine temperature of the gen-
erator.
Measurement - Select the engine temperature measurement.
Unit - Select either F (for Fahrenheit) or C (for Celsius) for the temperature unit of
measurement.
NOTE: The same unit is used for the generator test Evaluation Method setting.
Exhaust Gas Temperature Data - Select the check box to enable this property. Com-
plete the following fields:
Source - Select the monitoring device that records the exhaust gas temperature of
the generator.
Single Exhaust or Dual Exhaust - Select whether the exhaust gas temperature is
measured for a single exhaust or a dual exhaust generator.
Measurement - Select the exhaust gas temperature measurement.
Unit - Select either F (for Fahrenheit) or C (for Celsius) for the temperature unit of
measurement.
Edit Evaluation Method - Set the evaluation method and the pass/fail criteria for gen-
erator tests. See Editing the generator Evaluation Method for more details.
Assign Engine Data - Associate data from the monitoring device with engine data meas-
urements defined in the tool. See Assigning engine data for more information.
NOTE: You can define Engine data measurements in the Edit Engine Data editor at the
top of the Generators tab. See Editing Engine Data for more details.
Status Measurements - Configure the monitoring device and the measurements used to
record the generator states.
Source - Select the monitoring device that records the generator states.
Starting - Select the check box to enable this property. This state indicates that the
generator is starting. Select the measurement that provides the Starting state input,
and enter the Active Value for the measurement.
Running - This state indicates that the generator is running. Select the measurement
that provides the Running state input, and enter the Active Value for the meas-
urement.
Stopped - This state indicates that the generator has stopped. Select the meas-
urement that provides the Stopped state input, and enter the Active Value for the
measurement.
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NOTE: Two stop signals could be sent from the generator controller: the initial stop
signal which is followed by 3- to 5-minute cooling period, and the final stop signal
after the cooling period is complete. If the generator has two stop signals, use the
measurement for the first stop signal before the generator goes into the cooling
mode. Do not use the stop signal after the cooling period.
Example:
Assume that the system has been configured with measurements of GENStarting,
GENRunning, and GENStopped. You assign these measurements to the Starting,
Running, and Stopped states respectively and enter 1 as the Active Value for each.
When the generator starts, the active value for GENStarting becomes 1, and
Starting is the state for the generator.
When the generator is running, the active value for GENRunning becomes 1, and
Running is the state for the generator.
When the generator stops, the active value for GENStopped becomes 1, and
Stopped is the state for the generator.
Additional notes about the Status Measurements:
If there is only one measurement to indicate that the generator is either running or
stopped, then you select that measurement for both the Running and Stopped
states, and assign a different active value for each. For example, if the measurement
used to indicate whether a generator is running or not is GenRunningStopped,
define the states like this:
For the Running state:
Select GenRunningStopped as the measurement.
Set the Active Value to 1.
When the generator is running, the active value for GenRunningStopped is 1,

and Running is the state for the generator.
For the Stopped state:

Select GenRunningStopped as the status measurement.
Set the Active Value to 0.
When the generator is stopped, the active value for GenRunningStopped is 0,

and Stopped is the state for the generator.
Monitor for EPS Available - Select the check box to enable this property. This state
indicates that the emergency power source (EPS) is available. Select the meas-
urement that provides the EPS Available state, enter the active value for the state
measurement, and enter the Required Time (Seconds). The Required Time value spe-
cifies the amount of time required to be considered a pass for a generator test eval-
uation.
Battery Waveforms - Select the check box to enable this property. Complete the fol-
lowing fields:
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Source - Select the monitoring device that captures the battery voltage signature
(waveform).
Measurement - Select the battery voltage signature (waveform capture) meas-

urement, for example V4 Waveform.
3. Click Apply to save the changes and keep the configuration tool open. Click OK to save the
changes and close the configuration tool.
4. (Optional) Repeat these steps to define other generators.
TIP: Use Clone to define additional generators with similar settings. See Cloning a
Generator.
Editing a Generator
To edit a generator:
1. On the Generators tab, select the generator in the overview table.
2. Edit the fields that define the generator properties.
Cloning a Generator
Clone a Generator to create a copy of an existing Generator. When you clone a Generator, many of
the settings are copied into the new Generator. Some settings are reset to default values. Update
the settings for the cloned Generator and save it.
To clone a Generator:
1. On the Generators tab, select the Generator you want to use as the base for the cloned copy.
2. Click Clone to create a new, cloned Generator. Review the copied settings and update them
as necessary. Update the following settings that have been reset to default values:
Name - Enter a unique name to identify the Generator.
Electrical Data - Source - Select the monitoring device that records the electrical data of
the generator.
Status Measurements - Source - Select the monitoring device that records the generator
states.
See Adding a new generator for information on generator properties.
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Editing the generator Evaluation Method

Use the Evaluation Method editor to select the evaluation method and the decision criteria for the
Pass/Fail assessment of a generator test.
To edit the Evaluation Method:
1. Click Edit Evaluation Method to open the evaluation method editor.
2. Complete the following fields:

Evaluation Method - Select an evaluation method. Define the evaluation criteria.
NOTE: Different evaluation criteria are displayed depending on which evaluation method
is selected. See the table below for details.
3. Click OK to save the configuration and close the Edit Evaluation Method window.
The following table shows the evaluation methods and their respective pass/fail criteria:
Evaluation Method Pass/Fail Criteria

Load (= Default) To Pass, the generator must run at the Suggested Load %(*)
for the Run Duration (Minutes).
Engine Temperature To Pass, the generator must run at or above the Minimum
Engine Temperature °C/°F for the Run Duration
(Minutes).
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Evaluation Method Pass/Fail Criteria

Exhaust Gas Temperature To Pass, the generator must run at or above the Minimum
Exhaust Gas Temperature °C/°F for the Run Duration
(Minutes).
Load Bank To Pass, the generator must pass the selected stages
consecutively. For each stage, it must run at the Suggested
Load %(*) for the Run Duration (Minutes).
Load OR Engine Temperature To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load or the
Engine Temperature test.
Load OR Exhaust Gas To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load or the
Temperature Exhaust Gas Temperature test.
Load AND Exhaust Gas To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load and the
Temperature Exhaust Gas Temperature test.
Load AND Engine Temperature To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load and the
Engine Temperature test.
Load OR Engine Temperature OR To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load, or the
Exhaust Gas Temperature Engine Temperature, or the Exhaust Gas Temperature test.
Load OR Engine Temperature To Pass, the generator must pass either the Load test, or the
AND Exhaust Gas Temperature Engine Temperature and the Exhaust Gas Temperature test.
Load AND Engine Temperature To Pass, the generator must pass both the Load and the
OR Exhaust Gas Temperature Engine Temperature test, or the Exhaust Gas Temperature
test.
Load AND Engine Temperature To Pass, the generator must pass the Load and the Engine
AND Exhaust Gas Temperature Temperature test and the Exhaust Gas Temperature test.
(*) The Suggested Load % is based on the generator nameplate rating.

The following table shows the default test criteria for each evaluation method:
NOTE: Update these values to meet the regulations mandated by your local jurisdictions, or to
meet the the manufacturer recommendations.
Test Name Stage Minimum Run Duration

Load n/a 30 % 30 minutes
Engine Temperature n/a 900 °C/°F 30 minutes
Exhaust Gas Temperature n/a 900 °C/°F 30 minutes
Load Bank 1 25 % 30 minutes
Editing Engine Data

The Engine Data Measurements editor is used to define measurements in PME that are related to
generator engine operation, for example battery voltage, or coolant temperature. You can then map
these measurements to engine data that is recorded by a monitoring device for the generator engine.
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The items being measured, typically analog data, can differ from generator to generator. Battery
voltage and coolant temperature are two common measurements.
To add engine data measurements:
1. Click Edit Engine Data to open the Edit Engine Data Measurements editor.
2. Click New to add a new measurement.

Name - Enter a name for the measurement.
Units - Enter a unit for the measurement.
4. (Optional) Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add additional measurements.
5. Click OK to save the new measurement and close the Edit Engine Data Measurements win-
dow.
Next, map the measurements that you create to the registers/measurements recorded by the
monitoring device for the generator engine. See Assigning engine data for details.
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Assigning engine data

The Assign Engine Data Measurements editor is used to map PME engine measurements to
engine data that is recorded by a monitoring device for the generator engine.
To assign engine data:
1. Click Assign Engine Data to open the Assign Engine Data Measurement editor.
2. Click Newto add a new assignment. Complete the following fields:

Engine Data Measurement - Select the measurement you want to assign.
Source - Select the monitoring device that records the engine data of the generator.
Measurement - Select the monitoring device data that you want to map to the engine
measurement.
3. (Optional) Repeat step 2 to map additional measurements.
4. Click OK to save the measurement mapping and close the Edit Engine Data Measurements
window.
TIP: See Editing Engine Data for information on how to define engine measurements.
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Define Transfer Switches

Use the Transfer Switches tab to add new (Automatic) Transfer Switches (ATS) or edit existing
ones.
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l Click New to add a new Transfer Switch to the system. See Adding a new Transfer Switch for
details.
l Click Clone to add a copy of an existing Transfer Switch. The tool copies many of the existing
device settings into the new entry. You can then enter the unique details of the new device. See
Cloning a Transfer Switch for details.
Adding a new Transfer Switch

To add a new Transfer Switch:
1. On the Transfer Switch tab, click New.
2. Complete the following to define the transfer switch:

Name - Enter a unique name to identify the transfer switch.
Description - (Optional) Add information about the transfer switch.
Load Data - Select the check box to enable this property. Complete the following fields:
Source - Select the monitoring device that records the electrical data of the transfer
switch.
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Measurement - Select the electrical measurement you want to track for the transfer
switch, for example Current Phase Average.
Rating - Enter the rating value for the measurement, such as 400.
Unit - Enter the unit of measurement, such as A.
Priority Level - Select a priority level for this transfer switch. The Required Transfer Time
associated with the selected priority is displayed below the list box.
NOTE: You can define priority levels in the Edit Priority Levels editor at the top of the
Transfer Switches tab. See Editing Transfer Switch priority levels for more details.
Status Measurements - Configure the monitoring device and the measurements used to
record the transfer switch states.
Source - Select the monitoring device that records the transfer switch states.
Normal - This state indicates that the transfer switch is in the Normal position and
power is supplied to the load by the utility. Select the measurement that provides the
Normal state input, and enter the Active Value for the measurement.
Test - This state indicates that the transfer switch is in Test mode. Select the meas-
urement that provides the Test state input, and enter the Active Value for the meas-
urement.
Emergency - This state indicates that the transfer switch is in the Emergency pos-
ition and power is supplied to the load by the generator. Select the measurement that
provides the Emergency state input, and enter the Active Value for the measurement.
Monitor for Power Outage - Select the check box to enable this property. Select the
measurement that indicates a power outage occurred, and enter the Active Value for
the measurement.
For example, assume that the system has measurements called EPSS_Norm,
EPSS_Test, EPSS_Emerg, and EPSS_Util. You assign these measurements to
the Normal, Test, Emergency, and Power Outage states and enter 1 as the active
value for each.
When the ATS is in the Normal position, the active value for EPSS_Norm is 1, and
Normal is the state for the ATS. When the ATS is set to the Test mode, the active
value for EPSS_Test is 1, and Test is the state for the ATS. When the ATS is in the
Emergency position, the active value for EPSS_Emerg is 1, and Emergency is the
state for the ATS. If a power outage occurs, the active value for EPSS_Util is 1, and
Power Outage is the state for the ATS.
In the EPSS Test Report, the states for the ATS and the time when they occurred are
included in the Events Summary section.
NOTE: The Transfer Switch states are used to calculate the Transfer Time and
Emergency Time shown in the Generator Test EPSS Report:
Transfer Time = The time (in seconds) it takes to switch from Normal state to
Emergency state. For testing, the switch is triggered by the test signal, for an actual
power outage it is triggered by the power outage signal.
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Emergency Time = The duration (in hours, minutes, and seconds) the transfer
switch receives power from the generators. This is the time the generator is in the
Emergency state.
4. (Optional) Repeat these steps to define other transfer switches.
TIP: Use Clone to define additional transfer switches with similar settings. See Cloning
a Transfer Switch.
Editing a Transfer Switch

To edit a transfer switch:
1. On the Transfer Switches tab, select the transfer switch in the overview table.
2. Edit the fields that define the transfer switch properties.
Cloning a Transfer Switch

Clone a Transfer Switch to create a copy of an existing Transfer Switch. When you clone a Transfer
Switch, many of the settings are copied into the new Transfer Switch. Some settings are reset to
default values. Update the settings for the cloned Transfer Switch and save it.
To clone a Transfer Switch:
1. On the Transfer Switches tab, select the Transfer Switch you want to use as the base for the
cloned copy.
2. Click Clone to create a new, cloned Transfer Switch. Review the copied settings and update
them as necessary. Update the following settings that have been reset to default values:
Name - Enter a unique name to identify the transfer switch.
Status Measurements - Source - Select the monitoring device that records the transfer
switch states.
See Adding a new Transfer Switch for information on transfer switch properties.
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Editing Transfer Switch priority levels

Use the Edit Priority Levels editor to edit existing transfer switch Priority Levels, or add custom
ones.
To edit the Priority Levels:
1. Click Edit Priority Levels to open Edit Priority Levels.
2. Click New to add a priority level.

Name - Enter a unique name to identify the priority level.
Required Transfer Time (Seconds) - Enter the transfer time in seconds. This value indic-
ates the maximum acceptable time for the transfer switch to switch from the Test state to
the Emergency state.
Evaluate this Priority Level when reporting on Power Outages - Select this check
box to include a priority level in the pass or fail grading. Clear the check box to exclude the
priority level from grading. By excluding a priority level, you can exclude non-critical
switches from evaluation.
For example, if a transfer switch has a priority level of Life Safety and it must be graded
because of a power outage, then select this check box. Conversely, if a transfer switch
has a priority level of Equipment, this transfer switch may not have to be graded because
of a power outage. In this case, clear the check box.
Color Picker - Select the display color for the priority level in the report.
4. Click OK to save the configuration and close the Edit Priority Levels window.
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The following table shows the default Priority Levels:
Name Required Transfer Time Power Outage Enabled

Life Safety 10 True
Critical 10 True
Equipment 30 False
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Define Equipment
Use the Equipment tab to add new Equipment or edit existing ones. An Equipment represents a
real life apparatus such as a piece of switch gear, or a distribution panel. You can map the
Equipment to a measurement and rating. Equipment can be added to a Group and be included in the
reports.
l Click New to add a new Equipment to the system. See Adding Equipment for details.
l Click Clone to add a copy of an existing Equipment. The tool copies many of the existing
device settings into the new entry. You can then enter the unique details of the new device.
Adding Equipment
To add a new equipment:
1. On the Equipment tab, click New.
2. Complete the following fields to define the equipment:

Name - Enter a unique name to identify the equipment.
Description - (Optional) Add information about the equipment.
Source - Select the monitoring device that records the measurement data of the equip-
ment.
Measurement - Select the equipment measurement, for example current.
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Rating - Enter the rating for the equipment measurement, for example rated current.
Unit - Enter the unit of the measurement.
4. (Optional) Repeat these steps to define other equipment.
TIP: Use Clone to define additional equipment with similar settings.
Editing Equipment
To edit an equipment:
1. On the Equipment tab, select the equipment in the overview table.
2. Edit the fields that define the equipment properties.
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Define Groups
Use the Groups tab to add new Groups or edit existing ones. A Group combines generators,
transfer switches, and other equipment. This is used for reporting and generating Vista diagrams.
l Click New to add a new Group to the system. See Adding a new Group for details.
Adding a new Group
NOTE: You must define the Generators, Transfer Switches, and Equipment first, before you can
add them to a Group.
To add a group:
1. On the Groups tab, click New.
2. Complete the following fields to define the group:

Name - Enter a unique name to identify the group.
Test Frequency - Enter how often, in days, the group should be tested. Select the Time
Zone you want to use for reporting.
Generators - From the list, select the generators you want to include in the group.
Equipment - From the list, select the equipment you want to include in the group.
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Transfer Switches - From the list, select the transfer switches you want to include in the
group.
4. (Optional) Repeat these steps to define other groups.
Editing a Group
To edit a group:
1. On the Groups tab, select the group in the overview table.
2. Edit the fields that define the group properties.
Adding/Editing Group Load Sources

Define Load Sources to associate a Group with the electrical loads that the generators in the group
must supply with power during an outage.
NOTE: Before configuring Load Sources, define the Priority Levels for the system. See Editing
Transfer Switch priority levels for details.
To add/edit group load sources:
1. Click Edit Load Sources to open the load sources editor.
2. In Edit Load Sources, click New to add a load source.

Source - Select the monitoring device that records the electrical data of the load.
Measurement - Select the load measurement.
Priority Level - Select the priority level to assign to the load.
4. Click OK to save the configuration and close the Edit Load Sources window.
TIP: Use Clone to define additional loads with similar settings.
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View the Run History

The Run History is a record of the generator run activities. Use the Run History tab to view or
modify individual generator run instances. The Run History can be used as input for Reports and
Dashboards in Power Monitoring Expert.
Click Refresh Run History to update the display to show the latest run activities.
Run Histories are based on Groups. Refresh the Run History after every configuration change to the
Groups, Generators, Transfer Switches, or Equipment. For example, if you remove a generator from
a group, the run history for that group needs to be rebuilt because that generator may have been the
reason for the detection of a run. Now that the generator is not part of the group, the system needs
to build the run history again to have accurate data.
NOTE: When you view the Run History for the first time, the processing of the existing run
information in the database can take some time.
l Click Detection Options to define the criteria for detecting a run event that will cause it to
appear on this tab. See Defining run detection options.
l Click Refresh Run History to update the tab with the latest run events that have occurred in
the system.
l Click Delete Run History to remove all run event records from the tab.
l Edit the details of a run instance. See Editing run history details for details.
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Defining run detection options

Use run detection options to define the criteria for the system to detect and record a generator run,
and to display it as part of the Run History. You can set a minimum and a maximum run length.
Set a minimum run length to prevent commissioning or maintenance activities from being recorded.
Set a maximum run length to eliminate "hanging" runs. A hanging run occurs when the stop signal
for a generator is not recorded.
To define run detection options:
1. Click Detection Options to open Run Detection Options.
2. In Run Detection Options, set Minimum Run Length (default = 15 minutes), and Maximum
Run Length (default = 48 hrs).
3. Click OK to save the changes and close the dialog box.
NOTE: In Run History, click Refresh Run History to update the tab with the run events that
match the new detection criteria.
Editing run history details

The system defines the following information as part of the Run History: Run Name, Start, End,
Reason, and Active Sources.
You can edit the Run Name and the Reason for a run. Other run details cannot be modified
NOTE: The default Run Name is the start date of the run, such as June 12 2011. If a group has
multiple runs on the same date, the subsequent runs have the same date with the run number
appended, such as June 12 2011 Run 2 and June 12 2011 Run 3.
The default Reason is based on the Transfer Switch Status Measurements, for Test and Power
Outage.
To edit the run history details:
1. Click the run record you want to modify. The run details are shown in the editor below the grid.
2. In the Name field, change the run name as necessary.
3. In the Reason list, select the correct reason for the run.
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EPSS Vista Diagrams

EPSS Vista diagrams provide real-time information about the status of the generators, transfer
switches, and other components of the system. You can view the diagrams in the Diagrams Web
Application of PME.
After the Generators, Transfer Switches, and Groups are configured, you can generate the Vista
diagrams for the configured devices. The same information can be built manually in Vista, but the
Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test Module provides a way to build these
diagrams automatically.
See Setting up the EPSS template diagram and Generating the EPSS Vista diagrams for
instructions.
After the diagrams are generated, you can open them in Vista and optimize the designs. See
EPSS Vista diagram examples for descriptions and examples of the generated diagrams.
Setting up the EPSS template diagram

Use the template diagram to produce a consistent structure for the generated diagrams. The
template file is used as a basis for the dynamically generated EPSS diagrams. The template is a
normal diagram file that the system uses to apply common elements to the generated diagrams.
With the template, you can apply linked-button elements to the generated diagrams, which will help
you reduce the amount of time to configure the diagrams.
To set up the EPSS template diagram:
1. Open Vista
2. In Vista, open the following diagram: ...\-

config\diagrams\ud\EPSS\templates\Epss_Template.dgm.
3. Add buttons with the appropriate links to the left side of the diagram.
4. Do not link the EPSS button to any diagram, because you will already be on the EPSS pages
when they are generated.
5. Save and close the template diagram.
When the configuration tool generates diagrams, the template is read and any objects in the
template are added to every diagram created by the tool.
NOTE: On the generated diagrams, the background image is dynamically created. The
background does not come from the EPSS template diagram.
Generating the EPSS Vista diagrams
NOTE: Before you generate the EPSS Vista diagrams:

- configure all devices and groups
- save the changes you have made to the EPSS configuration
- create an EPSS template diagram (see Setting up the EPSS template diagram)
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To generate the EPSS Vista diagrams:
1. Click the Groups tab.
2. Click Generate Vista Diagramsto open the Vista Diagram Generation dialog.
3. In the Output Path field, enter or select the folder where you want to store the diagrams.
4. (Optional) In the Included EPSS Groups box, select the device groups that you want to gen-
erate diagrams for. Clear the check box for any groups you do not want to generate.
5. (Optional) In the Transfer Switch Options box, select the colors you want to use for normal
and emergency status.
6. (Optional) Check Include Test Button on Transfer Switchesif you want to add a control
object for each ATS on the diagrams. This object allows you to manually test the ATS from the
diagram. The control must be manually linked using Vista after the diagrams have been cre-
ated.
7. (Optional) Check Include Links to EPSS Groups... if you want the device diagrams to have
a link to the EPSS Group diagram.
8. In the Diagram Width field, select the horizontal width in pixels of the diagrams.
9. (Optional) Select Facility Logo and enter the image file if you want the diagrams to include
the customer logo at the top-left of every diagram.
10. (Optional) Select Generate Facility Map if you want to include a map with the diagrams. If
you do this, you will be able to add the generator and transfer switch device locations to the
map.
a. Enter the Facility Name to appear on the map.
b. Select the image file for the map.
11. Click Generate Vista Diagrams to generate and store the diagrams in the selected output
folder.
Several diagrams will be created: the homepage that lists all EPSS groups, summary pages that list
all generators and transfer switches, and the detail pages for each EPSS Group, Generator and ATS
in the system.
You can open the diagrams in Vista and optimize the designs if necessary.
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EPSS Vista diagram examples

When you generate the Vista diagrams, the following diagrams are produced:
Home Page Diagram
One Home Page diagram is generated. This diagram contains a navigation bar that has links for the
facility map, device group diagrams, and device diagrams.
EPSS Group Diagram
For each group selected on the configuration screen, one group diagram is generated. This diagram
contains an object for each generator or transfer switch in the group. A Oneline diagram for each
group is also generated and linked to the diagrams. You will need to manually configure the
generated Oneline diagrams. Several default objects are included for assistance.
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Device detail Diagram
For each generator and transfer switch in a group, a diagram is generated. The device diagram
includes status information for the device, including run status, test parameters, and real-time
electrical data.
Facility Map
This diagram is generated if the option was selected on the configuration screen. This diagram
includes a moveable icon for each generator and transfer switch in all the selected device groups.
On the map diagram, you can drag and drop the device icons to the map to represent the physical
locations of those devices.
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UPS Configuration Tool

TIP: You can open the UPS Configuration Tool from the Power Monitoring Expert >
Configuration Tools folder on your desktop.
Use the UPS Configuration Tool to configure the Backup Power Management Module. With this tool
you create UPS Devices and Groups for the UPS Auto Test Report, and you generate UPS Auto
Test Vista diagrams.
See Backup Power Management Module configuration for details.
Prerequisites
l The UPS devices must be configured in the PME Management Console and must be com-
municating before you can configure the components and properties in the configuration tool.
Configuring UPS groups

To configure UPS groups:
1. Open the UPS Configuration Tool.
2. In the UPS Configuration Tool, click New and add each new UPS that you added in the Man-
agement Console.
3. (Optional) Change the value for the Display Name that appears in the Vista diagram if you
want.
NOTE: This Display Name appears only in the Vista diagram and does not impact the name
that you use in the Management Console.
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4. After adding all new UPS devices, click the Groups tab.
5. Click New to create new groups for the UPS devices.
6. After you finish adding all UPS device and associated groups, click Apply.
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Generating a Vista diagram

To generate a Vista diagram:
1. In the UPS Configuration Tool, click Generate Vista Diagrams.
The Vista Diagram Generation dialog appears.
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NOTE: The Output Path shows where the Vista diagram DGM file is saved after clicking
Generate Vista Diagrams. The file name or location can be modified from the default value
if desired.
2. Click Include Custom Logo and then navigate to and select the file to include a custom logo
in your diagrams. Otherwise, a Schneider Electric logo appears.
3. Under Options, drag the indicator to define the width and dimensions of Vista diagrams you
generate.
4. Click Generate Vista Diagrams to generate the DGM files, then click Close.
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Billing Module configuration

l Billing Report
To use the reports in this module, the module must be configured and the measurement data must
be available as historical data logs in the database.
For information on how to configure this module, download the Billing Module Toolkit from the
Exchange Community. See Resources for link information. The Billing Module Toolkit is a collection
of tutorials and examples that show you how to configure and use this module.
Energy by IT Customer Report configuration

The report requires branch circuit level energy and current measurement data. The report supports
different types of energy and current measurements, see Supported measurements and devices for
more information.
To use this report, the measurement data must be available as historical data logs in the database,
and a hierarchy must be configured using the CustomerRackCircuitTemplate.xml template.
NOTE: Remember to update the Managed Circuits in the Management Console after each device
configuration change.
Hierarchy template
You can find the CustomerCircuitTemplate.xml hierarchy template at:
...\Power Monitoring
Expert\applications\HierarchyManager\SampleTemplates\DataCenter\.
For information on how to install a hierarchy template and make bulk configuration changes, see
Hierarchy Configuration Utility.
For information on how to maintain a hierarchy configuration and make individual configuration changes,
see Hierarchy Manager.
Related topics:
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The following reports and diagrams are part of this module:
l Breaker Aging Vista diagrams
NOTE: Only certain Low Voltage, Schneider Electric breakers are supported by this module, see
Supported devices for more information.
Configure the Breaker Aging Report

To configure the Breaker Aging Report and Vista diagrams:
1. Set up the breaker device in PME. See Setting up Breaker Aging devices for details.
2. Create a Breaker Device in the Breaker Configuration Tool and define the required fields.
3. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add additional breakers.
4. Create a Switchboard in the Breaker Configuration Tool, define the required fields, and add the
breakers to the switchboard.
5. (Optional) Repeat step 4 to add additional switchboards.
6. Create a Group in the Breaker Configuration Tool and add the switchboards to the Group.
7. (Optional) Repeat step 6 to add additional groups
8. Paste the breaker aging ION framework into the VIP. See Pasting the Circuit Breaker Frame-
work in VIP for details.
9. (For the report) Open the report template in the Reports Web Application, set the report input
10. (For the Vista diagrams) Use the Generate Vista Diagrams function in the Breaker Con-
figuration Tool to create the diagrams. Configure the diagrams after they have been generated.
See Configuring Breaker Aging Vista diagrams for details. View the diagrams in Vista or in
Web Applications Diagrams.
Configure the Breaker Settings Report

To configure the Breaker Settings Report:
NOTE: Steps 2-7 in the workflow description below are optional. You can run the Breaker Settings
Report without configuring the breakers in the Breaker Configuration Tool. The benefit of
configuring breakers in the tool is that the breakers can be grouped and associated with
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switchboards for reporting. Also, if you want to run the Breaker Aging Report on the same
breakers, you must configure them in the tool.
1. Set up the breaker device and add it to the Management Console in PME.
2. Add a new Breaker Device in the Breaker Configuration Tool and define the Name and Source
fields. Clear the Enable Breaker Aging check box. These settings are not required for the
Breaker Settings report.
NOTE: To configure a breaker that is used for the Settings report and the Aging report, follow
steps 2-7 above, in the Configure the Breaker Aging Report section. Then continue with step
8 below.
3. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add additional breakers.
4. Create a Switchboard in the Breaker Configuration Tool and add the breakers to the switch-
board.
6. Create a Group in the Breaker Configuration Tool and add the switchboards to the Group.
NOTE: PME checks the breaker settings for updates every hour. For a new configuration, it
can take up to an hour for the settings data to be available in the database for reporting.
NOTE: The groups you create with the Breaker Configuration Tool are available for selection as
inputs to the Breaker Performance reports. All breakers that are defined in a group are included in
the report when that group is selected.
For information on how to use the reports, see Circuit Breaker Aging Report and Circuit Breaker
Settings Report.
Related topics:
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Setting up Breaker Aging devices

Add the Circuit Breaker devices to your Power Monitoring Expert system using the Management
Console.
Starting the ION software Modbus Gateway service

1. Open the Windows Services panel by clicking Start > Administrative Tools > Services.
2. Start the ION Software Modbus Gateway Service and set its Startup Type to Automatic.
Adding a new calculation service provider

1. In Windows Explorer, navigate to ...\[Install path]\system\bin and run Mod-
busServiceConfigurationTool.exe. The configuration dialog appears.
2. Click Add. The Add Service Window dialog appears.
3. From Available Services select Breaker Aging Calculation Service.
4. In Unit ID enter a value of 1 if this is the first service provider you are adding. Otherwise, enter
the next logical value for Unit ID.
5. Click Configure. The Breaker Aging Service Configuration dialog appears. Leave these
values as the default.
Real Time Request Polling Interval (in sec): This is the frequency (in seconds) that is used
to request real-time meter data for calculations.
Real Time Request Priority Level: This is the level of priority for real-time meter request.
The levels are:
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Frequency (in seconds) Priority

0 Low
250 Medium
500 High
1000 Intermediate
5000 Urgent
10000 Control
NOTE: These settings are for advanced users only and may be modified if certain load
conditions in the system require that the polling priority and frequency of real-time meter data
be decreased or increased.
NOTE: These settings only apply to real-time data requests for breaker aging and wear
calculations, and are independent of other types of requests in the system (such as Vista,
Diagrams, or Gadgets).
6. Click OK. The Breaker Aging Calculation Service appears in the list.
A dialog appears informing you about the configuration change.
7. Click Yes to continue and to restart the Modbus Software Gateway Service.
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Adding a new site for the calculation service
NOTE: You only need one site for the Modbus Software Gateway Service in your system. Skip
these steps if you have already set up a site for other applications of the Modbus Software
Gateway Service.
Add a new site in Management Console that will communicate with the Circuit Breaker Aging
Calculation service.
1. Open Management Console. The Management Console dialog appears.
2. In the left pane, click Site.
3. Right-click the dialog and choose New > Ethernet Gateway Site.
The Ethernet Gateway Site Configuration dialog appears. Complete the fields.
4. Name: Enter BreakerAgingWearSite.
5. TCP/IP Address: Enter <your local PME server IP address>.
6. TCP/IP Port: Enter ModbusTCP Device|502.
7. Computer: Enter <your local PME server IP address>.
8. Click OK. The new site is created.
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Adding new device for the calculation service

Add a new device in Management Console to the new BreakerAgingWearSite that will
communicate with the Circuit Breaker Aging Calculation service.
1. Open Management Console. The Management Console dialog appears.
2. In the left pane, click Device.
3. Right-click on the dialog and choose New > Serial Device on Ethernet Gateway Site. The
Serial Device Configuration dialog appears. Complete the fields. Items in red are man-
datory.
4. Group: Enter BREAKERS.
5. Name: Enter BreakerAgingWearProvider.
6. Device Type: Enter Breaker Aging And Wear Provider.
7. Unit ID: Enter the same Unit ID you configured in the Modbus Gateway Service configuration
tool.
8. Site: Enter the same site name you entered in the configuration tool.
9. Enabled: Enter Yes.
10. Click OK. The new device appears in the list.
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Pasting the Circuit Breaker Framework in VIP
WARNING
• Do not use an ION meter's digital output for any safety critical application.
NOTE: ION modules and registers must only be configured by personnel with a thorough
understanding of ION architecture and the system in which the meters and software are installed.
1. Open the Designer tool and open the VIP.DEFAULT node.
2. Go to Edit > Paste from framework and select the ...\-

config\fmwk\BreakerAging\CB Aging Grouping Status Framework.fwn
framework and paste it into the VIP.
3. Connect the input of an AND/OR module labeled Device_xx to the Breaker Aging and Wear
Provider overall status for the respective breaker device. (Nodes > Status Measurements
> Overall Status > OverallStatus@CBname).
4. Repeat this step for each Circuit Breaker in each group as required.
5. Delete the Devices_xx and Groups_xx that do not exist.
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Configuring Breaker Aging Vista diagrams

1. Log in to Vista, select Open File and then browse to ...\-
config\diagrams\ud\BreakerAging\Groups.dgm.
2. Manually link the status object to the framework you pasted in VIP in the previous steps.
For example:
3. Repeat this step for all other groups. Your Circuit Breaker Monitoring system is now setup.
For example:
NOTE: Any Circuit Breakers in the groups that require attention show a red LED indicator.
4. Manually link the status object from the framework you pasted in the VIP in previous steps.
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Breaker Configuration Tool

TIP: You can open the Breaker Configuration Tool from the Power Monitoring Expert >
Use the Breaker Configuration Tool to configure the Breaker Performance Module. With this tool
you define Breaker Devices, Switchboards, and Groups for the Breaker Aging Report and the
Breaker Settings Report.
The reports have different configuration requirements. Not all of the components and properties
available in the configuration tool have to be configured for both of the report templates. See
Breaker Performance Module configuration for details.
Prerequisites
l The breaker monitoring devices that are recording the breaker data must be configured in the
PME Management Console and must be communicating before you can configure the com-
ponents and properties in the configuration tool.
WARNING
Do not install incorrect drivers for the circuit breakers in your system.
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NOTE: The first time you open the Breaker Configuration Tool, you must set the regional settings
for the breaker aging engine. The Initial Configuration settings dialog is only displayed the first time
open the tool. After the initial selection, the tool remains in the selected setting for future start ups.
To show this dialog again, hold down Ctrl + Shift when opening the tool.
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Configuring breaker devices
WARNING
If you select the check box for Is existing switchboard, go to the PME Exchange Community
web site and search for "Is existing switchboard." Open and read the knowledgebase article, and
then follow the instructions.
damage.
To configure breaker devices:
1. In the Breaker Configuration Tool, click the Breaker Device tab, and then click New to add a
new breaker.
2. Enter the following information:

Name: Enter a unique name for the breaker.
Source: Select the monitoring device that is providing the data for this breaker. You can
only associate each monitoring device in the system with one breaker device in the tool.
NOTE: Select Enable Breaker Aging if this configuration is to use the Breaker Settings
and the Breaker Aging features. Clear the check box for Enable Breaker Aging if this
configuration is only for the Breaker Settings report.
3. (Only for Breaker Aging) Enter the following information:

Use the dropdown lists to select values for Range, Designation, Rating, and Control
Unit Rating.
Voltage: Enter a value.
4. (Only for Breaker Aging) Select Is existing breaker device if the breaker device is a pre-exist-
ing breaker in your electrical system. Clear the check box for Is existing breaker device if
this is a new breaker in your electrical system. For pre-existing breakers, complete the avail-
able fields.
6. (Optional) Repeat steps 1-5 to add additional breaker devices.
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Configuring switchboards
WARNING
If you select the check box for Is existing switchboard, go to the PME Exchange Community
web site and search for "Is existing switchboard." Open and read the knowledgebase article, and
then follow the instructions.
damage.
To configure switchboards:
1. In the Breaker Configuration Tool, click the Switchboards tab, and then click New to add a
new Switchboard.

Name: Enter a unique name for the switchboard.
Breakers: Select one or more breakers from the list. Each breaker can only be associated
with one switchboard in the system.

Critical Threshold % and Moderate Threshold %: Enter default values (0-100%) to be
used for each breaker associated with this switchboard when performing analysis of their
electrical aging and electrical wear levels.
Environmental Conditions: Select values for Switchboard IP, Salty Atmosphere,

Corrosive Gas, and Dust Level.
Current Environmental Data: Select values for Vibration Level, Humidity, and Tem-
perature.
4. (Only for Breaker Aging) Select Apply Historical Data if the switchboard is pre-existing in
your electrical system. Clear the check box for Apply Historical Data if this is a new switch-
board in your electrical system. For pre-existing switchboards, select values for Vibration
Level, Temperature, and Humidity.
6. (Optional) Repeat steps 1-5 to add additional switchboard devices.
Configuring groups
To configure groups:
1. In the Breaker Configuration Tool, click the Groups tab, and then click New to add a new
group.
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Name: Enter a unique name for the group.
Switchboards Select one or more switchboards from the list. The same switchboard can
be used in multiple groups.
4. (Optional) Repeat steps 1-3 to add additional groups.
Generating Vista diagrams

To generate Vista diagrams:
1. In the Breaker Configuration Tool, click the Groups tab, and then click Generate Vista Dia-
grams to open the Vista Diagram Generation dialog.
NOTE: At least one group must be configured for the Generate Vista Diagrams command to
be available.
2. In Vista Diagram Generation, select the output path for the diagram files and select the groups
for which you want to generate diagrams.
3. (Optional) Select Include Custom Logo and then select the logo image file for the diagrams.
By default, a Schneider Electric logo appears.
4. Under Options, drag the indicator to define the width of Vista diagrams you generate.
5. Click Generate Vista Diagrams to generate the diagram files, then click OK and Close.
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Capacity Management Module configuration

The following reports, diagrams, and tools are part of this module:
Reports Diagrams Tools

Branch Circuit Power Report n/a n/a
Generator Performance
Equipment Capacity Report Equipment Vista Diagrams
Configuration
Generator Performance
Generator Capacity Report n/a
Configuration
Generator Power
Generator Power Report n/a
Configuration Utility
Power Losses
Power Losses Report n/a
Configuration Utility
UPS Power Configuration
UPS Power Report n/a
Utility
For configuration information on the different reports, see:
l Configure the Branch Circuit Power Report
l Configure Generator and Equipment Capacity Reporting
l Configure Generator and UPS Power Reporting
l Configure the Power Losses Report
Related topics:
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Configure the Branch Circuit Power Report
CAUTION
To configure the Branch Circuit Power Report:
1. Set up the monitoring device that records the branch circuit data. See Supported meas-
urements and devices for details on which measurements are required.
2. Configure a hierarchy in PME using the ...\Power Monitoring Exper-

t\applications\HierarchyManager\SampleTemplates\DataCenter\
CustomerRackCircuitTemplate.xml template.
TIP: See Hierarchy Configuration Utility and Hierarchy Manager for information on how to
install and maintain a hierarchy.
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Configure Generator and Equipment Capacity Reporting
WARNING
links.
To configure the Generator Capacity Report:
measurements and devices for details on which measurements are required. See ION power
meter configuration and Non-ION power meter configuration for information on device con-
figuration.
Evaluation Method - Select the Evaluation Method that is used for the generator test and
the pass/fail criteria for the selected method.
3. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add additional generators.
Load Sources - Add the loads that are supplied by the generator.
For information on how to use the report, see Generator Capacity Report.
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To configure the Equipment Capacity Reports:
1. Set up the monitoring device that records the equipment electrical data in PME. See Sup-
ported measurements and devices for details on which measurements are required. See ION
power meter configuration and Non-ION power meter configuration for information on device
configuration.
2. Create an Equipment item in the Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS Test
Module, and define, at a minimum, the following fields for this Equipment:
Name - Enter a name for the equipment.
Load Data - Select the Source and Measurement for the load data. Enter the equipment
Rating and select the Unit.
Equipment - Select the Equipment you created in step 2.
Load Sources - Add the loads that are connected to the equipment.
For information on how to use the report, see Equipment Capacity Report.
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Configure Generator and UPS Power Reporting
WARNING
links.
To configure the Generator Power Report,
1. Set up the monitoring devices that record the load data. See Supported measurements and
devices for details on which measurements are required.
2. Define the generator power system using the Generator Power Configuration Utility.
For information on how to use the report, see Generator Power Report.
To configure the UPS Power Report,
1. Set up the monitoring devices that record the UPS output data. See Supported measurements
and devices for details on which measurements are required.
2. Define the UPS power system using the UPS Power Configuration Utility.
For information on how to use the report, see UPS Power Report.
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Configure the Power Losses Report
WARNING
links.
To configure the Power Losses Report,
1. Set up the monitoring devices that record the input and output data for the transformers and
UPS. See Supported measurements and devices for details on which measurements are
required.
2. Define the power losses system using the Power Losses Configuration Utility.
For information on how to use the report, see Power Losses Report.
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Generator Power Configuration Utility

TIP: You can open the Generator Power Configuration Tool from the Power Monitoring Expert >
Use the Generator Power Configuration Utility to configure the Capacity Management Module. With
this tool you define Generator Systems for the Generator Power Report.
See Capacity Management Module configuration for details.
Prerequisites
l The monitoring devices that are recording the load data must be configured in the PME Man-
agement Console and must be communicating before you can configure the components and
properties in the configuration tool.
User Interface
Control Description
Help Opens the help for the utility.
New Creates a new entry in the grid.
Delete Deletes the selected entry from the grid.
OK Saves all changes and exits the utility.
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Control Description
Cancel Exits the utility without saving changes.
Apply Saves all changes and leaves the utility open.
Grid Area Columns Description

Modified Displays a status symbol for the record.
+ (plus) A new entry.
* (asterisk) An existing entry has been modified.
! (exclamation mark) The entry is incorrect.
System Displays the system name.
Type Displays the Generator system type (N, 2N, N+2, etc.)
Description Displays a description of the system
TIP: The tool indicates if there configuration errors. Point at the red exclamation icon to see
configuration error details.
Generator Power configuration restrictions

The Generator Power configuration tool enforces certain rules when creating a generator system,
group, or generator:
l Generator System
Name must be unique.
One or more systems are allowed.
l Generator Groups
At least one group must be present in each system.
All groups are connected to the same load.
For N, N+1, and N+2 system types:

Only one group is allowed.
Each generator in the group must have the same nameplate rating (kVA) value.
Each generator in the group must have the same derated nameplate rating (kW) value.
For 2N, 2(N+1) and 2(N+2) system types:

Up to three groups are allowed.
All groups must have the same number of generators.
All generators in the groups must have the same nameplate rating (kVA) value.
All generators in the groups must have the same derated nameplate rating (kW) value.
l Generators
At least one generator must be present in each group.
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A maximum of 12 generators is allowed in each group.
For information on generator redundancy types, see Generator system redundancy types.
Defining generator systems

A generator system is a logical system configuration that is used for reporting power capacity.
To define a generator system:
1. Click New. The Edit System: New System area appears below the grid.
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2. Click anywhere in the editor area. The Properties screen appears.
3. Complete the details for the generator system:

a. Generator System Name: Enter a name for the generator system. Each generator sys-
tem must have a unique name.
b. Description: (Optional) Enter a description for the generator system.
c. Redundancy Type: Select the redundancy type for the generator system. The different
redundancy types are explained in Generator system redundancy types.
d. Groups: Shows the number of generator groups contained in the generator system. Click
Add to add groups to the generator system. Click Remove to delete groups.
e. Generators Per Group: Shows the number of generators in each generator group in the
system. Click Add to add generators to the group. Click Remove to delete generators.
NOTE: This property is only available when the system redundancy type is 2N, 2(N+1)
or 2(N+2). To define the number of generators for a system with redundancy type N, N+1
or N+2, use the generator group properties. See Defining generator groups for more
information.
4. Click Done to save the generator system.
Related Topics:
l Defining generator groups
l Defining generators
l Defining generator loads
l Defining utilities
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Defining generator groups

A generator group represents a logical grouping of generators. The system contains at least one
group and can contain multiple groups. Depending on the system type, the group properties may be
different, as shown below. See Generator Power configuration restrictions for more information.
To define a generator group:
1. Click on the group object border. The Properties screen appears.
2. Complete the details for the generator group:

a. Generator Group Name: Enter a name for the group.
Each generator group must have a unique name.
b. Description: Enter a description for the group. This field is optional.
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c. Generators Per Group: Click Add to increase the number of generators in the group.
Click Remove to decrease the number. This property is available only for system redund-
ancy types N, N+1 or N+2.
3. Click Done to save the generator group.
Related Topics:
l Defining generator systems
Defining generators
A generator represents an actual generator device. A group contains at least one generator and can
contain multiple generators. For some system types, each group must contain the same number of
generators. See Generator Power configuration restrictions for more information.
To define a generator:
1. Click on the generator object border. The selected generator will be highlighted in blue and the
Properties screen appears.
2. Complete the details for the generator:

a. Generator Name: Enter the name for the generator.
This name must be unique for each generator in the system.
b. Description: Enter a description for the generator. This field is optional.
c. Nameplate Rating (kVA): Enter the maximum output power (kVA) of the generator. This
value must be greater than zero.
d. Derated Nameplate Rating (kW): Enter the maximum power capacity (kW) that the gen-
erator is expected to support. This value must be equal or less than the nameplate rating
value, and greater than zero.
3. Click Done to save the generator.
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Related Topics:
Defining generator loads

A generator load represents the logical load attached to a generator group. Each generator system
must have only one load.
To define a generator load:
1. Click the generator load element in the system diagram. The Properties screen appears.
2. Complete the details for the generator load:

a. Load Name: Enter a name for the load.
b. Description: Enter a description for the load. This field is optional.
c. Data Source: Select one or more meter sources where load data is logged for this load.
d. Additional Utilities: Click Add to increase the number of utility objects for the load.
Click Remove to decrease the number of utility objects.
3. Click Done to save the generator load.
Related Topics:
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Defining utilities
A utility represents the logical utility provider that feeds a load under normal operation. This logical
utility has no functional purpose in the calculations for power redundancy. It is used to provide a
more complete diagram representation for the generator system. A system may have one or two
utilities represented in the diagram.
To define a utility:
1. Click the utility element in the diagram. The Properties screen appears.
2. Complete the details for the utility:

a. Utility Name: Enter a name for the utility.
b. Description: Enter a description for the utility. This field is optional.
3. Click Done to save the utility.
Once the configuration of the generators, loads, and utilities are complete, click Apply to save, or
click OK to save the configuration and exit the utility.
Related Topics:
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Generator system redundancy types

You can create a generator system to achieve power redundancy for IT equipment loads in different
ways, depending on how the generators are grouped together and how they are connected to the
equipment power supplies. This configuration tool supports several industry standard
configurations.
The generator system supports the following redundancy design types:
l N Type
l N+1 Type
l N+2 Type
l 2N Type
l 2(N+1) Type
l 2(N+2) Type
Before generator-related reports can be produced you need to define a generator system in the
Generator Power Configuration Utility.
N Type
The N system configuration is for one or more generators that work together to supply power to the
IT load, when the utility or utilities’ power is unavailable. There is no redundancy. The intention is to
size the generator system to match the peak IT load on the utility power.
N+1 Type
The N+1 system configuration is for one or more generators that work together to supply power to
the IT load. There is simple generator redundancy in that one of the generators can stop functioning
or be taken off-line, if the utility power is interrupted. The load is spread among all generators, but
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the peak load is such that if one generator stops working, the others will be able to assume its load.
Another way to look at it is, N generators will be able to support the peak IT load. If the peak IT load
is more than N can support, then system design redundancy will be lost.
For example, if three generators are connected to the IT loads, in an N+1 system, the peak utility
load must not exceed the non-redundant capacity of two of the generators. If it does, the designed
redundancy will be lost.
N+2 Type
The N+2 system configuration is for a group of generators that work together to supply power to a
medium voltage substation and is then distributed to low voltage loads. There is simple generator
redundancy in that any two of the generators can stop functioning or be taken off-line, if the utility
power is interrupted. The load is spread among all generators, but the utility peak load is such that if
two generators stop working, the others will be able to assume their load. Another way to look at it
is, N generators will be able to support the peak utility load. If the peak utility load is more than N
can support, then system design redundancy will be lost.
For example, if five generators are connected to the IT loads, in an N+2 system, the peak utility load
must not exceed the non-redundant capacity of three of the generators. If it does, the designed
redundancy will be lost.
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2N Type
The 2N system configuration is for two groups of generators that supply power to the IT loads. In a
2N system, an entire group of generators can stop functioning or be taken off-line and the equipment
will still be supplied with power, if the utility power is interrupted. The load is spread among all
generators, but the peak load is such that, if an entire group of generators stop working, the
remaining generators will be able to assume the entire load. Another way to look at it is, N
generators will be able to support the peak utility load. If the peak utility load is more than N can
support, then system design redundancy will be lost.
In this example, there are two groups with three generators in each. In a 2N configuration, one group
of generators can go offline and the system will still have the designed redundancy. Therefore, the
value for N is three. So, the total peak utility load cannot exceed the derated nameplate of three of
the generators.
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2(N+1) Type
The 2(N+1) system configuration is for two groups of generators that supply power to the IT loads.
In a 2(N+1) system, an entire group of generators plus one more generator from each of the
remaining groups can stop functioning or be taken off-line, and the equipment will still be supplied
with power, if the utility power is interrupted. The load is spread among all generators, but the peak
load is such that if an entire group’s worth of generators goes offline, plus one more from each of the
other groups stop working, the remaining generators will be able to assume the entire load. Another
way to look at it is, N generators will be able to support the peak utility load. If the peak utility load is
more than N can support, then system design redundancy will be lost.
In this example, there are two groups with five generators in each. In a 2(N+1) configuration, one
group of generators can go offline, plus one more generator from the remaining group and the
system will still have the designed redundancy. Therefore, the value for N is four. So, the total peak
utility load cannot exceed the derated nameplate of four of the generators.
2(N+2) Type
The 2(N+2) system configuration is for two groups of generators that supply power to the IT loads.
In a 2(N+2) system, an entire group of generators plus two more generators from each of the
remaining groups can stop functioning or be taken off-line and the equipment will still be supplied
with power, if the utility power is interrupted. The load is spread among all generators, but the peak
load is such that if an entire group’s worth of generators goes offline, plus two more from each of the
other groups goes offline, the remaining generators will be able to assume the entire load. Another
way to look at it is, N generators will be able to support the peak utility load. If the peak utility load is
In this example, there are two groups with four generators in each. In a 2(N+2) configuration one
group of generators can stop working, plus two more generators from the remaining group and the
system will still have the designed redundancy. Therefore, the value for N is two. So, the total peak
utility load cannot exceed the derated nameplate of two of the generators.
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UPS Power Configuration Utility

TIP: You can open the UPS Power Configuration Tool from the Power Monitoring Expert >
Use the UPS Power Configuration Utility to configure the Capacity Management Module. With this
tool you define UPS Systems for the UPS Power Report.
Prerequisites
l The monitoring devices that are recording the UPS data must be configured in the PME Man-
agement Console and must be communicating before you can configure the components and
properties in the configuration tool.
User Interface
Control Description
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! (exclamation mark) The entry is incorrect.
System Displays the system name.
Type Displays the UPS system type (N, 2N, N+2, etc.)
Description Displays a description of the system
TIP: The tool indicates if there configuration errors. Point at the red exclamation icon to see
configuration error details.
UPS Power configuration restrictions

The UPS Power Configuration Utility enforces certain rules when you create UPS systems, groups,
and modules:
l UPS System
One or more systems are allowed.
l UPS Groups
At least one group must be present in each system.
A maximum of three groups are allowed in each system.
For N, N+1, and N+2 system types:

Each group in the system may have a different number of UPS modules.
Each UPS module in the group must have the same nameplate rating (kVA) value.
Each UPS module in the group must have the same derated nameplate rating (kW)
value
Each group is connected to one load only. No other group can be connected to the
same load.
See the UPS Power Configuration Utility for more information.
For 2N, 2(N+1) and 2(N+2) system types:

All groups must have the same number of UPS modules.
All UPS modules in the groups must have the same nameplate rating (kVA) value.
All UPS modules in the groups must have the same derated nameplate rating (kW)
value.
Depending on the number of groups present in the system, a load may be shared by
two groups.
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See the UPS Power Configuration Utility for more information.
l UPS Modules
At least one module must be present in each group.
A maximum of 12 modules is allowed in each group.
For information on UPS redundancy types, see UPS system redundancy types.
Defining UPS systems

A UPS system is a logical system configuration that is used for reporting power capacity.
To define a UPS system:
1. Click New. The Edit System: New System area appears below the grid.
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2. Click anywhere in the editor area. The Properties screen appears.
3. Complete the details for the UPS system:

a. System Name: Enter a name for the UPS system. Each UPS system must have a
unique name.
b. Description: Enter a description for the UPS system. This field is optional.
c. Redundancy Type: Select the redundancy type for the UPS system. The different
redundancy types are explained in UPS system redundancy types.
d. Groups: Shows the number of UPS groups contained in the UPS system. Click Add to
add groups to the UPS system. Click Remove to delete groups.
e. Modules Per Group: Shows the number of UPS modules in each group in the system.
Click Add to add UPS modules to the group. Click Remove to delete modules.
This property is only available when the system redundancy type is 2N, 2(N+1) or 2(N+2).
To define the number of modules for a system with redundancy type N, N+1 or N+2, use
the UPS group properties. See Defining UPS loads for more information.
4. Click Done to save the UPS system.
Related Topics:
l Defining UPS groups
l Defining UPS modules
l Defining UPS loads
Defining UPS groups

A UPS group represents a logical grouping of UPS modules. The UPS system contains at least one
UPS group and can contain multiple UPS groups. Depending on the UPS system type, the
UPS group properties may be different, as shown below. See UPS Power configuration restrictions
for more information.
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To define a UPS group:
1. Click on the group object border. The Properties screen appears.
2. Complete the details for the UPS group:

a. Group Name: Enter a name for the group. Each UPS group must have a unique name.
b. Description: Enter a description for the group. This field is optional.
c. Modules Per Group: Click Add to increase the number of UPS modules in the group.
Click Remove to decrease the number. This property is available only for system redund-
ancy types N, N+1 or N+2.
3. Click Done to save the UPS group.
Related Topics:
l Defining UPS systems
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Defining UPS modules

A UPS module represents an actual UPS device in the data center. A UPS group contains at least
one UPS module and can contain multiple UPS modules. For some UPS system types, each
UPS group must contain the same number of UPS modules. See UPS Power configuration
restrictions for more information.
To define a UPS module:
1. Click on the module object border. The selected module will be highlighted in blue and the Prop-
erties screen appears.
2. Complete the details for the UPS module:

a. UPS Module Name: Enter the name for the module. This name must be unique for each
UPS module in the system.
b. Description: Enter a description for the module. This field is optional.
c. Data Source: Select the meter source in Power Monitoring Expert where load data is
logged for the UPS module. The source must be unique for each UPS module.
d. Nameplate Rating (kVA): Enter the maximum output power (kVA) of the UPS module.
This value must be greater than zero.
e. Derated Nameplate Rating (kW): Enter the maximum power capacity (kW) that the
UPS module is expected to support. This value must be equal or less than the nameplate
rating value, and greater than zero.
3. Click Done to save the UPS module.
Related Topics:
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Defining UPS loads

A UPS load represents the logical load attached to a UPS group. This logical load has no functional
purpose in the calculations for power redundancy. The UPS load is used only to provide a more
complete diagram representation for the UPS system.
To define a UPS load:
1. Click the UPS load element in the system diagram. The Properties screen appears.
2. Complete the details for the UPS load:

a. Load Name: Enter a name for the load.
b. Description: Enter a description for the load. This field is optional.
3. Click Done to save the UPS load.
Related Topics:
UPS system redundancy types

You can create a UPS system to achieve power redundancy for IT equipment loads in different
ways, depending on how the UPS units are grouped together and how they are connected to the
equipment power supplies. This configuration tool supports several industry standard
configurations.
The UPS system supports the following redundancy design types:
l N Type
l N+1 Type
l N+2 Type
l 2N Type
l 2(N+1) Type
l 2(N+2) Type
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N Type
The N system configuration is for one or more UPS modules which work together to supply power to
the IT load. There is no redundancy, except optionally to the second power supply of each piece of
equipment.
Each UPS system with an N configuration can have multiple UPS groups, where each group is
connected to a different load. The number of modules within each UPS group can be different.
Within each group, all UPS modules must have the same derated nameplate rating value (kW).
N+1 Type
The N+1 system configuration is for one or more UPS modules that work together to supply power
to the IT load. There is simple module redundancy in that one of the modules can be rendered
inoperative or be taken off-line. The load is spread among all remaining UPS modules, but the peak
load is such that if one module stops working, the others will be able to assume its load. Another
way to look at it is, N UPS modules will be able to support the peak IT load. If the peak IT load is
There is the option to connect the system of modules to the second power supply of each piece of
equipment, but both power supplies are connected to the group of UPS modules.
Each UPS system with an N+1 configuration can have multiple UPS groups, where each group is
connected to a different load. The number of modules within each UPS group can be different. The
modules within a UPS group must have the same derated nameplate rating value (kW).
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N+2 Type
The N+2 system configuration is for a group of UPS modules that work together to supply power to
the IT load. There is simple module redundancy in that any two of the modules can be rendered
inoperative or be taken off-line. The load is spread among all remaining UPS modules, but the peak
load is such that if two modules stop working, the others will be able to assume their load. Another
way to look at it is, N UPS modules will be able to support the peak IT load. If the peak IT load is
more than N can support, then system design redundancy will be lost. An example of an N+2
system is five UPS modules connected to the IT load, but the peak IT load never exceeds the
capacity of three of the UPS modules.
There is the option to connect the system of modules to the second power supply of each piece of
equipment, but both power supplies are connected to the group of UPS modules.
Each UPS system with an N+2 configuration can have multiple UPS groups, where each group is
connected to a different load. The number of modules within each UPS group can be different. The
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2N Type
The 2N system configuration is for two or three groups of UPS modules that supply power to two
different power supplies in each IT load. For redundancy, an entire UPS group can stop working or
be taken off-line, and the IT equipment will still be supplied with power. It also means that either one
of the two power supplies in an IT load can be rendered inoperative. The load is spread among all
UPS modules, but the peak load is such that if an entire group’s worth of modules is not working,
the remaining modules will be able to assume their load. Another way to look at it is, N UPS
modules will be able to support the peak IT load. If the peak IT load is more than N can support, then
system design redundancy will be lost.
Each UPS system with a 2N configuration can have two or three UPS groups. If there are two
groups, both must be connected to the same load. If there are three groups, then there are three
separate loads and each group is connected to two of the loads. The number of modules within each
UPS group in a UPS system must be the same in a 2N configuration. Additionally, all UPS modules
within a UPS group must have the same derated nameplate rating value (kW).
In the first example, there are two groups with four UPS modules each. In a 2N configuration, one
group can stop working and the system will still have the designed redundancy. Therefore, the value
for N is four. So, the total IT load cannot exceed the derated nameplate rating of four of the UPS
modules.
In the second example, there are three groups with four UPS modules each. In a 2N configuration,
one group’s worth of UPS modules can be rendered inoperative and the system will still have the
designed redundancy. Therefore, the value for N is eight. So, the total IT load (for all three IT load
groups shown below) cannot exceed the derated nameplate rating of eight of the UPS modules.
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2(N+1) Type
The 2(N+1) system configuration is for two or three groups of UPS modules that supply power to
two different power supplies in each IT load. The redundancy provided means that an entire group of
UPS modules, plus one more module from the remaining groups, can stop working or be taken off-
line, and the IT equipment will still be supplied with power. It also means that either one of the two
power supplies in an IT load can be rendered inoperative. The load is spread among all UPS
modules, but the peak load is such that if an entire group’s worth of modules be rendered
inoperative, plus one more from each other group, the remaining modules will be able to assume
their load. Another way to look at it is, N UPS modules will be able to support the peak IT load. If the
peak IT load is more than N can support, then system design redundancy will be lost.
Each UPS system with a 2(N+1) configuration can have two or three UPS groups. If there are two
groups, both must be connected to the same load. If there are three groups, then there are three
UPS group in a UPS system must be the same in a 2(N+1) configuration. Additionally, all UPS
In the first example, there are two groups with four UPS modules in each group. One group plus one
UPS module from the other group can be rendered inoperative, and the system will still have the
designed redundancy. Therefore, the value for N is three. So, the total IT load cannot exceed the
derated nameplate rating of three of the UPS modules.
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In the second example, there are three groups with four UPS modules in each group. One group plus
one module from each of the other two groups can stop working and the system will still have the
designed redundancy. Therefore, the value for N is six. So, the total IT load (for all three IT load
groups shown below) cannot exceed the derated nameplate rating of six of the UPS modules.
2(N+2) Type
The 2(N+2) system configuration is for two or three groups of UPS modules that supply power to
two different power supplies in each IT load. The redundancy provided means that an entire group of
UPS modules, plus two more modules from the remaining groups, can stop working or be taken off-
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line and the IT equipment will still be supplied with power. It also means that either one of the two
power supplies in an IT load can stop working. The load is spread among all UPS modules, but the
peak load is such that, if an entire group stops working, plus two more from the other group, the
remaining modules will be able to assume their load. Another way to look at it is, N UPS modules
will be able to support the peak IT load. If the peak IT load is more than N can support, then system
design redundancy will be lost.
Each UPS system with a 2(N+2) configuration can have two or three UPS groups. If there are two
groups, both must be connected to the same IT load. If there are three groups, then there are three
UPS group must be the same. All UPS modules within a group must have the same derated
nameplate rating value (kW).
In the first example, there are two groups with four UPS modules each. One group can be rendered
inoperative, plus two more UPS modules from the other group and the system will still have the
designed redundancy. Therefore, the value for N is two. The total IT load cannot exceed the derated
nameplate rating of two of the UPS modules.
In the second example, there are three groups with four UPS modules each. One group plus two
modules from each of the other two groups can stop working, and the system will still have the
designed redundancy. Therefore, the value for N is four. So, the total IT load cannot exceed the
derated nameplate rating of four of the UPS modules.
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Power Losses Configuration Utility

TIP: You can open the Power Losses Configuration Utility from the Power Monitoring Expert >
Use the Power Losses Configuration Tool to configure the Capacity Management Module. With this
tool you define Transformers and UPS Modules for the Power Losses Report.
Prerequisites
l The monitoring devices that are recording the transformer and UPS data must be configured in
the PME Management Console and must be communicating before you can configure the com-
ponents and properties in the configuration tool.
User Interface
Control Description

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! (exclamation mark) The entry is in error.
Power Losses configuration restrictions

The Power Losses Configuration Utility enforces certain rules when you create a power losses
system:
l All Devices
A meter source must be assigned only once to a device.
l Transformers
Zero, one, or more low voltage transformers may be present in the power losses system.
Zero, one, or more medium voltage transformers may be present in the power losses sys-
tem.
l UPS Modules
Zero, one, or more UPS modules may be present in the power losses system.
Defining transformers for Power Losses

To define a transformer used in your power losses system:
1. Select the Transformers tab.
2. Click New. The editable fields are enabled.
3. Define the transformer:

a. Name: Enter a unique name for the transformer.
b. Description: (Optional) Enter a description for the transformer. For example: make,

model.
c. Input Side Meter Source: Select a source name from the drop-down list. The source rep-
resents the Power Monitoring Expert device that records the electrical data from the input
side of the transformer.
d. Output Side Meter Source: Select a source name from the dropdown list. The source
represents the Power Monitoring Expert device that records the electrical data from the
output side of the transformer.
e. Low Voltage/Medium Voltage: Select Low Voltage or Medium Voltage from the drop-
down list to indicate the transformer voltage rating type.
4. Click OK to save the transformer.
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Related Topic: Defining UPS modules for Power Losses
Defining UPS modules for Power Losses

To define a UPS module used in your power losses system:
1. Click the UPS Modules tab.
2. Click New. The editable fields are enabled.
3. Define the UPS module:

a. Name: Enter a unique name for the UPS module.
b. Description: (Optional) Enter a description for the UPS module. For example: make,

model.
c. Input Side Meter Source: Select a source name from the drop-down list. The source rep-
resents the Power Monitoring Expert device that records the electrical data from the input
side of the UPS module.
d. Output Side Meter Source: Select a source name from the drop-down list. The source
represents the Power Monitoring Expert device that records the electrical data from the
output side of the UPS module.
4. Click OK to save the UPS module.
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Related Topic: Defining transformers for Power Losses
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Energy Analysis Module configuration

l KPI Report
CAUTION
To configure the Energy Modeling report, see Configuring the Energy Modeling report for special
configuration information on this report.
To configure the PUE Summary report:
1. Set up the monitoring devices that record the report data. See Supported measurements and
NOTE: To use the reports in this module, the measurement data must be available as
historical data logs in the database.
2. Install the PUE VIP framework. See Loading the PUE framework into VIP.
3. Configure the framework. See Configure the PUE framework.
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4. Create logical devices. See Creating Logical Devices.
TIP: For more information on the PUE Summary Report, see Terms and Definitions and PUE
Summary Report Calculations .
To configure the Energy Analysis Module (except the Energy Modeling report and the PUE report):
1. Set up the monitoring devices that record the report data. See Supported measurements and
NOTE: To use the reports in this module, the measurement data must be available as
historical data logs in the database.
For information on how to use the reports in this Module, see Energy Analysis Reports and Energy
Modeling Reports.
Related topics:
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Configuring the Energy Modeling report

Before you can use the modeling report, you must first create a model for your facility or process
with the Create Model Report. This model is then used in the Use Model Report. You only use the
Create Model report during configuration. After the model has been created, you do not need to run
this report again, unless you want to create a new model.
To create a model and use the Energy Modeling report:
1. Run the Create Model report with an initial set of parameters and analyze the results. Select
No for the Save Model Configuration input parameter.
TIP: Consider choosing a reporting period with normal consumption behavior to create your
model. For example, a good period could be "Last Year".
2. Based on the results, define sub-models and exception periods, if applicable.
3. Re-run the Create Model report using sub-models, exception periods, and modified input para-
meters and analyze the results.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you are satisfied with the accuracy of the model.
5. Run the Create Model report one more time, select Yes for the Save Model Configuration
and enter a meaningful model name. This saves your model to the database.
6. Run the Use Model report with the model you created. Ensure that the sub-models and excep-
tion periods are correctly defined for the reporting period.
7. (Optional) Setup a subscription to run the Use Model report on a regular basis. Select Yes for
the Insert Date input parameter. This saves the model output data to the database. You can
use this data in the Trends and Dashboards applications.
Defining a sub-model
Sub-models are used to improve the accuracy of the overall model by recognizing time intervals or
operating conditions with different consumption characteristics. For example, using a sub-model
that differentiates between weekdays and weekend days can be more accurate for processes that
are influenced by a workweek pattern, than using a single model for all days. Which sub-model
works best depends on the nature of the facility or process.
Sub-models are defined with the Modeling Configuration tool in the Settings > Configuration
Tools area of the Web Applications. Use one of the pre-defined sub-models, or create your own.
To define a sub-model:
1. In Modeling Configuration, select the Sub-Models tab.
2. Click Insert in the top right corner of the window to switch to insert mode.
3. Enter a Sub-Model Name, select a Minimum Aggregation Interval, and enter a Desired
Label, and Condition in the input boxes at the top of the main display grid.
The Condition must be a valid SQL query statement.
4. Click Insert to the right of the input boxes to insert the new sub-model definition. The defin-
ition is moved to the bottom of the main display grid, below any pre-existing sub-model defin-
itions.
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5. Click Search in the top right corner of the window to switch back to search mode.
6. (Optional) To edit an existing definition, click Edit to the right of the definition in the display
grid, or click any of the fields of the definition in the grid. To update the definition, after editing
it, click Update , to cancel click Cancel . To delete a sub-model definition, click Delete
.
Defining exception periods

Exception periods are special time intervals, such as holidays, with unpredictable consumption
behavior that is different from the rest of the time period. Exception periods can be defined down to a
specific time interval for a specific source and measurement.
You can either choose to model these exception periods separately, which means they will become
a sub-model, or you can choose to exclude them from the model completely.
Exception periods override sub-model definitions if they cover the same time period. For example,
you could define a holiday, a day your facility was in shutdown, or a day when you performed
system tests, as an exception period. If that day was a weekend day and you are using a sub-model
to differentiate between weekdays and weekend days, then the exception period overrides the sub-
model, which means that special day will be modeled differently than a regular weekend day.
Exception periods are defined with the Modeling Configuration tool in the Settings >
Configuration Tools area of the Web Applications.
To define exception periods:
1. In Modeling Configuration, select the Exception Periods tab.
2. Click Insert in the top right corner of the window to switch to insert mode.
3. Enter an Exception Period Name, select a Source and Measurement, enter a Desired
Label, and Condition in the input boxes at the top of the main display grid.
The Condition must be a valid SQL query statement.
NOTE: The Desired Label is used to control if the exception period is excluded from the
model, or if it is treated as a sub-model. Enter the text Delete as Desired Label if you want to
exclude that period from the model. Enter any other text, for example a descriptive text such
as Holiday, if you want to sub-model the exception period. An excluded exception period will
be blank in the final model output graphic.
4. Click Insert to the right of the input boxes to insert the new exception period definition. The
definition is moved to the bottom of the main display grid, below any pre-existing exception
period definitions.
5. Click Search in the top right corner of the window to switch back to search mode.
6. (Optional) To edit an existing definition, click Edit to the right of the definition in the display
grid, or click any of the fields of the definition in the grid. To update the definition, after editing
it, click Update , to cancel click Cancel . To delete an exception definition, click Delete
.
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Loading the PUE framework into VIP
WARNING
feedback.
NOTE: ION modules and registers must only be configured by personnel with a thorough
understanding of ION architecture and the system in which the meters and software are installed.
To load the framework into the VIP:
1. Open Designer, and select File > Open. Select the VIP.DEFAULT from the Select Node
box. Click OK.
NOTE: You can also create a custom VIP for this framework. See Virtual Processor service
(VIP) for details.
2. (Optional) Create a grouping object in the VIP for the PUE framework. Open the grouping
object to paste the framework into it.
3. Select Edit > Paste from framework. The Paste from Framework screen appears.
4. Browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring

Expert\config\fmwk\DataCenter and select the PS4DC - Data Center VIP For
Logical Devices.fwn framework file from the DataCenter folder. Click Open.
5. In the Paste Summary, select the framework modules for lock paste, then click OK.
NOTE: See Using the Paste Summary dialog for information on lock paste.
6. Click Save to safe the newly pasted framework in Designer.
Configure the PUE framework

Connect the VIP Registers
After the PUE framework is created in the VIP, you must link (connect to) the various types of data
sources as shown below to bring in real-time data. Data sources include:
l Data Center incomers
l IT Load
l HVAC loads
l Generators
l PDUs
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Link the data sources to the appropriate Arithmetic Module that aggregates (sums) the data. Be sure
that all unused inputs are linked to the “zero” value, as unlinked inputs will cause a “N/A” output.
Update the XML Configuration file

The PUE framework refers to an XML file named PS4DC_Config.xml in order to import data,
such as the electricity rate and system capacity limits. In order for the KPI screens to make sense
for each customer, these values must be changed to match their facility. The file’s registers are
linked to the VIP through an XML Import Module in the KPIs section of the VIP, as illustrated in the
figure below.
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The PS4DC_Config.xml XML configuration file is located in the

…\config\diagrams\ud\DataCenter\KPIs folder. To edit the file, open it in a text editor and
edit the <Value> tag, as shown below:
NOTE: To implement real-time energy costs or emissions factor, you can develop a script using a
Visual Basic script or other technique that writes to the XML file in the specified format.
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Updating the XML Import Module path information

The XML import module requires the correct path information to properly link to the XML file.
To update the path information for the module:
1. Open Designer, click File > Open, and select the VIP that contains the PUE frameworks.
2. In the Navigation box on the left side of the framework, double-click the KPIs grouping folder
to open the KPI sub-framework.
3. In the KPI sub-framework, right-click the PS4DC_Config_import module to open the ION

Module Setup dialog.
4. In ION Module Setup, select XIM9 URL from the Setup Register list and click Modify….
5. In the Modify String Register dialog, enter the path information to the PS4DC_Config.xml
file.
The default location for a new installation is C:\Program Files (x86)\Schneider

Electric\Power Monitoring\config\diagrams\ud\DataCenter\KPIs\PS4DC_
Config.xml.
Creating Logical Devices

To present the information from the PUE VIP framework, a number of logical devices can be
created using the included SQL scripts. Logical devices are used to present the data in a more
intuitive manner than linking directly to the values in the VIP.
NOTE: Logical devices are not included as devices in the device licensing count.
To create logical devices:
1. In Windows Explorer navigate to the ...\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring

Expert\Diagnostic\DataCenter\LogicalDevices\SQL folder.
The following SQL scripts, are available in this location:
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These scripts must be run in the order indicated by their file name.
NOTE: These scripts will create a number of logical devices related to data center
applications. Not all of these devices are needed for PUE.
2. In numeric sequence, for each script right-click the script and select Open with > SSMS -
SQL Server Management Studio from the drop down list.
3. Restart ION Network Router Service to restart all ION services.
The scripts create five logical device types and the appropriate custom measurements. The device
types are:
l DC_Elec
l DC_GHG
l DC_PUE
l DC_Capacity
l DC_Costs
The scripts create 16 logical devices, as shown below.
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The included Vista Data Center KPI files are linked to these devices. If it is necessary to change the
device names, the Vista diagrams must be edited as well.
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NOTE: You must install the ENM Module before you can configure it. See Event Notification
Module installation for install planning. See Install ENM for set-by-step install instructions. See
Upgrade ENM for upgrade information.
To configure the Event Notification Module:
1. Add Local Users to ENM Groups.
2. Start the ENM web setup application.
3. Select Event Sources to Configure.
4. Add recipients.
5. Configure Delivery Relays.
6. Define the Schedules for each recipient to receive alarm messages.
7. Create Subscriptions for recipients to receive alarm notifications.
8. Set the COM Security Options
9. (Optional) Configure Firewall Settings
TIP: See View ENM Services and Configure Maintenance Mode for information on and control of
ENM operation.
Related topics:
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Add Local Users to ENM Groups

The following sections explain how to set up the necessary ENM user groups. The following table
lists the access rights to the applications for each user group.
User Group Application Access

ENM Configuration All tabs
ENMAdmin
Monitoring and Diagnostics All tabs
ENM Configuration Maintenance tab only
ENMControl
ENM Configuration No access
ENMUser
Only ENM Administrators have access to the Configuration page. To configure an ENM application,
administrative privileges must be established by adding the user to the ENMAdmin group.
This section explains how to set up local users only.
Set Up Local Users

Use Computer Management to add new users for ENM.
1. In Windows Control Panel, open Administrative Tools > Computer Management. The
Computer Management screen appears.
2. In the Computer Management tree view, click System Tools > Local Users & Groups. The
Users and Groups folder appear in the tree view.
3. Right-click the Users folder and select the New User command. The New User screen
appears.
4. Enter the User Name, Full Name, and Description.
5. Enter the user’s password.
6. Click Create and then click Close.
Assign Local Users to a Group

After you add a local user to the system, you can assign the user to either ENMAdmin,
ENMControl, or ENMUser account. The same user can be assigned to all three accounts.
In the Computer Management tree view, click Groups folder. The system group names appear in
the list.
Double-click either ENM group to assign local user to that group. The group Properties screen
appears.
1. Click Add.
2. Type in the user’s name that you want to add to this group and find it.
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3. Click OK. The group Properties screen appears.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
For these changes to take effect, the users who were granted permissions must log out and log
back in to Windows. If using remote desktop, closing the session and re-opening is not sufficient
Start the ENM web setup application

If the ENM Configuration page is not open, open it as follows:
In Windows, open the ENM Configuration application. You can also use the Desktop shortcut
icon.
The ENM Configuration page appears.
Select Event Sources to Configure

On the Event Sources tab, you select the event sources to which you want to subscribe.
To select the event sources:
1. Click the Event Sources tab.
2. Enter the Host Machine Name or IP Address of the event source host machine.
3. Click Detect Event Sources.
4. Select the desired source(s).
5. Click Save & Refresh Tags.
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The changes are saved and the new configuration is loaded.
Refresh Tags
To obtain the most current tags from an event source, click Refresh Tags. Be aware that it can take
several minutes for the refresh to complete.
Filters
To streamline alarm notification configuration, ENM provides logic for grouping tag names together
into a “Tag Filter” or for defining a set of conditions to check as the "Filter." To complete
configuration of ENM, at least one filter must be defined; and it must contain at least one Tag Name
or Condition.
To set up filters:
1. Click the Filters tab.
2. Choose an event source (set up on the Event Sources tab).
3. Click Add Filter.
4. On the Details tab, enter the following:

a. Tag Filter Name – Enter a descriptive name.
b. Severity (also referred to as Priority) – Enter the severity range of alarms and events to be
captured for notification. If you are not familiar with alarm severity levels, contact your sys-
tem administrator for assistance.
c. Tags ... Conditions – Choose whether you want to alarm on tags or conditions.
d. Compression Period (Optional) – To avoid receiving hundreds of alarms in a few

seconds, you can aggregate all alarms occurring within a specified number of seconds
into one message. For example, entering “120” combines all alarms occurring in a two
minute (120 second) period into two messages. The first message notifies you that com-
pression has begun. Then after the compression period, you will receive a message con-
taining information on alarms that occurred during the compression period.
e. Compression Message (Optional) – Enter any additional message you want to include in
the notifications you receive when messages have been compressed.
5. Click Save Changes.
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6. If you are filtering on tags, click the Tags tab and check the Tag Name(s) to add to the filter.
The Show drop-down allows you to choose whether to list all tags, the tags selected, or the
unselected tags. The Search field is for a “contains” search on the tag names in the list below
it. You can select/deselect all tag names in the results by clicking the check box next to the
“Tag Name” header.
7. If you are filtering on conditions, click the Conditions tab.
8. Click Add Condition to add a condition. From the Event Name drop-down list, choose the
name you want to use for the event. From the Operator drop-down list, choose the Boolean
operator you want to apply. From the Value drop-down list, choose the Boolean value to alarm
on.
9. If desired, repeat step 8 to add additional conditions.
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Copy a Tag Filter

When setting up filters, you can save time by copying one and then modifying it as needed for
additional filters.
To copy a filter:
1. Click Add Filter and add a filter, and name it without entering any additional details, selecting
tags, or defining conditions.

3. From the Filters list, choose the filter to be copied.
4. Select the destination Tag Filter from the drop-down list below the Details box, and click
Copy.
5. At the Confirm Copy screen, click Yes.
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Add recipients
On the Recipients tab, you can add and remove recipients who can receive alarm and event
messages.
To add a recipient:
1. Click Add Recipient.
2. Enter the name in the Name field under Recipient Details. Add a description if desired.
To remove a recipient:
1. Click the Recipients tab.
2. Select the recipient to be removed and click Remove Recipient.
Delivery Relays
On the Delivery Relays tab, set up the method for relaying (delivering) the notifications to recipients.
For example, you can send notifications to an email address.
To set up a delivery relay for a recipient:
1. Click the Delivery Relays tab.
2. Select the recipient.
3. Select the delivery relay and edit details including the message you want to send for the noti-
fication.
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Define Messages for Relay Notification

The attribute “Message” is available in the following relays so you can configure the message body
of the notification sent to the recipient.
l Email
l GSM Out
l SNMP
For the Email relay, you can also configure the subject of the message.
When a new recipient is created the message value defaults to [MESSAGE] which will send the
message text to the targeted recipient.
For more information about customized messages, see Custom Messaging.
Copy Delivery Relay Settings to a Second Recipient

When setting up recipients with similar delivery relays, you can save time by copying a delivery
relay and then modifying it as needed for additional recipients. For example, you can copy an email
delivery relay from one recipient to another.
To copy a Delivery Relay:
1. Select the originating recipient from the Recipients list and the delivery relay from the Deliv-
ery Relays list.
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2. From the drop-down, choose the destination recipient and click Copy.
Schedules
You can specify the days of the week and the hours of the day when recipients receive notifications.
To set up a schedule for a recipient:
1. Click the Schedules tab.
2. Select the recipient and click Add Schedule.
3. Select the days and enter Start and End times.
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4. To add another schedule with different hours for other days of the week, click Add Schedule
and set the days and hours. If needed, add a 24-hour “on call” schedule.
5. To set the days and hours when notifications are not sent, such as vacation time, do the fol-
lowing:
a. Click Disabled Schedules and then click Add Disabled Schedule.
b. Set the days and hours.
Copying a Schedule From One Recipient to Another

When setting up recipients with similar schedules, you can save time by copying a schedule and
then modifying it as needed for additional recipients.
NOTE: You can only copy active schedules. You cannot copy disabled schedules.
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To copy a schedule:
1. From Recipients, choose the recipient with the schedule to be copied.
2. From the drop-down, choose the recipient who will get the copied schedule and click Copy.
4. Edit days and times as needed.
Subscriptions
In order for a recipient to receive alarm notifications, you must set up a subscription for that
recipient. On the Subscriptions tab, you specify which tag filters are assigned to a recipient and
how those alarms are sent.
To set up subscriptions for a recipient:
1. Click the Subscriptions tab.
2. Select a recipient.
3. Click Add Subscription.
4. In Subscriptions, choose the following:

Event Source
Tag Filter
Delivery Relay
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(Optional) Click Health Check if you want ENM to send regular health check notifications
by the specified delivery relay. The default period of inactivity is one hour. If you need to
change this, contact Technical Support.
If you want to test the delivery relay, click Test.
If you want to remove a subscription, click Remove and Save Changes.
Set the COM Security Options

Set options on the COM Security tab as follows:
1. Click COM Security.
2. Under Access Permissions click Edit Default.
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3. Click Add to add the group Distributed COM Users created in.
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4. Check the boxes for all permissions for each group and user listed.
5. Click OK to apply changes.
6. Click Edit Default under Launch and Activation Permissions and do the following:
a. Click Add to add the group Distributed COM Users created in.
b. Check the boxes for all permissions for each group and user listed.
c. Click OK to apply changes.
7. Under Access Permissions click Edit Limits and do the following:

a. Check the box for Remote Access for each user and group listed.
b. Click OK to apply changes.
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Configure Firewall Settings

If the servers are also using a firewall, follow these steps to add a rule to all ENM machines that
need to be connected.
1. From Administrative Tools, open the Windows Firewall with Advance Security applic-
ation.
2. Right-click the Inbound Rules node in the tree view and select New Rule.
3. From the New Inbound Rule Wizard, select the Rule Type page.
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4. Select Custom and click Next.
5. On the Program page, select All Programs and click Customize.
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6. On the Customize Service Settings dialog, make sure that Apply to all programs and ser-
vices is selected and click OK.
7. On the Program page, click Next.
8. On the Protocol and Ports page, choose TCP for the Protocol type.
9. Choose Dynamic RPC for the Local port (DCOM uses the Dynamic RPC ports).
10. Choose All Ports for the Remote port and click Next.
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11. On the Scope page, select Any IP Address for the Local IP Address.
12. Enter one of the following:

a. The IP Address (recommended if only one machine is going to connect via DCOM).
b. Subnet or IP Address range (recommended if you have a number of machines that will con-
nect via DCOM) of the machine(s) to be granted access.
or
c. Any IP Address (recommended if you don’t care which machines connect via DCOM).
13. Click Next.
14. On the Action page, select Allow the connection and click Next.
15. On the Profile page, select the Domain option and click Next.
16. On the Name page, name your rule and click Finish.
17. If the rule appears as disabled, enable it.
If instructed, restart for the settings to take effect.
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Insulation Monitoring Module configuration

ANSI standard.
The following report and diagrams are part of this module:
l Isolated Power Report (ANSI and IEC)
l Hospital Summary Vista diagram
l Rooms Summary Vista diagram
l Room Details Vista diagrams
To use the report and diagrams in this module, the module must be configured and the measurement
data must be available as historical data logs in the database.
For information on how to configure this module for the ANSI and IEC markets, see:
l ANSI: Isolated Power Interface configuration (ANSI)
l IEC: Isolated Power Interface configuration (IEC)
Related topics:
l Insulation Monitoring configuration
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Isolated Power Interface configuration (ANSI)

To configuring the Insulation Monitoring Module for facilities in the ANSI market:
1. Install and configure the devices and hardware components. See Hardware configuration for
ANSI for details.
2. Use the Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool for ANSI to:

a. Configure the panels, rooms, and groups
b. Generate Vista diagrams
3. Set up the VIP framework and configure the Vista diagrams. See Configuring VIP framework
and diagrams for ANSI for details.
4. Open the Isolated Power report template in the Reports Web Application, set the report input
parameters, and generate the report. View the diagrams in Vista or in Web Applications Dia-
grams.
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Hardware configuration for ANSI

This section contains information about the hardware devices used in the solution. Refer to the
installation manuals for each device for instructions, safety messages, and parameter details.
WARNING
links.
Configuring hardware components for ANSI
The Insulation Monitoring application includes several hardware components. Some of these
components communicate on an internal bus and must be configured with unique IP addresses and
unit IDs.
Set up the parameters for the installed hardware as described in this section.
Isolated Power Panel
The isolated power panel includes the circuit monitoring devices such as the IG6.
See the Bender Resources Web site for circuit monitoring device installation instructions.
NOTE: Make sure the clocks on all devices are correctly configured during commissioning so that
the reports you run show the correct timestamp.
IGC COM460/COM461/COM465IP Gateway
In the Insulation Monitoring application, the IGC COM460/COM461/COM465IP Gateway converts

the serial Bender BMS protocol to Modbus TCP. For this solution, note the following:
l The IP address must be unique. Set up the IP address so that the software can communicate
with it.
NOTE: Make sure to always set the unit ID to 1. Doing this sets the gateway to Master mode
on the Bender bus.
l Set the gateway to operate on its internal bus.
See the Bender Resources Web site for instructions on how to configure the gateway.
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The Iso-Gard™ IG6 line isolation monitor (LIM-IG6) is installed in the isolated power panel. This
device continuously calculates the total hazard current (THC) by measuring the leakage impedance
between isolated line and ground. Up to two LIM-IG6 monitors can be installed in one panel.
NOTE: Set the Unit ID of the LIM IG6 to immediately succeed the Unit ID of the COM460.
For example, if you have a branch of COM460s with the devices connected to it, such as three
IG6s, two EDS 461s, and one CMS 460, then set the Unit IDs as follows:
Device Type Unit ID

COM460 1
LIM-IG6 2
LIM-IG6 3
LIM-IG6 4
EDS 461 5
EDS 461 6
CMS 460 7
l Set the Unit ID of the Serial devices that are connected to the IGC COM46x gateway.
l Set the total hazard current level to the appropriate value for your location.
See the LIM-IG6 documentation for instructions on how to install and operate the device.
Circuit Fault Locator (Optional)
The EDS 151 and EDS 461 circuit fault locator identifies the specific circuits where insulation faults
could result in current leakage that exceeds the defined total hazard current level. For this solution,
note the following:
l Set up the unit ID on the device. This ID must be unique from the unit ID and serial ID of other
devices.
See the EDS 151 and EDS 461 documentation for instructions on how to configure the device.
Circuit Load Transformer (Optional)
The solution can include an optional SWT3 or SWT4 circuit transformer for load monitoring.
See the LIM-IG6 documentation for instructions to connect wiring to the circuit transformer and
configure the device.
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Temperature Sensor (Optional)
The temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the isolation transformer, if installed.
Temperature data appears in the Vista diagrams if the device is installed and set up in the
configuration tool.
See the LIM-IG6 documentation for instructions to connect wiring to the temperature sensor and
configure the device.
Load Current Evaluator (Optional)
The CMS460 Load Current Evaluator is used to detect, monitor and evaluate loads and installation
for load currents in power supplies.
l Set up the unit ID on the device. This ID must be unique from the unit ID and serial ID of other
devices.
See the CMS460 Load Current Evaluator documentation for instructions on how to configure the
device.
After the parameters for the hardware components are configured, set up the communications for
the devices as described next.
Configuring devices for ANSI
The following devices must be set up in Management Console:
l IGC Gateway
l LIM-IG6 devices
l EDS 151 and EDS 461 circuit fault locators, if installed
l CMS460, if installed.
To configure devices:
1. Open Management Console on the server.
2. Add the IGC Gateway as follows:
3. Click Sites.
4. In the sites area, right-click and select New > Add Ethernet Gateway Site. The Ethernet
Gateway Site Configuration screen appears.
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5. Enter details for the gateway:

Name - Enter a name that will be recognizable in the Insulation Monitoring Configuration
Tool.
TCP/IP Address - This address must be unique from all other gateways and devices in
the system.
TCP/IP Port - Select Modbus TCP Device 502.
Enabled - Select Yes.
Complete other fields as needed.
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6. Click OK.
7. Click Devices to add the LIM-IG6 and EDS 151 / EDS 461 circuit fault locators that are con-
nected to the gateway.
8. In the devices area, right-click and select New > Serial Device on Ethernet Gateway Site.
The Serial Device Configuration screen appears.
9. Enter details for the LIM-IG6 or EDS 151 / EDS 461 device.

Tool.
Device Type - Select the appropriate type.
Unit ID - This value must be unique from all other devices in the system.
Site - Select the gateway you just added.
Complete other fields as necessary.
10. Click OK.
11. Repeat steps 8 - 10 for all other devices connected to the gateway.
After all devices associated with the gateway are added, repeat the above steps for other gateways
and their devices in the system.
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After all hardware is configured in Management Console, configure the rooms and devices in the
Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool, as described next.
NOTE: Configure the gateway and all devices connected to the gateway as a group. Then set up
another gateway and its associated devices.
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Configuring VIP framework and diagrams for ANSI

After the diagrams are generated, you configure the framework and finalize the diagrams to allow
the alarm status from the LIM-IG6 to properly appear in the diagrams.
Creating a new VIP for the framework
You need to create a VIP service for the diagrams to appear in the Diagrams application of Power
Monitoring Expert. The VIP for the framework performs the logic for the alarm status that appears on
the diagrams.
To create a VIP framework:
1. Open the Command Prompt window.
2. Change the current folder to C:\Program Files (x86)\Schneider Elec-

tric\Power Monitoring Exper\system\bin.
For 32-bit systems, use C:\Program Files\Schneider Electric\Power

Monitoring Expert\system\bin.
3. Type vip -Service -NVIP.Healthcare_Alarming on the command line.
This creates the VIP service in Windows and names it “Healthcare_Alarming”.
4. Open the Windows Control Panel and go to the Services window.
5. Start the newly created VIP Healthcare_Alarming service.
After the VIP Healthcare_Alarming service starts, configure the framework in the new VIP service,
as described next.
Configuring the framework
The VIP framework contains the logic for the alarm status objects on the diagrams. The VIP
framework uses the AND/OR module for the rooms and buildings.
You manually link the status objects in the framework: Connect the source input of the room
AND/OR module to the alarm output status of the device. Then connect the status output from the
room module to the source input of the building AND/OR module. Details for this process are
provided in the following steps.
Follow these steps to configure the framework:
1. Open Designer.
2. Paste the default framework Operating Room Alarming Status for ANSI.fwn in
C:\Program Files (x86)\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring Exper-
t\config\fmwk\Operating Room into Designer.
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For 32-bit systems, the file is in C:\Program Files\Schneider Electric\Power

Monitoring Expert\config\fmwk\Operating Room.
3. Paste the default framework into the new Healthcare_Alarming VIP.
Here is an example of the default framework.
This framework is set up for two buildings by default. Each building is identified by an outline
box. To add more buildings with rooms, select all the modules inside a box, and copy and
paste them to the bottom of diagram.
For every LIM-IG6 in a room, there is one AND/OR module. For example, if Room 1 has four
LIM-IG6 monitors, then the first LIM-IG6 alarm status output is connected to the input of the
first room AND/OR module, the second LIM-IG6 alarm status output is connected to the input
of the second AND/OR module and so on.
4. Connect the source input of the room AND/OR module to the Common Alarm output of a LIM-
IG6.
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5. Connect the output of each room AND/OR module to the source input of the building AND/OR
module: Select Create ION Link from the toolbar. Choose the first IG6 from list of nodes and
navigate to the common alarm output register: IG6 Registers > Common Registers > Com-
mon Alarm.
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6. Verify the building AND/OR module has an alarm input from each room module.
NOTE: If there is only one LIM-IG6, you can use Vista to directly connect the status object to the
IG6 device. You do not have to use Designer to configure the status object. Open the diagram in
Vista and right-click the gray status object to configure the alarm.
Finalizing the hospital and room diagrams
After the VIP framework is configured, open the diagrams in Vista and link the status objects to the
correct modules in the VIP framework. These status objects indicate whether the measured THC is
within the safe limit for the facility. The colors shown on the status objects are:
l Green - Safe. THC is under the limit.
l Red - Hazard. THC has exceeded the limit or the LIM-IG6 is in test mode.
l Gray - No status. The object has not been connected to an alarm output, as shown:
See the Using the diagrams for examples of the indicators that show safe or hazard values.
Hospital/Building diagrams
In the top level Summary of Hospitals diagram, link the LED status object to the AND/OR module
for the Hospital Level Status in the VIP framework.
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This LED object reads the status for each room. After you link it correctly, this object remains green
in normal circumstances. If any room or panel changes to an alarm state, this object turns red.
1. Right-click the gray status object. The Status Object Configuration screen appears.
2. Click the Link tab.
3. Under Link, click Custom and click Edit Link. The Create Link screen appears.
4. Select the correct output register for the device node, as shown next:
5. Click OK to save the changes.
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Room diagrams
If the room has more than one LIM-IG6 or panel, connect the output of each AND/OR module in the
room VIP to the grey status bar on the diagram.
The output of the AND\OR module takes the input from each LIM-IG6 and reads the status. IF the
status is 0, then the diagram shows green "Safe" condition. If the alarm status changes to 1 the
diagram shows red “Hazard”.
1. Right-click the status object and navigate to the Create Link screen.
Room details diagrams
In the Room Details diagram, link the status object to the AND/OR module for the room status in
the VIP framework.
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Repeat these linking tasks for all buildings and rooms in the diagrams.
Opening diagrams in Power Monitoring Expert

After you configure the diagrams, login toPower Monitoring Expert and open the diagrams through
the Diagrams application.
Verify all status objects in the diagrams are correct. If any status objects are gray, make the
necessary corrections to the framework modules or the status objects.
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Isolated Power Interface configuration (IEC)

To configuring the Insulation Monitoring Module for facilities in the IEC market:
1. Install and configure the devices and hardware components. See Hardware configuration for
IEC for details
2. Use the Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool for IEC to:

a. Configure the panels, rooms, and groups.
b. Generate Vista diagrams
3. Set up the VIP framework and configure the Vista diagrams. See Configuring the VIP frame-
work and diagrams for IEC for details.
4. Open the Isolated Power report template in the Reports Web Application, set the report input
parameters, and generate the report. View the diagrams in Vista or in Web Applications Dia-
grams.
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Hardware configuration for IEC

This section contains information about the hardware devices used in the solution. Refer to the
installation manuals for each device for instructions, safety messages, and parameter details.
WARNING
links.
NOTE:
l Isolated power panels, optional monitoring devices, and communications for hardware must
be installed in the designated hospital rooms.
l The Vigilohm IM20-H must be configured correctly and time synced to the EGX gateway.
Configuring devices for IEC
The following devices must be set up in Management Console:
l EGX100 Gateway
l Vigilohm IM20-H line isolation monitors
NOTE: Configure the gateway and all devices connected to the gateway as a group. Then set
up another gateway and its associated devices.
To configure devices:
1. Open Management Console on the server.
2. Add the EGX100 Gateway as follows.
3. Click Sites.
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4. In the sites area, right-click and select New > Add Ethernet Gateway Site.
The Ethernet Gateway Site Configuration screen appears.
5. Enter details for the gateway:

Tool.
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TCP/IP Address - This address must be unique from all other gateways and devices in
the system.
TCP/IP Port - Select Modbus TCP Device 502.
Complete other fields as needed.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Devices to add the Vigilohm IM20-H devices that are connected to the gateway.
8. In the devices area, right-click and select New > Serial Device on Ethernet Gateway Site.
The Serial Device Configuration screen appears.
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9. Enter details for the IM20-H.

Group - Select the device group.
Tool.
Device Type - Select the appropriate type.
Unit ID - This value must be unique from all other devices in the system.
Site - Select the gateway you just added.
Complete other fields as necessary.
10. Click OK.
11. Repeat steps 8 - 10 for all other devices connected to the gateway.
After all devices associated with the gateway are added, repeat the above steps for other gateways
and their devices in the system.
After all hardware is configured in Management Console, configure the hospital rooms and devices
in the Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool.
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Configuring the VIP framework and diagrams for IEC

After the diagrams are generated, you configure the framework and finalize the diagrams to allow
the alarm status from the Vigilohm IM20-H to properly appear in the diagrams.
Creating a new VIP for the framework
You need to create a VIP service for the diagrams to appear in the Diagrams application of Power
Monitoring Expert. The VIP for the framework performs the logic for the alarm status that appears on
the diagrams.
To create a VIP framework:
1. Open the Command Prompt window.
2. Change the current folder to C:\Program Files (x86)\Schneider Elec-

tric\Power Monitoring Exper\system\bin.
For 32-bit systems, use C:\Program Files\Schneider Electric\Power

Monitoring Expert\system\bin.
3. Type vip -Service -NVIP.Healthcare_Alarming on the command line.
This creates the VIP service in Windows and names it “Healthcare_Alarming”.
4. Open the Windows Control Panel and go to the Services window.
5. Start the newly created VIP Healthcare_Alarming service.
After the VIP Healthcare_Alarming service starts, configure the framework in the new VIP service,
as described next.
Configuring the VIP framework for IEC
The VIP framework contains the logic for the alarm status objects on the diagrams. The VIP
framework uses the AND/OR module for the rooms and buildings.
You manually link the status objects in the framework: Connect the source input of the room
AND/OR module to the alarm output status of the device. Then connect the status output from the
room module to the source input of the building AND/OR module. Details for this process are
provided in the following steps.
Follow these steps to configure the framework:
1. Open Designer.
2. Paste the default framework Operating Room Alarming Status for IEC.fwn in
C:\Program Files (x86)\schneider electric\Power Monitoring Exper-
t\config\fmwk\Operating Room into Designer.
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For 32-bit systems, the file is in C:\Program Files\Schneider Electric\Power

Monitoring Expert\config\fmwk\Operating Room.
3. Paste the default framework into the new Healthcare_Alarming VIP.
Here is an example of the default framework.
This framework is set up for two buildings with four rooms by default. Each building is
identified by an outline box. To add more buildings and rooms, select all the modules inside a
box, and copy and paste them to the bottom of diagram.
4. Open the Create Link screen to connect the source input of each room AND/OR module to
the alarm outputs: Insulation Status Alarm, Electrical Status Alarm, and Wiring Connection
Lost. These alarm registers are available in Node > Alarms > Alarm Status as shown next:
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Verify the room AND/OR module has the correct sources:
5. Repeat step 3 for each room in the building. You can add and delete room modules as needed.
6. Connect the result output of each room module to the source input of the building AND/OR
module, as shown next.
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7. Make sure that the setup mode of each AND/OR module is set to OR.
8. Save the framework changes.
Finalizing the Hospital and Room diagrams
After the VIP framework is configured, open the diagrams in Vista and link the status objects to the
correct modules in the VIP framework. These status objects indicate whether the measured
impedance is within the safe limit for the facility. The colors shown on the status objects are:
l Green - Safe. Impedance is under the limit.
l Red - Hazard. Impedance has exceeded the limit.
l Gray - No status. The object has not been connected to an alarm output.
Hospital/Building diagrams
In the top level Summary of Hospitals diagram, link the LED status object to the AND/OR module
for the building status in the VIP framework.
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This LED object reads the status for each room. After you link it correctly, this object remains green
in normal circumstances. If any room or panel changes to an alarm state, this object turns red.
1. Right-click the gray status object. The Status Object Configuration screen appears.
2. Click the Link tab.
3. Under Link, click Custom and click Edit Link. The Create Link screen appears.
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Room diagrams
If the room has more than one IM20-H, connect the output of each AND/OR module in the room VIP
to the gray status bar on the diagram.
Room Details diagrams
In the Room Details diagram, link the LED status object to the AND/OR module for the room status
in the VIP framework.
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Repeat these linking tasks for all buildings and rooms in the diagrams.
Opening diagrams in Power Monitoring Expert

After you configure the diagrams, login toPower Monitoring Expert and open the diagrams through
the Diagrams application.
Verify all status objects in the diagrams are correct. If any status objects are gray, make the
necessary corrections to the framework modules or the status objects.
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Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool for ANSI

TIP: You can open the Insulation Monitoring Tool from the Power Monitoring Expert >
NOTE: This version of the Insulation Monitoring Tool is for the ANSI market.
Use the Insulation Monitoring Tool to configure the Insulation Monitoring Module. With this tool you
define Isolated Power Panels, Rooms, and Groups for the Isolated Power Report (ANSI), and you
generate Hospital Room Vista diagrams (ANSI).
See Insulation Monitoring Module configuration for details.
Prerequisites
l The isolated power panel monitoring devices that are recording the panel data must be con-
figured in the PME Management Console and must be communicating before you can configure
the components and properties in the configuration tool.
User Interface
Each tab contains a grid area and an editor area. The grid area is empty initially but it will be
populated with entries that you define. Use the editor area to define the settings for new items or to
update the settings for existing items.
The following controls are common for the tabs:
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NOTE: The first time you open the Insulation Monitoring Tool, you must set the Configuration
Type. Choose between ANSI and IEC. For ANSI, you must also set the Total Hazard Current
Threshold. The Initial Configuration Setup dialog is only displayed the first time you open the tool.
After the initial selection, the tool remains in the selected type for future start ups. To show this
dialog again and choose different settings, hold down Shift when opening the tool.
Defining Isolated Power Panels (ANSI)

Associate Line Isolation Monitoring devices (LIM-IG6) and Fault Location monitors (Bender EDS)
with power panels.
To add a new Isolated Power Panel:
1. Click the Isolated Power Panels tab and then click New.

Device: Select a Line Isolation Monitor device for this panel.
Display Name: Enter a name for the device.
Fault Location Devices: (Optional) Select the fault location monitoring devices that are
connected to the Line Insulation Monitor.
Monitoring Options: (Optional) Select the monitoring options that are configured for the
Line Isolation Monitor device.
NOTE: All Fault Location monitoring devices, Bender EDS, that are configured in the system
are displayed automatically in the Fault Location Devices list. If no devices are displayed,
that means that none are configured in the system.
3. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 - 2 to add additional Isolated Power Panels.
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To update an existing Isolated Power Panel:
1. On the Isolated Power Panels tab, click the Isolated Power Panel you want to update.
2. Change the name, panel, and monitoring device selections as needed.
To delete an existing Isolated Power Panel:
1. On the Isolated Power Panels tab, click the Isolated Power Panel you want to delete.
2. Click Delete.
NOTE: Regenerate the Vista diagrams after changing the Isolated Power Panel configuration.
Defining Rooms
Associate an Isolated Power Panel with a room.
To add a new Room:
1. Click the Rooms tab and then click New.

Name: Enter a name for the room.
Isolated Power Panels: Select the panels that are associated with the room. The panels
listed are the ones you configured on the Isolated Power Panels tab.
3. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 - 2 to add additional Rooms.
To update an existing Room:
1. On the Rooms tab, click the room you want to update.
2. Change the name and panel selection as needed.
1. On the Rooms tab, click the Room you want to delete.
2. Click Delete.
NOTE: Regenerate the Vista diagrams after changing the Rooms configuration.
Defining Groups
Combine Rooms into groups.
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To add a new Group:
1. Click the Groups tab and then click New.

Name: Enter a name for the group.
Rooms: Select the rooms that you want to be part of the group. The rooms listed are the
ones you configured on the Rooms tab.
3. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 - 2 to add additional Groups.
To update an existing Goup:
1. On the Groups tab, click the Group you want to update.
2. Change the name and room selections as needed.
To delete an existing Group:
1. On the Groups tab, click the Group you want to delete.
2. Click Delete.
NOTE: Regenerate the Vista diagrams after changing the Groups configuration.

Create diagrams to view real-time status information on the rooms in a group.
1. In the Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool, click the Groups tab, and then click Generate
Vista Diagrams to open the Vista Diagram Generation dialog.
be available.
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Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool for IEC

TIP: You can open the Insulation Monitoring Tool from the Power Monitoring Expert >
NOTE: This version of the Insulation Monitoring Tool is for the IEC market.
Use the Insulation Monitoring Tool to configure the Insulation Monitoring Module. With this tool you
define Isolated Power Panels, Rooms, and Groups for the Isolated Power Report (IEC), and you
generate Hospital Room Vista diagrams (IEC).
See Insulation Monitoring Module configuration for details.
Prerequisites
l The isolated power panel monitoring devices that are recording the panel data must be con-
figured in the PME Management Console and must be communicating before you can configure
the components and properties in the configuration tool.
User Interface
Each tab contains a grid area and an editor area. The grid area is empty initially but it will be
populated with entries that you define. Use the editor area to define the settings for new items or to
update the settings for existing items.
The following controls are common for the tabs:
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NOTE: The first time you open the Insulation Monitoring Tool, you must set the Configuration
Type. Choose between ANSI and IEC. For ANSI, you must also set the Total Hazard Current
Threshold. The Initial Configuration Setup dialog is only displayed the first time you open the tool.
After the initial selection, the tool remains in the selected type for future start ups. To show this
dialog again and choose different settings, hold down Shift when opening the tool.
Defining Isolated Power Panels (IEC)

Associate an Insulation Monitoring device (Vigilohm) with a power panel.
To add a new Isolated Power Panel:
1. Click the Isolated Power Panels tab and then click New.

Vigilohm Device: Select a device for this panel.
Display Name: Enter a name for the device.
3. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 - 2 to add additional Isolated Power Panels.
To update an existing Isolated Power Panel:
1. On the Isolated Power Panels tab, click the Isolated Power Panel you want to update.
2. Change the name and device selections as needed.
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1. On the Isolated Power Panels tab, click the Isolated Power Panel you want to delete.
2. Click Delete.
NOTE: Regenerate the Vista diagrams after changing the Isolated Power Panel configuration.
Defining Rooms
Associate an Isolated Power Panel with a room.
To add a new Room:
1. Click the Rooms tab and then click New.

Name: Enter a name for the room.
Isolated Power Panels: Select the panel that is associated with the room. The panels lis-
ted are the ones you configured on the Isolated Power Panels tab.
NOTE: With IEC, you can have only one panel (Vigilohm device) per room.
3. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 - 2 to add additional Rooms.
To update an existing Room:
1. On the Rooms tab, click the room you want to update.
2. Change the name and panel selection as needed.
1. On the Rooms tab, click the Room you want to delete.
2. Click Delete.
NOTE: Regenerate the Vista diagrams after changing the Rooms configuration.
Defining Groups
Combine Rooms into groups.
To add a new Group:
1. Click the Groups tab and then click New.

Name: Enter a name for the group.
Rooms: Select the rooms that you want to be part of the group. The rooms listed are the
ones you configured on the Rooms tab.
3. (Optional) Repeat steps 1 - 2 to add additional Groups.
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To update an existing Goup:
1. On the Groups tab, click the Group you want to update.
2. Change the name and room selections as needed.
To delete an existing Group:
1. On the Groups tab, click the Group you want to delete.
2. Click Delete.
NOTE: Regenerate the Vista diagrams after changing the Groups configuration.

Create diagrams to view real-time status information on the rooms in a group.
1. In the Insulation Monitoring Configuration Tool, click the Groups tab, and then click Generate
Vista Diagrams to open the Vista Diagram Generation dialog.
be available.
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Power Quality Performance Module configuration

The following reports, diagrams, and Dashboard Gadgets are part of this module:
l Power Quality Impact report
l Power Quality Analysis report
l Power Quality Indicator diagrams
l Standardized Equipment diagrams
l Power Quality Rating gadget
l Power Quality Rating Trend gadget
l Power Quality Incident Breakdown gadget
l Power Quality Incident Impact gadget
l Power Quality Incident Location gadget
l Power Quality Impact gadget
l Power Quality Impact Trend gadget
l Power Factor Impact gadget
l Power Factor Impact Trend gadget
To use the reports, diagrams, and Dashboard Gadgets in this module, the module must be
configured. The measurement data must be available as historical data logs in the database.
For information on how to configure this module, see Configure Power Quality Performance.
Related topics:
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Configure Power Quality Performance

To configure Power Quality Performance,
1. Configure the Monitoring Devices.
2. Configure Global Parameters.
3. Configure Power Quality Performance diagrams.
4. Configure Power Quality Impact Gadgets and Report .
5. Configure Power Factor Impact Gadgets.
6. Configure Power Quality Analysis Report.
7. Set up Power Quality Performance Dashboards and Reports.
8. Fine-tune Power Quality Performance.
NOTE:
No configuration is required for the following Gadgets:
Type Gadgets
Power Quality Rating Gadget
Power Quality Rating Gadgets
Power Quality Rating Trend Gadget
Power Quality Events Breakdown Gadget
Power Quality Events Detail Gadgets Power Quality Events Impact Gadget
Power Quality Events Location Gadget
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Configure the Monitoring Devices
The Power Quality Performance module relies on power quality measurements taken by the
monitoring devices in a system. It processes these measurements using back-end analytics
functions and VIP framework logic, and produces outputs that are displayed in Gadgets, diagrams,
and reports.
The module depends exclusively on historical data in the database. It does not use real-time data
from the devices directly. The back-end analytics does not modify the historical source data in the
database. The data is read from the database, processed, and then displayed.
The Power Quality Performance can do its analysis only if the monitoring devices (power meters,
circuit breakers) have been properly configured to capture power quality events and disturbances.
This section describes the following:
l Enable power quality event detection.
l Enable power quality disturbance logging.
l Enabling time synchronization.
Enable power quality event detection
See Supported Devices for Power Quality Performance monitoring for supported devices.
Enabling power quality event detection on the supported meters involves:
l Enabling Sag/Swell detection
l Enabling Transient detection
Disturbance direction detection (DDD) is enabled by default if supported.
NOTE: DDD, available on select meters, is used to determine if the events are undetermined,
internal, or external to the system. Without DDD, all events will show as undetermined in the
Power Quality Performance features.
You can do this by using meter configuration tools (such as ION Setup), or by configuring the meter
directly. Refer to the meter documentation for more information.
In addition, you can configure ION meters (such as, ION9000, ION7650, PM8000, etc.), in PME
Vista.
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After the power quality events are detected by the meter, they are classified by Power Monitoring
Expert Power Quality Event Classification method and stored in Power Monitoring Expert database
as:
l Interruptions
l Voltage Sag
l Voltage Swell
l Transient Voltage
l Over voltage
l Under voltage
See Power Quality Performance events and disturbances for information on PME Power Quality
Event Classification.
Enable power quality disturbance logging
Power Quality Performance consumes the periodical data logs for:
l Voltage Unbalance
l Current Unbalance
l Voltage Harmonics
l Current Harmonics
l Frequency Variation
l Flicker
The supported meters are listed in Supported Devices for Power Quality Performance monitoring.
They are categorized as:
l Logged by Default – The supported measurements are logged by the default. For these
meters, no additional configuration is required. However, for brownfield installations, care must
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be taken to see if the configuration has been modified.
l Not Logged by Default – The meter measures the value but does not log it. You need to
enable logging on these meters.
Choose the measurement to log

The supported measurements and their corresponding register labels are listed in Required
measurements for Power Quality Performance monitoring.
For example, for Voltage Unbalance, you may find both of the supported registers Voltage
Unbalance L-L Worst and Voltage Unbalance L-N Worst available in a non-ION device. Choose the
one which is required by your local standards.
Or, for Voltage Harmonics, you may find all the 8 supported registers available in a non-ION device.
If per-phase analysis is important to the customer on this device, choose the 3 per-phase
measurements based on your system and standards. If per-phase analysis is not important
(because of the load, design, or other reasons), choose only one measurement; either THD Voltage
L-L or THD Voltage L-N, which are the averages of the per-phase values.
NOTE: For each disturbance category, choose only the needed measurements from the supported
list to log. Do NOT log all of them; doing so can cause unwanted database growth and
performance issues.
Enable the logging

To enable the logging for devices categorized as “Not Logged by Default”:
l Supported measurements are logged by default for most ION meters, so configuration is not
required. For some models, where the supported measurements are not logged by default, you
can configure logging by using PME Designer.
l For non-ION meters, you can use PME Device Type Editor to configure logging:
NOTE: For non-ION devices, PQ Performance only supports the logged instantaneous values. Do
NOT log the calculated values (Mean, High, or Low). For Harmonics and Unbalance
measurements, the recommended logging Interval is 3600 seconds.
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l For the non-ION meters, especially PM800 (except PM810 without PME810LOG), CM3000,
and CM4000, configure the on-board logging using meter configuration tools.
NOTE: The PM800 Series devices are supported, except the PM810 without PM810LOG.
Flicker
Flicker is only available when the supported meter has a PQ framework with EN50160 evaluation
enabled. Refer to the meter documentation for more information.
Once enabled, the flicker measurements are logged in 10-minute intervals by default. There is no
need to change the logging interval.
Enabling time synchronization
Time synchronization is crucial for:
l Event clustering (the same event seen by different devices is only counted once).
l Correctly associating the process impact alarms with power quality events.
The standard synchronization between the Power Monitoring Expert server and devices is adequate
for enabling Power Quality Performance features.
l For Modbus devices, time synchronization through Modbus is activated by default.
l For all ION protocol devices (e.g. ION7650, PM8000, etc.), the application engineer needs to
enable this feature.
NOTE: High accuracy of time synchronization (such as IRIG-B, etc.), can be used to address user
requirements, but it is not required for Power Quality Performance.
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To enable Power Monitoring Expert time synchronization on an ION device:
1. Connect to the device using ION Setup. On the Timezone tab for Clock, change entry for the
CL1 Time Sync Source to ETHERNET - ION. You can also do this on the meter front panel.
2. In Management Console:
a. For an Ethernet device, set the Time Synch Ethernet Enabled to Yes in the Ethernet
Device Configuration.
b. For a serial device, set the Time Synch ION Enabled to Yes in the Ethernet Gateway
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Site Configuration.
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Configure Global Parameters

You may need to change the global parameters, depending on the requirement of the customer’s
facility.
Configure the Nominal Frequency
The default nominal frequency is 60Hz.

To edit the default nominal frequency:
1. In SQL Server Management Studio, locate the dbo.vCFG_ConfigItems view in the ION_Net-
work database, and right-click to select "Edit Top 200 Rows".
2. Find the Frequency Nominal row.
3. Set the Value to the appropriate local nominal frequency.
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Configure Power Quality Performance diagrams

The following sections describe how to configure the Power Quality Performance diagrams:
l Configure Power Quality Indicator Diagrams
l Configure the Standardized Equipment Diagrams
l (Optional) Create a Power Quality Performance link in the Web Applications
Configure Power Quality Indicator Diagrams
The Power Quality (PQ) Indicator Diagrams introduce simple green-yellow-red indicators for the
most common power quality problems.
The PQ Indicator Diagrams are pre-configured with default settings. Complete the following steps to
enable the functionality:
l Paste the Power Quality Performance Framework
l Open the Power Quality Indicator Diagrams
Paste the Power Quality Performance Framework

The VIP Frameworks included with the Power Quality Performance installation get data from the
Power Quality Performance Web Service to display values and drive the status objects in the
Power Quality Performance Indicator Vista diagrams.
NOTE:
l The VIP.PQADVISOR ION Service must be running to proceed with the steps below. (The
service is configured to start automatically.)
l Installing the Power Quality Performance framework onto an ION VIP Service other than
VIP.PQADVISOR is not recommended.
l Installing the Power Quality Performance framework onto an ION VIP Service that has
existing modules that have been put in by a user is not recommended.
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1. Open Power Monitoring Expert Designer.
2. Click File > Open.
3. Click the ‘VIP.PQADVISOR’ node and click OK.
4. Select the Edit > Paste from framework menu item.

a. Navigate to the folder containing the Power Quality Performance framework file: {root
install folder}\config\fmwk\PQPerformance
5. Click the file PQPerformance.fwn and click Open.
NOTE: Use the most current version of the fwn file available.
6. In the Paste Summary dialog:

a. Ignore items with a red check mark, as these are core modules that cannot have two
instances in the same VIP. The existing modules will work with the new framework being
pasted.
b. In the Source column, select the first list entry with a green check mark, press and hold
the Shift key, and then click the green check mark icon in the check box on the final entry.
This action applies the lock paste selection to all entries.
NOTICE
UNINTENDED DEVICE OPERATION
Do not use the lock paste option to overwrite existing destination modules.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in operational differences in

required modules.
Only use the lock paste option if you are an advanced user familiar with ION architecture.
c. In a new Power Monitoring Expert installation, no modules should be overwritten. In an

existing Power Monitoring Expert installation, there may be conflicts and the framework
paste may try to overwrite existing module; if this occurs double click the check box again
so that it returns to just a check mark, and note the module that created a conflict.
7. Press OK when pasting is complete.
The Power Quality Performance framework is visible in Designer.
8. Click Save to complete the process.
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Open the Power Quality Indicator Diagrams

The PQ Indicator Diagrams are located in:
{root install folder}\config\diagrams\ud\PQPerformance
The diagrams start to function once the framework is pasted in the Power Quality Performance VIP.
You can link them to the existing Vista diagrams or use them separately.
NOTE: When a Power Quality Indicator has no supported device to feed it the required data, it
should be disabled by following the procedures in the section Disable unused Power Quality
Indicators.
Alternative symbols can be used to provide a colorblind friendly view. They are located in the folder:
{root install
folder}\config\diagrams\images\PQPerformance\Indicators\Alternate\
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Set the Query Server – Distributed system only

When using distributed PME systems, set the query server node for the following landing page
diagrams:
l LandingPage_24h.dgm
l LandingPage_7d.dgm
l LandingPage_30d.dgm
l LandingPage_12m.dgm
Configure the Standardized Equipment Diagrams
The following sections describe how to set up and configure the Standardized Equipment Pages.
Skip this section if corrective equipment does not exist in the system.
l Configure the Framework for the Equipment Diagrams
l Configure the Equipment Diagram Detail Pages
l Configure the Equipment Diagram Group Pages
l Configure the Equipment Diagram Landing Pages
Unlike the Power Quality Performance Indicator diagrams, the Equipment diagrams are not auto-
functional pages, but rather templates that you use during commissioning to provide the user with
equipment status displays with the same user experience and focus on simplification as the Power
Quality Performance Indicator pages.
The equipment diagram elements are:
l Equipment Diagram Landing Pages
l Equipment Diagram Grouping Pages
l Equipment Diagram Detail Pages
Equipment Diagram Landing Pages
The Corrective Equipment Status portion of the Power Quality Performance page is a landing page.
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The Equipment page is also a landing page.
Equipment Diagram Grouping Pages
When you select an element of the Equipment landing page (e.g. Capacitor Banks), the grouping
page opens. A summary entry for each device (e.g. Capacitor Bank) in the system could be
configured here.
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Equipment Diagram Detail Pages
When you select an element on the Equipment Grouping Page, the equipment diagram detail page
for that device opens.
The following supported devices currently have template pages available:
l Capacitor Banks: VarPlus Logic VL6 and VL12
l Active Harmonic Filters (AHF): Accusine PCS+/PFV+
l Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS): Galaxy 5000 and 5500
All Equipment Diagrams are installed in the following location:

{root install folder}\config\diagrams\ud\Equipment
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Configuration Workflow
The order of commissioning is the opposite of user workflow. Set up the Detail Pages first, and then
create the buttons for each Detail Page on the Group Pages. The Landing Pages (both Equipment
and PQ Performance Indicator), require no commissioning other than optional customization if
required.
Configure the Framework for the Equipment Diagrams

Configure the Equipment Pages of the VIP framework to display aggregated warning/alarm
indicators found on the Power Quality Performance Indicator Landing Pages and on the Equipment
Landing and Group Pages.
NOTE: The VIP.PQADVISOR service must be set up and running with the Power Quality
Performance Framework configured to commission the Equipment Diagrams.
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The Power Quality Performance framework contains some template OR Logic modules and simple
instructions on configuring the VIP to work with the Equipment Pages:
1. Open VIP.PQADVISOR in Designer.
2. Open the Equipment grouping folder.
The Equipment folder contains the following:
Summary Section:
Capacitor Bank section:
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Active Harmonic Filters section:
The UPS section:
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Configure device count

1. Right-click the module labeled DEVICE COUNTS to open the ION Module Setup dialog.
2. Double-click any of the ‘Formula’ Setup Registers to modify their value. The value entered rep-
resents the number of devices of corresponding type listed directly to the right in the Output
Registers list.
3. Repeat Step 2 until there is a device count number for each of the listed devices.
Configure equipment status

1. Set up the capacitor bank by duplicating the template module labeled Cap Bank Group Item:
TEMPLATE (or by creating a new AND/OR module).
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2. Right-click the new module and make the following modifications:

a. Set the mode of operation to OR.
b. Enter the name of the capacitor bank device in the Custom Label field.
3. Link the input of the new module to a device alarm status output by performing the following
steps:
a. Click the ION button on the toolbar to open the Create Link dialog.
b. Click the desired device, Alarms under Managers, Low Current Alarm under Modules,
and Low Current Alarm under Output Registers.
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c. Click OK.
d. The cursor appears with a circle; click the input of the module and select NEW Source.
4. Repeat Step 3 until each of the capacitor bank’s desired alarm status is connected to the mod-
ule.
By doing this, the output of the module outputs a ‘1’ (High) state if any of the connected alarm
states are activated.
5. Link the output of the new module to the input of the module labeled Cap Bank Landing
Page.
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6. Repeat Steps 1-5 for each capacitor bank in the system.
7. Remove the link between the output of the template module and the input of the Landing Page
module:
a. Right-click the input of the Landing Page module.
b. In the resulting window select the appropriate input.
c. Click Unlink.
8. Repeat Steps 1-7 for the Active Harmonic Filter and UPS device frameworks until each
desired corrective equipment device in the system is connected.
9. Save the modified framework.
NOTE: The outputs of the modules configured for the individual devices drive the Equipment
Group Page indicators, and the outputs of the Landing Page modules drive the Landing Page
Indicators on both the Equipment Pages and Power Quality Performance Indicator pages.
Configure the Equipment Diagram Detail Pages

Each individual piece of equipment in the system can have its own detail page. These diagrams
connect directly to the devices and do not have any interaction with the Power Quality Performance
VIP service.
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To set up any of the detail pages using the provided template diagrams:
1. In Windows Explorer, open the folder ...\Power Monitoring Exper-

t\config\diagrams\ud\Equipment that contains the DetailPage template for one of the
Equipment (UPS, Capacitor bank or Harmonic filter).
2. Highlight the template that will be used and copy it by pressing Ctrl+C and paste it using
Ctrl+V.
3. When the file is pasted, it is enabled for editing. Choose a new name for the diagram file;
preferably one that is easily associated with the device of interest.
NOTE: Take care not to overwrite the original template file by ensuring that the new file has a
new and distinct file name.
4. Open the PME Vista application and ensure that the toolbox is enabled.
5. Open the new file that was created in step 3 by selecting File > Open and navigating to the
containing folder in the dialog.
6. When the diagram opens, right-click anywhere on the background, and select Properties on
the menu.
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7. In the subsequent dialog, select the Node tab.
8. On the Node tab, select Custom and then click Select to open the Select Node dialog.
9. Select the node name of the equipment for which the diagram was created, and click OK.
10. Click OK on the properties dialog, and click Save in Vista.
Provided the correct device was selected as the parent node of the page (that is, that the
device mapping is correct), all the fields and indicators on the page should populate and be
ready for use.
Verify that the device selected is the correct type for the template being used, and that the
device is configured correctly.
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Once the page has been linked to the node, there are a few manual steps that should be
completed to customize the page:
11. Customize the page as per the graphic above:

a. Update the page header to include the unique name of the device.
b. Change the picture of the device from the sample image to a custom image, such as a
standard image or an actual picture of the device.
c. Update the device model name to be more specific.
12. As a final step, click the folder icon in the Overview section to view the default diagram of the
device. Verify that the correct default diagram appears, and that the values and status shown
match what appears on the detail page.
13. Repeat all steps for other equipment.
Configure the Equipment Diagram Group Pages

Group Pages display multiple devices of a particular type from a single location.
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This is made possible by creating and customizing "Buttons" that consist of grouping, numeric, text,
and status objects arranged to represent a clickable overview of a single device.
Group Pages set up and scaling

Before the Group Page for a particular device type can be populated, the logical organization of the
device grouping must be reviewed, and multiple Group Pages need to be created if necessary.
If there are less than eight devices of the Group Page type, then proceed to the Group Page Buttons
set up and Detail Page association. If there are more than eight, create more Group Page diagrams.
These new pages will be linked as tabs from the main device type Group Page.
Device scaling
The first step is to determine how many diagrams will be required by counting the number of devices
of the type in question. A single Group Page diagram has eight Button positions, so there will need
to be a Group Page diagram for each eight devices and portion thereof. For example, if the system
contains ten capacitor banks (each with its own Detail Page diagram), then there will need to be two
Group Page diagrams; one page with eight buttons, one page with two.
Alternately, a different organizational scheme can be incorporated by creating a Group Page for
each logical grouping of devices. For example, a separate Group Page can be created for each
production line in a facility, thus allowing the user to conveniently check the active harmonic filters
that are present for a production line that is experiencing problems.
Another option is to create Group Pages for different buildings or areas within a facility.
Ultimately, it is up to the deploying Application Engineer to determine the solution which makes the
most sense for the user's application.
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Group scaling
Each Group Page has space for six tabs, therefore, if there are more than six Group Pages required
for a single device type, they need to be arranged into sub-types on the Landing page level. For
example, if there were twelve Group Pages for active harmonic filters, they need to be split into two
logical categories and treated separately on the Landing Page level.
For this set up guide, assume that there are only six or less Group Pages required in the steps
outlined below.
Group Page logical set up

With the number of Group Pages required in mind, complete the following preliminary setup steps:
Set up the Group Page files

1. In Windows Explorer, open the folder ...\Power Monitoring Exper-
t\config\diagrams\ud\Equipment that contains the Group Pages.
2. Highlight the template that will be used. Copy it by pressing Ctrl+C and paste it using Ctrl+V.
3. When the file is pasted, the file name opens for editing.
Choose a new name for the diagram file; preferably one that reflects how the Group Pages will
be organized.
Note that the original file (the one that contains the word "All" or "Pg1" in the filename) will be
the main Group Page that is linked to/from the Equipment landing page. For example, if one
were creating an active harmonic filter Group Page for each floor of a facility the filenames
would be as follows:
a. Equipment_GroupPage__AHFAll.dgm (default filename for the first floor)
b. Equipment_GroupPage_ AHF_Floor2.dgm
c. Equipment_GroupPage__AHF_Floor3.dgm
And so on.
NOTE: Use the most current version of the dgm file available.
4. Press Enter to save the file name.
5. Repeat steps 2-3 until you create all required files.
Set up tabs in the First Group Page

1. Open PME Vista and ensure that the Toolbox is enabled.
2. Open the first logical Group Page file that is to be set up by selecting File > Open from the
menu bar and navigating to the containing folder in the dialog.
3. Select the tab text (the green text Default Group in new installations) and press Ctrl+C to
copy it.
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4. Press Ctrl+V to paste up to six text boxes - one for each Group Page.
5. Arrange the text boxes evenly along the tab line in up to five additional "tab" positions.
6. Change the text color for each of the pasted text boxes (but not the original) to black:
a. Right-click the text box to open the Text Box Configuration dialog.
b. Click the Text tab.
c. Select Custom and click the Font button to open the Font dialog.
d. Select Black from the Color drop down menu and click OK.
e. Click OK on the configuration dialog to complete the change.
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7. Place a new Grouping Object over top of each new text box.
8. Change the shape of each new grouping object by left-clicking the object and dragging the
black tabs that appear.
The objects will be what the user will click to navigate to other tabs; they should therefore
cover the text underneath, and should not overlap.
9. Make each new grouping object link to the Group Page diagram referenced by the text under-
neath it.
a. Right-click the grouping to open the Grouping Object Configuration dialog.
b. Select the Action tab.
c. Select Open User Diagram and click the Browse button to open the Choose sub-dia-
gram dialog.
10. Make each new grouping object appear transparent to show the text underneath it.
a. Right-click the grouping to open the configuration dialog.
b. Select the Display tab.
c. Select None.
d. Click OK in the configuration dialog to complete the change.
11. Hold down the left mouse button and draw a marquee around the entire tab (text box and group-
ing) objects.
12. Press Ctrl+C to copy the objects.
13. Save and close the diagram.
Set up tabs in subsequent Group Pages

1. Open the next Group Page diagram by selecting File > Open from the menu bar and nav-
igating to the containing folder in the dialog.
2. Delete any existing text box objects in the tab area by selecting them and pressing Delete.
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3. Press Ctrl+V to paste the tab objects from the previous Group Page diagram.
4. Change the color of the text in the text box that represents the first Group Page to black (see
"Setting up Tabs in the First Group Page', Step 6).
5. Add a new grouping object over top of the text that represents the first Group Page, modify it to
be transparent, and link it to the first Group Page diagram file (see "Setting up Tabs in the First
Group Page', steps 8-10).
6. Delete the grouping object in the tab area that links to the current Group Page by selecting it
and pressing Delete.
7. Change the color of the text in the text box that represents the current Group Page to green.
8. Change the background image of the diagram to one that has highlighting on the correct por-
tion of the tab area:
a. Right-click any unpopulated space on the diagram area and select Properties on the
menu.
b. Select the Image tab in the Configuration dialog.
c. Select Custom Image and click Browse.
d. In the resulting, navigate to the following location: …\con-

fig\diagrams\images\Equipment_Diagrams\Backgrounds
e. Select the correct background image.
Each Equipment diagram background image included in this installation is the same,
except for the position of a green highlight in the tab area. The filename of the background
image indicates where the green highlight is located. For example, "PQEquip_Lvl1BG_
Pos2.bmp" has a highlight in the second position from the left, indicated by the "Pos2"
text in the filename. Double-click the file to complete the selection.
NOTE: Use the most current version of the bmp file available.
f. Click OK to complete the change and to close the configuration dialog.
9. Repeat steps 1-8 until all Group Pages have the required tabs.
Group Page Buttons set up and Detail Page association

The following steps outline how to set up a Group page with custom buttons for each device that
has an associated Detail Page:
1. Open Vista and ensure the Toolbox is enabled.
2. Open the Group Page file that is to be set up by selecting File > Open from the menu bar and
navigating to the containing folder in the dialog.
3. Hold down the left mouse button and draw a marquee around the template button in the top left
position of the page space, selecting all objects contained within.
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4. Press Ctrl+C to copy the button items.
5. Press Ctrl+V to paste up to seven additional buttons (for a total of eight on the page); one for
each device with a Detail Page.
6. Link an indicator (status) object to its corresponding ION module in the Power Quality Per-
formance Equipment VIP Framework:
a. Right-click the indicator (status) object.
b. Navigate to the correct module output by selecting the following in the Create Link dialog:
i. Node: VIP.PQADVISOR.
ii. Managers: And/OR Modules.
iii. Modules: the AND/OR module that was set up for the corresponding device in the
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Equipment Status Indicator Framework step.
iv. Output registers: (module designator) Result.
7. Repeat step 6 for each indicator object on the page.
8. Link the numeric objects within the button to the corresponding outputs on the device.
a. Right-click the numeric object.
b. Navigate to the correct module output by selecting the following in the 'Create Link' dialog;
start by selecting the device in the 'Node' section and navigating to the desired numeric
output.
9. Repeat step 8 for each numeric object on the page.
10. Link the button background to the appropriate Detail Page:

a. Right-click the button (grouping object) area where there is no other object (such as
numeric or indicator).
b. Select the Action tab on the configuration dialog.
c. Select Open User Diagram and click Browse.
d. In the resulting window, navigate to the Detail diagram file.
e. Click OK on the configuration dialog to complete the change.
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11. Repeat step 10 for each button (Grouping Object) on the page.
12. Repeat this process for each (corrective) device type in the system.
The Group Page should now be configured.
13. Repeat this process for any other Group Page diagrams in the system.
Group Button measurement linking

The measurements displayed on the Group Page buttons are linked to the device measurements by
navigating to the appropriate measurement in the numeric object configuration window. To help the
deploying Application Engineer, these links are listed in more detail below along with the ION
Handle:
See the section called “How to Modify Indicators” in the Appendix called “How to Modify Power
Quality Performance Vista Diagrams” for instructions on how to link to ION Handles.
VarPlus Logic Capacitor Bank Button Measurement Display
Button Label Measurement Label in Device ION Handle

Power Factor - Target Target Cos Phi 01 0x8502E01
Power Factor - Measured Power Factor Total 0x8803701
Accusine PCS+ Active Harmonic Filter Button Measurement Display
Button Label Measurement Label in Device ION Handle

Total Load Current - A Load Current A Total 0x8100001
Total Load Current - B Load Current B Total 0x8100002
Total Load Current - C Load Current C Total 0x8100003
Load Harmonic - A Load Harmonics Current A 0x810001B
Load Harmonic - B Load Harmonics Current B 0x810001C
Load Harmonic - C Load Harmonics Current C 0x810001D
Galaxy 5500 UPS Button Measurement Display
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ION
Button Label Manager Module Output Register
Handle
Time Backup Battery Time
Diagnostics2 0xb300002
Remaining Time Remaining
Battery Battery DC
Voltages Voltage 0xc000018
Voltage Voltage
Power Power Total Output
Loading 0xb200001
Factors Factor Percent Load
Configure the Equipment Diagram Landing Pages

Configuring Landing Pages is the last step in setting up the Equipment Page.
The indicators (Status Objects) on the Landing Pages are linked to the output of the respective
Equipment Landing Page ION Module in the Power Quality Performance Framework of the
VIP.PQADVISOR service.
The Equipment Counts (Numeric Objects) are linked to the 'DEVICE COUNTS' ION Arithmetic
Module in the Equipment Status Indicator Framework. The number of devices of each category
within the system needs to be entered into the Setup Registers of the module.
Link the button background to the appropriate Group Page:
1. Right-click the button (grouping object) area anywhere that there is no other object (such as
numeric or indicator).
2. Select the Action tab on the Configuration dialog.
3. Select Open User Diagram and click Browse.
4. In the resulting window, navigate to the Group diagram file.
5. Click OK on the Configuration dialog to complete the change.
6. Save the diagram.
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Customization might be needed under the following circumstances:
l There are more than six Group Pages (i.e. more than 48 devices) for a particular device.
l The customer's application demands multiple Landing Pages with custom groups of device
types. An example of this is pre-configured on default Landing Page; there is a tab for all
devices and a tab for corrective devices only.
When customization is required, follow the steps in this section for adding additional pages/tabs and
additional buttons. Note that the background images used for the Group Pages are the same as
those used in the Landing Pages.
(Optional) Create a Power Quality Performance link in the Web Applications
An optional step is to create a link in Web Applications to view the Power Quality Performance Vista
diagrams:
See Customizing the Web Applications links for details on how to create this link. See Adding idle
detection to custom Web Application links for information on how to add idle detection to prevent
session timeouts.
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Configure Power Quality Impact Gadgets and Report

The Power Quality Impact Gadgets and Reports associate PQ events with process impact alarms
within a given process / production line, and applies a flat rate cost estimate to the duration of the
process impact alarm.
The following sections describe the configuration steps to make the Power Quality Impact Gadgets
work:
l Acquire process impact signals
l Set up process impact alarms
l Set up Power Quality Groups
Acquire process impact signals
A process impact alarm is designed to be created on:
l An electrical value (e.g. current, voltage, power, etc.) from a power device. In this way PME
detects the process impact independently (for example, based on a current drop).
l A process impact signal from another system or equipment. The process impact signals can
be:
Hard wired signals from the process. The signal can be from the process PLC, motor VSD,
etc. It can be hard wired to a digital input or an analog input of the meter which monitors the
corresponding load (requires AI/DI capability on the meter). The signal can also be hard
wired to a dedicated PLC, which can then be connected into PME as a Modbus device.
OPC tags from the process. Power Monitoring Expert (working as OPC client) acquires the
process impact signals from process SCADA system (working as OPC server) via OPC.
NOTE: If signals from multiple processes are connected to a single device (for example, process
A and process B signals on a PLC, power meter or OPC connection), then logical devices must be
defined to represent each process to be used in the power quality group definition.
To acquire the process impact signals (if Power Monitoring Expert is not detecting the process
impact independently), the following tasks may be required to accomplish the work:
l Using meter I/Os
l Using third-party Modbus device in Power Monitoring Expert
l Using Power Monitoring Expert as an OPC client
l Using Power Monitoring Expert Logical Device
See Power Monitoring Expert documentation for more information.
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Set up process impact alarms
After the process impact signals are connected into the Power Monitoring Expert system, or Power
Monitoring Expert is set up to detect the process impact independently, process impact alarms
need to be set up.
To set up process impact alarms:
1. Launch Alarm Configuration from Management Console>Tools>Web Tools, or from the

Web Apps>Settings>Configuration Tools.
2. Select Add Alarm Rule.
3. Select the Realtime Sepoint template if the alarm is based on an analog value. Select Real-
time Digital Setpoint template if the alarm is based on a digital value.
4. Select the Measurement that will be used to determine a process impact event (e.g. Current
Avg if using the current drops to signify the process impact, or Equipment State if the pro-
cess impact signal is mapped to this measurement for the Logical Device created for the pro-
cess)
5. In the Alarm Name field, enter Process Impact Alarm.
NOTE: The string “Process Impact Alarm” is the only flag that the Power Quality Impact
report and gadgets looks for.
6. Configure the thresholds for the Active and Inactive Conditions.
7. Configure the Pickup Delay and Dropout Delay:
The alarm will go ON if the threshold has been exceeded for longer, in seconds, than the
“Pickup Delay” value.
The alarm will go OFF if the value is below the threshold for longer, in seconds, than the
“Dropout Delay” value.
8. Configure the Priority. Use a number less than 64 to prevent the alarm from appearing in the
PME Alarm Viewer.
9. Set the Realtime Interval. The recommendation is 5 seconds.
10. Select the Source for the alarm rule. If a Logical Device is created to represent a process,
select the logical device.
11. (Optional) Define and select a schedule if you want to control when the Alarm is enabled or dis-
abled.
12. Give the Alarm rule a name.
13. Click Finish.
For more details on how to setup software based alarming see (Software) Alarm Configuration.
Set up Power Quality Groups
The Power Quality Groups are defined per process (for example, a production line), so that only the
power quality events captured by the meter which relate to the particular process are considered in
the impact analysis.
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Power Quality Groups must be defined or the Power Quality Impact gadgets and Report will not
function.
The incomer meters defined in the Power Quality Groups are also used for the Power Factor section
of the Power Quality Analysis Report.
Power Quality Group definition

Power Quality Group are defined in the PowerQualityGroups.csv file which is located under
the folder:
{root install folder}\Applications\PowerQuality\
The format of the comma delimited file is as follows:

<Power Quality Group Name>,<Incomer Meter>,<Feeder Meter>,<Load
Meter>,<Rate>
Where:
l Power Quality Group Name – The name for the group (target process). It is used for selecting
the group in Power Quality Impact gadgets and report.
l Incomer meter – The meter monitors the incomer. It typically has the PQ event detection cap-
ability. The event it captures will be used in the analysis.
l Feeder Meter – The meter between the incomer meter and the load meter (could be multiple).
The PQ events it captures can potentially impact the process at its downstream. If a feeder
meter does not support PQ event detection, then there is no need to include it in the definition.
See the examples in next section.
l Load Meter – Contains the Process Impact Alarms. The Power Quality Impact Gadgets and
Report will not work if the load meters are not defined for the Power Quality Groups. It can be a
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logical device if the Process Impact Alarm is defined on a logical device. See Set up process
impact alarms for more information. The load meter typically doesn’t have PQ event detection
capability.
l Rate – The flat hourly rate for the cost impact calculation
NOTE:
l The file structure only allows one incomer meter, one feeder meter, and one load meter per
row. If, for a category, more than one meter needs to be included, define them in multiple lines
with the same group name.
l The file structure allows one rate per group; define it only in the first row of the group.
l The PQ events captured by the meters in a Power Quality Group will be clustered before
associating with the Process Impact Alarms, so that the same event seen by different meters
are counted only once.
l Only the PQ events captured by the incomer meter and feeder meter are considered in the
analysis. If the load meter supports PQ event detection, and you want to include the events it
detects into the analysis, you need to define it as a feeder meter as well. See the examples in
next section.
l The incomer meters defined are also used by the Power Factor section of the Power Quality
Analysis Report to determine the incomer meters in the system. See the examples in next
section.
Edit PowerQualityGroup.csv
NOTE: Before editing the PowerQualityGroups.csv file, make sure you understand the
relationship between the power metering system and the process of the customer’s facility.
To edit the PowerQualityGroups.csv file:
1. Identify the System Name of a device, go to Management Console, select System Name in
the Column Selector to add System Name to the display:
NOTE: Only the device system names are acceptable.
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2. Edit the file in Excel, Notepad or other text editor. For each Power Quality Group:
a. In column B, list all related incomer meters that can detect PQ events for the group. Use
multiple rows if there is more than one incomer meter.
b. In column C, list all related feeder meters that can detect PQ events for the group. Use
multiple rows if there is more than one feeder meter.
c. In column D, list all related load meters on which the Process Impact Alarms are con-
figured for the group. Use multiple rows if there is more than one load meter.
d. Repeat the group name in column A for each row.
e. Specify the rate in column E for only the first row for the group.
3. Repeat step 2 for each Power Quality Group.
4. Save the file and keep the format as .csv.
NOTE:
l The list separators for the .csv are “,” for most regions, and “;” for several European countries.
The list separators will be detected from the culture settings and used by the import/export
exe.
l The rate under culture settings, other than English (en-XX), needs to be enclosed in double
quotes. For example, for Spain (es-ES), if the rate 123.456.789,0 is represented, it is input as
"123.456.789,0".
Example 1:
Take the metering layout in the following image as an example, the definition contains the following:
Example 2:
In a more complicated example:
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The file contains the following:
Example 3:
As explained in the previous section, in addition to Example 2, if the feeder meters do not have PQ
event detection capability, there is no need to define them. (There is no effect if they are defined.)
Example 4:
As explained in the previous section, in addition to Example 3, if the Process Impact Alarm for the
“Process A” is defined only under “Load.meter2”, then “Load.meter2” is the only meter that needs to
be defined for the “Process A”. (There is no effect if other load meters are included.)
Example 5:
As explained in the previous section, in addition to Example 4, if the “Load.meter3” can detect
sag/swell, and you want the event it captures to be included in the analysis, you need to duplicate it
as a feeder meter:
Example 6:
The incomer meters defined in the Power Quality Groups are also used for the Power Factor section
of the Power Quality Analysis Report.
If the customer does not require the Power Quality Impact feature, and only wants to enable the
Power Factor section of the Power Quality Analysis Report, the file can be created as:
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Import / Export Power Quality Group Definition

The tool PQGroupConfig.exe is used to import / export the Power Quality Group definition in the
PowerQualityGroups.csv file. It is located in {root install
folder}\Applications\bin
Import Power Group Quality definition

To import the definition, run the command line:
PQGroupConfig.exe import "<filepath>\<filename>"
If you are using the default file name and path, copy the following command line:
PQGroupConfig.exe import "C:\Program Files (x86)\Schneider
Electric\Power Monitoring
Expert\Applications\PowerQuality\PowerQualityGroups.csv"
Export Power Group Quality definition

To export the definition, run the command line:
PQGroupConfig.exe export "<filepath>\<filename>"
If you are using the default file name and path, copy the following command line:
PQGroupConfig.exe export "C:\Program Files (x86)\Schneider
Electric\Power Monitoring
Expert\Applications\PowerQuality\PowerQualityGroups.csv"
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Configure Power Factor Impact Gadgets

The Power Factor Impact Gadgets provide a clear visual indication of the impact of poor power
factor on your energy bill.
NOTE:
l The Power Factor Impact Gadgets only work for billing periods that start on the first day of the
month. Billing periods that do not start on the 1st (for example, the 20th) are not supported.
l The Viewing Period for the Power Factor Impact Gadget should be set to This Month or Last
Month. The gadget does not show meaningful information if you set the Viewing Period to
another value.
l The Aggregation Period for the Power Factor Impact Trend Gadget should be set to By
Month. The gadget does not show meaningful information if you set the Aggregation Period to
another value.
The calculated surcharge is based on the rate file defined for the PME Rate Engine. Creating or
modifying the rate files requires knowledge of the PME Rate Engine. To learn about the PME Rate
Engine, refer to PME Billing Module Toolkit.
The following sections describe the Power Factor Impact Gadgets configuration steps:
l Set up the Power Factor Impact rate file
l Set up the incomer meters in the hierarchy
Set up the Power Factor Impact rate file
There are four sample rate files in {root install folder}\config\reports\billing

report\ratelibrary based on different calculation methods that are generally used by utilities
for power factor rate penalties:
l Power Factor Impact - Active Energy Billing with PF Adjustment
Option 1.xml
l Power Factor Impact - Active Energy Billing with PF Adjustment
Option 2.xml
l Power Factor Impact - Apparent Energy Billing.xml
l Power Factor Impact - Reactive Energy Billing.xml
The rate file Power Factor Impact Rate.xml is active by default. It includes the same
calculation as the first sample file. See Power Factor Rate File Calculation for the calculations of
the sample rate files.
To set up the Power Factor Impact rate file:
1. Consult with the customer to see how the power factor penalties are calculated by the utility
provider, including the power factor target under which penalty will be charged.
2. Choose the sample file in which the power factor penalty calculation is the closest to cus-
tomer’s utility contract.
3. Copy the selected rate file to the file name "Power Factor Impact Rate.xml"
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4. Modify the file to have the same power factor penalty calculation with customer’s utility con-
tract. To learn how to modify the rate files, please refer to the PME Billing Module Toolkit as
mentioned above.
5. Set the target to be shown in the gadgets.

a. Find PF target value by searching for "<Name>PF_target</Name>"
b. Modify the value for the Formula accordingly.
6. Save the file.
Set up the incomer meters in the hierarchy
The PME Rate Engine only works with a hierarchy node. Therefore, you need to add the meters
which are subjected to the penalty to a hierarchy. You can do this with the default hierarchy, a
custom hierarchy, or virtual meters.
The gadgets only work on a single node. If more than one physical meter needs to be defined (e.g.
dual incomer from same utility), add the meters to a single node in the hierarchy, or add meters to a
single virtual meter.
For example, to add the dual incomer meters as a virtual meter:
1. Launch Hierarchy Manager from Management Console or navigate to http://<Server-

Name>/hierarchymanager in a web browser.
2. Click the Virtual Meter tab and click Add.
3. Choose a name for the virtual meter, for example Main_Incomers.
4. Click Add and select a meter to add to the Virtual Meter. Repeat until you have added all the
meters that incur PF penalties.
After the hierarchy node is defined, it can be selected in the Power Factor Impact Gadgets.
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Configure Power Quality Analysis Report

The Power Quality Analysis Report does not need configuration to work, unless you want to include
output for the Power Factor section in the report.
The Power Factor section reports the power factor information for the incomer meters in the system.
The report retrieves the incomer meter definition from the Power Quality Group definition. See for
more information on how to define the incomer meters.
Alternatively, the Power Factor section can be toggled off when generating the report.
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Set up Power Quality Performance Dashboards and Reports

This section describes best practices when using Power Quality Performance Dashboards and
Reports.
Set up Power Quality Performance Dashboards
Power Quality Performance gadgets are grouped into two groups in Power Monitoring Expert
Dashboards:
l Power Quality Overview

Power Quality Impact
Power Quality Impact Trend
Power Factor Impact
Power Factor Impact Trend
Power Quality Rating
Power Quality Rating Trend
l Power Quality Details

Power Quality Events Breakdown
Power Quality Events Impact
Power Quality Events Location
Set up Power Quality Overview Dashboards

The following image is an example of a Power Quality Overview dashboard.
Gadget viewing period

When displaying each gadget with its trending gadget, the aggregation period of each bar in the
trending gadget should match the viewing period of the non-trending gadget. Otherwise, they are not
comparable.
For example, if the non-trending gadget is set to be monthly,
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the corresponding trending gadget should be set to a time range of Last 12 Months, and an
aggregation of By Month.
NOTE: Specifically for the Power Factor Impact Gadgets:
l The Viewing Period for the Power Factor Impact Gadget should be set to This Month or Last
Month. The gadget does not show meaningful information if you set the Viewing Period to
another value.
l The Aggregation Period for the Power Factor Impact Trend Gadget should be set to By
Month. The gadget does not show meaningful information if you set the Aggregation Period to
another value.
Set up Power Quality Detail Dashboards

The following image is an example of the Power Quality Detail dashboard. (Three regular Trend
charts for Power Factor, Harmonics, and Unbalance are combined in this dashboard.)
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Generate Power Quality Performance Reports
The following Power Quality Performance reports are available:
l Power Quality Analysis Report
l Power Quality Impact Report
NOTE: When you generate the Power Quality Performance reports, a reporting period longer than
12 months is not supported. Use multiple yearly reports instead.
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Fine-tune Power Quality Performance

Fine-tuning Power Quality Performance is very important during commissioning to obtain useful
power quality views. It depends heavily on customer requirements, power system design, power
meters used in the system, and the power quality condition of the customer’s facility.
This section describes the following fine-tuning procedures:
l Change device inclusion and exclusion for the analysis
l Change Power Quality Indicator thresholds
l Disable unused Power Quality Indicators
Change device inclusion and exclusion for the analysis
You can include or exclude certain meters for power quality assessment by Power Quality
Performance. For example, this capability is useful when you want to include only meters which are
critical, or to exclude spare meters, etc. Also, for performance reasons, it is important to exclude
unnecessary meters.
You can include or exclude the following Power Quality Event types:
l Interruptions
l Voltage Sags
l Voltage Swells
l Transient Voltage
l Over Voltage
l Under Voltage
And you include or exclude the following Power Quality Disturbance types:
l Voltage Unbalance
l Current Unbalance
l Voltage Harmonics
l Current Harmonics
l Flicker
Each PQ event or disturbance has an inclusion list and an exclusion list, and the following logic
applies to both lists:
1. The inclusion list is processed first:

a. If the inclusion list is empty, assume that ALL sources in the system are included. This
means all sources in the sources table.
b. If the inclusion list is not empty, use only sources that exist in the inclusion list. If a source
in the inclusion list does not exist in the sources table, do not add it to the list.
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2. The exclusion list is processed last:

a. From the source list obtained in step 1, remove any source that appears in the exclusion
list.
The following features in the Power Quality Performance module which are affected by the inclusion
and exclusion lists:
l PQ Indicator Diagrams
l PQ Rating Gadget
l PQ Rating Trend Gadget
l Power Quality Events Breakdown Gadget
l Power Quality Events Impact Gadget
l Power Quality Events Location Gadget
l Power Quality Analysis Report – for all sections except the Power Factor section
NOTE: These lists do not define:
l Devices considered by the Power Quality Impact Gadgets and Report.
l Devices considered by the Power Factor Impact Gadgets.
l Devices considered for the Power Factor section of the Power Quality Analysis Report.
See the configuration sections of the above features for details.
To edit the inclusion and exclusion lists:
1. Identify the System Name of the target device. Go to Management Console, show System
Name column using the Column Selector:
2. Go to SQL Server Management Studio, locate the dbo.vCFG_ConfigItems view in the ION_
Network database, and right-click and select "Edit Top 200 Rows".
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The following variables are the inclusion and exclusion lists:
3. In the Value fields, enter the comma delimited list of the devices, for example:
PQ.B1,PQ.B2,Main.BackupGenerator
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4. To apply the changes immediately in the PQ Indicator Diagrams, go to the Power Quality Per-
formance Setup page in Vista:
Click Initialize/Update Indicators.
5. To apply the changes immediately in the Power Quality Rating Gadgets, force the gadgets to
clear their cache by “editing” the gadget, and clicking Save (no changes are required).
To exclude all sources for a given category, put a string in the inclusion and exclusion list. For
example: “disabled”.
Change Power Quality Indicator thresholds
The Power Quality Indicator threshold for each indicator is displayed on the information page. (Click
the “i” icon.)
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The thresholds are used to determine the Power Quality Rating by using a color (green, orange, red)
for each Power Quality indicator. Also, only the samples which exceed the threshold are shown in
the Detail Report of the PQ Indicator diagrams.
The count thresholds specified here are used to determine the colors for a year. They get divided by
365 for Last 24 Hours, by 52 for Last 7 Days, and so on. The calculation is as follows:
Round Up ((Yearly Service Limit) x (Number of Days / 365) )
For example, for 30 days, where the yearly limit for orange is 5 and the yearly limit for red is 15:
Orange limit: (5 * (30/365)) = 0.41 which rounds up to 1.
Red limit: (15 * (30/365)) = 1.23 which rounds up to 2.
NOTE: The orange limits are >=, but the red limits are
To change the thresholds:
1. In SQL Server Management Studio, in the ION_Network database locate the dbo.vCFG_Con-
figItems view.
2. Right-click the dbo.vCFG_ConfigItems view and select Edit Top 200 Rows.
The following items are the indicator thresholds:
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The count thresholds specified here are used to determine the colors for a year. They get
divided by 365 for Last 24 Hours, by 52 for Last 7 Days, and so on. The calculation is as
follows:
Round Up ((Yearly Service Limit) x (Number of Days / 365) )
For example, for 30 days, where the yearly limit for orange is 5 and the yearly limit for red is 15:
Orange limit: (5 * (30/365)) = 0.41 which rounds up to 1.
Red limit: (15 * (30/365)) = 1.23 which rounds up to 2.
NOTE: The orange limits are >=, but the red limits are >.
3. Change the threshold item value as needed.
4. For the PQ Indicator Diagrams to display the updated limit information, go to the Power Qual-
ity Performance Setting page in Vista:
Click Import Indicator Limit Information.
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Change Power Quality Indicator weight factors
When setting up a baseline for the Power Quality Rating of the system, adjust the Weight Factor to
meet customer requirements, or to reflect the actual condition of the system. For example, increase
the weight for the indicator that is important to the customer, or decrease the weight for the indicator
that is not important.
NOTE: If a certain indicator is not available in the system, for example, no meter in the system can
monitor transient, set its weight to 0.
The formula used to calculate the Power Quality Rating is:
Where:
l PQ.Indicators.Value is a number indicating each Power Quality Indicator status, Green = 2 ;

Yellow= 1 ; Red = 0
l PQ.Indicators.MaxValue = 2 for each individual indicator.
l Weight Factor is an adjustable value (default=1) for assigning a different weight to each indi-
vidual indicator depending on customer requirements.
To change a weight factor:
1. In SQL Server Management Studio, in the ION_Network database locate the dbo.vCFG_Con-
figItems view.
2. Right-click the dbo.vCFG_ConfigItems view and select Edit Top 200 Rows.
The following items are the weight factors:
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3. Change the weight item value as needed.
4. To apply the changes immediately in the Power Quality Rating Gadgets, force the gadgets to
clear their cache by “editing” the gadget, and then click Save (no changes are required).
Disable unused Power Quality Indicators
When a Power Quality Indicator has no supported device to feed it the required data, disable it by
using the procedures in the following sections. See Supported Devices for Power Quality
Performance monitoring for meter support information.
Disable Flicker, Frequency, Harmonics or Unbalance Indicators

Use the following procedure to disable the Flicker, Frequency, Harmonics, and Unbalance
indicators. Flicker is used specifically in this example, but the procedure is the same for the other
items.
You can also use the following procedure to disable Overvoltage and Undervoltage. However, note
that it will disable both simultaneously. If only one needs to be disabled, use the procedure in the
next section.
1. To prevent Power Quality Performance from requesting Flicker values, add a string “disabled”
to the FlickerInclusionList & FlickerExclusionList (no double quotes needed). See Change
device inclusion and exclusion for the analysis for detail steps.
2. To prevent the Power Quality Performance indicator diagrams from displaying status:
a. Edit the VIP.PQADVISOR in Designer.
b. Open the Flicker folder.
c. Add a new Ext Bool Module.
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d. Link the switch output register of the new module to the Enable input register on the 4 XML
import modules used for Flicker.
i. Right click on the newly created Ext Bool Module
ii. Change the Module Label and the switch Output Register Label to “Flicker Enable”
iii. Select the outputs for the Flicker Enable module and select “Flicker Enable”
iv. Select the input of the 24hr Flicker Count Import XML module and select “Flicker
Enable”
v. Repeat the previous step for the following:
7d Flicker Count Import XML module
30d Flicker Count Import XML module
1y Flicker Count Import XML module
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vi. The result will look like this:
3. Save the VIP and close Designer.
Since the Ext Boolean has a default value of “false”, the Flicker Count Import modules are
disabled upon saving the VIP.
4. Check the Power Quality Performance Indicator Diagram.
The Flicker icon should be grey.
The details should be blank:
Disable Sag, Swell, Interruptions, Transient, or Unbalance Indicators

Use the following procedure to disable the Sag, Swell, Interruptions, and Transient indicators, if the
devices being used in the installation do not support them. Transients are used specifically in this
example, but the procedure is the same for the other items.
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You can also use the following procedure to disable either Overvoltage or Undervoltage, if only one
needs to be disabled. If both need to be disabled simultaneously, then use the procedure in the
previous section.
1. To Power Quality Performance from requesting Transient values, add the string “disabled”
(without the quotes) to the TransientInclusionList and TransientExclusionList. See Change
device inclusion and exclusion for the analysis for detailed steps.
2. To prevent the Power Quality Performance indicator diagrams from displaying Transient
status:
a. Edit the VIP.PQADVISOR in Designer.
b. Open the Sag, Swell Transient, Interruption folder.
c. Right click on the 12m Event Ind Extrap module.
d. Double click on Formula 7 and add “S5 + “ to the beginning of the string. This will cause
the output of the equation to be NA because S5 is unassigned and therefore equivalent to
NA. If transients need to be added back to the system (e.g. a new meter which supports
transients is purchased for the site), then it is easy to remove the string “S5 +” from the
setup register string
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e. Repeat step d for Formula 8
f. Repeat steps c, d, and e for:
24h Event Ind Extrap module
7d Event Ind Extrap module
30d Event Ind Extrap module
3. Save the VIP and close Designer.
4. Check the Power Quality Performance Indicator Diagram. The Transient Voltage icon should
be grey.
The DETAILS page should display zeros:
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ION Alert Monitor

The ION Alert Monitor receives and processes alarm notifications coming from modem-connected
meters on remote power monitoring locations.
ION Alert Monitor is a Windows service (ION Alert Monitor) that replaced the “Alarm Server”
program that was available in ION Enterprise 5.5 and earlier (the legacy alarmsrv.exe program is
still functional and available in the ...\system\bin folder).
Alert Monitor resides on a workstation, where it receives and processes incoming alarms from a
remote ION meter’s Alert module.
With the implementation of the ION Alert Monitor, alarm notification is improved and simplified:
l Since Alert Monitor runs as a Windows service, a user is no longer required to log in to the
product in order to start monitoring the system for alarm conditions.
l Alert Monitor can handle incoming calls from multiple communications ports.
l When alarms are received, Alert Monitor uses the ION Connection Management Service to
establish a modem connection, rather than using the legacy command line executable “con-
man.exe”.
l ION Connection Management Service allows you to set up specific modem connection request
properties, such as Minimum/Maximum Connection Time, Disconnect on Caught-up, etc.
These properties are set up in the Alert Monitor’s configuration file — see Setting up the ION
Alert Monitor.
NOTE: Alert Monitor does not support TAPI modem drivers for Windows (WinModems).
How it works
The ION Alert Monitor responds to alarm messages originating from the Alert module in an ION
meter. For example, an alarm message is initiated as a result of a power quality event:
1. An alarm condition prompts the ION module (for example, Setpoint module) to send a pulse
signal to the Trigger input of the ION meter’s Alert module. Refer to the description of the Alert
Module in the ION Reference for more information.
2. The Alert module initiates modem communication, and calls the phone number specified in the
Alert module’s Destination setup register.
3. The Power Monitoring Expert workstation answers the modem call from the ION meter and
completes the communication connection. The meter then sends the following information to
Power Monitoring Expert: a timestamp indicating when the alarm condition occurred, the node
name, and the message (i.e., contents of the Alert module’s Message setup register).
4. Alert Monitor receives the alarm data and places it in the queue for processing. When the
alarm is processed, the commands specified in the COM port configuration settings are
executed. At the same time, a connection request is sent to the node specified in the alarm
data.
5. The new connection request is received and placed in the queue. If other connection requests
to the same site already exist, the new request is merged with the others.
6. ION Connection Management Service establishes a connection to the meter that originated
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the alarm, then Log Inserter downloads all outstanding event and data logs.
NOTE: ION Connection Management Service uses a modem (from the modem pool) to
establish connection to the remote site.
7. ION Connection Management Service disconnects after theION Log Inserter Service has fin-
ished downloading all outstanding logs. When this has been completed, the status of the site
is considered “Caught-up”.
Setting up the ION Alert Monitor

NOTE: This section is intended for advanced users. Contact Technical Support if you need
assistance.
The configuration settings for Alert Monitor are stored in a config file that follows the file naming
convention “{MachineName}.AlertMonitor.config“. An example config file with this name is provided
in the ...\Power Monitoring Expert\config\AlertMonitor folder. An XML schema file named
“AlertMonitor-Schema.xml” is also provided in the same folder, for your reference. You can use this
schema to validate the config file using available XML validation tools.
Use a text editor or XML authoring tool to create and edit the configuration file. Remember to
rename the config file to match the machine name (for example, if the primary server is named
“ComputerOne”, rename the config file to “ComputerOne.AlertMonitor.config”).
Configuration file components

Channels define the communication port and modem that the Alert Monitor uses, while Actions
define the commands to be carried out in response to an alarm.
A Channel contains the modem definition and configuration settings for the port.
The following table lists the attributes you can assign for a Channel:
Channel attribute Description

Name of the communications port the modem
Name
is connected to. The default value is COM1.
The type of modem. The value entered here
must exactly match the displayed value under
ModemType
“Modem Type” property in the “Dial Out Modem
Options” dialog.
The modem’s baud rate. The default value is
BaudRate
9600.
The node name, as it appears in the system log
messages. The text specified here defines the
AlertMonitorNodeName value for the %a command parameter
(described below). The default value is
AlertMonitor.[ComputerName]
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Channel attribute Description

This controls whether all alarms are logged to
the product's system log. The default value is
NoLog
“YES” (log all alarms). A value of “NO” disables
all alarm logging.
This specifies how many times a connection
NumTries attempt should be retried if there are
communication errors.
TIP: Open the example file “{MachineName}.AlertMonitor.config” in a text editor program and refer
to it when reading this section to see the proper usage of the elements and attributes in the ION
Alert Monitor configuration file.
Actions are grouped inside ActionSet elements, which contain connection requests and/or
commands to execute when alarms are received. Specify “ConnectionRequest” to set up an
ActionSet to send a connection request; specify “Command” to set up an ActionSet to execute an
operating system command when the alert is received. You can specify attributes for ActionSets:
l If the Channel attribute is used in the ActionSet (for example, <ActionSet Channel="COM1">),
then the actions (commands) listed in the ActionSet are executed for all alarms coming through
the communications port and modem specified for that Channel (that is, “COM1”).
l If the Location attribute is used in the ActionSet, then the actions (commands) listed in the
ActionSet are executed for all alarms originating from the specified Location (regardless of
Channel).
l If no attribute is specified, then the actions (commands) listed in the ActionSet are executed for
all alarms originating from any communication port or location.
If there are two ActionSets (one specifying a Channel attribute, the other specifying Location
attribute), then the one that specifies the Location attribute takes priority.
NOTE: The value of the “Location” attribute is specified in the Location setup register of the Alert
module for the meter that is sending the alert. For details, refer to the Alert Module description in
the ION Reference.
Commands (i.e., command lines that run separate applications such as “net send”) contained in the
ActionSet can include parameters that return data values, as described in the following table:
Command
Description
Parameter
%U Universal time: seconds since January 1, 1970
%u Universal time: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.FFF
%T Local time: seconds since January 1, 1970
%t Local time: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.FFF
%n Node name (for example, device name)
%g Gate name (for example, site name)
%p Priority name
%P Priority number
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Command
Description
Parameter
%m Alarm message without delimiters
%M Alarm message with “ “ delimiters
The value of the AlertMonitorNodeName attribute. If
%a this attribute is not used, the default value is
“AlertMonitor.[ComputerName]”.
The “ConnectionRequest” element contained in the ActionSet has attributes that you can define, as
described in the following table:
ConnectionRequest
Description
Attribute
Maximum time (in seconds) a connection to
MaxConnectTimeSeconds the site is maintained. The default value is
300 seconds.
Minimum time (in seconds) a connection to
MinConnectTimeSeconds the site is maintained. The default value is
60 seconds.
Defines how many hours a connection
request remains valid before it is discarded
RequestLifetimeHours
(even if attempts to connect to the site are
unsuccessful). The default value is 0.
Priority of the connection request, which
RequestPriority ranges from 0 to 2000. The highest priority is
2000. The default value is 1999.
This specifies to automatically disconnect
from the site after Log Inserter has finished
DisconnectOnCaughtUp downloading all outstanding logs, including
event and data logs. The default value is
“No”.
This explicitly defines which specific device
to connect to in the site. This attribute
Device
overrides data contained in the alarm
message.
This explicitly defines which site to connect
Site to. This attribute overrides data contained in
the alarm message.
Multi-station setup
It is possible to run the ION Alert Monitor on more than one machine in the Power Monitoring Expert
system. However, the configuration files must be stored in the primary server, following the
convention “ComputerName.AlertMonitor.config”.
For example, the Alert Monitor running on a secondary server named “ComputerTwo” uses the
configuration file named “ComputerTwo.AlertMonitor.config” located in the primary server.
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Diagnostics
Diagnostic and error messages are logged in the Power Monitoring Expert system log, with the
source “Alert Monitor”.
Starting the ION Alert Monitor

By default, the ION Alert Monitor is stopped, and set to “Manual” startup type. To automatically start
Alert Monitor on Windows startup, change the startup properties of this Windows service to
“Automatic”, then start the service. Refer to your Windows documentation for details.
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Device Type Editor
TIP: You can open Device Type Editor in the Management Console from the Tools > System >
Device Type Editor link.
NOTE: The Device Type Editor replaces the Modbus Device Importer (MDI) tool that was
available in older versions of the software.
Use the Device Type Editor to create device drivers for Modbus and OPC devices, in Power
Monitoring Expert, for which pre-configured drivers or downloadable add-on drivers do not exist .
You can also edit existing Modbus and OPC device drivers with the Device Type Editor.
Device drivers are called Device Types in Power Monitoring Expert.
NOTE: Before creating a new device type with the Device Type Editor, check if it is available as a
pre-configured device type or as a downloadable add-on.
NOTE: The device types you can create with the Device Type Editor are limited to reading
numeric and Boolean data from the device, and writing simple 16-bit values to the device. These
device types cannot access complex data such as historical logs, event logs, or waveform
captures.
NOTE: Drivers created with the Device Type Editor require M type device licenses.
WARNING
feedback.
damage.
For information on how to use the Device Type Editor to create device types, see:
For Modbus
l Creating a Modbus Device Type
l Editing a Modbus Device Type
l Adding Software Logging to a Modbus Device Type
l Installing a Device Type on the System
For OPC
l Creating an OPC Device Type
l Editing an OPC Device Type
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l Device Type Editor User Interface
l Configuring Logging and Calculation User Interface
l Modbus Data Formats
l Modbus Register Properties
l MeasurementTree
l OPC Tags
Creating a Modbus Device Type

A Modbus device type translates between the register based data structure on the Modbus device
and the ION based data structure in Power Monitoring Expert.
When you create the device type with the Device Type Editor, you first define the Modbus registers
that you want to access on the device, and then you map these registers to ION managers,
modules, and registers. You can enter the Modbus register information manually in the Device Type
Editor user interface, or use Microsoft Excel to define the register list and then copy and paste it into
the Device Type Editor. The mapping of Modbus to ION registers is done by dragging Modbus
registers onto ION registers, or the reverse, using the mouse pointer.
Prerequisites
To create a device type for a device, you need to know the details of its Modbus register map. At a
minimum, you need the Modbus addresses, data formats, and possible scaling values for the
measurements you want to access on the device. You can get this information from the device
documentation or the device manufacturer.
NOTE: Before creating a new device type with the Device Type Editor, check if it is available as a
pre-configured device type or as a downloadable add-on.
References
See the following references for information on how to use the Device Type Editor or information
related to Modbus register definitions:
l MeasurementTree
To create a Modbus device type:
1. In Device Type Editor, click File > New > Modbus Device Type to open a New Mapping tem-
plate.
2. Enter the Modbus register information into the Modbus Map table in the right display pane, in
one of two ways:
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Add each Modbus register manually in the Device Type Editor, using the available editing
controls (right-click to open the context menu).
Use Microsoft Excel to define the register list, copy it, and paste it into the Modbus Map
table.
NOTE: The register list columns in the Excel sheet must match the column content and
positions in the Device Type Editor Modbus Map table. Confirm that the format entries
match one of the supported Modbus Data Formats and that there are no spelling
mistakes, such as added space characters or different capitalization.
3. Map each Modbus register in the Modbus Map to a measurement in the Measurement Tree in
the left pane. To see the measurements in the tree, expand the managers and modules, for
example Current > Phase Current > Current A,B,C, ... . Map the registers in one of two ways:
Using the mouse, drag the measurement you want to map in the Measurement Tree onto
the corresponding measurement in the Modbus Map.
Using the mouse, drag the Modbus register you want to map in the Modbus Map onto the
corresponding measurement in the Measurement Tree.
NOTE: If you cannot find a suitable measurement in the Measurement Tree, add a new
manager, module, and register to represent this measurement. To do this, right-click any of
the existing managers in the Measurement Tree and choose the appropriate menu options.
4. Configure the device type name and template name.

a. In the Measurement Tree, click Factory Information > Factory 1 > FAC1 Device Type
to open the String Register Details dialog for this register. In String Register Details, enter
a device type name in the Value box. This name will be visible in the Management Con-
sole when you select a device type for a new device. Choose a name that identifies the
device, but does not match any of the existing device types.
Example: For a device called "PM123", you could use a device type name of "DTE_
PM123". The device type name does not have to include DTE, but it is a good practice to
choose a string that identifies this device type as a DTE type.
b. In the Measurement Tree, click Factory Information > Factory 1 > FAC1 Template to
open the String Register Details dialog for this register. In String Register Details, enter a
template name in the Value box. This name is used to match your new device type with a
default Vista diagram, if you choose to create such a diagram. The template name should
include the device type name followed by a version number that represents the version of
your new device type.
Example: For a device type called "DTE_PM123", you could use a template name of
"DTE_PM123_V1.0.0".
5. (Optional) Click Tools > Clean Measurement Tree to remove any Measurement Tree ele-
ments that have not been mapped to Modbus registers. This makes it easier to find the rel-
evant measurements in the Measurement Tree in Vista or OPC clients for example.
6. Click File > Save, to save the new device type.
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Related topics
Editing a Modbus Device Type

You can use the Device Type Editor to modify existing Modbus device types. This includes your
own, as well as factory types, which means pre-configured and downloadable add-on device types.
The factory device types have been designed and tested for compatibility with the devices and the
Power Monitoring Expert software. If you see a need to modify a factory device type, save the
modified type under a new name that does not match any of the factory device type names. This
ensures that you can identify this type as custom and it prevents it from being overwritten during a
system upgrade.
References
related to Modbus register definitions:
l MeasurementTree
To edit a Modbus device type:
1. In Device Type Editor, click File > Open, find and select the device type you want to edit, and
click Open.
2. Modify the Modbus Map registers, the Measurement Tree mappings, or the software logging to
meet your needs.
See Creating a Modbus Device Type for details on how to perform these tasks.
3. Click File > Save, to save the modified device type under the same name. Click File > Save
As, to save the modified device type under a new name.
Related topics
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Adding Software Logging to a Modbus Device Type

The Modbus device types you create with the Device Type Editor are limited to reading numeric and
Boolean data from the device. These device types cannot access complex data such as historical
logs, event logs, or waveform captures. However, it is possible to automatically log the measured
values in Power Monitoring Expert after they are read from the device. In addition to logging the
measured values, Power Monitoring Expert can also calculate and log average, low, and high
values for these measurements.
NOTE: The data logs are timestamped with the date and time at which the software logs the value,
not the date and time the measurement was taken on the device. Device communications and
system delays determine the time delay between when the measurement is taken by the device
and when it is logged by the software.
To add software logging:
1. In Device Type Editor, open the Modbus device type for which you want to add logging.
2. Click Tools > Configure Software Logging to open the Configure Logging and Calculation
dialog.
3. In Configure Logging and Calculation, select the measurements you want to log and calculate,
and set the logging intervals.
NOTE: Only numeric output registers can be calculated and logged. All other types of
registers (for example, enumerated) do not appear on the Configure Logging and Calculation
screen.
See Configuring Logging and Calculation User Interface for information on the controls and
options available in the user interface.
Related topics
Creating an OPC Device Type

An OPC device type translates between the tag based data structure on the OPC server and the
ION based data structure in Power Monitoring Expert.
When you create the device type with the Device Type Editor, you first define the OPC tags that
you want to access on the server, and then you map these tags to ION managers, modules, and
registers. You can enter the OPC tag information manually in the Device Type Editor user interface,
or use Microsoft Excel to define the tag list and then copy and past it into the Device Type Editor.
The mapping of OPC tags to ION registers is done by dragging tags onto ION registers, or the
reverse, using the mouse pointer.
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NOTE: The software logging of values is not available for OPC device types.
Prerequisites
To create a device type for an OPC server, you need to know the details of its tag list. You can get
this information from the OPC server documentation or the OPC server vendor. You can also get
the tag list by browsing the OPC server with an OPC client such as the OPC Test Client we ship
with PME. You can find the OPC Test Client, OpcTestClient.exe, in ...\Power
Monitoring Expert\system\bin\
References
related to OPC tag definitions:
l MeasurementTree
l OPC Tags
To create an OPC device type:
1. In Device Type Editor, click File > New > OPC Device Type to open a New Mapping tem-
plate.
2. Enter the OPC tag information into the OPC Map table in the right display pane, in one of two
ways:
Add each tag manually in the Device Type Editor, using the available editing controls.
Use Microsoft Excel to define the tag list, copy it, and paste it into the OPC Map table.
NOTE: The tag list columns in the Excel sheet must match the column content and
positions in the Device Type Editor OPC Map table. .
NOTE: When entering a tag, only specify the tag name, with a leading period (.), do not
include the OPC server or device name. For example, for the tag
Opcda://Server/OpcDa.1.Channel_1.Powers.Real_Power enter
.Powers.Real_Power as the tag name in the OPC Map.
3. Map each OPC tag in the OPC Map to a measurement in the Measurement Tree in the left
pane. To see the measurements in the tree, expand the managers and modules, for example
Current > Phase Current > Current A,B,C, ... . Map the tags in one of two ways:
Using the mouse, drag the measurement you want to map in the Measurement Tree onto
the corresponding tag in the OPC Map.
Using the mouse, drag the OPC tag you want to map in the Modbus OPC Map onto the
corresponding measurement in the Measurement Tree.
NOTE: If you cannot find a suitable measurement in the Measurement Tree, add a new
manager, module, and register to represent this measurement. To do this, right-click any of
the existing managers in the Measurement Tree and choose the appropriate menu options.
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4. Configure the device type name and template name.

a. In the Measurement Tree, click Factory Information > Factory 1 > FAC1 Device Type
to open the String Register Details dialog for this register. In String Register Details, enter
a device type name in the Value box. This name will be visible in the Management Con-
sole when you select a device type for a new device. Choose a name that identifies the
OPC server, but does not match any of the existing device types.
Example: Use "OPC_ABC" as the device type name, where ABC identifies the server.
b. In the Measurement Tree, click Factory Information > Factory 1 > FAC1 Template to
open the String Register Details dialog for this register. In Edit String Register, enter a tem-
plate name in the Value box. This name is used to match your new device type with a
default Vista diagram, if you choose to create such a diagram. The template name should
include the device type name followed by a version number that represents the version of
your new device type.
Example: For a device type called "OPC_ABC", you could use a template name of
"OPC_ABC_V1.0.0".
5. (Optional) Click Tools > Clean Measurement Tree to remove any Measurement Tree ele-
ments that have not been mapped to OPC tags. This makes it easier to find the relevant meas-
urements in the Measurement Tree in Vista or an OPC client for example.
6. Click File > Save, to save the new device type.
Related topics
Editing an OPC Device Type

You can use the Device Type Editor to modify existing OPC device types.
References
related to OPC tag definitions:
l MeasurementTree
l OPC Tags
To edit an OPC device type:
1. In Device Type Editor, click File > Open, find and select the device type you want to edit, and
click Open.
2. Modify the OPC tags or the Measurement Tree mappings to meet your needs.
See Creating an OPC Device Type for details on how to perform these tasks.
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3. Click File > Save, to save the modified device type under the same name. Click File > Save
As, to save the modified device type under a new name.
Related topics
Installing a Device Type on the System

Before a device type can be used by Power Monitoring Expert to communicated with a device, it
must be installed on the system. Follow the steps below to install a new device type or a modified
device type.
To install a new or modified device type:
1. In Device Type Editor, click Tools > Install Device Type, to open the Device Type Installer.
2. In Device Type Installer, specify the device type you want to install.
(Optional) Specify a diagram and icon to be used for this device type in the Vista and
Diagrams applications if you want to use the default diagram feature.
(Optional) Specify a measurement extension file for exposing the device measurements
through the OPC server, if desired.
3. Check the Device Type Name and Template. If you need to make changes, exit the Device
Type Installer, open the device type for editing in the Device Type Editor and correct the
names, then run the installer again.
4. Select the Protocol for your device type, Modbus or OPC.
(Optional) Select Ethernet Support if the device has Ethernet communication capabilities.
5. Click Install Device Type, to install the device type on the system.
Related topics
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Downstream Device Assistant

Downstream Device Assistant lets you manage downstream devices. With this tool, you can
rename downstream sources, change which measurement is associated with specific data from a
source, and apply these changes to previously recorded data in ION_Data (historical database).
You can also display and manage all the physical sources (devices) in your network.
Downstream Device Assistant is an advanced application and should only be used by users with
advanced technical skills and a clear understanding of how data is interpreted and stored in the
Power Monitoring Expert databases.
CAUTION
Detecting downstream devices

A downstream device is one whose data is logged by a remote data recorder, for example:
l A Modbus slave device whose output registers are logged by a device with Modbus Mastering
capability (see illustration below).
l A Modbus device whose outputs are logged by the Virtual Processor.
l Any of various multiple sources in which the same measurement is being logged on a single
device, for example, an RTU that is collecting kWh pulses from multiple sources or a single
branch circuit monitor that is collecting current readings on multiple circuits.
Power Monitoring Expert

A B Ethernet C kW D Data Recorder
server
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Physical source (Modbus

E F RS-485 G Downstream Devices (Modbus Slaves)
Master)
Power Monitoring Expert automatically detects downstream devices. The Log Inserter component
does this by looking for devices (called “physical sources”) that record or host data coming from
various downstream devices (for example, an ION meter that utilizes a Modbus Import module to
pass through data originating from a “downstream” Modbus device).
Log Inserter resolves the data from each of these downstream devices to the appropriate
measurement (for example, the label “Vll ab” resolves to the measurement “Voltage Phases AB”).
For data that cannot be resolved, Log Inserter creates measurements whose names are based on
the ION register labels.
Log Inserter uses a logical naming scheme to assign names to the downstream devices. For
example, “Modbus.34” is the name assigned to the downstream Modbus device with a slave
address “34”.
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Downstream Device Assistant basics

Use Downstream Device Assistant to edit the names assigned to downstream devices or to assign
the correct measurement label for a register that has an incorrect measurement mapping.
IMPORTANT: Before using the Downstream Device Assistant, make sure you save a copy of the
ION_Network and ION_Data databases, in case you need to revert to the original configuration of
these databases.
Starting the Downstream Device Assistant

1. Run the program named “DownstreamDevices.DownstreamAssistant.exe” in the ...\Power
Monitoring Expert\system\bin folder.
2. Log in using your Power Monitoring Expert credentials.
A message displays to remind you to back up your ION_Network and ION_Data databases.
Click OK to continue.
3. Downstream Device Assistant opens in Basic view or Advanced view, depending on the last
view it was in before it was closed. The first time Downstream Device Assistant is started, it
opens in Basic view.
Basic view versus Advanced view

The view determines what columns are available as well as whether an action is global (applied to
all rows containing a parameter) or specific to a row.
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Columns descriptions
Columns in Both Basic and Advanced View

Column Name Description
The IsDownstream column identifies which devices in the Assigned
Source column are downstream devices. If IsDownstream is selected, it
means that the device identified in the Assigned Source column is
IsDownstream1 downstream to a physical device, whose name is indicated in the Physical
Source column. If IsDownstream is cleared, this indicates that the device
is a physical source. Note also that a physical source has the same
Assigned Source name and Physical Source name, by default.
This is the default name that Log Inserter assigned to a downstream or
physical device. For example, “Modbus.109:MainFeed.PM7650” is the
default name assigned for the downstream Modbus device with unit ID
Assigned Source
“109”, whose measurements are being logged to a data recorder on a
Modbus Master device named “PM7650” that is part of the “MainFeed” site
(group).
This text field allows you change the current name under Assigned
Source.
In Basic view, all rows that contain the same Assigned Source name are
automatically updated to the new name when you enter it in the Updated
Updated Assigned Assigned Source column.
Source
In Advanced view, you can select one or more rows and rename the source
using the Updated Assigned Source column, while leaving the other rows
unchanged.
See Renaming the assigned source for more details.

This identifies the name of the physical device (for example, a Modbus
Physical Source2 Master device or the Virtual Processor) that is performing the data logging
for a downstream device.
This column displays either the ION label (for example, “Vln avg”) or the
descriptive name of the measurement (for example, “Average Voltage Line-
Measurement
to-Neutral”), depending on the setting in the Options dialog; see
Downstream Device Assistant options.
Additional Columns in Advanced View
This lets you redefine what is currently assigned in the Measurement
column. Click the cell to display the list of measurements to choose from.
Updated
Depending on the setting in the Options dialog, you can select from a list
Measurement
containing only the most common measurement definitions or from a list of
all available measurements; see Downstream Device Assistant options.
This column displays a measurement’s register handle either in
Handle hexadecimal format or decimal format, depending on the setting in the
Options dialog; see Downstream Device Assistant options.
This identifies which user made a change to the source-measurement
Entered By
definition.
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Columns in Both Basic and Advanced View

Column Name Description
The Update Historical Database check box is automatically selected
after entering changes in the Updated Assigned Source or Updated
Measurement cell. This means that all historical database entries that
Update Historical contain the old Assigned Source name or Measurement will be updated
Database with the new name or measurement.
If you want to leave the existing data in the database unchanged, clear the
Update Historical Database check box before saving the changes.
By default, Log Inserter automatically associates the proper measurement
to the appropriate piece of data in the data log. Normally, the Manual check
box should remain cleared. However, if you want to specifically change the
Manual (see the measurement or register handle associated with a particular address
Note below) definition, select the Manual check box for that measurement. This
manually overrides Log Inserter so that it uses this new address mapping
from now on (i.e., Log Inserter does not attempt to resolve that address
ever again).
1 Do not change the value of "IsDownstream" when making changes to source/measurement
definitions, as it is automatically set by the Downstream Device Assistant
2 Do not use the Physical Source column to modify the existing name of a valid physical device,
as Log Inserter uses this name to perform proper data logging.
NOTE: It is not recommended that you select the Manual check box. This reserves the ION
register for which Manual is checked for the selected measurement. This mapping remains in
place even if the device is reconfigured such that this register is used in an entirely different
context. This may cause unexpected problems in the ION_Data database. It should be used only
if you are certain that the configuration you have chosen will not change.
Basic view
To switch to Basic view, click View > Options. In the Advanced section of the Options dialog,
clear the enable advanced features check box. Click OK.
In Basic view, when you enter a new name in the Updated Assigned Source column, all rows that
contain the same Assigned Source name are automatically filled in with the new name. Existing
data in the historical database (ION_Data) is also automatically updated to reflect the change.
Advanced view
To switch to Advanced view, click View > Options. In the Advanced section of the Options dialog,
select the enable advanced features check box. Click OK.
In addition to the columns displayed in Basic view, Advanced view displays all the other columns
for editing individual source-measurement definitions (i.e., Updated Measurement, Handle, Entered
By, Update Historical Database, and Manual). In Advanced view, you can:
l Select and make changes to a specific row without affecting the other rows. For example, you
may want to change the source name for one particular measurement while leaving the original
source name unchanged for all the other measurements.
l Select a different measurement for one that is incorrectly mapped to a particular register handle.
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l Select whether or not to update historical data for a changed source name or measurement
definition, by selecting or clearing the Update Historical Data check box, respectively.
Changing a name or definition automatically selects this check box.
l Select whether or not to allow Log Inserter to resolve the register handle to a particular source
measurement, by clearing or selecting the Manual check box, respectively. The default setting
is cleared (i.e., Log Inserter automatically resolves the register handle to the source meas-
urement definition). If you want to force the change so Log Inserter does not resolve the handle
to the new measurement, select the Manual check box.
Displaying physical sources

The default view for Downstream Device Assistant displays only the downstream devices. To
display the physical sources as well:
1. Click View > Select Physical Sources.
2. Select the check box beside the physical sources you want to display. Select the
Select/Clear All check box to select all physical sources or clear it to select none. Click OK.
NOTE: The Physical Sources are not displayed if you restart Downstream Device Assistant. By
default, only downstream devices are displayed when Downstream Device Assistant is started.
Sorting data
Click a column heading to sort the row entries in ascending or descending alphanumeric order,
according to that column.
Downstream Device Assistant options

Click View > Options to open the Options dialog. The dialog contains Measurements, Historical
Data, and Advanced options.
Certain options such as “show all measurements” and the “Handles” display options are disabled in
Basic View. To enable them, switch to Advanced View first (see Advanced).
Measurements
This section allows you to select whether to display the default ION label (for example, “Vln avg”) in
the Measurement column or to display the full descriptive name of the measurement (for example,
“Average Voltage Line-to-Neutral”).
In Advanced view only, you can also select whether to display all available measurements or only
the most common measurements in the list when picking a measurement in the Updated
Measurement column.
Displaying ION labels versus measurement names
To change the setting:
1. Click View > Options.
2. In the Measurements section, select display ION labels to display the ION label or display
measurement names to display the full name of the measurement.
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NOTE: In some situations, if "display ION labels" is selected, the displayed label may not match
the label on your meter (for example, if a custom label was used). Instead, it displays the known
default label for that particular measurement.
Updated Measurement column display
1. Click View > Options and ensure Advanced is selected.
2. In the Measurements section, select show all measurements to display all available meas-
urements in the Updated Measurement column. To display only the most common meas-
urements, clear show all measurements.
Historical data
If the show connection dialog check box is cleared, the ION_Data database is automatically set
as the “Default Connection” (for historical data).
If you want to select a different database, select the show connection dialog. With this setting
enabled, the database connection dialog is displayed every time you save your changes. When the
dialog opens, select Custom Connection and specify your database connection details.
Advanced
The enable advanced features check box sets the view to Basic View if it is cleared or Advanced
View if it is selected.
Handle
Available in Advanced View only, this option specifies whether register handles are displayed as the
hexadecimal value (with the “0x” prefix) or as the decimal value.
1. Click View > Options and ensure the Advanced is selected.
2. In the Handles section, select display hex to display the register handle in hexadecimal
format or display decimal to display it in decimal format.
If you want to manually resolve a register handle to a specific measurement, edit the value in the
Handle cell, then select the Manual check box before saving the changes.
Downstream Device Assistant functions

This section describes different functions you can perform using the Downstream Device
Assistant.
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CAUTION
Renaming the assigned source

One of the primary reasons for using the Downstream Device Assistant is to change the default
name assigned to a downstream device by the Log Inserter. For instance, instead of “Modbus.34”,
you may want to rename that device to something more meaningful such as “SM_Bldg2_Boiler7”.
Renaming an Assigned Source typically only applies to downstream devices.
Renaming the assigned source for all its measurements
1. Switch to Basic view.
2. Find the source you want to rename. Enter the new name in the Updated Assigned Source
column. All rows with measurements associated with the renamed source are automatically
updated.
If you do not want to assign the existing data in the database to the new source name, switch
to Advanced View first, then clear the Update Historical Database check box for all
appropriate rows.
3. Click File > Save.
4. A dialog opens showing a summary of the changes. Click Yes to continue. or No to cancel.
5. When the operation completes, click OK, then Close.
Renaming the assigned source for one or more measurements
1. Switch to Advanced View.
2. Select the row(s) you want to rename. To select a row, click the area just to the left of the first
column. The row is highlighted to indicate that it is selected.
3. Click Edit > Rename Source.
4. In the Source Rename box, type the new name for the downstream source. Click OK.
NOTE: By default, the Update Historical Database check box is selected for all affected
rows — this applies the change to existing data in the database. To make the change only to
data going into the database from this point forward, clear the Update Historical Database
check box for the affected rows.
5. Click File > Save. A dialog open showing a summary of the changes.
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6. Click Yes to continue or No to cancel.
7. When the operation has completed, click OK, then click Close.
Cancelling changes
1. To undo all unsaved changes:
Click Edit > Reset, or
Click View > Refresh.
2. Click Yes to confirm.
Changing the measurement mapping

Log Inserter automatically associates logged data with a measurement by searching for a mapping
between the label and the measurement. However, in cases where no mapping exists, Log Inserter
creates a “measurement” that is based on the register label. To manually change this measurement
mapping:
1. Switch to Advanced View.
2. Click the Updated Measurement cell that you want to change, then select the new meas-
urement you want to map from the list.
3. Select the Manual check box.
4. By default, the Update Historical Database check box is selected — this applies the change
to existing data in the database (if, for example, the source and measurement mapping you are
adding already exists). To make the change only to data going into the database from this
point forward, clear the Update Historical Database check box.
5. Click File > Save. A dialog opens showing a summary of the changes. Click Yes.
6. If prompted, select which database to update. Click OK.
Adding a new downstream device mapping

To add a new address mapping that associates the source and measurement to a specific logged
quantity in the database:
1. Scroll down to the end of the table and click the last row (the one with the asterisk beside it).
2. Fill in the Updated Assigned Source and Physical Source columns. If the source is a phys-
ical device (i.e., not downstream), the same name must be entered exactly in both columns.
3. Click the Updated Measurement cell, then select the measurement from the list.
4. In the Handle cell, type the register handle for this measurement.
5. By default, the Update Historical Database check box is selected — this applies the change
to existing data in the database (if, for example the source and measurement mapping you are
adding already exists). To make the change only to data going into the database from this
point forward, clear the Update Historical Database check box.
6. Click File > Save. A dialog opens showing a summary of the changes. Click Yes.
7. If prompted, select which database to update. Click OK.
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Updating the historical data at a later time

When you save your changes using the Downstream Device Assistant, a record of changes to the
source-measurement definitions is saved in the folder:
...\Power Monitoring Expert\config\Diagnostic\Downstream Device Assistant\
with the following filename:
“Downstream Device DefinitionsYYYY-MM-DD_hh.mm.ss.csv”
where “YYYY-MM-DD_hh.mm.ss” means current YEAR-MONTH-DAY_hour.minute.second.
If you cleared the Update Historical Database check box when you saved your changes the first
time, you can update the existing data in the database at a later time, through the use of this csv file.
How to use the Downstream Device Assistant .csv file
To update the existing data in the database with the source-measurement changes contained in the
csv file:
1. Click Edit > Historical Data. The Update Historical Data window appears.
2. Click File > Import CSV.
3. Downstream Device Assistant opens the folder that contains the csv files. Select the Down-
stream Device Definitions file you want to use, then click Open.
4. Click File > Update Historical Data.
5. The Historical Data Update prompt displays how many source-measurement pairs will be
updated. Click Yes.
6. Click Yes at the Historical Data Update prompt.
7. After the operation has completed, click OK, then Close.
You can update only one ION database at a time. To select a different database, first make sure the
show connection dialog check box is selected under View > Options. You can then use the
database connection dialog to specify which database you want to update.
NOTE: If you update address definitions that affect multiple historical databases, only the first
historical database you select is automatically updated. To update the remaining historical
databases, you must import the address definitions to each one, using Edit > Update Historical
Data.
Activity log
The saved changes in the Downstream Device Assistant are stored in a log file named
“Downstream Device Historical UpdatesYYYY-MM-DD_hh.mm.ss.txt”, that contains a description
of the activities carried out when Downstream Device Assistant was updating the source-
measurement definitions.
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Downstream Device Assistant commands

The following summarizes the commands available in the Downstream Device Assistant:
l File > Save: Saves your changes. A copy of the changes are saved for future reference, in a
comma-separated value (.csv) data file in the ...\config\Diagnostic\Downstream Device Assist-
ant\ folder.
l File > Exit: Closes the Downstream Device Assistant.
l Edit > Reset: Clears the modifications made since the last save.
l Edit > Delete: Deletes the selected rows.
l Edit > Rename Source: Lets you change the name of an Assigned Source. See Renaming
the assigned source.
l Edit > Update Historical Data: Opens the “Update Historical Data” window that allows you to
open a previously-saved source-measurement definition data file (with a .csv file extension), for
the purpose of updating existing data in the database. You can also manually add, edit or delete
data entries. See Updating the historical data at a later time.
l View > Refresh: Loads the current downstream definitions from the database. Functionally the
same as Edit > Reset, as this command clears the modifications made since the last save.
l View > Options: Displays the Options dialog where you can change the settings that control
what level of detail is displayed for the source-measurement definitions.
l View > Select Physical Sources: Displays the Select Physical Sources dialog where you
can select which physical devices you want displayed in the Downstream Device Assistant.
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Event Watcher Manager

The Event Watcher Manager defines events for the “On Event” selection in report subscriptions.
(For more information about report subscriptions, see Creating report subscriptions in the online help
for Reports in the Web Applications component.)
The Event Watcher Manager interface consists of two tabs:
l Event Watchers: An event watcher links a device or group of devices to the conditions defined
in a template.
l Templates: A template defines the conditions that make up an event.
TIP: For instructions on using filtering, sorting, and column selection to customize the Event
Watcher Manager interface, see Customizing and navigating interface displays.
Opening Event Watcher Manager

Open Management Console and select Tools > Event Watcher.
Symbols used in the Updated column

The following symbols are used in the Updated column to display the status of information in a row:
* Information in the row has been modified since it was last saved.
! Information in the row is inaccurate or incomplete.
+ The row is new since the user or group information was last saved.
Creating a template
Before adding an event watcher, you must have a template that defines the conditions to be
watched. You can use one of the default templates or create your own. Use the Templates tab to
define and edit templates.
Event Watcher Manager comes with default templates that can be modified for specific devices.
Test any changes to the default template to ensure that events are available for selection for report
subscriptions. In cases where a device is not supported by the default templates, you can create
custom templates to define what you need.
To define a custom template:
1. Click New in the top right corner of the tab. A new row appears in the main table for the new
template.
2. Type a name for the template. Type a description for the template if desired.
3. Use the Template Conditions section to set the conditions to be watched. See Using the Tem-
plate Conditions section, below.
4. Click Apply to save your changes, click OK to save your changes and exit Event Watcher
Manager, or click the Event Watchers tab to set up an event watcher.
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Use this section of the interface to configure the condition the template watches for.
1. Add a condition:
To add a condition from the event log, click Select from Event Log to open the Select
Event Log Lines dialog. To select an event, click on the boxes at the left of the table to
select a check box. Click on the check box again to clear the check mark. Click OK to
return to the Templates tab.
To add a condition without selecting from the event log, click New. A new row appears in
the table for the new condition.
NOTE: It is recommended that you use Select From Event Log to add conditions. This
helps ensure that the syntax is correct. If the syntax is not correct, the event watcher will not
work. Conditions only appear in the Select Event Log Lines dialog after they have occurred in
the system.
2. Select the parameters you want to include in the condition by selecting or clearing the check
boxes below the Template Conditions table. The available parameters are: Priority, Cause,
Cause Value, Effect, Effect Value. You must include at least one parameter. If you select mul-
tiple parameters, the event watcher only activates when all parameters are met.
The Logic of the Template Conditions

The conditions within a row of the Template Conditions table must all be true for the condition to be
met. For example, if you have a row with a Priority of greater than 220 and an Effect Value of
Disturbance, both of these must be met for the condition to be true. If you have multiple rows in the
table, the condition is met if any of the rows are true. For example, if you have a row with Priority
greater than 220 and a row with an Effect Value of Disturbance, the condition is met if either of these
are true.
Deleting and reverting

To delete a template condition, select the condition from the Template Condition table and click the
Delete button in the Edit <Template> section. To delete a template, select the template from the
main table and click the Delete button in the top right corner of the tab.
To undo changes, click Revert.
Adding an event watcher

To add an event watcher, you need a template. You can use one of the default templates or define
your own (see Creating a template). Use the Event Watchers tab to define and edit event watchers.
1. Click New to add a new event watcher. A new row appears in the main table for the new
event. Use the Event Watcher Editing Area to define the event watcher.
2. Type a name for the event watcher.
3. Select the template you want to use from the Template dropdown list.
4. Type a description of the event watcher if desired.
5. From the Devices table, select the devices you want to include in the event watcher. Click the
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check boxes to the left side of the devices to select or clear a device.
NOTE: Checking Select All will include any Query Server, Log Inserter or Virtual Processor
instances in the system. It also includes any devices or software nodes added in the future.
6. Click Apply to save your changes, click OK to save your changes and exit Event Watcher
Manager, or click the Templates tab to edit the templates.
Deleting and reverting

To delete an event watcher, select the event watcher from the table and click Delete.
To undo changes, click Revert.
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The Hierarchy Configuration Utility is intended for Application Engineers or advanced users working
with hierarchies in EcoStruxure™Power Monitoring Expert.
The utility is a command-line executable that allows you to save, restore, or add hierarchy content.
The primary purpose of the utility is to give you a way to add a large number of entries to a hierarchy
rather than creating individual entries in Hierarchy Manager. This task consists of:
l Saving a skeleton hierarchy configuration in a CSV file.
l Editing the CSV file to associate the devices listed in the file to the nodes of the hierarchy.
l Populating Hierarchy Manager with the updated contents of the hierarchy configuration CSV
file.
The utility also provides options for:
l Saving or replacing a hierarchy configuration currently defined in Hierarchy Manager.
l Installing or saving a hierarchy template.
l Refreshing a configuration cache to ensure that all devices are included when you save a hier-
archy configuration.
l Deleting a hierarchy configuration prior to restoring a saved configuration.
Throughout this document, references to "configuration" and "template" should be interpreted as

follows:
l configuration – the entries representing the node types, devices, and virtual meters that com-
prise the content of a hierarchy.
l template – defines the node names, attributes, relationships, and views in Hierarchy Manager.
Hierarchy Configuration Utility command and options

Run the Hierarchy Configuration Utility command, HierarchyConfig.exe, from a Command
Prompt.
To open a Command Prompt window:
1. Use Windows Explorer to navigate to:

...\Program Files (x86)\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring
Expert\Applications on a 64-bit system,
or, ...\Program Files\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring

Expert\Applications on a 32-bit system.
2. Click the bin folder and press Shift + Right-click and select Open command window here
on the context menu.
The command syntax is:

HierarchyConfig.exe option <file path>\<file name>, where:
l option: see Command options below.
l <file path>: the location of the file that the command runs on.
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l <file name>: the name of the CSV or XML file, including the .csv or .xml file extension,
respectively.
Command options
Use the command as follows (type the command and press Enter):
Running the command without options
l To see a brief description of available command options:

HierarchyConfig.exe
Running the command using the config option
l To create a skeleton configuration CSV file that you can use to define a hierarchy configuration:
HierarchyConfig.exe export config <file path>\<file name>.csv
Note that this process creates a header row in the CSV file with percentage, node type names,
and virtual meter column headings. It also includes a list of the devices in the system that are
not included in a hierarchy. This allows you to specify which devices you want to include in the
hierarchy when you import the configuration.
Optional: Including all devices
Add the alldevices option at the end of the export config command to create a CSV file that
lists all of the devices, whether or not they are included in a hierarchy. This option ensures that
apportioned devices or devices that constitute a virtual meter are included in the file.
To include all devices, type the following:

HierarchyConfig.exe export config <file path>\<file name>.csv
alldevices
Note that the CSV file created with the alldevices option is intended for reference purposes
only and not for updating an existing hierarchy.
l To add the contents of the updated skeleton configuration CSV file to Hierarchy Manager:
HierarchyConfig.exe import config <file path>\<file name>.csv
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
• Do not use the hierarchy configuration CSV file to incrementally update an existing
hierarchy.
• Use the Hierarchy Manager application to incrementally update an existing hierarchy.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in the corruption of hierarchy data.
Optional: Adding a timestamp to configuration entries
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information adds a start date to the imported references corresponding to the date entered. If no
date information is provided, the start date of the hierarchy information is the system start date.
To add a timestamp, type HierarchyConfig.exe import config <file

path>\<file name>.xml [yyyy/mm/dd] where [yyyy/mm/dd] is the year, month and
day that the imported hierarchy references use as a start date.
l To back up a complete representation of the hierarchy and all virtual meters in an XML file:
HierarchyConfig.exe export config <file path>\<file name>.xml
This creates a backup of the hierarchy before you modify the hierarchy entries in Hierarchy
Manager.
l To restore a hierarchy configuration from a backup configuration XML file:

HierarchyConfig.exe import config <file path>\<file name>.xml
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
• Do not use the hierarchy configuration XML file to incrementally update an existing
hierarchy.
This process deletes the current hierarchy configuration defined in Hierarchy Manager and
replaces it with the hierarchy configuration in the XML file.
l To refresh a configuration cache to ensure that all devices are included in the saved
configuration:
HierarchyConfig.exe refresh config
l To delete a hierarchy configuration:

HierarchyConfig.exe delete config
Only use this process if you have previously saved your configuration.
Running the command using the template option
l To save the hierarchy template used in Hierarchy Manager:

HierarchyConfig.exe export template <file path>\<file name>.xml
The template defines the node names, attributes, and relationships used in Hierarchy Manager.
l To replace an existing hierarchy template used in Hierarchy Manager with a different one:
HierarchyConfig.exe import template <file path>\<file name>.xml
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Populating a hierarchy
After installing and commissioning Power Monitoring Expert , you can populate Hierarchy Manager
by associating devices to nodes in a skeleton configuration CSV file and importing the entries into
Hierarchy Manager. Following a successful import, you can use Hierarchy Manager to modify your
hierarchy information. You can then use hierarchies in other Power Monitoring Expert applications,
such as in view-enabled reports in the Web-based Reports application, and in the Dashboards
application.
For illustration purposes, the default hierarchy template in Hierarchy Manager is used as a reference
for this task.
The default hierarchy template defines nodes types, which include the labels (display names) for the
tabs in Hierarchy Manager.
The Tree View page for this hierarchy includes a physical layout view similar to the following image.
Note that you need to associate at least one device to an area to enable the site, building, and area
tree on the Tree View page.
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The skeleton configuration CSV file created from the default hierarchy template used in Hierarchy
Manager includes a header row with column headings of Devices_Full Name, _Percentage, Site_
Name, Buildings_Name, Areas_Name, and Virtual Meter_Name. It also includes a list of the
devices in the system that are not included in a hierarchy so that you can associate the devices to
the hierarchy nodes.
A Header B Device List
Different hierarchy templates can be used in Hierarchy Manager. Each hierarchy template
determines the information that is included in the configuration CSV file. For example, the Site
Building Area Tenant.xml hierarchy template file results in column headings of Devices_
Full Name, _Percentage, Site_Name, Buildings_Name, Areas_Name, Tenants_Name,
Tenants_Contact, Tenants_email, Tenants_Phone, and Virtual Meter_Name in the
configuration CSV file.
(Sample and generic hierarchy templates are located in the:
...\Applications\HierarchyManager\SampleTemplates folder in the Schneider
Electric install location.)
The procedure for updating a skeleton configuration CSV file follows a consistent pattern regardless
of the template used in Hierarchy Manager.
The process for adding a large number of entries to a hierarchy consists of:
l Saving a skeleton hierarchy configuration in a CSV file.
l Editing the CSV file.
l Updating Hierarchy Manager with the new entries and verifying the outcome.
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
• Do not use the hierarchy configuration CSV file to incrementally update an existing hierarchy.
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Editing and saving a localized version of a CSV file

If you edit and save a skeleton configuration CSV file that is created from a localized version of
Hierarchy Manager with Excel, the UTF-8 encoding in the file is not preserved. This results in an
unsuccessful update in Hierarchy Manager when you import the CSV file contents.
To resolve this situation, it is recommended that you use the Google Sheets spreadsheet
application. Editing and saving a skeleton configuration CSV file with Google Sheets preserves the
UTF-8 encoding, which results in a successful import of the CSV file contents to Hierarchy
Manager.
Before you begin

Before you export the skeleton configuration CSV file from Hierarchy Manager, make sure that you
complete the following tasks:
l Plan how the hierarchy is going to be configured, such as: naming conventions, which devices
are going to be mapped to which Node, and how the different elements are grouped together.
This can save time when you enter content in the configuration CSV file and it is very important
when dealing with a large number of devices.
For illustration purposes in this task, devices are going to be mapped to a physical layout
consisting of 4 areas within a building.
l Install Microsoft Excel, or another spreadsheet application that you can use to open and edit
CSV files on your system. (See Editing and saving a localized version of a CSV file for inform-
ation about editing and saving a skeleton configuration CSV file from a localized version of Hier-
archy Manager.)
l Add devices, logical devices, and/or managed circuits to Power Monitoring Expert using Man-
agement Console. You can add additional devices at a later time, but you need to have an initial
number of devices before you export the skeleton configuration CSV file. (See "Management
Console" in the EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert 7.2 User Guide for additional information
regarding adding devices to Power Monitoring Expert.)
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Saving a hierarchy configuration in a CSV file

This process creates a skeleton hierarchy configuration CSV file with a header row that includes
percentage, node type names, and virtual meter column headings. It also includes a list of the
devices in the system that are not included in a hierarchy. This allows you to specify which of those
devices you want to include in the hierarchy when you import the contents of the hierarchy
configuration CSV file.
If devices have recently been added to Management Console, use the refresh command to update
the configuration cache before proceeding. (See Refreshing the hierarchy cache for more
information.)
1. Open a Command Prompt window:
a. Use Windows Explorer to navigate to:


b. Click the bin folder and press Shift + Right-click and select Open command window
here on the context menu.
2. Type HierarchyConfig.exe export config <file path>\<file name> and

press Enter.
Where <file path> is the location for the exported CSV file, and <file name> is the
name of the file, including the .csv file extension. If you do not specify a file path, the current
directory is used.
NOTE: If you include spaces in the CSV file name and/or file path, you must enclose the file
path and file name in quotation marks. For example, HierarchyConfig.exe export
config "C:\test file.csv".
The items in the skeleton hierarchy configuration CSV file includes a list of devices not
included in a hierarchy, the heading _Percentage, headings for the node types, and the
heading Virtual Meter_Name.
A Header B Device List
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Adding content to the configuration CSV file

The following steps describe:
l Defining the main elements (instances of a node) of the hierarchy.
l Associating devices to areas.
l Adding a virtual meters and associating devices.
Defining the main elements of the hierarchy

Define the site, building, and area names in the file as follows:
1. Open the hierarchy configuration CSV file in Excel.
2. On an empty row below the list of devices, type the names that you want to use for the site,
the building, and an area association in their respective columns.
As indicated in the previous description of the physical layout, there are 4 building areas. You
now need to define the association of the 3 remaining areas to the building and site.
3. Repeat the previous step for each of Area 2, Area 3 and Area 4, as shown in the following
image.
This completes the association of the 4 areas to the building instance, Building 1, and the
site instance, Test Site.
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If there are additional buildings on the site, you can repeat the pattern that you entered. For
example, if there is a Building 2 on the site, your entries would include the same site name,
Test Site, but the building name is Building 2. Note that you should use unique names for the
areas. For example, for Building 2, define the area names like B2-Area 1, B2-Area 2, and so
on.
Associating devices to areas

Complete the following steps to associate devices to specific areas:
1. Type the area name that you defined in the previous set of steps, in the Areas_Name column
on the row identifying the device full name.
For example, to associate device Test_Site.Test_8600_A to Area 1, type Area 1 in the

Areas_Name column in that row.
2. Continue to associate any of the remaining devices to their respective areas. Note that you
can assign multiple devices to the same area. For example, the following image shows two
devices assigned to Area 3 and two to Area 4.
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Adding a virtual meter and associating devices

To define a virtual meter:
1. Type the virtual meter name in the Virtual Meter_Name column on the row identifying each
device full name that you want to associate with the virtual meter.
2. To apportion a percentage of a device's value to the virtual meter, type a percent value for the
applicable device in the _Percentage column. For example, apportion 25% of Test_Site.Test_
8600_C and 75% of Test_Site.Test_8600_D to virtual meter VM1.
3. To associate a virtual meter to a specific area, add the virtual meter name to the Devices_Full
Name column on a row defining the area. For example, to associate VM1 to Area 2, add VM1
to line 13 (in this example) in the CSV file.
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You can also associate a virtual meter (VM1) to another virtual meter by including the virtual
meter name in the Devices_Full Name column and adding the additional virtual meter name
on the same row under the Virtual Meter_Name column.
When you complete your updates in the hierarchy configuration CSV file, you can now update
Hierarchy Manager by importing the contents of the CSV file.
Adding your entries to Hierarchy Configuration Manager

Complete the following steps to add the contents of the hierarchy configuration CSV file to
Hierarchy Manager:


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2. Type HierarchyConfig.exe import config <file path>\<file name> and

press Enter.
Where <file path> is the location of the file you are importing, and <file name> is the
name of the file, including the .csv file extension. If you do not specify a file path, the current
directory is used.
The import process provides feedback during each stage of the import. If the import operation
is unsuccessful, the utility provides information about possible reasons for the unsuccessful
operation.
NOTE: If the CSV file name and/or file path contains spaces, you must enclose the file path
and file name in quotation marks. For example, HierarchyConfig.exe import
config "C:\test file.csv".
3. After you update the hierarchy with the contents of the configuration CSV file, verify that the
updates have been added as expected by opening the Hierarchy Manager application from the
Tools menu in Management Console. See the Hierarchy Manager online help for information
about using the application.
Hierarchy Manager - Site tab
Hierarchy Manager - Buildings tab
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Hierarchy Manager - Areas tab
Hierarchy Manager - Virtual Meter tab
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Saving and restoring a hierarchy configuration

The Hierarchy Configuration utility allows you to save (export) the configuration as an XML file. The
file contains a full representation of the current hierarchy in Hierarchy Manager, including:
l Nodes.
l Relationships between nodes, including their time dimensions.
l All apportionment nodes.
This lets you back up the hierarchy before modifying it in the Hierarchy Manager application. You
can import the hierarchy configuration saved in the XML file to restore your hierarchy in Hierarchy
Manager.
NOTE: Restoring (importing) a configuration XML file deletes the current hierarchy configuration
and replaces it with the one represented in the file.
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
• Do not use the hierarchy configuration XML file to incrementally update an existing hierarchy.
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Saving the entire hierarchy configuration in an XML file

To save a configuration XML file:


2. Run HierarchyConfig.exe export config <file path>\<file name>, where

<file path> is the location where you want to save XML file, and <file name> is the
name of the XML file, including .xml as the file extension. If you do not specify a file path, the
current directory is used.
NOTE: If the XML file name and/or file path contains spaces, you must enclose the file path
and file name in quotation marks. For example, HierarchyConfig.exe export
config "C:\test file.xml".
Restoring the entire hierarchy configuration from an XML file
NOTE: Restoring a configuration XML file deletes the current hierarchy configuration and replaces
it with the one represented in the file.
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
• Do not use the hierarchy configuration XML file to incrementally update an existing hierarchy.
To restore the configuration XML file:


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2. Type HierarchyConfig.exe import config <file path>\<file name>, where

<file path> is the location of the file you are importing, and <file name> is the name of
the XML file, including .xml as the file extension, to be imported. If you do not specify a file
path, the current directory is used.
3. After you import the configuration XML file content, verify that the content is what you expect
by opening the Hierarchy Manager application from the Tools menu in Management Console.
See the Hierarchy Manager online help for information about using the application.
Installing or saving a hierarchy template

The import template command option lets you install a hierarchy template as a replacement for
the template used in Hierarchy Manager. The export template command option lets you save a
copy of the hierarchy template used in Hierarchy Manager. Prior to using these commands, you
should back up your existing hierarchy configuration (see Saving the entire hierarchy configuration
in an XML file).
Installing a hierarchy template

Use the import template option to replace the template currently installed in your system with a
different one.
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
The new template overwrites the existing template, which permanently removes all information
contained in the original. Export the existing hierarchy template from Power Monitoring Expert
before importing a new template.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in a loss of data.
When you import the hierarchy template XML file, the Hierarchy Configuration Utility performs a
validation test on the file. If the file validation is not successful, the utility does not import the file and
provides information indicating where the validation process stopped. Check for any discrepancies
in the file, save the changes and reimport the file.
To import a hierarchy template XML file:


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2. Type HierarchyConfig.exe import template <file path>\<file name>,

where <file path> is the location of the XML file, and <file name> is the name of the
XML file, including .xml as the file extension, to be imported. If you do not specify a file path,
the current directory of the Hierarchy Configuration Utility is used.
The utility provides feedback for each stage of the import. If the import operation is
unsuccessful, the utility provides information about why the import is unsuccessful.
and file name in quotation marks. For example, HierarchyConfig.exe import
template "C:\test file.xml.
3. Confirm that the template has been successfully imported by opening the Hierarchy Manager
application from the Tools menu in Management Console.
Hierarchy Manager should now display the nodes defined in the newly imported template.
(See the Hierarchy Manager online help for information about using the application.)
Saving a hierarchy template

Use the export template option to save the Hierarchy Manager template currently installed in the
system as an XML file. The file defines the node names, attributes, relationships, and views for
Hierarchy Manager.
To export a hierarchy template XML file:


2. Type HierarchyConfig.exe export template <file path>\<file name>,

where <file path> is the location where you want to save the XML file, and <file
name> is the name of the XML file, including .xml as the file extension. If you do not specify
a file path, the current directory is used.
and file name in quotation marks. For example, HierarchyConfig.exe export
template "C:\test file.xml".
3. Navigate to the location you specified to confirm that the XML file is successfully saved.
Refreshing the hierarchy cache

Use the refresh config option to refresh the configuration cache. If you recently added new devices
to Power Monitoring Expert , use this command before you export a hierarchy configuration CSV file
so that an up-to-date list of devices is included in the file. If the refresh configuration is not run, there
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is a possibility that devices recently added to Power Monitoring Expert may not be present in the
device list in the hierarchy configuration CSV file. The best practice is to run the refresh config
command before exporting any CSV or XML file from Hierarchy Manager.
To refresh the configuration cache:


2. Run HierarchyConfig.exe refresh config.
The message Configuration cache refresh complete indicates that the refresh
operation has finished.
Deleting hierarchy configuration content

Use the delete config option to remove all hierarchy configuration content from Hierarchy Manager,
such as names and properties. This allows you to start with new content. Note that this delete
process does not remove virtual meters. You need to use Hierarchy Manager to delete virtual
meters.
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
Performing this operation permanently removes configuration content from the system. Ensure
that this operation is necessary before proceeding. This procedure cannot be undone.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in a loss of data.
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2. Type HierarchyConfig.exe delete config. Type yes when prompted. The utility
deletes all hierarchy configuration content. To confirm the deletion, open Hierarchy Manager.
There should be no hierarchy content displayed.
Hierarchy template structure

Power Monitoring Expert includes a number of standard hierarchy templates that provide a structure
for modeling the different aspects of your organization. This section describes the structure of a
hierarchy template XML file.
Sample and generic hierarchy templates are included with your software. You can use any of these
templates if they more closely represent the hierarchy organization you want to implement.
However, you need to have a thorough understanding of the structure of a template before making
any changes. Always back up your files before proceeding with any changes. The additional
hierarchy templates are located in:
...\Applications\HierarchyManager\SampleTemplates folder in the Schneider Electric install
location.)
NOTE: Any time you change a hierarchy template, you need to import it into Hierarchy Manager
before those changes take effect. See Installing a hierarchy template.
Localizing a hierarchy template XML file
You can localize a hierarchy template XML file to display national language text on the tabs and
views in Hierarchy Manager, and also wherever hierarchies are enabled in the Web Applications
component. For example, localized hierarchy node names will display in the Source Selector in the
Reports application.
To localize the text you need to edit the displayName attribute that is used throughout a hierarchy
template XML file. For example, the display name attribute for Site in the hierarchy template file is
displayName="Site". Change the text within the quotation marks to the national language
equivalent.
The displayName attribute is used in <Type>, <Attribute>, <Reference>, and <View> xml
elements in a hierarchy template file. (See The XML elements in the template file for descriptions of
these elements.) In some cases the same text is used on displayName attributes more than once in
the hierarchy template file. Be sure to change every occurrence in the file.
When you complete the edits, follow the process described in Installing a hierarchy template to
update the hierarchy template used by Hierarchy Manager.
The hierarchy template

The hierarchy template XML file defines the Node types, attributes, and relationships used in
Hierarchy Manager. Each element of the template is defined using information contained within the
various XML tags. For example, assume that Generic 5 Level Template.xml is imported
into Hierarchy Manager. (See the Generic 5 Level Template.)
The initial page in Hierarchy Manager shows the node types and attributes defined in the hierarchy
template file. The bottom three node types are configured for devices to be connected to them.
(See Additional notes for considerations related to associating devices to more that one node level
in a hierarchy.)
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The hierarchy view defined in the template is represented on the Hierarchy Manager Tree View
page as a physical layout:
The following table summarizes the major elements in a hierarchy template XML file.
Tag Description Example

<Template version="1.0"
Contains template
<Template> xmlns="uri:application-
namespace information
modules/power/model/template#">
Container tag for Type and
<Types> <Types> </Types>
Attribute elements
Defines elements that
define characteristics used
<Type> by the node . Each type <Type displayName="level_1".../>
represents a tab in
Hierarchy Manager.
<Attribute displayName="id"
Defines the characteristics
<Attribute> dataType="String" uri="uri::application-
used in each type.
modules/power/model/attribute#name" />
Used to create
relationships between
<Reference displayName="level_2"
nodes. For a relationship to
isReverse="true" target="uri:application-
exist between nodes, each
<Reference> modules/power/model/type#level_2"
Type element must contain
uri="uri:application-
reference information for
modules/power/model/relation#1_2" />
every other element it is
associated with.
Contains elements that
define how the Node types
<Views> <Views> </Views>
are presented in different
hierarchical views.
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Tag Description Example

Specifies the node type the <View displayName="Generic Layout"
<View> view starts at. Contains rootNodeTypeUri="uri:application-
Relation elements. modules/power/model/type#level_1">
Contained in a View
<Relation follow="uri:application-
element. Defines the order
<Relation> modules/power/model/relation#1_2"
that the node types are
reverse="true" />
displayed in.
The XML elements in the template file

This section describes each element in the template XML file.
<Template>
The <Template> element is the container for all of the XML tags.
<Template version="1.0" xmlns="uri:application-

modules/power/model/template#">
<Types>
This is a containment tag for all <Type> elements. Make sure any <Type> elements are inside this
containment tag.
<Types>
<Type...>
...
</Type>
...
</Types>
<Type>
The <Type> tag contains all the information required to define the Node. Each defined type adds a
tab in Hierarchy Manager. The tab name is defined by displayName. The <Type> tag also
contains one or more <Attribute> and <Reference> tags.
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<Types>
<Type displayName="level_1"
uri="uri:application-modules/power/model/type#level_
1">
<Attribute... />
<Attribute... />
...
<Reference... />
...
</Type>
<Type>
...
</Type>
</Types>
To change the tab name in Hierarchy Manager from level_1 to new_name, modify
displayName in the template file from:
<Type displayName="level_1" uri= "uri:application-

modules/power/model/type#level_1">
to:
<Type displayName="new_name" uri="uri:application-

modules/power/model/type#new_name">
<Attribute>
The <Attribute> tag defines the characteristics of the <Type>. It uses dataType to determine
the format of the edit dialog that opens in Hierarchy Manager.
You need to define at least one <Attribute> element with attribute#name in the uri:
uri:application-modules.com/power/model/attribute#name.
The datatypes on the <Attribute> element can be such things as name, floor number, or breaker
ratings, depending on the template layout.
l dataType="String" - For short blocks of text (for example, name).
l dataType="LongText" - For long blocks of text (for example, notes, contact information).
l dataType="Number" - For numeric fields (for example, breaker rating in Amps).
l dataType="Boolean" - For checkboxes (for example Rack Circuit).
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<Types>
1">
<Attribute displayName="id" dataType="String"
uri="uri:application-modules/power/
model/attribute#name" />
<Attribute... />
...
<Reference... />
...
</Type>
<Type>
...
</Type>
</Types>
To add an attribute to a node, determine the characteristic you need to capture with that attribute,
determine the appropriate dataType, and create the attribute. To define Name as one of the
characteristics for a type, the Attribute tag is written as:
<Attribute displayName="Name" dataType="String"

uri="uri:application-modules/power/model/
attribute#name" />
<Reference>
The <Reference> tag defines the relationship between types. To establish a relationship, each
<Type> element needs a <Reference> element, and each <Reference> element needs to refer
to the displayName of the related <Type>.
The following example contains references establishing a relationship between the <Type> with
displayName="level_1", and the <Type> with displayName="level_2".
Since the types are in a parent-child relationship, the reference in the child needs to contain
isReverse="true".
The last portion of the <Reference> element includes a relation name. It is used in the Relation
element within the <View> structure to define what appears on the Tree View page in Hierarchy
Manager.
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<Types>
1">
uri="uri:application-modules/power
/model/attribute#name" />
<Attribute... />
...
uri="uri:applications-modules/power/model/
relation#1_2" target="uri:application-
modules/power/model/type#level_2 />
...
</Type>
2">
uri="uri:application-modules/
power/model/attribute#name" />
<Attribute... />
...
<Reference displayName="level_1" isReverse="true"
uri="uri:applications-modules/
power/model/relation#1_2"
target="uri:application-modules/power/model/
type#level_1 />
...
</Type>
</Types>
A physical or logical device, or managed circuit can be associated with any type.To configure a type
to connect with a device, create a Reference tag similar to the example below. Note that
meteredBy is a keyword, and it must be entered exactly as shown to correctly reference a device.
<Reference displayName="device"
uri="uri:application-
modules/power/model/relation#meteredBy"
target="uri:application-
modules/power/model/type#device" />
<Views>
This is a containment tag for all <View> elements. Views are the means by which other
applications such as Dashboards and Reports discover the set of devices that are aggregated
together. All <View> elements need to be inside this containment tag.
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<Types>
<Type...>
...
</Type>
<Type...>
...
</Type>
</Types>
<Views>
<View... >
</View>
</Views>
<View>
The <View> tag defines how a hierarchy can be viewed in Power Monitoring Expert. These different
views provide different ways that a hierarchy can be displayed, or different ways the device data
associated with the hierarchy types can be grouped together.
The view displayName (for example Generic Layout) is defined here. The name appears on the
Tree View page of Hierarchy Manager. You can select the view as a data source in the Dashboards
and Reports applications.
The <View> tag groups together the <Relation> elements whose order determines how the view
appears.
<Types>
<Type>
...
</Type>
<Type...>
...
</Type>
</Types>
<Views>
<View displayName="Generic Layout"
rootNodeTypeUri="uri:application-
modules/power/model/
type#level_1 >
<Relation... />
<Relation... />
...
</View>
</Views>
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<Relation>
The <Relation> tag is used to establish how the different views of the hierarchy are structured.
The initial relation is defined in the <Reference> element within a <Type>. Specify the node type
to start at (the initial <Relation> entry), then add <Relation> entries to complete the tree.
If a <View> element contains a <Relation> with reverse="true", then the view presented
follows the relationship in the reverse order.
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<Types>
1">
uri="uri:application-modules/power/
model/attribute#name" />
...
uri="uri:applications-modules/power/model/
relation#1_2" target="uri:application-
modules/power/model/type#level_2 />
</Type>
2">
uri="uri:application-modules/
power/model/attribute#name" />
<Attribute... />
...
<Reference displayName="level_1" isReverse="true"
uri="uri:applications-modules/
power/model/relation#1_2"
target="uri:application-modules/power/model/
type#level_1 />
</Type>
<Type...>
...
</Type>
</Types>
<Views>
<View displayName="Generic Layout"
rootNodeTypeUri="uri:application-
modules/power/model/
type#level_1 >
...
</View>
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</Views>
Additional notes
Considerations when selecting a hierarchy view in a Web-based report
If devices are associated with more than one node in a parent-child relationship in a hierarchy tree,
only those devices first encountered in the tree are included in generated reports. All devices lower
in the hierarchy tree are ignored in generated reports.
For example, if a hierarchy tree is structured as:
Site 1
Building 1 (including associated devices)
Area 1 (including associated devices)
and you select Building 1 on the Views page of the Source Selector in a report,
the generated report includes data for the devices associated with Building 1, but not for devices in
the lower node in the tree – Area 1.
Similarly, if you select Site 1, which does not include a device association in the hierarchy, the
generated report includes data for the devices associated with the Building 1 level only, the level in
the hierarchy where devices are first encountered.
Using comment tags
If you do not require all the levels provided in the example hierarchy template XML file, you can
comment out the types you do not need, from the bottom type up. Commenting out the type, rather
than just deleting the type preserves the structure of the template file and allows you to reinstate the
type with a minimum of effort. Enclose the <Type> element within the start comment tag  to comment it out. For example:

Remove the comment tags to restore the type.
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If you want to remove one or more view elements defined in a template, add comment tags around
the applicable <View> tags. Remove the comment tags to restore the View elements.
When you import the hierarchy template XML file, the Hierarchy Configuration utility performs a
validation test on the file. If the file validation is not successful, the utility does not import the file and
provides information indicating where the validation process stopped. Check for any discrepancies
in the file, save the changes and reimport the file.
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Generic 5 Level Template

<Template version="1.0" xmlns="uri:application-modules/power/model/template#">

<Types>
<Type displayName="level_1" uri="uri:application-modules/power/model/type#level_1">

<Attribute displayName="id" dataType="String" uri="uri:application-


<Attribute displayName="string" dataType="String" uri="uri:application-

modules/power/model/attribute#str" />
<Attribute displayName="notes" dataType="LongText" uri="uri:application-

modules/power/model/attribute#note" />
<Attribute displayName="number" dataType="Number" uri="uri:application-

modules/power/model/attribute#num" />
<Attribute displayName="boolean" dataType="Boolean" uri="uri:application-

modules/power/model/attribute#bool" />

<Reference displayName="level_2" uri="uri:application-modules/power/model/relation#1_2"

target="uri:application-modules/power/model/type#level_2" />
</Type>

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<Reference displayName="level_1" isReverse="true" uri="uri:application-

modules/power/model/relation#1_2" target="uri:application-modules/power/model/type#level_1"
/>

</Type>


/>

<Reference displayName="device" uri="uri:application-

modules/power/model/relation#meteredBy" target="uri:application-
</Type>


/>


</Type>
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/>


</Type>
</Types>
<Views>


<View displayName="Generic Layout" rootNodeTypeUri="uri:application-

modules/power/model/type#level_1">
<Relation follow="uri:application-modules/power/model/relation#1_2" />
</View>

</Views>
</Template>
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Management Console
Use Management Console to add, remove or configure system components, such as metering
devices, in your Power Monitoring Expert power management system. You can set up different
types of sites (communication links such as Ethernet or serial), and set up connection schedules for
these sites.
In addition, the Management Console Tools menu provides access to device and system
configuration, maintenance and programming tools.
NOTE: Run Management Console as Administrator user. To do this, right-click the Management
Console program icon and select Run as administrator from the context menu. If you do not run
it as Administrator, then certain tools such as Update EWS Server are not functional.
NOTICE
NETWORK INOPERABILITY
Do not make unauthorized changes in the network configuration using Management Console.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in an unstable or unusable network.
The Management Console interface
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System Setup Group By Box Filter

A B Sort indicator C D
pane and icons area indicator
Edit
Pin/Unpin Display
E Column Selector F G H Filter
icon window1
button
Current filter Show historical devices
I J Hover text K
applied option
1 This area displays the contents of the selected System Setup icon
Window title
The window title displays the name of the software program and the current user.
System Setup pane

The icons in the System Setup pane represent categories of items you can add, remove, set up, and
view. Click an icon to go to the associated display window.
Display window
The Display window shows the contents of the item currently selected in the System Setup pane.
Refresh
To manually refresh Management Console and reload its contents, select View > Refresh (or press
F5).
Options
Select Tools > Options to open the Options dialog. Use this dialog to change display settings for
the System Log Events display window.
Highlighting
Highlighting controls how Error events are displayed in the System Log Events display window.
Select or clear the Enable Highlighting check box to turn highlighting on or off. Click Set Highlight
Color to change the highlight color for Critical or Error events in the System Log Events display
window.
Events
The Events section of the dialog lets you control how many records appear in the System Log
Events display window and how date and time are displayed.
Customizing the Management Console interface

You can customize what is displayed in the Management Console interface and the tables within
the display windows:
l Select which columns appear in tables.
l Filter, sort and group data in tables.
For instructions on using these features, see Customizing and navigating interface displays.
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Display window shortcut menus

To access shortcut menus in the Display window, first click the icon of the System Setup item you
are interested in. Then right-click the display window area or on a network component to display the
shortcut menu. The menu items available vary depending on the network component selected.
l New displays the options available for adding new network items.
l Duplicate and Configure lets you perform batch cloning of devices. When multiple devices
are selected, this right-click shortcut becomes Configure Selected Devices which lets you
perform setup functions such as batch renaming of devices.
l Delete removes the selected items.
l Connect and Disconnect lets you manually connect to or disconnect from the selected site.
NOTE: You cannot connect or disconnect an individual serial device in a site; you can only
connect or disconnect the site for that serial device.
l Connect Ethernet and Disconnect Ethernet let you manually connect to or disconnect from
the selected Ethernet device.
l Security accesses the Meter Security Settings dialog. This is used by the software to gain
access to security-enabled devices (for example, ION8600 or ION7650); it is only available
from the shortcut menu for the Devices display pane.
l Configure <Network Component> opens the <Network Component> Configuration dialog

(where <network component> is the component selected). Use this dialog to make changes to
the properties for the selected network component.
For Devices only:
l Rename opens the Rename Device dialog. Use this to change the device Name.
l Change Group opens the Change Group dialog. Use this to change the device Group.
Management Console network components

This section describes the different components in Management Console: Servers, Sites, Devices,
Dial Out Modems, Connection Schedules, and System Log Events.
See Setting up your network in Management Console for information on adding these components
to your network.
NOTE: Do not use names such as CON, AUX, COM1, and LPT1 when naming sites and devices.
Consult Microsoft documentation regarding restrictions for naming files, paths, and namespaces.
Servers
A server is a computer in the Power Monitoring Expert system that runs administrative software to
control access to the network and its resources, such as metering devices.
Sites
A site is a group of devices in the system that share a common communications link. A site can be
a direct site, a modem site, an Ethernet gateway site, or an OPC site.
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Direct site
In a direct site, serial communications occur between a computer and one or more meters. The
standards most commonly used on computers are RS-232 (for connecting one device) and RS-485
(for connecting a loop of up to 32 devices). When connecting to more than one serial device, use an
RS-232 to RS-485 converter. Note that you should keep the number of devices on a daisy chain to a
minimum to reduce the delay in real-time updates.
Modem site
In a modem site, communications occur between a remote modem (at the Modem Site) and a local
modem (on the server).
NOTE: Remote sites that use radio modems or leased-line modems are configured as Direct
(Serial) Sites, not as Modem Sites.
Modem sites can include traditional hardware modems (those that are configured and controlled by
Power Monitoring Expert or WinModems (Windows modems). If multiple modems are set up in the
modem site, Power Monitoring Expert selects the first available modem to establish
communications (this is referred to as “modem pooling”).
Ethernet gateway site
An Ethernet gateway site (for example, EtherGate or Modbus gateway) consists of an RS-485 chain
of devices that communicates with an Ethernet network via an Ethernet device. The Ethernet
device acts as a gateway that transfers data between an Ethernet network and the devices
connected to it via RS-485. The gateway device converts RS-232/RS-485 communications to and
from Ethernet.
OPC site
An OPC site consists of an OPC client that communicates with OPC-compliant devices on the
network.
Devices
A device is a meter or other component that communicates and gathers data, and is installed on a
network.
Release notes and mapping spreadsheets for device drivers recently added to the product are
included in the product's installation location in ...\Power Monitoring
Expert\system\doc\Device Support\. The release notes provide information about the
firmware versions supported by the device drivers, implementation details, images of Vista
diagrams for the devices, and pertinent safety messages. The device driver mapping spreadsheets
contain details such as modbus register addresses and corresponding ION register addresses
(handles). Register mapping information is also provided for any devices using PC logging.
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Serial devices
Serial devices belong to direct sites, modem sites, or Ethernet gateway sites — they communicate
through a modem, RS-232, RS-485, or Ethernet-to-Serial gateway connection. You must have the
appropriate sites configured first before you can add serial devices.
Ethernet devices
Ethernet devices are those that are directly connected to the network via Ethernet. You can
manually connect or disconnect your Ethernet device through the Management Console.
Logical devices
Logical devices are a collection of measurements from physical and VIP devices grouped into
single sources for use in the system.
OPC devices
OPC devices represent physical devices to which the system is communicating through an OPC
interface.
Dial Out Modems

A dial-out modem is one that a server computer uses to communicate with a remote modem at a
modem site. The modem implemented can be a traditional hardware-based modem or it can be a
software-based modem that uses the computer’s processor to emulate a traditional hardware-based
modem.
When a modem site needs to establish communications, it selects a modem from the list of
modems configured in the modem site. You can add hardware modems or WinModems to the
modem list.
NOTE: A WinModem is a modem that is directly controlled by the computer’s operating system.
Connection schedules
Connection schedules are programmed routines for a server to regularly connect to and disconnect
from sites (and their associated devices) and Ethernet devices. See Configuring connection
schedules for more information.
System Log Events

System Log Events lists events for the network. You can select what time frame and components
you want to view events for. See System Log events for more information.
Setting up your network in Management Console

The Primary Server contains all the Power Monitoring Expert programs and it controls the overall
operation of your energy management system. The primary server is displayed on the Server screen
when you first start Management Console.
To start building your system, add and configure your sites and devices.
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Overview
Site and Device Naming restrictions
The following applies to Site, Device Group, and Device Name naming:
l Names cannot contain spaces or the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > { } . , ' & @ | % #
l Do not use names such as CON, AUX, COM1, and LPT1 when naming sites and devices.
Adding network components

For details on adding various components, see the following sections.
Follow the procedure below to add a new network component:
1. In the System Setup pane, select the icon for the type of item that you want to add ( Site,
Device, or Dial Out Modem).
2. Right-click the display window, select New, and then select the specific type of network
component from the shortcut menu to open the Configuration dialog.
The options differ depending on which system setup icon you selected.
3. Use the fields and drop-down menus to configure properties. Mandatory items are highlighted
in red. To configure advanced properties, right-click the dialog and select Advanced Prop-
erties. For more shortcut menu options, see Configuration Dialog shortcut menus, below.
4. Click OK to add the component.
Configuration Dialog shortcut menus

Right-click the Configuration dialog to access the following shortcut menu options:
l Property Details: This opens a window that contains information on the selected property,
including minimum and maximum allowable values, if applicable.
l Advanced Properties: This exposes all the property fields that are hidden in the default (basic)
view. For further information about the Time synchronization option. see Time synchronization
for ION meters for further information.
l Reset All To Default: Resets all properties to their original values.
Adding a server
Click the Servers icon, right-click the display window and select New > Computer. Fill in the
mandatory Name field.
Adding devices
Setting Up devices for direct serial communications
To set up devices for RS-232 or RS-485 communications on a direct serial loop, first add a direct
site in Management Console and specify a serial communications port on the computer.
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Step1: Adding a direct site
Click the Sites icon. Right-click the display window and select New > Direct Site. Fill in the Name
and Serial Port fields. Configure the other fields as you require.
Step 2: Adding a device to the direct site
Click the Devices icon. Right-click the display window and select New > Serial Device on Direct
Site. Fill in these fields:
l Group: Type a name for the group or select an existing group from the list.
l Name: Type the name you want to give the device.
l Device Type: Select the type of the device.
l Unit ID: Type the Unit ID of the device; the range is 1-9999 for ION devices or
1-247 for Modbus RTU devices.
l Site: Select the direct site you previously set up.
l Time Zone: Select the timezone you want the device data to be displayed in, in the software.
This setting is only used for the display of timestamped data in the software. It does not affect
the configuration of the monitoring device itself.
Configure the other fields as you require.
Setting up devices for Ethernet gateway communications

To set up devices for Ethernet gateway communications, first add and configure an Ethernet
gateway site. Ethernet gateways that can be used include those that are simple Ethernet-to-Serial
converters, or any gateway or data concentrator that provides ModbusTCP communications.
Step 1: Adding an Ethernet gateway site
Click the Sites icon. Right-click the display window and select New > Ethernet Gateway Site.
Complete the Name, IP Address or Host Name and TCP/IP Port fields. (The IP address can be
IPv4 or IPv6.) The TCP/IP Port identifies which communications port is used to connect to the
serial devices. The port you use depends on the type of Ethernet gateway you want to set up (i.e.,
use 7801 for an EtherGate gateway via COM1 or use port 502 for a Modbus gateway).
Step 2: Adding a Device to the Ethernet Gateway Site
Click the Devices icon. Right-click the display window and select New > Serial Device on
Ethernet Gateway Site. Fill in these fields:
l Group: Type a name for the group or select an existing group from the list.
l Name: Type the name you want to give the device.
l Device Type: Select the type of device.
l Unit ID: Type the Unit ID of the device; the range is 1-9999 for ION devices or
1-247 for Modbus devices.
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l Site: Select the Ethernet gateway site you previously set up.
l Time Zone: Select the timezone you want the device data to be displayed in, in the software.
This setting is only used for the display of timestamped data in the software. It does not affect
the configuration of the monitoring device itself.
Adding an Ethernet device

Ethernet devices are configured in PME by providing fixed IP addresses (IPv4 or IPv6) and ports, or
based on device names. Device names must be used for devices with dynamic address
assignment, for example using the DHCP protocol. When device names are used, then a form of
name resolution mechanism is required on the network.
To add an Ethernet device, click the Devices icon. Right-click the display window and select
New > Ethernet Device. Fill in the Group, Name, Device Type, IP Address or Host Name, and
Time Zone fields. (The IP address can be IPv4 or IPv6.) Configure the other fields as you require.
NOTE: For the Time Zone field, select the timezone you want the device data to be displayed in,
in the software. This setting is only used for the display of timestamped data in the software. It
does not affect the configuration of the monitoring device itself.
Setting up devices for OPC communications

To set up devices for OPC communications, first add an OPC site.
Step 1: Adding an OPC site
Click the Sites icon. Right-click the display window and select New > OPC Site. Fill in the Name
and Address fields. Configure the other fields as you require.
Make sure you follow the correct syntax when typing in the address for the OPC site. Select the
Address field to see an example address in the Property Description section (near the bottom of the
OPC Site Configuration dialog).
Step 2: Adding a device to the OPC site
NOTE: At least one OPC Device Type needs to be preconfigured before an OPC Device can be
created in Management Console. Contact Technical Support for assistance.
Click the Devices icon. Right-click the display window and select New > OPC Device. Fill in the
Group, Name, Device Type, Site (select the OPC site you previously set up), and Time Zone.
NOTE: For the Time Zone field, select the timezone you want the device data to be displayed in,
in the software. This setting is only used for the display of timestamped data in the software. It
does not affect the configuration of the monitoring device itself.
Adding a modem
1. Click the Dial Out Modems icon, right-click the display window and select New, then select
either Serial Modem (hardware modem) or WinModem (Windows modem).
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2. Fill in the values for the mandatory fields:

For Serial modem, select the Modem Type from the list. If your modem is not in this list,
select “Generic ION Modem - Other”. Select the Serial Port where your modem is con-
nected.
For WinModems, select the Modem Name from the list.
3. Click OK.
WinModem installation notes
Before you can use a WinModem, you must first install it on your computer (follow the instructions
that came with the WinModem product). After you restart the computer, set up the WinModem:
1. In Microsoft Windows, click Start > Settings > Control Panel, then double-click Phone and
Modem Options.
2. Click the Modems tab, select your WinModem, then click Properties.
3. Click the Advanced tab, then click Change Default Preference.
4. Set Port speed to match the baud rate that is used between the meter and the modem on the
remote end of the connection (i.e., both modems must be set to the same baud rate).
5. Set Flow Control to “None”.
NOTE: You may need to restart your computer for the settings to take effect.
Editing a network component

1. Click the icon in the System Setup pane for the type of component you want to edit.
2. In the display window, right-click the network component you want to edit and select
Configure <Network Component> (with <Network Component> being the type of
component you want to edit).
You can rename devices or groups displayed in the Devices pane without selecting the
Configure option. See Renaming devices and groups for more information.
NOTE: If you rename a group or device, the data that is already stored in the database is
associated with the new group or device name. New data will be added to the database using
the new name.
3. Make the required changes. To display all configurable fields, right-click the Configuration
dialog and select Advanced Properties.
4. Click OK when you are finished to save your changes.
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Deleting a network component

1. Click the System Setup icon for the type of component you want to delete.
2. In the display window, right-click the network component you want to delete and select Delete
(or select the item and press the DELETE key).
3. Click Yes to confirm the deletion or No to cancel.
NOTE: When you delete a Site or a Server, all devices associated with it are also deleted.
Renaming devices and groups

You can change the display names of devices and groups without losing any of the real-time or
historical data associated with them.
In the Devices pane in Management Console:
l Group and Name are separate columns.

The Name column is always displayed.
The Group column is displayed by default, but you can use the Column Selector to
remove it from the display area. You can now drag and drop the Group column to the
Group By Box area to show the devices organized within each group.
l Use the Data Availability column for inclusion in the display area.
Data Availability indicates All for devices that are active and have real-time and historical
data, and Historical only for devices that have been deleted and only provide historical
data. Historical devices are included in the devices displayed when you select the Show
historical devices checkbox.
l The Show historical devices option displays devices that have been deleted. Since the data
for these devices still exists in the system, they can be displayed when you select this option.
Renaming a device
Complete the following steps to change the display name of a device. The system (internal) name is
not affected by this name change.
1. Right-click the device name in the Devices pane of Management Console and select Rename
in the menu to open the Rename Device dialog.
2. Enter the new name for the device.
The appearance of the exclamation icon to the right of the field indicates that there are
instructions or errors associated with the device name. Hover over the icon to display the text
and take appropriate action.
3. Click OK to rename the device.
Changing a group name

Change a group name as follows:
1. Right-click a single group name or select multiple group names (Ctrl + left mouse click) in the
Devices pane of Management Console and select Change Group in the menu to open the
Change Group dialog. (You can also select the devices and click the Change Group option
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in the Edit menu.)
2. Enter a new group name or select a group name from the list of group names currently used in
the system.
The appearance of the exclamation icon to the right of the field indicates that there are
instructions or errors associated with the group name. Hover over the icon to display the text
and take appropriate action.
3. Click OK to change the group name.
Considerations when renaming devices or groups

Note the following when you rename a device or a group:
l Complete any configuration tasks in progress, such as working in Designer, before changing
names.
l Restart any open components such as Vista, Designer, or Web Applications after the name or
group change has been completed to refresh the names that appear in them.
l Regenerate network diagrams in Vista to update the top-level grouping objects with the
changed Group name.
l Update OPC data mapping after device renaming by selecting the Update OPC Server option
in Management Console's Tools > System menu. You can then update the OPC clients with
the new data.
l System (internal) names, not display names, continue to appear in System Log Events in Man-
agement Console. You can view the system name of a device by selecting System Name in
the Column Selector in the Devices pane.
Configure managed circuits

The Managed Circuits function in Management Console allows you to automatically create devices
representing the circuits of multi-circuit devices, such as BCPM and PM5350 devices, so that you
can then treat each circuit as a source for both real time and historical data in the system.
These sources represent the physical structure in the system. For information about organizing
these circuits and other metering points into a recognizable system-specific hierarchy view, see
Hierarchy Manager and also the online help in Hierarchy Manager.
The first step in creating managed circuits is to add the multi-circuit device to Management Console
and check that it is communicating.
Once this is done, you can create managed circuits as source entries automatically as follows:
1. Right-click the multi-circuit device you added in Management Console to open the menu and
click Configure Managed Circuits.
2. Click OK on the confirmation window to proceed.
The Configuring Managed Circuits dialog opens showing a progress bar as the circuits are
being created. The number of circuits created are indicated under the progress bar field.
3. Click OK at the completion of the process.
The multi-circuit device now has an expand control (a plus symbol) on that row.
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4. Click the + to expand the entry and view the circuits now associated with the multi-circuit
device.
Managed circuits considerations

Because managed circuits are related to a multi-circuit device and are configured as part of that
device, you cannot change the name of individual managed circuits, delete individual managed
circuits, or change the measurements associated with the individual managed circuits.
However, you can keep the configuration up-to-date through the multi-circuit device configuration
changes and then re-running the configure managed circuits process to update the managed
circuits. Any circuits that have not changed remain unchanged. Any circuits that have been
removed in the multi-circuit device are deleted as managed circuits. Any new circuits are created as
new managed circuits.
By mapping managed circuits into a hierarchy, you can specify more recognizable names and
organize them into a view that matches the facility or building.
If you rename the group name or device name for the multi-circuit device, the name changes are
also applied to the managed circuits associated with the device. See Renaming devices and
groups.
If you delete the multi-circuit device, a dialog message indicates that the managed circuits
associated with the multi-circuit device will also be deleted.
If you have a number of multi-circuit devices configured in different ways, and you want to see
which measurements apply to a specific managed circuit, double-click the specific managed circuit
in Management Console to open the Managed Circuit Properties window. It provides: information
about the managed circuit, its parent device, its group name, and the measurements associated
with the circuit.
You can use the Duplicate and Configure option in Management Console to create multiple
devices and add unit IDs for each device. (See Setting up large systems for additional information.)
After multiple multi-circuit devices have been created, you can select them in Management
Console, right-click to open the menu and click Configure Managed Circuits. In systems with
many multi-circuit devices, the managed circuit creation process takes some time, but the progress
bar provides feedback on the progress of the creation process.
Accessing meters with advanced security

If you have a meter in your network with Advanced Security enabled, use Management Console to
allow ION Windows Services to access the meter:
1. Right-click the device that has Advanced Security enabled and select Security to open the
Meter Security Settings dialog.
2. From the Software Access dropdown list, select the user (configured on the meter using
Designer or ION Setup) that has the access settings that you want the services and com-
ponents to use when accessing the device.
3. Click Match Password and type the password for that user in the Password field then re-type
it in the Confirm Password field.
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4. Select the check box if you want to allow the software to send secure time synchronization sig-
nals to the meter. Clear the check box if you do not want to send secure time synchronization
signals to the device.
5. Click OK.
Configuring connection schedules

You can schedule the times when the server connects to a site or Ethernet device.
Adding a connection schedule

Click the Connection Schedules icon, right-click the display window, then select New >
Connection Schedule to open the Scheduled Site Connection dialog.
The following sections describe the available tabs and how to configure them.
General Settings tab
On the General Settings tab:
l Type the name of your connection schedule (for example “Daily Reading”) in the Name field.
l Type a description of the connection schedule, if required.
l Select Enabled if you want to enable the schedule.
l Select the date from which the schedule is valid.
Sites tab
On the Sites tab:
l Click the box beside the sites and devices to select those that you want to include in the con-
nection schedule. A check mark appears beside an item to indicate that it is included in the con-
nection schedule.
l Set your Site Connection Settings. To enter the minimum and maximum time to stay con-
nected, type the time in the fields or use the arrows to change the time.
l Set the Connection Priority. The higher the number, the greater the priority given to that sched-
ule if there are concurrent connection requests.
Schedule tab
On the Schedule tab:
l Set up the date schedule for the connection (the default is Daily). Schedule options vary depend-
ing on the type of schedule selected.
Daily: Occurs every day.
Weekly: Occurs on the selected day at the specified frequency (in number of weeks) and
stays active for the specified duration. For example, if you set Frequency to 2, Day of week
to Sunday and Active Duration to 2, the connection occurs every second Sunday and stays
active for two days.
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Monthly - Day of Week: Occurs at the specified frequency (in months), in the week and on
the day specified and for the specified duration. For example, if you set Frequency to 3,
Day of Month to 2nd and Sunday, and Duration to 1, the connection occurs every third
month on the second Sunday and stays active for 1 day.
Monthly - Day of Month: Occurs at the specified frequency (in months), on the specified
date of the month, and for the duration specified. For example, if you set Frequency to 2,
Day of Month to 15th and Duration to 2, the connection occurs on the fifteenth day of every
second month and stays active for 2 days.
l Set up the time period for the connection to occur by setting a start and an end time. In the Start
Time and End Time fields, type the time or use the arrows to change the time.
If you configure a full-day (i.e., 24-hour) daily schedule, you need to allow enough time between the
end time and the start of the next connection to avoid connection problems. For example, to add a 2-
minute gap to a 24-hour schedule, set the Start Time to 0:00:00 and the EndTime to 23:58:00.
System Log events

System Log Events lists events for components in the system. This information comes from the
ION_SystemLog database.
TIP: For instructions on filtering and sorting columns and customizing the display, see
Customizing and navigating interface displays.
Viewing System Log events

To view System Log Events:
1. Select System Log Events from the System Setup pane.
2. In the Show area select the checkboxes for the system components for which you want to
view events (i.e., servers, sites, devices).
If there are no events for a particular system component, that check box is unavailable.
3. Select the minimum priority level of events to be displayed from the Minimum Priority Level
dropdown list (see below for more information on priority levels).
4. Click Modify to change the date/time filter applied to the System Events Log display. See Sys-
tem Log filter setup.
5. To view details of an event, double-click on the entry in the event log.
Priority
Priority classifies what type of event has occurred. The value corresponds to the severity of the
event: the higher the number, the more severe the event.
The priority is contained in the ION_SystemLog database as a number. In the System Events Log
display, the priority levels are displayed as text strings. The priority numbers are mapped to the text
strings as follows:
Diagnostic 0-5
Information 6 - 20
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Warning 21 - 63
Error 64 - 191
Critical 192 - 255
By default, the Cutoff setup register of Log Inserter’s System Log Controller module is set to 192.
This means that system events with a priority less than 192 are not transferred to the ION_Data
database and therefore cannot be viewed in Alarms. If you want to view lower priority events in
Alarms, use the above priority mapping as a guide to set the Cutoff setup register to a lower value
(using Designer).
System Log filter setup

The System Log Filter Setup dialog lets you change the date and time filter applied to the System
Events Log display.
1. Click Modify to display the System Log Filter Setup dialog.
2. Select the time range by which you want to filter from the dropdown list. To set up a custom fil-
ter, select Custom Date Range then use the dropdown lists and arrows in the Select a Date
Range dialog to specify the start and end of the range.
3. Click OK.
Setting up large systems

To perform batch network setup of devices, create the first device in Management Console (see
Adding network components) using a logical naming scheme. After you create this first device, you
can then use it to create multiple duplicate devices and configure their properties.
The Duplicate and Configure interface
NOTE: The Duplicate and Configure function always operates on all devices visible in the table.
When table rows are filtered in the Duplicate and Configure tool, changes done using the
configuration editors on the top pane of the window affect only the devices that are visible in the
Table Editing area. If you want to apply the changes to all devices, clear the filter first before
making the changes.
NOTE: The Duplicate and Configure function cannot be used with logical devices. See Creating
multiple logical devices for information about creating more than one logical device.
The Duplicate and Configure area

The Duplicate and Configure area has different sections depending on the type of device you are
duplicating.
Ethernet devices have the following sections:
l Configure Names: Use this section to create the duplicates.
l Configure TCP/IP Addresses: Use this section to create a sequence of IP addresses to

assign to the duplicates after they have been created.
l Configure TCP/IP Ports: The port number used in the original device is automatically
assigned to all the duplicates. If required, use this section to select a different port number for all
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the displayed devices in the Table Editing area (changes made in this area are applied to all
devices, including the original).
l Configure Unit IDs: This section is disabled by default, since unit IDs do not apply to typical
Ethernet devices. (To enable this section, you must first set up the Table Editing area so that
the “Unit ID” column is visible).
Serial devices have the following sections:
l Configure Unit IDs: Use this section to create a sequence of unit IDs to assign to the duplic-
ates after they have been created.
l Configure Serial Sites: The serial site used in the original device is automatically assigned to
all the duplicates. If required, use this section to select a different serial site for all the displayed
devices in the Table Editing area (changes made in this area are applied to all devices, including
the original).
OPC devices have the following sections:
l Configure OPC Address: Use this section to create a sequence of addresses to assign to the
duplicates after they have been created.
l Configure OPC Sites: The OPC site used in the original device is automatically assigned to all
the duplicates. If required, use this section to select a different OPC site for all the displayed
devices in the Table Editing area (changes made in this area are applied to all devices, including
the original).
The Table Editing area

When making configuration changes in the Duplicate and Configure interface, these changes are
applied only to the rows that are visible in the Table Editing area.
See Customizing and navigating interface displays for instructions on filtering and sorting data in the
table.
NOTE: To discard your changes since the last saved state, click Revert. You can also press
CTRL+Z to undo the last action. To redo the last action, press SHIFT+CTRL+Z. You can only
undo your last action (one undo).
Creating multiple copies of a device

This section describes how to duplicate and configure devices.
Step 1: Configuring the first device

1. Add the first device using your logical naming scheme.
For example, you can use a scheme like “FL1_PNL1A.CCT01” to name a device that is
installed on the “1st Floor” of the building, “electrical panel 1A”, and “Circuit breaker #1”. Type
“FL1_PNL1A” as the group name and “CCT01” as the device name when you configure the
first device.
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2. Right-click the device you want to duplicate and select Duplicate and Configure. The Duplic-
ate and Configure interface appears.
Step 2: Configuring names

In the Configure Names area, the device name is displayed. Each letter and number is selectable. A
group of numbers is treated as a single entity. For example, in the name “MY8600” the entities you
can select are “M”, “Y” and “8600”. Leading zeroes are also supported, so you can set sequences
such as “01, 02, 03” or “001, 002, 003”.
1. Select a letter or number in the device name. The Start box displays the selected num-
ber/letter, which is the start value. Use the up or down arrow in the spin box to change the start
value, or simply type it in the box.
2. Click the up or down arrow on the End box edit the range, or type the end value in the box. To
clear the range and start over, click Remove Parameters.
3. For letters, select Upper Case or Lower Case, depending on whether you require upper case
or lower case letters.
4. Set exceptions for individual values or a range of values, if required. Exceptions reduce the
number of names created (i.e., total generated names minus the exceptions). See Setting
exceptions to generated sequences.
Once you have finished configuring names, you can duplicate the device. See Step 3: Duplicating
the device, below, for more information.
Example
For example, if you select the first “1” from the example naming scheme and set the End spin box to
“2”, two names are generated (the original, plus one duplicate). If you select a letter and set its Start
value to “A” and the End value to “C”, three names are generated (the original, plus two duplicates).
The total number of generated names is the product of the first range multiplied by the next, and so
on until the last range, as indicated in the following graphic.
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The total generated names are the product:

A
[2 X 3 X 10] = 60
Setting exceptions to generated sequences
The Exceptions option applies to the Configure Names and Configure TCP/IP Addresses
sections only.
1. To set exceptions to the range of generated values, click Edit (this button is unavailable until
you change the name or IP value).
A List of current exceptions
2. Use the Add number or Add character (as applicable) spin box to set a value to exclude
from the range you have specified, then click Add. Repeat to set additional values to exclude.
To set a range of values to exclude, select Add number range or Add character range, then
use the Start and End spin boxes to set the range to exclude.
Click Add. Repeat to set additional ranges of values to exclude.
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NOTE: You cannot add the same number or letter to the list of exceptions more than once. If
the Add button is disabled, check that the numbers or letters are not already included in the
exceptions list near the top of the window.
3. Use the Remove number or Remove character spin box to remove the exception that was
set for a given value (i.e., put it back in as an acceptable value). Use the Remove number
range or Remove character range spin boxes to remove the exception that was set for a
range of values. Click Remove.
Step 3: Duplicating the device

Once you have finished configuring names, you are ready to duplicate the device. Click Duplicate.
The duplicated devices appear in the Table Editing area of the window.
The first device in the list is the original device. The remaining devices are the duplicates. Asterisks
next to the device names indicate pending changes that have not yet been saved.
Click Apply to save your changes and continue editing devices, click OK to save your changes and
return to Management Console, or click Revert to undo unsaved changes.
In Management Console, duplicated devices are always disabled when they are added.
Step 4: Configuring duplicated devices

See the following section, Configuring multiple devices, for instructions on configuring other
properties for multiple devices.
Configuring multiple devices

After you have duplicated the devices, you can select and configure any or all of them.
1. If you have closed the Duplicate and Configure interface, select the devices you want to
configure from the Devices display window in Management Console. Right-click and select
Configure Selected Devices (this option is only available if multiple devices are selected).
The Configure Selected Devices interface appears. This interface has the same layout and
controls as the Duplicate and Configure interface; see The Duplicate and Configure interface
for information.
NOTE: Devices affected by a configuration change (that has not been saved) are identified
by an asterisk in the first column of the Table Editing area.
2. Scroll to the right in the Duplicate and Configure area to view the Configure TCP/IP
Addresses, Unit IDs, Ports and Sites sections of the interface (depending on the type of
device being configured). If the number of items in this area does not match the number of
items in the |Table Editing area, a message in red text appears in the area. If the numbers
match, the message text is black. Configure these parameters as described in Configuring
addresses, ports, unit IDs and sites then click Configure at the bottom of the applicable
interface section.
NOTE: Configuration changes only affect the devices that are currently displayed in the
Table Editing area. Use the column sorting and filtering features, described in Customizing
and navigating interface displays, to control which devices are displayed in the table. If you
want to apply the changes to all devices, clear any filtering before making the changes.
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3. Click Apply to save your changes and continue working or click OK to save your changes and
return to Management Console.
NOTE: If you changed the name of one or more devices, a message displays with a list of
devices that will be renamed. If data for those devices already exist in the ION_Data
database and you still proceed with the renaming, then the existing data associated with the
old device name is lost (“orphaned”).
Click Continue to proceed or Cancel to go back and edit the device configuration.
4. When you have finished, click OK to save your changes and return to Management Console
or click Cancel to discard your changes.
If you click Cancel, a message prompts you if there are pending (unsaved) changes when you
click Cancel. Click Yes to discard the changes and return to Management Console, or No to
return to the configuration window and continue editing.
If inappropriate values (such as a device that is renamed with the same name as another
existing device) are encountered, a message displays with error details. You cannot save the
configuration changes until you have corrected the errors.
Configuring addresses, ports, unit IDs and sites

The following sections describe how to configure addresses, ports, and unit IDs.
Configuring TCP/IP addresses
1. Select the section of the IP address that you want to configure. The Start box displays the
selected number/letter, which is the start value. Use the up or down arrow in the spin box to
change the start value, or simply type it in the box.
2. Click the up or down arrow on the End box edit the range, or type the end value in the box. To
clear the range and start over, click Remove Parameters.
3. Set exceptions for individual values or a range of values, if required. Exceptions reduce the
number of addresses created (i.e., total generated addresses minus the exceptions). See Set-
ting exceptions to generated sequences.
4. Click Configure at the bottom of the Configure TCP/IP Addresses section.
Configuring unit IDs
The following instructions apply to serial devices (and Ethernet devices that require a unit ID).
1. Use the up or down arrow in the Start spin box to change the start value, or simply type it in
the box.
2. Click the up or down arrow on the End box edit the range, or type the end value in the box.
3. Click Configure at the bottom of the Configure Unit IDs section.
NOTE: To edit the unit ID of an Ethernet device, you must first add the Unit ID column to the
table in the Table Editing area.
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Configuring sites
1. From the dropdown list, select the site you want to use for the selected serial or OPC devices.
2. Click Configure at the bottom of the Configure Sites section.
Configuring ports
1. From the dropdown list, select the port you want to use for the selected Ethernet devices.
2. Click Configure at the bottom of the Configure Ports section.
Editing duplicated device information

The following sections describe how to quickly edit the properties of duplicated devices in the table
editing area.
Copying device information from a spreadsheet

Sometimes device names do not follow any particular naming pattern. In this case, you can use the
copy/paste function to apply configuration changes directly to the Table Editing area.
First, you need to add a new device in Management Console, then create as many duplicates of the
device as the quantity of items you are pasting.
If you have a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that contains a list of these devices to add to
Management Console, you can use the Configure Names area to create duplicates of that device
type, then use the Table Editing area to copy and paste the device properties from the Excel
spreadsheet.
Example: Copy and paste 20 Ethernet devices from excel
1. Confirm that the names in the Excel spreadsheet conform to the naming convention “[Group].
[DeviceName]”.
2. Add the first device and set up its properties in Management Console. You can assign it a
simple device name such as “A.B1” since it will be overwritten when the values are copied and
pasted from Excel. Set the Enabled property to No so that Management Console does not
attempt to connect to the device.
3. Click OK to add the device.
4. Right-click the device and select Duplicate and Configure.
5. Select the “1” in the Configure Names box, then use the End spin box to set the value to 20.
6. In the Hide/Show Columns area, clear the check box of all non-editable columns to hide those
that contain grayed out values. Also hide the columns you do not want to paste over or those
that are not included in the Excel spreadsheet.
7. On the Excel spreadsheet, arrange the columns so they match the order of the columns on the
Table Editing area. Hide all columns on the Excel spreadsheet except those corresponding to
columns on the Table Editing area.
8. Select the cells in Excel and copy them (CTRL+C).
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9. On the Table Editing area, click on the first cell under the Name column to select it, then paste
the contents of the clipboard (CTRL+V).
10. Click Apply to save your changes or click OK save your changes and return to Management
Console.
Using Find and Replace to edit device information

Use the Find and Replace feature to modify matching characters in the device names or in any
other editable columns on the device table. The Find and Replace feature does not work on read-
only columns.
1. Right-click the device table and select Find and Replace (or press CTRL+H).
2. Type the characters you want to search for in the Find box. Do not use wildcard characters
(“*”). Note that the search is case-sensitive.
3. Find in column lists all available columns. Select the column you want to search in.
4. In the Replace box, type the characters you want to use to replace the characters in the Find
box. If you want to delete characters from a column value, leave the Replace box blank.
5. Click Preview to list the search results in the table. The Replace with column displays the
new name or value resulting from the Find and Replace operation.
6. Use the check box in the Select column to select the rows for which you want to change val-
ues. Click Select All to select all the items or Clear Selected to clear all.
7. Click Apply to save your changes or Cancel to discard your changes
8. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog.
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Designer
Use Designer to configure nodes on your network that are based on ION Architecture. The node can
be a software component or a hardware device.
NOTE: Only nodes based on ION Architecture can be configured using Designer.
Designer’s graphical user interface helps visualize a node's configuration. You can link ION
modules together to customize a node for your particular application. You can also cut, copy and
paste functionality within a single node or between different nodes.
WARNING
Do not use a controlled output for any safety critical application due to possible unexpected
changes of state during power cycles, power outages, configuration changes, or firmware
upgrades.
Only personnel with a thorough understanding of ION architecture and the system in which the
meters and software are installed can configure ION modules and registers.
For more information on ION Architecture, ION modules or ION registers, see the ION Reference.
Getting started with Designer

Designer is a programming tool intended for advanced users only. Familiarity with ION
architecture is essential, as Designer is based on ION architecture.
The functions used in traditional power monitoring are treated as discrete modular objects that can
be interconnected and customized. These objects, known as ION modules, are the basic building
blocks that comprise a node.
Designer is used to make any changes to the operation of an ION-compliant node. ION devices, the
Virtual Processor and Log Inserter are all configured using Designer.
For those already familiar with Designer, see Designer shortcuts for a list of the most commonly
used commands.
Starting, logging into and exiting Designer

To start Designer, use one of the methods outlined in Starting a component of Power Monitoring
Expert or open Management Console and select Tools > System > Designer.
For instructions on logging in to or exiting Designer, see Logging into a component and Ending a
session, respectively.
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Node diagrams and the Designer interface

This section describes the components of the Designer interface and of node diagrams.
Workspace
with open Core module (indicated by double
A Menu bar B Toolbar C D
node border)
diagram
Grouping
E Toolbox F Status line G H Shortcut icon
object
Time
I Module link J Module icon K L Progress indicator
display
M Communication status lights
The Designer interface

The Designer interface consists of a main screen with a title bar, a menu bar, a toolbar, a
workspace, and a status bar. When in Edit mode, the ION Modules toolbox is also displayed.
Title bar
The title bar displays the name of the program, the user name, and the name of the active node
diagram.
Menu bar
Below the title bar is the menu bar. Click on a menu name to display a list of available commands.
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Toolbar
The Toolbar offers quick access to the commands used most frequently. Each command offered on
the toolbar is also available from the menu bar.
A Open E Cut
B Save F Copy
C Reset G Paste
D Create a link H Help
When you point at a toolbar button, a description of it appears in the status bar at the bottom of the
screen and on a small ToolTip beside the button.
Workspace
The main area in the center of the screen is the workspace, where you view and edit node diagrams.
Status bar
The status bar displays status information. The components, from left to right, are:
l Status line: Describes any active processes and provides brief descriptions of the currently
selected command or toolbar button. For example, when you move the pointer over a toolbar but-
ton or click on a menu name, a brief description of the item appears in the status line.
l Time display: Displays the current time on the workstation.
l Progress indicator: Depicts the progress on an action being performed.
l Communication status lights: Indicate if Designer is currently receiving and transmitting data
on the Power Monitoring Expert network.
The node diagram

A node diagram is a graphical representation of an ION-compliant node. The node diagram displays
the actual configuration of the node. Module icons represent the ION modules in the node, while
lines drawn between these module icons show links between the ION modules.
In some cases, groups of modules are organized inside grouping windows. When closed, a grouping
window appears as a grouping object (an icon that looks like a folder). Click a group object to open
the grouping window that contains the module icons.
Using a node diagram

The node is graphically displayed as a node diagram in Designer. The node diagram contains a
number of ION modules, which represent the node's current configuration. You can change the
configuration of the node simply by editing its node diagram. For example, when you delete a
module from a node diagram, the module is removed from both the diagram and the node. You can
add, configure, link and delete modules on the node by making the corresponding changes to the
module icons in the node diagram. A module’s setup registers can be accessed and changed
through the module icon.
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Use Designer to configure hardware nodes (for example, ION meters) or software nodes (for
example, Virtual Processor or Log Inserter).
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
Do not leave hardware or software nodes open in Designer, as this stops log downloads from the
device.
Default node diagrams in Designer
When a meter is opened in Designer, the default diagrams for the appropriate meter and default
template are loaded automatically.
Opening a node diagram

1. Select File > Open to open the Select Node dialog.
2. Select the node you want to open then click OK.
When you select a node from the list, Designer communicates with the specified node and
opens the applicable node diagram.
NOTICE
Do not open a node diagram if the node is currently being configured from its front panel.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in unplanned configuration changes.
When Designer loads a node diagram, it compares the diagram with the configuration of the node. If
there are any discrepancies between the diagram and the node, Designer updates the diagram to
match the node:
l If a diagram depicts a module that does not exist on the node, Designer deletes the module icon
from the diagram.
l If a node contains a module that is not depicted in the diagram, Designer adds the module icon
to the diagram.
l If the links between modules differ from node to diagram, Designer adjusts the diagram to
match the node.
A node diagram typically does not differ from the node's true configuration unless the node's
configuration was changed through other means (for example, with a remote display unit.)
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Saving a node diagram

Saving a node diagram serves two purposes: it saves your changes to the diagram, and applies
your changes to the node.
l To save the active node diagram, select File > Send & Save.
l To save all open node diagrams, select File > Send & Save All.
Closing a node diagram

To close the node diagram(s):
l Select File > Close to close the active diagram, or
l Select File > Close All to close all open diagrams and windows.
If you attempt to close a diagram without saving your changes, Designer displays a message with a
list of the modules affected.
You can then do one of the following:
l Click OK to return to the diagram and save your work before closing the diagram.
l Click Close Anyway to discard any unsaved changes and close the diagram.
NOTE: If you reopen a diagram containing unsaved changes, Designer may list the unsaved
changes as offline modules.
Display mode versus Edit mode

There are two display modes in Designer, which affect how you navigate a node diagram. Whether
or not the toolbox is shown indicates the mode you are in: if the toolbox is open, you are in edit
mode; if it is closed, you are in display mode.
Display mode allows you to view the node diagram without making changes. To prevent
accidentally moving or deleting modules or links, use Display mode when navigating node
diagrams. In Display mode, single-click grouping objects to open associated grouping windows.
Edit mode allows you to configure the node and the appearance of the node diagram. In Edit mode,
double-click grouping objects to open associated grouping windows. Right-click objects or icons
to view configuration options.
For more information on the Toolbox, see Using the ION modules toolbox.
Designer shortcuts
Designer provides several shortcuts to assist in programming the nodes.
A Input
B Output
The following table lists the different mouse and keyboard combinations you can perform on a
module’s input or output symbols, and their corresponding functions:
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Action Result
The list of inputs appears - you can select an input and link it to another
Left-click input
module's output register
The list of inputs appears with the current input values displayed in
SHIFT + left-click input
square brackets
Right-click input The Delete Links dialog appears - you can break links from this dialog.
The Delete Links dialog appears, showing inputs and current input
SHIFT + right-click input
values in square brackets
Left-click output The list of output registers appears
The list of output registers appears with the current register value
SHIFT + left-click output
displayed in square brackets
The list of setup registers appears - these setup registers can be linked
CTRL + left-click output
to inputs on other modules
SHIFT + CTRL + left- The list of setup registers appears with the current register settings
click output displayed in square brackets
The list of output register owners appears - you can break links from
Right-click output
this dialog
CTRL + right-click The list of setup register owners appears - you can break links from this
output dialog
NOTE: To create a shortcut to an ION module, see Creating a shortcut to an ION module.
Designer icons
In each node diagram, Designer uses icons to represent the configuration of the node. There are two
basic types of icons: module icons and grouping icons.
Module icons represent ION modules located on the node. Grouping icons represent a group of
module icons.
NOTE: A module icon with a symbol in the lower corner is a shortcut.
Module icons
All module icons share four common elements: a label, a graphic, an input symbol and an output
symbol.
A Label C Graphic
B Input Symbol D Output Symbol
l The label displays the name of the module.
l The graphic shows a picture to distinguish one type of module from another.
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l The input and output symbols provide access to the module's input and output registers. Click
the left symbol to display a list of inputs; click the right symbol to display a list of output
registers. See Linking ION modules for more information.
Module icons with a double border represent core modules; module icons with a single border
represent standard modules. For more information on core and standard modules, see Core
modules and standard modules.
Grouping icons and grouping windows

Grouping icons represent grouping windows. Click a grouping icon (left) to open its associated
grouping window (right).
A grouping window acts as a folder or sub-window where you can store icons that you want to keep
together. For example, you can use grouping windows to group module icons by application—a
single grouping window may contain all module icons required for demand or advanced setup
routines.
You can use a grouping window much like a standard window. You can create, rename or delete a
grouping window; you can move a grouping window within a diagram, and you can move a module
into or out of a grouping window.
When you finish editing the grouping window, close it to minimize the window to its corresponding
grouping icon in the node diagram.
Opening a grouping window
Click on the grouping icon.
Closing a grouping window
Click the Close button .
Moving icons into a grouping window
To move an icon (or group of icons) to or from an open grouping window, select it and drag it to the
new location.
1. Click on a grouping icon to open the grouping window.
Drag the grouping window by the title bar and position it so that you can see the icon(s) that
you want to move.
2. Select the icon(s) you want to move and drag the selection into the grouping window.
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When you move a linked module icon into a grouping window, the module remains linked but any
lines that represent links to modules outside the window disappear.
Creating a new grouping window
To create a new grouping window, drag the grouping object from the toolbox onto the node
diagram.
The ION modules toolbox is a collection of ION modules and generic tools that you can add to a
node diagram. If the ION modules toolbox is not displayed, select Options > Show Toolbox. See
Using the ION modules toolbox for more information.
When you point to an object in the toolbox, the name of the object is displayed on a ToolTip. You
can use ToolTips to identify the grouping object in the toolbox.
Renaming a grouping window
When you create a new grouping window, the default name is that of the node diagram. To change
the name of a grouping window, rename the grouping icon:
1. Right-click the grouping icon to open the Grouping Object Configuration dialog.
2. Select Use Custom from the Caption section and type the new name into the text box.
3. Click OK.
Changing the font of a grouping window
To change the font, font style and size of a caption:
2. In the Font section, do one of the following:

To use the font of the parent window, select Inherit from parent window.
To use a different font, select Custom, then click Font to open the Font dialog. Select the
font options you want then click OK to continue.
3. Click OK.
Changing the position of the caption
To change the location of the caption:
2. Select either Top or Bottom in the Position section to specify a caption position above or
below the grouping icon.
3. Click OK.
Deleting a grouping window
NOTE: When you delete a grouping window, any modules inside are deleted as well. Designer
displays a message before deleting modules. See Deleting or cutting an ION module for more
information on deleting modules.
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1. Select the grouping icon of the window you want to delete.
2. Press the Delete key. If the grouping window contains modules, Designer displays a list of
modules that will be deleted.
Displaying default or custom icon labels

Module icons can display two types of labels: Default (left) and Custom (right).
l Default labels: All modules have a default label. The default label identifies the module by type
and, if applicable, by number. It appears in node diagrams, user diagrams and event logs unless
a custom label is available.
l Custom labels: Custom labels are available only if they have been preconfigured by a user. A
custom label usually identifies a module by its function or purpose. Custom labels are useful for
describing modules, setup registers, output registers, and Boolean ON/OFF conditions. For
information on adding custom labels, see Customizing a module label.
Displaying default labels or custom labels
Select Options > Show Default Labels to toggle the option on or off.
l When Show Default Labels is selected, default labels are displayed.
l When Show Default Labels is not selected, custom labels are displayed.
This is a global setting that applies to all node diagrams.
Moving icons in a node diagram

You can move module and grouping icons anywhere in a node diagram. This is useful for organizing
your diagram (for example, by function or type) so that you can easily find a particular module or
visualize the workings of your node's configuration. You can move a single icon or group of icons
within a single node diagram, or into an open grouping window.
NOTE: Moving the icons in a node diagram does not affect the function of the modules or the node
in any way.
Moving icons
1. Select the icon(s) you want to move.
When a grouping icon is selected, all icons within its grouping window are automatically
selected as well.
2. Drag the selected icon(s) to the new location.
NOTE: When selecting a group of icons, you can only choose icons from within the active
window.
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Arranging icons in a node diagram

You can use the Align and Grid options in the Layout dialog to adjust the spacing and layout of the
module and grouping icons in your node diagram. Use the Align option to specify the horizontal and
vertical arrangement of the selected icons and the Grid option to activate and configure invisible
guidelines.
NOTE: Arranging the icons in a node diagram does not affect the function of the modules or the
node in any way.
Changing the order of layered or stacked icons
If an icon appears on top of another icon that you want to bring to the front, select the icon that is
sitting on top, then click CTRL+K (or click Edit > Send to Back).
Aligning icons
The Align tab in the Layout dialog allows you to specify the horizontal and vertical alignment of
selected objects.
To align objects:
1. Select the icons that you want to align.
2. Select Edit > Layout to open the Layout dialog.
3. Select the Align tab and set the horizontal and vertical alignment of the icons.
The options in each area determine the criteria by which you can align icons. For example, if
you select Left sides under Horizontal and Space evenly under Vertical, Designer aligns all
objects in the selection by their left sides (using the leftmost object for reference) and
distributes them evenly along a vertical axis.
4. Click OK.
Using the grid
The Grid tab in the Layout dialog activates and configures an invisible grid. Icons placed onto the
grid snap to the nearest gridline to help align and space them evenly.
To activate or deactivate the grid:
1. Select Edit > Layout to open the Layout dialog.
2. Select the Grid tab.
3. Select one of the following options:

No Grid turns the grid off.
Grid size in pixels activates the grid. Type a number in the Grid size in pixels box to spe-
cify the size of the grid (distance between grid lines).
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Designer windows
To create links between several node diagrams or grouping windows, you need to position the open
windows so you can see all the modules involved. Use the Window menu to organize open
windows in the workspace.
Arranging windows in your workspace

To arrange windows, do one of the following:
l To locate an open window and move it to the foreground, select the Window menu and select
the window name from the list of open windows.
l To arrange all open windows in the workspace, select Window > Arrange All.
Changing a window’s background color

By default, the background color of all windows in a node diagram is light gray. To select a new
background color for a window:
1. Right-click the background of the window and select Background Color to open the Color
dialog.
2. Select the color you want or click Define Custom Colors for more options.
3. Click OK.
When choosing a background color, consider how the color affects the visibility of icons and links.
Links, highlights and shadow effects used to depict the various states of an ION module may not
appear against certain background colors. For this reason, you should avoid using certain colors for
your background, particularly white, dark gray and black.
Changing a window’s default font

You can specify a default font to be used for all module icons, grouping icons and text boxes in a
window.
1. Right-click the background of the window and select Default Font to open the Font dialog.
2. Specify a new default font, size and style.
3. Click OK.
Fonts can also be specified individually for grouping windows and text boxes. See Changing the
font of a grouping window and Changing the font of a Text Box for more information.
ION module overview

After you have opened a node diagram, you can view the node’s configuration or edit it by working
with its ION modules. As described earlier, each module performs a specific function. Using
Designer, you can add, remove or link modules together to customize the function of the node.
This section explains how to add and remove ION modules from your node diagram. It describes the
basic types of modules, and explains how you can organize your node diagram by grouping modules
together, arranging them, and labeling them.
For more information on ION modules and architecture, refer to the ION Reference.
Working with ION modules

The following sections outline some considerations to remember when working with ION modules.
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Output and setup registers
A register is a type of memory bank that stores a module's linking and configuration information.
Each module uses two types of registers: output registers and setup registers.
Module status: online and offline
The terms “online” and “offline” describe whether a module is currently active or not. A module is
described as online when it is functioning normally (monitoring its input and updating its output
registers). An offline module is inactive.
Anytime you send and save changes to a node, Designer temporarily takes the affected modules
offline and programs them with your changes. After they have been programmed, the modules are
then placed back online.
Normally, this is a routine procedure. However, certain circumstances may cause a module to
remain offline. For example, if the node lacks sufficient processing power to operate the module, the
module remains offline.
You can easily identify any offline modules: all offline modules are highlighted with a red outline. In
addition, whenever you open a node diagram, Designer displays a list of all offline modules in the
node.
NOTE: If you have offline modules in your node, you may be able to put them back online by
selecting File > Send & Save.
Module status: programmed vs. pending
The terms “programmed” and “pending” refer to whether or not a module's representation in the node
diagram matches the node itself.
Programmed Pending
Programmed: A programmed module is one that is the same both in the node diagram and in the
node. The links, labels and setup register values in the node diagram exactly match those on the
node. When you first open a node diagram, all the modules appear programmed since they are read
directly from the node itself and then displayed in the node diagram.
Pending: A pending module is one where changes have been made to the module in the node
diagram and not yet sent to the node, so the node diagram does not match the node. The borders of
pending module icons appear as a dashed line.
If you change a module in the node diagram (for example, re-link it or edit its setup registers), it does
not match the node until you select File > Send & Save. Until it is saved, the edited module is
depicted as pending to indicate that it does not match the configuration on the node. When you send
and save your changes to the node, the module becomes programmed.
Core modules and standard modules
There are two basic types of ION modules: core (left) and standard (right).
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Core modules are required ION modules that are fundamental to the operation of the node. You
cannot add or delete core modules and, in some cases, you cannot configure them. Core module
icons are identified by a double border around the edge. The Power Meter module is an example of a
core module.
Standard modules are reusable ION modules. Generally, most modules in a node are standard
modules. You can add or delete standard modules as required. Standard modules icons are
identified by a single border. The Setpoint module is an example of a standard module.
Persistent modules
Similar to core modules in that they cannot be added or deleted, persistent modules are standard
modules that have been converted to core modules. These modules are created at the factory, and
can never be removed from the meter frameworks. Persistent modules are represented by icons
with single borders.
An example of a persistent module is External Pulse module #1 on the ION8600 meter. This module
pulses when the Demand Reset switch is pressed on the meter.
Using ION modules

You can change the function of a node by editing the appropriate module(s) in the node diagram and
linking modules together.
This section describes how to locate an existing module, how to add a new module, and how to
delete a module. It also explains how to create a shortcut to a module and how to view the contents
of a module in text format.
After you have located or added the module you want, you can configure it using the procedure
described in Linking ION modules.
Using the ION modules toolbox

The ION Modules toolbox is a collection of ION modules and generic tools that you can add to a
node diagram. To display the ION Modules toolbox, select Options > Show Toolbox.
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The type and quantity of modules offered on the toolbox varies depending on the type of node you
are configuring; however, the generic tools (the grouping and text objects) are available for all nodes.
NOTE: To identify a module in the toolbox, point to it with the mouse—the module type is
displayed as a ToolTip and on the status line at the bottom of the screen.
To add a module to your node diagram (and to the node itself), drag its icon from the toolbox into the
diagram window.
Opening the ION modules toolbox
To open the toolbox, select Options > Show Toolbox.
Closing the ION Modules Toolbox
Click the Close button or clear Options > Show Toolbox.
Locating an existing ION module

Before you can edit a module, you must first locate it in the node diagram. To find a module in a node
diagram, you can use the module tray feature of the toolbox.
Locating an existing module from the Module Tray
1. To display the module tray, right-click the toolbox icon for the type of module you want to
locate. The module tray appears beside the toolbox.
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The module tray displays links to all modules of that type that are currently in use on the
node—for example, in the image above, there are eight Display modules in use by the node.
To identify a link in the tray, point to it—the module's label is displayed on the status line at the
bottom of the screen.
2. To locate a particular module, click its link in the module tray. Designer locates the module
and displays it in the center of the workspace. If the module is located inside a grouping win-
dow, Designer opens the window to display the module.
TIP: To close the module tray, click on any module icon in the toolbox.
Adding a new ION module

Most nodes are pre-programmed at the factory to provide the most commonly required functions.
However, if the factory default configuration is not appropriate for your application, you can add a
new module.
Adding a module on a node
Drag the icon of the module you want to add from the toolbox onto the node diagram.
As you drag the icon, the cursor changes shape to indicate you are placing an object.
Designer adds the module and places a pending module icon into the diagram. You can then link and
configure the module.
See Linking ION modules for more information on programming modules.
Deleting or cutting an ION module

To remove a standard module from a node, delete its icon from the node diagram. By removing
unnecessary modules from the node, you can free up resources for use elsewhere.
NOTICE
Do not delete any ION modules without knowing which modules are dependent on it.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in the unintended operation of the
remaining modules.
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NOTE: Each time a module is deleted, all of its output registers, setup registers and input links are
deleted as well. Removing this information from the node affects the operation of any modules that
depend on it. For this reason, you should be aware of all dependent modules (also known as
owners) before you delete anything.
Checking for dependent modules

When two linked modules are located in the same window, Designer depicts the link as a line that
runs from the output register of one module to the input of another. You can easily identify the
dependent module (or owner) by the line running to its input. However, if one of the linked modules is
located in a different window, the connection is not visible. A more effective way to locate a
module's owners is to view the owners of its registers.
Viewing the owners of a module's setup and output registers
You can view a register's owners to quickly identify all dependent modules on the node. You can
determine what purpose the modules serve, and then decide whether to delete them or not.
1. Do one of the following to open the Owners dialog:

To view the owners of a module’s output registers, right-click the output symbol.
To view the owners of a module’s setup registers, hold the CTRL key and then right-click
the output symbol.
The dialog lists all of the module's registers and any dependent modules on the node
(dependent modules on other nodes are not displayed).
2. Click a register in the Registers list to display the owners of that register in the Owners list on
the right. Owner information includes the module name or label and its relevant input.
3. If necessary, delete the link between a register and one of its owners. Select the owner from
the Owners list and click Unlink. (See Deleting links for more information on deleting module
links.)
4. When you have finished viewing the register owners, click OK.
Viewing owners on other nodes
Displaying a module's register owners is an effective way to locate dependent modules on the
selected node but it does not show any dependent modules located on another node.
If you remove a module with a dependent module on another node, the dependent module's inputs
are not reset. It continues to look for the deleted output register.
If you are not sure whether a module has dependents on other nodes, check with the person who
programmed them to ensure you do not disrupt the operation of any modules on that node. If you still
want to remove the module, you may want to directly delete the link on the other node first. In this
way the module is not inadvertently linked to the next module to occupy the location of the deleted
module.
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Deleting or cutting an ION module

After you have determined that you can remove an ION module without disrupting other functions,
there are two ways to remove it: delete and discard the module or cut the module to paste it in
another location.
In either case, Designer immediately removes the icon from the node diagram and deletes the
module from the node. The difference is, when you delete a module, it is discarded; when you cut a
module, it can be restored (by selecting Edit > Paste).
NOTE: You do not have to select Send & Save Changes to delete a module. Designer
immediately removes the module from both the diagram and the node.
Removing an ION module from the node
1. Select the icon(s) of the module(s) you want to remove.
2. Do one of the following:

To cut the module(s) to paste it in another location, select Edit > Cut.
To discard the module(s), press the Delete key.
NOTICE
Do not delete any ION modules without knowing which modules are dependent on it.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in the unintended operation of the
remaining modules.
NOTE: If a module has a dependent module on another node, Designer does NOT alert you
of the dependency when you delete it. Before you delete a module, ensure that you are aware
of all links to modules on other nodes.
Designer displays a summary of the proposed changes.
The summary lists all selected modules, and identifies those in the selection that will be
deleted (including those with dependents on that node) and those that will not. Select a module
in this list to display any additional information available in the field at the bottom of the dialog.
3. Click OK to remove the selected modules (or Cancel to abort the procedure).
Designer removes the module icon from the node diagram and deletes the module from the
node itself.
NOTE: If you delete a shortcut icon, the original module is not affected. However, when you delete
the original module, all shortcuts to that module are also deleted.
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Viewing a node or module as text

You can use the View Diagram Text command to display as text the complete contents of one or
more modules or of an entire node. Use this option to view the specified information on your screen
so you can sort it, perform analysis, create a detailed record of your node’s configuration, or print a
copy for your records.
1. Select the module(s) that you want to display.
TIP: To select all modules in the node, left-click on the background of the main node window,
being careful not to click on a module icon, then select Edit > Select All.
2. Select Options > View Diagram Text to open the Text View screen. The text of any
modules that are offline appears in red.
l The Text View screen offers several ways to view, sort and find information:
l In the View dropdown list, select one of two view modes:

Use Archive to display information useful for archiving the node's configuration.
Use Diagnostic to display diagnostic information on the selected module(s).
l In the Sort by dropdown list, select the criteria by which you want to sort the data:
Archive View Diagnostic View Sorts by

Default Default Module label
Module Class Module Class Type of module
Module Name Module Name Default label
Displays offline modules first followed by online modules.
Module State
Sorts alphabetically within each group.
Displays event driven modules first, then inactive (not
Module Update updating) modules, followed by high-speed (one cycle
Period updates) modules, and finally high-accuracy (one second
updates) modules. Sorts alphabetically within each group.
l In the Find text field, type a text string and click Find to find that text string in the data.
To reset the text view after you have made a configuration change, click Refresh. If you want to
print a copy of the text view information, click Print. When you are finished viewing the text view
information, click Close.
Creating a shortcut to an ION module

To save time switching between modules in different windows, create a shortcut icon in one window
that represents the original module in the other window.
A shortcut icon is identified by a symbol in the lower left corner of a module icon.
Creating a Shortcut Icon
Hold down SHIFT+CTRL then drag the module icon(s) to the window where you want to place the
shortcut(s).
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After you have created a shortcut icon, you can use it in the same way you use the original module
icon. Both icons support the same features. However, if you delete the shortcut icon, the original
module icon is not deleted; whereas if you delete the module icon, it deletes all shortcuts to that
module.
NOTE: You cannot create more than one shortcut icon per window for a single module.
Adding a text box to a node diagram

You can place a text box anywhere in a node diagram, and move it or resize it as necessary. You
can use a text box to describe any process or function in your system; for example, you can label
individual components of your system or display a block of descriptive text or instructions.
Adding a Text Box
1. Drag a Text Box object ( ) from the toolbox onto the node diagram.
A text box opens in the diagram with the default message: “Your text goes here.”
2. Right-click the text box to replace the default text with your own text. The Text Box Con-
figuration dialog opens.
Select the Edit Text tab, then do one of the following:
To display the name of the node in the text box, select Use Default.
3. To display your own message, select Use Custom and type your text into the field provided.
4. Click OK. The text box displays your specified text.
Resizing a Text Box
To resize a text box:
1. Select the text box.

To make the object larger or smaller, drag a corner handle.
To stretch the object horizontally or vertically, drag a middle handle.
Changing the font of a Text Box
The font, size and style of the text used in the text box is based on the default setting specified for
the active window. If you want to use a different font, you can specify a new font for the text box:
1. Right-click the text box to open the Text Box Configuration dialog.
2. Select the Text tab.
3. In the Font section, do one of the following.

To use the font specified for the parent window, select Inherit from parent window.
To use a different font, select Custom, then click Font to open the Font dialog. Specify a
font, style, and size. Click OK to continue.
4. Click OK.
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Changing the position of the Text
To change the position of the text in the text box:
2. Select the Text tab.
3. In the Position section, select Left, Center, or Right.
4. Click OK.
Adding a border or background color to a Text Box
To add a border to a text box or change its background color:
2. Select the Box tab.
3. Do one or more of the following:

To add a border, select Show in the Border section and click Color to select a border
color.
To set the width of the border, type a border width in the “Width in pixels” field in the Border
section.
To add a background color, select Custom in the Background Color section and click
Color to select a background color.
4. Click OK.
Linking ION modules

Linking ION modules together is the foundation of programming ION-compliant nodes in Power
Monitoring Expert. Although an ION module can perform a function in isolation, the strength and
flexibility of the ION architecture comes from the ability to interconnect modules to build more
sophisticated functions.
Choosing which ION modules to link

The first step in linking modules is to decide which modules you want to use. When choosing a
module to link, you have two choices: you can add and link a new module or you can re-link an
existing module.
In some cases, you may not want to add a new module. For example, if all the modules of a
particular type are already used, you need to re-link one of them to perform the new function. Most
devices are preconfigured at the factory to provide common measurements and calculations. If any
of these factory defaults are unnecessary in your application, you can unlink the modules involved
and reuse them.
Plan ahead before you add new modules. Unlinked modules are wasted resources.
You may find a linked module that you can use to add a new link, in order to augment the function it
is performing. For example, if you have a Setpoint module that triggers a waveform recording, then
later decide to use this trigger to reset a counter, you can link that Counter module to the same
Setpoint that controls the Waveform Recorder module.
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Linking ION modules graphically

Linking modules graphically means pointing and clicking a module’s input, then clicking another
module’s output register to link it (note that both input and output register classes must be
compatible). You can use this method to link to modules on the same node or to create links across
nodes.
You can use the autolinking feature to speed up the process of linking ION modules. Typically,
linking ION modules involves connecting the output register of one module to the input of another. In
many cases, only one of the module's inputs have the same register class as the selected output
register.
If autolinking is enabled, Designer automatically selects the appropriate input and establishes the
link. If necessary, it overwrites an existing link. This relieves you from having to manually select the
input; however, you cannot see what input you are linking to.
By default, autolinking is disabled. You should only use autolinking if you are thoroughly familiar
with all the inputs and output registers of the modules you are working with so that you do not
inadvertently create undesirable links.
Enabling autolinking
To enable autolinking, select Options > Enable Autolinking. A check mark beside the option
indicates it is selected.
Disabling autolinking
To disable autolinking, clear Options > Enable Autolinking.
Linking ION modules on the same node

If the selected node is a meter such as the ION7650, the process of configuring the node primarily
involves creating links between modules on that node.
NOTE: To cancel a link-in-progress, click anywhere in the background of the window or press the
ESC key.
Linking modules using the point and click method
1. To list a module's output registers, click the output symbol on the right side of the module icon.
To list the module's setup registers, hold the CTRL key while clicking the output symbol.
Either a menu opens or, if the module has many registers, a dialog opens listing the available
registers.
2. Select the register you want to link:

In the menu, click the register you want to select.
In the dialog, double-click the register (or click it then click Select).
3. Move the cursor towards the module you want to link to. The cursor changes and a dotted line
follows it across the node diagram. This indicates you are in the process of creating a link and
it shows where the connecting line will appear in the node diagram.
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If you link to a module that is in a different window than the original module (either in a different
node diagram or grouping window) the dotted line disappears but the cursor still indicates that
a link is in progress.
If the module you want is obscured by another window, click on the title bar of the window
containing the module. This brings the window to the foreground without canceling the link. (If
you click on the background of the window, the link is cancelled.)
4. Click the input symbol of the module that you want to link to display the module's inputs.
Either a menu opens or, if the module has many registers, a dialog opens listing the module's
inputs.
If the input is already linked, the label of the register it is linked to is displayed beside the input.
If you select the input, the existing link is overwritten.
The inputs that are of a different class than the selected output register are grayed out to
indicate you cannot select them.
5. Select the input you want to link to:

In the menu, click the register you want to select.
In the dialog, double-click the register (or click it then click Select).
6. Select File > Send & Save to save your changes to the node.
The procedure described above can also be performed in reverse order. You can select a module's
input first and then link it to another module's output register.
Linking modules with variable number of inputs

Some modules, such as AND/OR modules, Data Recorder modules, and Log Acquisition modules
have a variable number of inputs. In these cases, when you click on the input symbol, the menu
offers one instance of the variable input as well as any fixed inputs the module may have. When
linking to one of these modules, you can select the NEW Source item to add a new link or you can
select an existing link and overwrite it.
If the two modules are in the same window, the line remains on the screen to show the link between
the modules—when you save this change to the node, the line changes from a dotted line to a thin
black line to indicate that the link is now programmed on the node.
Linking ION modules across different nodes

If the selected node is a software node, such as the Virtual Processor or Log Inserter, many of the
links you create are to modules on other nodes. When you create links across different nodes, it is
important to keep track of these links and note what modules are dependent on others. This helps
you determine what will happen if you ever want to delete a module that is linked to a module on
another node.
NOTE: You cannot link modules on one device to another. For example, you cannot create a link
between a module on an ION7330 to a module on a different ION7330 or to a module on another
meter.
1. Open the node diagrams that contain the modules you want to link.
2. Position the diagrams within the workspace so you can see the two modules you want to link.
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3. In the first node diagram, click on the output symbol of the module icon. A menu or dialog
opens listing the module's output registers.
4. In the list of output registers, click the register you want. (In the case of the dialog, click a
register and then click Select.)
5. Drag the cursor from the first node diagram to the module you want to link to in the second
node diagram. The dotted line ceases to follow the cursor if it crosses the window boundary
but the cursor changes to indicate a link is in progress.
6. Click on the input symbol of the module icon in the second node diagram. A menu or dialog
opens listing the module's inputs. Those that are of a different class than the selected output
register are grayed out to indicate you cannot select them.
7. Click the input you want, or in the case of the dialog, click the input then click Select.
Designer does not graphically represent links between modules on different nodes so you will
not see a line connecting the modules.
8. Select File > Send & Save to save your changes to the node.
This procedure can also be performed in reverse order. You can select a module's input first and
then link it to another module's output register.
NOTE: If the input is already linked, the label of the register it is linked to is displayed beside the
input. If you select this input, the existing link is overwritten.
A note about performance
While creating links, you may notice that the circle at the end of the arrow cursor is sometimes
black ( ).
This indicates that Designer is in the process of retrieving information about a module. You can still
click on the inputs or outputs of other modules, but Designer aborts the original request. To
minimize the amount of communications between Designer and the connected nodes, avoid
unnecessary clicking on the input and output symbols.
If you click on several items in a row, you only see the menu for the last item you click; however,
Designer initiates many requests for information, which may impact its performance.
Linking ION modules using the ION tree

In some cases, you may want to use the ION tree to select the register for linking. The ION tree is a
hierarchical listing of every node, manager, module, and register in the Power Monitoring Expert
network. It allows you to select a register on a node without opening the node diagram. Generally,
you use the ION tree to create links across nodes.
The ION tree is also the only way to select registers from devices that are not ION-compliant (and
use translators to make data available) such as 3000 series meters. For example, if you are
programming a Virtual Processor node and you want to sum data from several 3720 ACMs, you
must access the 3720 ACM register via the ION tree.
Using the ION tree is faster than opening a node diagram. It is useful if you want to link to a register
on a node whose diagram has not yet been opened. It is also useful if you want to link to a register,
but you are not acquainted with the configuration of the node in which it resides. You can go straight
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to the register without having to navigate through an unfamiliar node diagram. Also, since a diagram
can only be accessed by one user at a time, you can use the ION tree to link to a register on another
node where the diagram is already open.
Linking modules using the ION tree
1. Click the input symbol of the module icon. A list of the module's inputs is displayed.
2. In the list of inputs, select the input you want to link.
3. Click the button in the toolbar. (To link a module's setup register, hold the CTRL key
while clicking this button.)
The Create Link dialog opens, providing access to the ION tree.
4. Specify a node, manager, module and output register: Double-click the node you want in the
Nodes box. All managers within the selected node appear in the Managers box. You can then
double-click the manager you want, and repeat this procedure for the modules and registers.
5. Click OK. The module whose inputs changed appears grayed-out to indicate it is now pending.
If both modules are in the same window of the same node diagram, a line appears to represent
the link.
6. Select File > Send & Save. The new link is established and the module appears pro-
grammed.
The procedure described above can also be performed in the reverse order. You can click the
button first, select an output register, and then click the input symbol of a module icon to
select one of its inputs.
Deleting links
If you want to disassemble a group of linked modules and use them for another function, you can
delete the links between the modules rather than deleting the modules. Designer provides several
ways to delete links.
Fixed links
Most links between standard modules can be deleted. However, some links between core modules
are fixed and cannot be deleted. These fixed links include:
l Data Acquisition module and all Power Meter modules.
l Data Acquisition module and all FFT modules.
l FFT module and all Harmonics Analyzer modules.
l FFT module and all Symmetrical Components modules.
If you attempt to delete a fixed link, Designer informs you that the link cannot be deleted.
Deleting visible links

If the linked modules are in the same window, simply click on the link line and press the Delete key.
This works well as long as you know which output register and input are involved. For example, in
the image below, to delete the link click on the line joining the Power Meter and the Sliding Window
Demand module (its color reverses to indicate it is selected) and press Delete.
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If there are multiple lines between the same modules and you only want to delete one of the links,
you may want to use the method described in Deleting links that are not visible below.
Deleting links that are not visible

If you cannot see a line that links the modules (for example, if they are in different windows), or you
need to know which output registers and which inputs are involved, you must use a dialog to delete
the link between modules. You can look either at the output register owners of the first module or
you can look at the inputs of the second module to see what they are linked to, and then delete the
link from there.
Deleting a module's input links

Deleting links at a module's inputs is generally faster than deleting them at the module's output
registers because Designer does not need to check the entire node. On the other hand, there is less
information available if you view input links. All you see is the label of the output register that is
linked to the input. If this is sufficient information, proceed with this method; if not, go to the output
registers to delete the link.
Viewing a module's input links
1. Right-click the input symbol of the module icon to open the Delete Links dialog.
2. Each input and the label of the output register it is linked to are displayed in the dialog. To
delete one or more of these links, select the input and click Unlink. The output register label is
replaced with dashed lines.
3. When you have unlinked all the registers you need to, click OK.
4. Select Send & Save to unlink the modules on the node.
Deleting a module's output links

You can also delete links from the Register Owners dialog. This method gives you the most
information about the link you are deleting (the output register label and the input and label of the
module it is linked to).
Viewing a module's output links
1. Right-click the output symbol side of the module icon to open the Register Owners dialog.
(To list the module's setup registers, hold the CTRL key while right-clicking on the symbol.)
2. Select the output register you want from the Registers section. The Owners section lists all
the module inputs to which the selected register is linked.
3. To delete one or more of these links, select the module input in the Owners list box and click
Unlink. The input name is replaced with a dashed line.
4. When you have unlinked all of the module inputs you want, click OK.
5. Select Send & Save to unlink the module inputs on the node.
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NOTE: Owners that reside on a different node are NOT displayed in this dialog. If you need to
delete a link between modules on different nodes, use the procedure described in Deleting a
module's input links.
Configuring ION modules

After you have placed a module in a node diagram, you can configure the various setup parameters
of the module. It is not necessary to do this before you link the modules but you should ensure the
module is set up correctly before sending the configuration to the node.
WARNING
Do not use a controlled output for any safety critical application due to possible unexpected
changes of state during power cycles, power outages, configuration changes, or firmware
upgrades.
Only personnel with a thorough understanding of ION architecture and the system in which the
meters and software are installed can configure ION modules and registers.
Module setup parameters include the module's label; its setup registers, labels and values; and its
output register labels. To access these, right-click the symbol in the center of the module icon.
A Right-click the graphic to access the module's setup parameters
The ION Module Setup dialog opens.
The Setup Registers box lists all the setup registers of the module along with their current values or
settings. To change any of the settings or assign a custom label to a setup register, select the
register, then click Modify (or double-click on the register) to open the Modify Register dialog
where you can make modifications.
In most cases, configuring a setup register is a simple matter of entering a number, entering text, or
choosing an option from a list. (To determine the options or ranges available for a setup register,
refer to the module's description in the ION Reference.)
When you have completed all your modifications to the module, click OK to return to the node
diagram. The module icon appears pending until you send and save your changes.
Modifying enumerated, numeric bounded, and string setup registers

If the register you have selected is an enumerated, numeric bounded or string register, one of the
following dialogs appear when you click Modify:
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Enumerated registers
To modify an enumerated register, select an option from the Options list.
Numeric bounded registers
To modify a numeric bounded register, type a number in the Value box. The allowable range is
shown under the Value box; you are alerted if you type a number outside this range.
To enter a formatted numeric value, click Format. In the Time Interval Value dialog, you can enter
the numeric value as a date (offset from Jan 1, 1970) or a time interval.
String registers
To modify a string register, type your text in the String box.

Note that when you click Modify for a string register that is the connection string for a Log
Acquisition module or Query module, the Modify Database Connection Properties dialog opens.
Modifying calendar setup registers

The ION Scheduler module has a special class of setup register called a calendar register.
Configuring a calendar register is only necessary for nodes that have a Scheduler module. For
detailed information on how to configure a calendar register, see the description of the Scheduler
module in the ION Reference.
Modifying address setup registers

All Distributed Numeric, Distributed Boolean, and Distributed Pulse modules contain an address
setup register that references another register. You can specify a new value or clear an existing
value as required. (Currently, the Virtual Processor is the only node offering these types of
modules.)
NOTE: Currently, you can only link the address setup register to External Numeric, External
Boolean, and External Pulse registers.
Modifying an address setup register
1. Right-click a Distributed Numeric, Distributed Boolean or Distributed Pulse to open the ION
Module Setup dialog.
2. In the Setup Registers section, select a register then click Modify to open the Modify
Address Register dialog.
3. In the Modify Address Register dialog, double-click on the node, manager, module and out-
put register you want to use. Click OK to continue.
4. Click OK in the ION Module Setup dialog.
NOTE: You can clear the value of an address setup register. On the Modify Address Register
dialog, select Reset Register Value and then click OK.
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Parent module and shared setup registers

Setup registers that are surrounded by asterisks (for example, “**PM1 PT Sec**”) indicate that the
module shares its setup registers with another (“parent”) module. An example of this is the High-
Speed Power Meter or Meter Units Power Meter module (“HS Power Meter”, “MU Power Meter”).
They share their setup registers with the parent Power Meter module.
If you try to modify a shared setup register, a prompt identifies the register as shared and gives the
name of the parent module.
Navigate to the parent module and change the setup register there.
Using custom labels

You can assign custom labels to modules, setup registers, output registers, and Boolean ON/OFF
conditions. All modules and registers have a default label and this label is what you see in node
diagrams, user diagrams and event logs unless you specify a custom label.
Creating custom labels allows you to clearly describe what the module and its registers have been
set up to do.
However, carefully consider which modules and registers should be assigned custom labels. There
is a fixed number of labels available, but there are thousands of registers you can assign them to.
Many of these registers do not benefit from custom labels. For example, most setup registers can
be left at their default names since the only place their names might appear is in the event log.
NOTE: Some devices, such as the ION7330 and ION7700, have a 15-character limit for labels.
Customizing a module label
The ION Module Setup dialog allows you to edit the module label. The module label is the text that
appears across the top of the module icon in the node diagram. It is also the label that is used in
event logs and in the dialog for the ION tree.
1. In the ION Module Setup dialog, do one of the following:

To create a custom label, select Use Custom Label and then type a name for the label in
the box.
To use the default label, select Use Default Label.
2. Click OK to return to the node diagram.
Customizing an output register label

By providing a custom label for an output register, you can clearly indicate the information that
register contains. For example, if you have linked the Vlna output register of a Power Meter module
to a Thermal Demand module, and in turn linked the ThrmDemand output register to a Maximum
module, you may want to label the Maximum module's output register as “Va TD Maximum”
(instead of using the default name of “Maximum 1”).
1. In the ION Module Setup dialog, select the output register in the Output Registers area and
then click Modify to open the Modify Label dialog.
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the box.
3. Click OK to return to the ION Module Setup dialog.
Customizing Boolean ON/OFF labels

If the output registers of the module are Boolean, you can create custom labels to associate with the
ON and OFF conditions of these registers. These labels can clarify exactly what the ON or OFF
conditions represent. For example, if a Boolean output register is used to switch a fan on and off,
you could create a Boolean ON label called “Fan Running” and an OFF label called “Fan Not
Running.”
1. In the ION Module Setup dialog, select the Boolean output register and then click Modify to
open the Modify Boolean Register dialog.

To create custom labels, select Use Custom Labels and then type names for the
Register Label, ON Label and OFF Label in the appropriate fields.
To use the default labels, select Use Default Labels.
Customizing a setup register label
1. In the ION Module Setup dialog, select the setup register and click Modify.

the field.
Resetting ION modules in a node diagram

Designer allows you to undo certain changes you have made in a node diagram since the last time
you saved and sent your changes to the node. It refreshes the selected module icons so they reflect
what is actually on the node. Reversible changes include:
l Changing the value of a setup register.
l Changing module or register labels.
l Changing the links between modules.
NOTE: Since adding and deleting modules happens immediately on a node, you cannot undo the
deletion or the creation of a module.
To reset ION Modules:
1. Select the module(s) you want to reset.
2. Select Edit > Reset.
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All the changes made to the selected modules since the last time you sent and saved the node
diagram are discarded. Modules not included in the selection are unaffected (that is, if they had
pending changes, the changes are still pending.)
Fast-linking ION modules in the Log Inserter

When linking modules in the Log Inserter, you can save time by using the Fast Linker utility. The
Fast Linker automates much of the linking process, enabling you to quickly link any combination of
event, data or waveform recorders. To access the Fast Linker options, press the CTRL key and
click on the Log Inserter inputs.
For more information on using the Fast Linker utility, refer to the description for the Log Acquisition
module in the ION Reference.
Copying and pasting ION modules

You can easily create a new function in a node diagram by copying and pasting modules. You can
copy and paste a single module, a group of modules, grouping icons, text objects, or the entire node.
You can copy modules from one node and paste them into another, as long as the node you are
pasting to supports the selected modules and has sufficient resources. When pasting modules, you
can replace existing modules or add new ones.
You can also copy modules and save them as a framework. You and other users can then reuse this
framework in other nodes. Saving a node's configuration as a framework provides a fast and easy
way to program a large number of nodes at once.
NOTE: Persistent modules cannot be deleted, but they can be overwritten during a framework
paste. Overwriting a persistent module effectively relinks its outputs and rewrites its label, but its
core functionality remains intact (for example, the Master Reset module may be relabeled, but
pulsing this module still initiates a master reset). When pasting a default framework onto a meter,
use lock-paste to ensure that all persistent modules in the "old" default framework are overwritten
by the corresponding persistent module in the "new" default framework. Persistent modules are
listed in the "ION Device Template Reference".
Copying modules
Designer offers two ways to create copies of modules: copy and paste using the product's clipboard
or copy or paste using a framework.
NOTE: The Power Monitoring Expert Clipboard is a temporary storage area that holds any
information cut or copied from Designer. This clipboard should not be confused with the Windows
Clipboard.
When you copy a selection of ION modules, you can use Copy, Cut, or Copy to Framework:
l Copy saves the selection to the clipboard and leaves the original module(s) intact.
l Cut saves the selection to the clipboard and removes the original module(s).
l Copy to framework saves the selection as a file and leaves the original modules intact.
Additional considerations include pasting with shortcuts, modules that cannot be pasted, and
cloning a node (copying and pasting an entire node configuration from one node diagram to another).
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Cutting or copying ION modules to the clipboard
Use the Cut or Copy command to save a temporary copy of the selected modules to the clipboard.
You can then use the Paste command to transfer the selection from the clipboard into any node
diagram. Each copy retains the setup register values, custom labels, link information and layout of
the original selection.
NOTE: When selecting modules to be cut or copied, you can also include grouping icons and text
objects. If you select a grouping icon, all modules within the group are copied, as well as any
nested grouping icons.
1. Select the module(s) you want to cut or copy.

To cut the selection to the clipboard and remove the original, select Edit > Cut.
To copy the selection to the clipboard and retain the original, select Edit > Copy.
Designer copies the requested information to the clipboard.
After the selection has been copied to the clipboard, you can select Edit > Paste to paste it into any
user diagram.
Copying ION modules to a framework
You can use the Copy to framework command to create a framework from the selected modules.
A framework is a template that you can use to reproduce a group of modules. Unlike regular copying
and pasting, a framework is stored as a file so you can paste it later.
When you select Edit > Copy to framework, Designer copies the layout, linking and configuration
information of each module in the selected group. It saves the framework as an .fwn file. You can
then use the Paste from framework command to paste the group in another node diagram.
You can use frameworks to simplify the process of programming multiple devices with similar
configurations. For example, if you wanted to program a single function into several nodes, you
could program the first node and then copy the configuration to a framework. You could then quickly
program the other nodes by simply opening their node diagrams and pasting the framework you
created. You can also use frameworks to program an entire node at once, considerably reducing the
amount of time required to set up a large installation.
Before you save a group of modules as a framework, consider carefully which modules you want to
include. If you include core modules in your framework, you will not be able to paste them unless
you overwrite the existing core modules that correspond to those in your framework. Another
approach is to select the modules “downstream” of the core module and save them as a framework.
Then when you paste the framework into another node diagram, you can use the Maintain External
Inputs option to preserve your links to the original core modules. (See Using the Paste Summary
dialog for more information.)
NOTE: After you have saved a framework, it can be used in another node diagram, as long as the
node supports the modules included in the framework. Although it is possible to create a
framework from one node type and use it with another node type, it is advisable to restrict your use
of frameworks to nodes of the same type.
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Copying a group of ION Modules to a framework
1. Select the group of module icons you want to copy.
2. Select Edit > Copy to Framework to open the Copy to Framework dialog.
3. In the File Name field, type a name for the framework, then click Save. The framework file-
name extension (.fwn) is added automatically and the selection is saved as a framework file.
After you have copied a group to a framework, you can select Edit > Paste from framework to
paste it into a node diagram.
Pasting ION modules

You can paste a saved copy of one or more modules into any node diagram. Designer offers two
ways to paste modules:
l Paste inserts a selection that has been placed on the clipboard using the Cut or Copy com-
mand
l Paste from framework inserts a selection that has been saved as a file.
Pasting modules is a little more complicated than copying them, because the action of adding
modules to the node may require you to replace existing modules. Whether you choose Paste or
Paste from framework, Designer displays a Paste Summary dialog that explains each aspect of
the proposed changes.
You can use the Paste Summary box to define how to integrate the source modules into the
destination modules. For example, if a source module is being pasted to a destination that is already
occupied, you can either lock paste the new module over the existing one or free paste the new
module into the next available destination.
If you paste a selection that contains a shortcut, Designer may paste the shortcut as a module.
(See Pasting shortcuts for more information.)
In some cases, Designer may not paste every module in your selection. (See Modules that cannot
be pasted for more information.)
Pasting ION modules from the clipboard or a framework
When pasting modules, the first thing to do is select the node diagram and window where you want
the modules to go. If you have more than one window open, you can click on the title bar of the
window you want to make it the active window.
NOTE: You can paste modules into the same node diagram they were copied from or into a
different one.
You can paste modules from two sources: the clipboard or a framework. When you paste a
selection from either source, Designer describes the proposed changes in the Paste Summary
dialog. You can use the Paste Summary area to review your changes and make modifications as
necessary.
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NOTICE
Do not use the lock paste option to overwrite existing destination modules.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in operational differences in required

modules.
Only use the lock paste option if you are an advanced user familiar with ION architecture.
NOTE: The lock paste option overwrites an existing module but the outputs from that module are
retained as inputs of other modules. Consequently, the module may not operate as expected. (See
Using the Paste Summary dialog for more information.)
Pasting ION modules into a node diagram
1. Open the window where you want the modules to go. Click in the background of the window to
clear any selected modules.

To paste a selection from the clipboard, select Edit > Paste.
To paste a selection from a framework, select Edit > Paste from Framework. In the
Paste from Framework box, select the file you want and then click Open.
3. The Paste Summary dialog opens. Use the Paste Summary area to review the proposed
changes (see Using the Paste Summary dialog, below, for more information). When you are
satisfied with the summary, click OK to complete the procedure.
The selection is pasted into the active window. The entire selection is automatically selected so you
can easily move it to a clear area in the window. All module icons in the selection appear as pending
until you click Send & Save to save the changes to the node.
Using the Paste Summary dialog

Before Designer pastes a selection, it displays the Paste Summary dialog. Use the Paste
Summary dialog to review and modify the proposed changes to the node diagram.
The Paste Summary dialog lists each module to be pasted and indicates its destination in the node.
For each module, a short summary of the proposed modification as well as a more detailed
description of how the module is pasted or why it cannot be pasted as requested displays in the
dialog.
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The following sections describe the various areas of the Paste Summary dialog.
Source
The Source column lists each module that was copied to the clipboard or framework. Each source
module is listed by its default label unless a custom label has been specified (in which case the
default name appears in brackets after the label). Select a module in this column to view additional
information in the Details area at the bottom of the dialog.
Destination
The Destination column indicates where the copy of each source module will be placed in the node
diagram. The module label listed in the Destination column may or may not match the module label
listed in the Source column. (If the destination module is to be overwritten, it is reused; otherwise,
the next available module is used.)
Summary
The Summary column indicates whether the source module is copied into the destination as a new
module or if it replaces (overwrite) an existing module. This column also indicates if a module will
not be pasted.
NOTE: You can sort the paste summary information alphabetically by source or destination, or by
importance of summary. Click on the Source, Destination, or Summary column headers to sort
the list by the chosen criteria.
Details
The Details area located at the bottom of the dialog provides more detail than the description in the
Summary column. When you click on a module in the Source column, you can view a description of
the proposed transaction in the Details box. This description explains how a module is pasted or
offers reasons why it will not be pasted.
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TIP: You can create a copy of the information displayed in the Details section of the Paste
Summary box. To copy it, use the mouse to highlight the text you want, right-click the selection,
then select Copy. You can then paste this selection into a word-processing program.
Maintain external inputs
The Maintain External Inputs check box allows you to paste the module selection with all external
links intact. If this check box is cleared, all external links (links to modules outside the selection) are
discarded.
The following example depicts an external link to a Power Meter module.
A external link
If you copied the two modules on the right but omitted the Power Meter module from the selection,
the link to the Power Meter module would be external. Upon pasting the selection, the external link
to this module would be lost unless you selected “Maintain external inputs” on the Paste Summary
box.
Check Boxes (Free Paste/Lock Paste/No Paste)
The check boxes to the left of each module indicate the proposed action (that is, how the module
will be pasted):
l A green check mark indicates a free paste.
l A check mark with a lock symbol indicates a lock paste.
l A red “X” symbol indicates the module will not be pasted.
l An “X” symbol without a check box identifies a module that has no possible destination and
cannot be pasted.
You can click on a check box to change the proposed action. For example, if you click on a “free
paste” or a “will not be pasted” symbol, it changes to a “lock paste” symbol. When you
change the type of paste, the descriptions in the Summary column and the Details box also change
to describe the new action. (See Free paste or lock paste?, below, for more information.)
Free paste or lock paste?

You can use the free paste and lock paste options to instruct Designer how to respond to potential
conflicts. For example, if you want to paste the module “Setpoint 1” into a diagram that already has a
“Setpoint 1” module, you have two options. You can either add the new module under a new name
(for example, “Setpoint 2”) or you can overwrite the existing module with the new one and reuse the
old name.
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The first option in the above example is a free paste. It can be used to paste new modules into a
diagram without deleting any existing modules. This is useful for integrating new functions into a
node without disrupting the node's existing functionality. Although this may seem desirable, another
option is available. By leaving existing modules intact, a free paste can result in needless
duplication of functions. In addition, some groups of modules are interdependent and may require a
lock paste to operate correctly.
The second option in the above example is a lock paste. It instructs Designer to recreate the source
modules exactly, even if this requires Designer to overwrite existing modules in the diagram. When
used to quickly replace old modules with new ones, lock pasting is an efficient alternative to the
time-consuming process of deleting a module, adding a new one and then configuring it.
You can use a combination of both free paste and lock paste within a single paste operation.
NOTE: You can pre-select modules for Designer to reuse when free pasting. In the actual diagram
where you paste the selection, press the SHIFT key and then click on any module icons that you
don't want. When you paste the new selection, Designer has the option of replacing any of the
selected modules with the new ones.
NOTE: Overwriting a module is not the same as deleting the module and then pasting a
replacement module. If a module is overwritten, links from the outputs of that module are retained
as the inputs of other modules. If a module is deleted, these links are also deleted and do not exist
after the replacement module is pasted.
Pasting shortcuts
Identified by the symbol , a shortcut icon is a representation of a module icon that is located in
another window.
You can copy a shortcut in the same way you copy the original module, but when you paste a
shortcut, one of two things happens: It is either pasted as a shortcut to an existing module (if one is
available) or as a new module. In either case, it continues to perform its function as before.
There is a basic reason for replacing a shortcut with a module: a shortcut cannot exist in a node
without the module it represents. When you paste a selection containing a shortcut, Designer
searches both the selection to be pasted and the destination to locate the module the shortcut
represents. If it finds the module, it pastes the shortcut as a shortcut. If it doesn't find the module, it
replaces the shortcut with a copy of the module. In this way, Designer functions so that the pasted
selection is complete and not dependent on a module that is unavailable in the destination node.
Designer performs this process automatically; it requires no input from you.
Modules that cannot be pasted

Some modules cannot be pasted because their settings are non-transferable between nodes. All
Factory, Communications, and Diagnostics modules must be individually configured for each node.
When pasting a selection that contains a Factory, Communications or Diagnostics module,

Designer pastes the location of the icons only.
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Cloning a node
You can quickly configure multiple nodes by cloning a node. Essentially, cloning a node involves
copying a node's entire configuration to a framework then pasting it onto another node. This
effectively reprograms the node receiving the framework as an exact copy of the original.
NOTE: When you paste an entire node's configuration, the Factory, Communications, and
Diagnostics modules are not pasted because they could disrupt the operation of the device's
communications. If you need to change the settings of these modules, you can do so manually.
Copying a node's entire configuration
1. Open the node diagram of the node you want to copy. Ensure that you are in the main or root
window of the diagram.
2. Select Edit > Select All. All core modules, standard modules, grouping windows and text
icons are selected.
3. Select Edit > Copy to framework to open the Copy to framework dialog.
4. In the File name box, type a name for the framework and then click Save. The framework file-
name extension (.fwn) is added automatically and the entire node configuration is saved in this
framework file.
After you have saved the source node's configuration as a framework, you can paste it to other
nodes of the same type. This file can also serve as a backup in case you want to restore the
configuration of the source node.
Pasting a node's entire configuration into another node
1. Open the node diagram of the node to which you want to paste the configuration. Ensure that
you are in the main or root window of the diagram.
2. Select Edit > Select All. Press the Delete key to remove the node's existing configuration. A
dialog opens listing the standard modules that will be deleted and the core modules that
cannot be deleted. Click OK to continue.
The standard modules and text icons are deleted, and the core modules (and any grouping
windows containing core modules) remain.
3. Select Edit > Select All to select the remaining module (and grouping) icons.
4. Select Edit > Paste from framework to open the Paste from framework dialog, select the
framework file that contains the node configuration you want to paste, and then click Open.
The Paste Summary dialog opens. (See Using the Paste Summary dialog for information on
using the Paste Summary box.)
5. Select all modules in the list (click last item, hold the SHIFT key, and then click first list item -
the entire list appears highlighted).
6. Change the paste type to lock paste (hold the SHIFT key and then click the paste type check
box until all modules are set to lock paste ).
7. Click OK to complete the procedure.
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The selected framework is pasted into the node diagram. All module icons in the selection appear as
pending until you select Send & Save to save the changes to the node.
Viewing output registers, setup registers, and inputs

Each module icon has an input symbol and an output symbol. The input symbol (on the left)
provides access to the module's inputs and the output symbol (on the right) provides access to the
module's output and setup registers.
A Input
B Output
A register is a type of memory bank that stores a module's linking and configuration information.
Each module uses two types of registers:
l Output registers store data that has been processed by the module (such as numeric values,
event log entries, and waveform data).
l Setup registers store the module's configuration information.
Both types of registers serve as storage locations for the module.
Viewing output register information

Output register information includes the module's available output registers, the real-time values of
the output registers and the owners of the output registers. Each of these can be accessed from the
output symbol located on the right side of the module icon.
Click the output symbol to access

A the module's output register
information
Viewing available output registers
Click the output symbol.
Viewing the real-time values of output registers
Press the SHIFT key and click the output symbol.
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Viewing the owners of output registers
Right-click the output symbol. This displays an output register's owners so you can identify all
dependent modules on the node and determine the purpose of each dependent module. This is
useful when determining the effects and consequences of deleting a module.
Viewing setup register information

A module's setup registers contain its configuration information. When a module processes data, it
manipulates the data according to the guidelines stored in its setup registers. Setup register
information includes the module's available setup registers, the setup register settings, and the
setup register owners. Each of these can be accessed from the output symbol located on the right
side of the module icon.
A Right-click the graphic to access the ION Module Setup dialog.

Press CTRL and click the output symbol to access the
ION Module Setup dialog.
Press CTRL+SHIFT and click the output symbol to display the
B
ION Module Setup dialog to view Setup Register settings.
Press CTRL and right-click the output symbol to view
SetupRegister owners.
Viewing setup registers
Press the CTRL key and click the output symbol or right-click the graphic in the center of the
module to display the ION Module Setup dialog.
Viewing setup register settings
Press CTRL+SHIFT and click the output symbol or right-click the graphic in the center of the
module to display the ION Module Setup dialog.
Viewing setup register owners
Press the CTRL key and right-click the output symbol.
Viewing input information

Input information includes the module's inputs and a sample of its real-time input values. Each of
these can be accessed from the module's input symbol.
Click the input symbol to access the module's input

A
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Viewing inputs
Click the input symbol.
Viewing real-time input values
Press the SHIFT key and click the input symbol.
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Logical Device editors

The logical device functionality allows you to assign logical names to output registers on physical
devices, and associate the generic inputs with standard measurements, including WAGES
measurements.
Before you can create a logical device, the physical device that it references must be created in
Management Console. You can create one or more logical devices from a single physical device, or
you can also create a single logical device from several physical devices.
After you create a logical device, you can view its real-time data in the following components:
l Vista.
l The Diagrams application in the Web Applications component.
CAUTION
Each logical device has a logical device type associated with it. Each logical device type is defined
with a collection of output measurements. The measurements defined by the device type become
the output measurements for instances of that device type, that is, for the logical devices. You use
the Logical Device Type Editor to create logical device types. See Using the Logical Device Type
Editor for information about viewing, creating, editing, and deleting logical device types.
The Logical Device Editor in Management Console allows you to configure specific logical devices
by mapping input registers to output measurements that are defined in the associated device type.
See Using the Logical Device Editor for information about creating, configuring, editing, and deleting
logical devices.
Open the Logical Device editor applications from the Tools menu in the Management Console.
Access level for the editors

You need supervisor-level access to be able to define logical device types and to create logical
devices in the editors.
Using the Logical Device Type Editor

Use the Logical Device Type Editor to define a collection of output measurements for each logical
device type. Logical device types created with this editor are available for selection in the Logical
Device Editor, where you map input registers to output measurements.
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Open the Logical Device Type Editor

1. Start Management Console and log in using an account with supervisor-level access.
2. Select Tools > Logical Device > Logical Device Type Editor.
The top portion of the editor contains a logical device type display grid listing the logical device
types that have been defined. The bottom portion is an edit area where you can modify existing
device types and their measurements, or create new ones.
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A Display grid area B Edit area - Summary tab C Edit area - Measurement tab
The display grid area

The Modified column displays one of the following characters indicating a change of status of an
entry:
* (asterisk) - an existing entry has been modified.
! (exclamation mark) - the entry is incomplete or in error.
The Type Name column contains the names for the defined device types. Type names must be
unique.
The System Measurements and Custom Measurements columns show the number of
measurements that have been defined for each device type.
The edit area

When a device type is selected in the display grid, the current information for that device type is
displayed in the edit area. The edit area has a Summary tab and a Measurement tab.
The Summary tab contains the following:
l A Type Name field showing the name of the device type that is selected in the display grid at
the top.
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l In the Measurements area, expand System and Custom to view the measurements defined
for these respective categories. You can expand each list to show all of the measurements that
have been defined for the selected device type.
l A Notes input field that you can use to describe the device type.
The Measurement tab contains the following:
l Options that indicate whether to display the measurements with descriptive names or engin-
eering names.
l An Available Measurements dropdown list that contains category names for the
measurements, such as Air, Current, and Voltage. When you select one of these categories,
only those measurements associated with the selected category appear in the grid.
The default All in the list displays all of the categories and their respective measurements in the
grid.
l An available measurements grid listing the measurements available for selection when you
define a device type. Measurements that are grayed out indicate that they have been added to
the selected device type. Clicking New opens a dialog for defining a new, custom
measurement. An X in the Custom column identifies the entry as a custom measurement. The
Edit and Delete links give you the option to modify or delete custom measurements only.
NOTE: It is recommended that you add a new custom measurement only if an existing
measurement does not suffice. Factory-defined System Measurements contain considerable
information about their type and usage, which is then used throughout the system to provide
intelligent assistance in Dashboard controls and Report selections. Since custom
measurements do not have this information, their usage may not provide the expected results.
l A Measurements For grid that lists the measurements that comprise the device type that is
selected in the display grid area. Use the >> button to add a measurement that you selected in
the list of available measurements to the Measurements For list for the device type.
Measurements that you select for a device type are grayed out to indicate that they have been
assigned to the device type. Use the << button to remove a selected measurement from the
Measurements For grid. Measurements that are removed are no longer grayed out in the list of
available measurements and they are available for selection.
Note that if you attempt to delete a custom measurement that has been mapped to any logical
device, a message indicates that the measurement cannot be deleted. You need to unmap the
custom measurement from the logical devices before you can delete it.
In all grids:
l Each of the columns can be sorted in ascending or descending order when you click on the
column heading.
l When you place your cursor on a column heading, a filter icon appears on the right side of the
heading area. Click this icon to open a list of items that are available for filtering. Click the item
that you want to use as the filter. When you do this, the filter condition displays on the left side
of the status area at the bottom of the grid. Click the X icon in the status area to turn off the fil-
ter.
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l The blank area immediately below a column heading is an entry field for filtering on an entry you
type in that area. For example, to filter on a specific name, enter a name under the Name
column to automatically filter the entries in the grid.
l You can drag and drop the grid column headers to rearrange the order of the columns in the grid.
Creating a new logical device type

Complete the following steps to create a new logical device type:
1. Click New on the top right of the editor.
This clears the Type Name field and resets System measurements and Custom
measurements to 0 (zero) on the Summary tab.
All is selected by default in the Available Measurements list on the Measurements tab.
2. Enter a device type name in the Type Name field.
The name appears in the logical device type display grid and an ! (exclamation) appears in the
Modified column to indicate that the device type entry is incomplete.
3. Click the Measurements tab to go to the list of measurements that are available for selection.
4. Locate and click an available measurement that you want to associate with the device type,
then click >> to add it to the Measurements For list. Repeat this step for each measurement
that you want to associate with the device type.
5. To delete a device type, click the device type in the display grid and click Delete on the top
right of the editor.
Note that Delete is disabled if any logical devices are associated with the logical device type.
Custom measurements
The following sections describe how to create, modify, or delete custom measurements. Because
factory-defined System Measurements contain considerable information about their type and
usage, custom measurements should only be created in exceptional circumstances, and only with
an understanding of the expected results from their usage.
CAUTION
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Creating a new custom measurement

Complete the following steps to create a new, custom measurement:
1. Click New beside the Available Measurements dropdown list to open the New Meas-
urement dialog. (You can also edit a new custom measurement by clicking Edit and modi-
fying the entries.)
2. Enter a descriptive name and an engineering name for the new measurement in the respective
fields. For example, Voltage A-B Low is the descriptive name, and Vll ab low is the
engineering name.
3. Select the unit of measure from the Units list or add a custom unit of measure by typing it in
the Units field.
Note that the combination of the descriptive name, the engineering name, and the unit of
measure must be unique for each custom measurement.
4. Select a type of information to be measured from the Quantity list.
5. Click OK to add the measurement.
The new measurement is added as an available measurement in the grid and an X in the
Custom column indicates that it is a custom measurement.
You need to select All or Custom in the Available Measurements list to see the custom
measurement in the grid.
Modifying or deleting a custom measurement

Complete the following steps to modify a custom measurement. Note that you cannot modify or
delete system measurements.
1. Go to the Measurements tab of the Logical Device Type Editor.
2. Select the custom measurement that you want to modify or delete.
Custom measurements that have been associated with a logical device type can be edited but
not deleted. Selecting Delete results in a message indicating that the custom measurement
cannot be deleted because it is mapped either to a logical device type or to a logical device
that is logging data.
3. To modify the custom measurement, click Edit to open the Edit Measurement dialog, update
the entries or selections in the dialog, and click OK to apply to changes.
4. To delete a custom measurement, click Delete.
A message confirms the deletion.
Note that if you attempt to delete a custom measurement that is associated with any logical
devices, a message indicates that the measurement cannot be deleted.
Using the Logical Device Editor

Use the Logical Device Editor to map measurements from physical devices to measurements
provided by the logical device type that is associated with a logical device.
Open the Logical Device Editor

Start Management Console and log in using an account with supervisor-level access.
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Click the Devices icon, then right-click the Display window and select New > Logical Device.
The devices defined in Management Console are listed in the Input Devices area of the Logical
Device Editor.
The top portion of the editor consists of a header area that contains instructions, selection lists, and
input fields. The bottom portion is the mapping area that allows you to map the input registers of a
physical device to a list of measurements provided by the associated device type.
A Header area B Mapping area
The header area

The instructions indicate the steps required to create a logical device.
The Group field is a combination input field and dropdown list. You can either enter a name for the
group or select a group from the list.
The Name field identifies the name of the logical device that you are defining. Enter the name of the
logical device in the field.
The Logical Device Type dropdown list contains the names of logical device types that are
available for selection.
The mapping area

The Input Devices grid lists the devices that are in your system. When you select a device, its
output registers are listed in the Input Device Registers area.
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The Register Mapping grid is populated with a list of the output measurements that are defined for
the logical device type that you select in the Logical Device Type dropdown list. They are listed
under a generic Device Name label pending their mapping to the logical device name that you
specified. Drag an entry from the Input Device Registers list to an output measurement in the
Register Mapping grid to map the two values.
Defining a logical device

1. Select a logical device type from the Logical Device Type dropdown list.
The output measurements defined for the selected logical device type are listed in the Output
Measurement column in the Register Mapping area.
2. Either select an existing group name from the Group dropdown list, or enter a group name in
the field.
3. Enter a name for the new logical device in the Name field.
4. Select one of the input devices from the Input Devices area of the editor.
The registers for the selected input device appear in the Input Device Registers area. Note
that if you choose to display the registers for the input device in an ION tree format, delays in
displaying the registers can occur for devices with a large volume of registers.
5. Map an input device register to an output measurement by dragging it to the output

measurement listed in the Register Mapping area of the editor.
The input device registers appear in bold font when they are mapped to an output
measurement.
6. Click OK to save the logical device configuration in Management Console.
Any unmapped measurements are displayed in red.
7. To edit a logical device that is in the Device panel of Management Console, double-click the
device name, or right-click the device name and select Configure Device to open the Logical
Device Editor, or click the device then select Edit > Configure Device.
Note that:
If you choose to edit the configuration of the logical device, delays can occur in displaying
the registers for devices with a large volume of configured registers.
Duplicate and Configure in Management Console's Edit menu cannot be used with
logical devices. See Creating multiple logical devices for information about creating more
than one logical device.
Considerations regarding logical devices and historical data

When a logical device is configured, historical data for an output register (that is, an output
measurement) on the physical device is automatically routed to the corresponding output
measurement on the logical device.
When a logical device is configured, historical data is logged to the logical device and not the related
physical device.
If multiple logical devices include the same input measurement from the same physical device,
historical data from that input measurement is routed to the logical device that was configured last.
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Deleting a physical device that is mapped to a logical device

If a physical device that is mapped to a logical device is deleted, the mapping of input
measurements for the logical device can no longer be resolved. A message dialog opens to indicate
the result of the delete action and asks whether you want to continue with the deletion.
If you right-click the logical device in Management Console and select Configure Device to open
the Logical Device Editor after you have deleted the physical device, a message indicates that the
physical device has been deleted. The Register Mapping grid for the logical device shows the
deleted physical device/ION handle in the Input Register column.
If you re-create the physical device, the input measurement mapping for the logical device is
automatically restored.
Renaming a physical device that is mapped to a logical device

If a physical device that is mapped to a logical device is renamed, a message dialog opens to
indicate the result of the rename action and asks whether you want to continue with renaming.
the Logical Device Editor after you have renamed the physical device, the Register Mapping grid
for the logical device shows the renamed physical device in the Device Name column.
Deleting a site which has a physical device mapped to a logical device

If a site with a physical device mapped to a logical device is deleted, the physical device is also
deleted and the mapping of input measurements for the logical device can no longer be resolved.
the Logical Device Editor after you have deleted the site, a message indicates that the physical
device has been deleted. The Register Mapping grid for the logical device shows the deleted
physical device/ION handle in the Input Register column.
Creating multiple logical devices

You can create multiple logical devices by:
l Exporting a logical device configuration to a comma-separated values (CSV) file.
l Modifying the CSV file to add multiple logical device configurations based on the original logical
device configuration.
l Importing the CSV file in Management Console to add the logical devices to the system.
Export a logical device configuration

Complete the following steps to export one or more logical device configurations to a CSV file.
1. Use the Logical Device Editor to create at least one logical device in the Devices area of Man-
agement Console.
2. Select one or more logical devices, right-click and select Export to open the Export Status
dialog.
Note that if you choose to export the registers for the logical device, delays in the export
process can occur for logical devices with a large volume of configured registers.
3. Click the browse button on the right of the Selected File field to open the Save As dialog.
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4. Navigate to the location where you want to save the file and enter a name for the file in the File
name field.
Text files (*.csv) is pre-selected in the Save as type field.
5. Click Save to return to the Export Status dialog.
The Selected File field is populated with the location and file name that you specified.
6. Click Export.
The Status column in the grid area of the dialog indicates Exported for a completed export
operation. If the export operation is not successful, for example if the input registers cannot be
retrieved for the logical device being exported, it is indicated in the Status column. Click the
link to open the log file to view additional information.
Configuration information for all of the selected logical devices is exported to the CSV file.
Create multiple entries in the CSV file

Use Microsoft Excel or a similar spreadsheet editor to open the CSV file. The column headings in
the spreadsheet are labeled as follows:
l Logical device name
l Logical device type
l Physical device name
l Physical device type
l Input register
l Output measurement
l Handle - this column heading is required but the entries are not required unless there are duplic-
ate labels, that is, input registers with the same name but with a different ION handle. In this
case the ION handle is required. You can view the ION handles by exporting the input meas-
urements from the Logical Device Type Editor.
NOTE: The column headings remain in English for localized versions of the product. This is
required for CSV file-processing purposes.
To create multiple entries for the logical device configuration, use the copy and paste function in
Excel. It is recommended that only users with supervisor-level access create multiple entries.
1. Select the rows that you want to duplicate and press Ctrl+C to copy them.
2. Place the cursor in the left-most cell of the first blank row and press Ctrl+V to paste copies of
the selected rows.
3. Continue the paste operation for as many logical device configurations that you want to cre-
ate.
4. After completing the paste operation, be sure that you use unique device names to avoid
duplicates.
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You can also export all of the register names of a physical device as well as all of the measurement
names of a logical device type. This gives you the ability to use these additional CSV files to copy
and paste additional register names and measurement names into the CSV file you are using to
create the multiple logical devices.
To export all of the register names of a physical device:
1. Open the Logical Device Editor and select a physical device.
2. Right-click anywhere in the register list in the Input Device Registers area to open a menu
and select Export Device Input Registers.
3. Enter a name for the file and click OK.
To export all of the measurement names of a logical device type:
1. Open Management Console and select Tools > System > Logical Device Type Editor.
2. Select a logical device type in the logical device types area of the editor.
3. Click the Measurements tab.
4. Right-click anywhere in the grid under Measurements For and select Export
Measurements.
5. Enter a name for the file and click OK.
Import multiple logical device configurations

Complete the following steps to import the CSV file with the multiple logical device configurations. It
is recommended that only users with supervisor-level access import logical device configurations.
1. Open Management Console and select Tools > Import Logical Device in the Devices panel
of Management Console to open the Logical Device Import Form window.
Logical Device Import Form is available only when you are in the Devices panel of
Management Console,
2. Use the Browse button to navigate to and select the CSV file to import.
3. Select Overwrite Existing Devices if you want overwrite logical devices with the same name
that were previously created.
Logical devices with the same name can occur as a result of a previous import operation.
4. Click Import to add the multiple logical devices to the Devices area of Management Console.
The system performs a validation of the configuration data during the import operation. If an
error occurs during the import operation:
The Status column in the grid area indicates Failed for any logical device that is not impor-
ted. Click Failed to view details about the cause of the unsuccessful import.
Logical devices are created for all correct entries in the CSV file. Logical device entries
that are incorrect are not created in Management Console.
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Manual Data Editor

TIP: You can open Manual Data Editor in Management Console from the Tools > System >
Manual Data Editor link.
Use Manual Data Editor to edit logged measurement data or to manually enter measurement data
into the PME database. With this tool, you can adjust incorrect data, outliers, roll overs, jitter, and
other unexpected or unwanted data records. You can fill data gaps or enter manually collected data,
such as clipboard readings from mechanical meters. The Manual Data Editor also has the ability to
create new, custom measurements in PME.
NOTE: Manual Data Editor can only be used to edit trend data logs. It cannot be used to edit
waveform logs or event logs.
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
Backup the database before making manual database edits.
For information on how to use the Manual Data Editor , see:
l Editing existing logged measurement data
l Adding manually collected measurement data
l Viewing previous change details
l Reverting previous data edits
l Creating new measurements
l Manual Data Editor user interface
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Editing existing logged measurement data

Edit existing data logs to adjust incorrect data, outliers, roll overs, jitter, and other unexpected or
unwanted data. You can also fill in missing data and insert missing data records.
To edit existing logged measurement data:
1. In Manual Data Editor, click Load New Data to open the Load Data dialog box.
NOTE: Load Data opens automatically when you start Manual Data Editor.
2. In Load Data:
Select the Source for which you want to edit the logged data.
Select the Measurement for which you want to edit the logged data.
Click Add Data to Selection to add the source/measurement to the list of items to be
opened in the data editor.
3. (Optional) Repeat step 2 to add additional sources and measurements to the selection list.
4. In Load Data, select the Time Range for the logged data you want to open in the data editor.
5. (Optional) In Load Data, set the following data editor options:

Timezone - Set the timezone for the display of the configurable timestamp in the data
editor. The data editor shows two timestamps for each data record, one timestamp in
UTC and one in a configurable timezone.
Timestamp Format - Set the format for the timestamp display in the data editor.
Number Format - Set the number of decimals that are displayed for the logged data in the
data editor.
Is Interval Data - Select the check box to enable this property. Set the expected logging
interval for the data.
This setting ensures that there is a data row in the editor for every expected log entry. If
there is no data record for an expected entry in the database, then the Manual Data Editor
inserts a timestamped row with a <no data> data values in the editor. This makes it easier
to identify missing records and correct them.
NOTE: The data editor shows all logged records in the selected time range, regardless of
the Interval Data settings. No records are hidden or filtered out.
6. Click Load Data to open the source/measurement data in the data editor.
7. (Optional) In the data editor, click Load New Data to change which data is loaded, the time
range, or the editor options.
8. (Optional) In the data editor, click View Issue Report to see which data issues were identified
with the loaded data by Manual Data Editor.
9. (Optional) In the data editor, use Locate Issues to find and step through the data issues iden-
tified by Manual Data Editor. The data editor uses different color highlights to mark data
issues.
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10. Locate data records that you want to edit and use any of the following tools or methods to edit
the data:
Click a data record and edit the data value.
Insert Timestamp - Insert a new data record with a timestamp that you specify. The
timestamp must be in the time range of the data that is loaded into the editor. The new
record has <no data> data values.
NOTE: A historical data log timestamp marks the end of the logging interval. For
example, a data log with a 15 minute logging interval and timestamp of 17:00 represents
data for the time interval of 16:45 - 17:00.
Smart Gap Fill - Automatically fill missing data values in a selected time range, or the
entire time range of the loaded data set. You can choose between different interpolation
algorithms to fill the missing data. See Smart Gap Fill UI for more details.
Delete a data record or data value. These options are available in the right-click context
menu.
Set a data value to <null>. This option is available in the right-click context menu.
Copy one or more data values and paste them into an external editor, such as Microsoft
Excel, for bulk editing. Paste the modified data values back into Manual Data Editor. The
copy and paste options are available in the right-click context menu.
NOTE: Only select the data values for copy/paste, not the timestamps.
TIP: Modified data values are shown in bold font in the Manual Data Editor.
11. (Optional) In the data editor, use Locate Changes to find and step through the edited data
records.
12. (Optional) Revert edited data values back to their original value. This option is available in the
right-click context menu. Use Undo all Changes to revert all edits in the loaded data set.
13. Click Apply Changes to write the data log changes to the database.
NOTE: The Apply Changes command permanently writes the data log changes to the
database. There is no undo option for this command. See Reverting previous data edits for
more information.
14. (Optional) Click View Log to see a historical audit log of all the data log changes.
15. Close Manual Data Editor.
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Adding manually collected measurement data

Manually add data logs to the database that were collected from data sources that do not have a
communication link with the software.
To add manually collected measurement data:
2. In Load Data:
Select the Source for which you want to add data.
Select the Measurement for which you want to add data. If the measurement does not
exist, click Create new Measurement to create a new measurement.
NOTE: Check the list of available measurements to see if one exists for your application
before creating a new measurement.
opened in the editor.
4. In Load Data, select the Time Range for the data you want to add in the data editor.
5. (Optional) In Load Data, set the following data editor options:

data editor.
interval for the data. This setting ensures that there is a data row in the editor for every
expected log entry.
6. Click Load Data to open the source/measurement data entry fields in the data editor.
8. In the data editor enter the measurement data using any of the following tools or methods:
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data for the time interval of 16:45 - 17:00. That means that the last data log for a day has
a timestamp of midnight (or 12 AM) of the following day. For example, the last data log
timestamp for January 31 has a timestamp of February 1, 00:00 hrs (or 12 AM).
Smart Gap Fill - Automatically fill missing data values in a selected time range, or the
entire time range of the loaded data set. You can choose between different interpolation
algorithms to fill the missing data. See Smart Gap Fill UI for more details.
menu.
Copy one or more data values and paste them into an external editor, such as Microsoft
Excel, for bulk editing. Paste the modified data values back into Manual Data Editor. The
copy and paste options are available in the right-click context menu.
9. Click Apply Changes to write the new data log entries to the database.
NOTE: The Apply Changes command permanently writes the data log changes to the
database. There is no undo option for this command. See Reverting previous data edits for
more information.
10. (Optional) Click View Log to see a historical audit log of all the data log changes.
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Viewing previous change details

Manual Data Editor maintains an audit log which records all changes to logged data made by the
tool. The log is filtered by source/measurement.
To view previous change details:
2. In Load Data:
Select the Source for which you want to see the audit log.
Select the Measurement for which you want to see the audit log.
4. Click Load Data to open the source/measurement data entry fields in the data editor.
NOTE: Ignore the settings for Time Range and Options, they have no influence on the
display of the audit log.
6. Click View Log to open the audit log for these sources/measurements.
7. View the audit log.
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Reverting previous data edits

It is not possible to directly and automatically revert previous data edits with Manual Data Editor.
However, you can use the information available in the audit log to manually revert previous edits.
To revert previous data edits:
2. In Load Data:
Select the Source for which you want to revert previous edits.
Select the Measurement for which you want to revert previous edits.
4. In Load Data, select the Time Range for the logged data you want to open in the data editor.
5. (Optional) In Load Data, set the following editor options:

data editor.
interval for the data.
This setting ensures that there is a data row in the editor for every expected log entry. If
there is no data record for an expected entry in the database, then the Manual Data Editor
inserts a timestamped row with a null value in the editor. This makes it easier to identify
missing records and correct them.
NOTE: The data editor shows all logged records in the selected time range, regardless of
the Interval Data settings. No records are hidden or filtered out.
6. Click Load Data to open the source/measurement data in the data editor.
7. (Optional) Click Load New Data to change which data is loaded, the time range, or the editor
options.
8. Click View Log to open the audit log for these sources/measurements.
9. Find the log entries that you want to revert. Using the information provided in the Original
Value and New Value columns, identify the values you want the logs to be reset to.
TIP: You can copy the values from the audit log and paste them into the data editor or an
external editor such as Microsoft Excel.
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10. Close the Audit Log.
11. In the data editor, locate data records that you want to edit and use any of the following tools or
methods to reset the data:
data for the time interval of 16:45 - 17:00.
menu.
Paste the data values from the audit log into the data records. The copy and paste options
are available in the right-click context menu.
12. (Optional) In the data editor, use Locate Changes to find and step through the edited data
records.
13. (Optional) Revert edited data values back to their original value. This option is available in the
right-click context menu. Use Undo all Changes to revert all edits in the loaded data set.
14. Click Apply Changes to write the data log changes to the database.
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Creating new measurements

You can use Manual Data Editor to create new, custom measurements in PME. These
measurements are available anywhere in the software.
To create a new measurement:
2. In Load Data, click Create new Measurement to open the Create new Measurement dialog
box.
3. In Create new Measurement, enter the relevant information for the new measurement.
4. Click Create to add the new measurement to the system.
5. (Optional) Repeat steps 2-4 to add additional measurements.
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Time of Use Editor

Time of Use (TOU) schedules created with the Time of Use Editor are designed to be used with the
Reports application. When you use a TOU schedule in a report, the report data is presented
according to the time periods you defined in the schedule. See Report definitions in the online help
for Reports in the Web Applications component for information on the Energy Cost Report.
A typical TOU has On Peak, Off Peak and Shoulder periods. Since rate schedules vary not only by
day and week, but also by season, the TOU schedules can be set up to match your precise needs.
Opening the Time of Use Editor

To access the Time of Use Editor, select Tools > System > Time of Use Editor in Management
Console.
Use the navigation pane on the left to navigate through the schedules. Right-click a schedule or
sub-schedule to access menu items. Select an item to display associated tabs in the tab display
pane on the right.
Overview: Creating a TOU schedule

To create a TOU schedule, you need to:
1. Add a schedule. See Adding or editing a schedule.
2. Add a sub-schedule, if you need more than one sub-schedule. See Adding or editing a sub-
schedule.
3. Add a season, if you need more than one. See Configuring seasons.
4. Configure special days (such as holidays) to include in your TOU schedule. See Adding spe-
cial days.
5. Add day groups, if you need groups other than the default day groups. See Configuring Day
groups.
6. Add TOU names, if you need names other than the default names. See Defining TOU names.
7. Assign TOU periods to TOU names. See Defining TOU periods.
To view a sample schedule, right-click the navigation pane and select Import Schedule. Select
SampleSchedule.tou from the ...\Power Monitoring Expert\system\etc folder and click Open.
Adding or editing a schedule

This section describes how to add a blank schedule, and import or copy an existing schedule.
Adding a blank schedule

1. Select File > New Schedule to open the Add a Schedule dialog.
2. Type a name and description for the schedule. Click the arrow beside the effective date to
bring up a calendar where you can select the effective date of the schedule.
3. Click OK. That schedule name appears in the list in the navigation pane.
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Copying an existing schedule

1. In the navigation pane, right-click the schedule that you want to copy.
2. Select Save as New Schedule to open the Save as New Schedule dialog.
3. Enter a name and description for the new schedule.
4. Click OK. The new schedule appears in the navigation pane with the attributes of the copied
schedule.
Importing a schedule
1. Place the schedule that you want to import into a folder that can be accessed from the com-
puter.
2. In the navigation pane, right-click an empty area of the navigation pane then select Import
Schedule to open the Open dialog.
3. Navigate to the folder where you placed the schedule. Select the schedule and click Open.
The schedule is imported with the extension “_imported”. For example, a schedule named
“ScheduleA” becomes “ScheduleA_imported”.
Exporting a schedule
To export a schedule to use in another TOU installation:
1. Right-click the schedule you want to export in the navigation pane. Click Export to open the
Save As dialog.
2. Select the folder where you want to save the schedule.
3. Enter a schedule name in the File name box.
4. Click Save.
The schedule is saved with the extension “.tou”. For example, “ScheduleB” becomes
“ScheduleB.tou”.
Editing an existing schedule

To edit a schedule name or description:
1. From the navigation pane, right-click a schedule name then click Edit Schedule to open the
Edit a Schedule dialog.
2. Change the schedule name or description.
To change the effective date, you must make the change to the sub-schedule(s). See Editing
a sub-schedule effective date.
3. Click OK.
Deleting a schedule
To delete a schedule, right-click the schedule name in the navigation pane then select Delete
Schedule. This deletes the entire schedule, including any sub-schedules.
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Adding or editing a sub-schedule

When you add the basic schedule, it contains one sub-schedule, with the effective date (start date)
you entered for the schedule. To add additional sub-schedules with alternate effective dates, follow
the instructions in the following sections.
Expand a schedule to display its sub-schedule(s). Sub-schedules are listed in order of their effective
dates.
TIP: If you want to have more than one sub-schedule with the same seasons, day groups, TOU
periods, etc., configure the first sub-schedule then right-click it and select Save as New
SubSchedule.
Adding a blank sub-schedule

1. Right-click the schedule name and select New SubSchedule to open the New SubSchedule
dialog.
2. Click the arrow beside the effective date to open a calendar where you can choose an effect-
ive date for the new sub-schedule.
3. Click OK.
The sub-schedule displays in the navigation pane. Continue configuring the sub-schedule by
adding seasons and day groups.
To add a new sub-schedule that has the same settings as an existing sub-schedule, see Copying
an existing sub-schedule, below.
Copying an existing sub-schedule

1. Right-click the sub-schedule that you want to copy and select Save as New SubSchedule to
open the New SubSchedule dialog.
3. Click OK. The new sub-schedule displays in the navigation pane with the same attributes
(other than effective date) of the sub-schedule you copied.
Editing a sub-schedule effective date

1. Right-click the sub-schedule for which you want to change the effective date, then select Edit
Effective Date to open the Edit SubSchedule Effective Date dialog.
3. Click OK.
Deleting a sub-schedule
To delete a sub-schedule, right-click the sub-schedule name in the navigation pane and select
Delete. This also deletes all seasons in that sub-schedule (and any day groups, special days, etc.,
that they contain).
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Configuring seasons
Use seasons to create timeframes for presenting data in reports. A newly created schedule has a
single season, called All Year. Expand a sub-schedule to view its seasons.
If you only need one season (All Year), you can skip the steps below and go to configuring special
days.
Configuring seasons
Use the Define a Season tab to set up or edit the time spans for each season.
NOTE: A date can only belong to one season; you cannot overlap dates in one season with dates
in another.
1. From the navigation pane, select the sub-schedule to which the season belongs.
2. In the tab display pane, select the Define a Season tab.
After you add a sub-schedule, the tab displays only one season (All Year) that covers the
entire year. The season is listed at the top of the tab, and the calendar that shows the days
and months that belong to that season is full. To make room to add other seasons, you must
edit the All Year season.
3. Select All Year from the Define a Season tab and click Edit to open the Edit a Season dia-
log.
4. In the Season Name field, type the name of one of the seasons you want to define (for
example, Summer).
5. Set the Start Date and End Date for the season. You can specify fixed start and end dates
(For example, 12/31) or relative start and end dates (for example, the last Saturday of
October).
Fixed Date: Click on the month or day portion of the date then either type the new date or use
the up and down arrows beside the date to edit it.
Relative Date: Select the day and month from the dropdown lists.
For the end date, select the Time of Day the season ends (Start of Day or End of Day). If you
select Start of Day, the season ends at 12:00:00 AM on the selected day; if you select End of
Day, the season ends at 12:00:00 AM on the next day so there are no gaps in the schedule.
NOTE: If you use relative dates, you can configure a schedule that may become invalid in
future years. Be careful when you configure the schedule that there will be no missing or
overlapping days in the schedule in future years. For example, rather than scheduling one
season to end on the 1st Sunday in June and the next to start on the 1st Monday in June, it is
better to schedule the first season to end at Start of Day on the 1st Sunday in June and the
next season to start on the 1st Sunday in June.
6. If this is a split season (where there is a gap between two parts of the season), select the Split
Season check box and add a second sets of dates. For example, winter is typically a split sea-
son because it occurs in the first and last months of the year.
7. Click OK.
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The calendar on the Define a Season tab now shows one season with the rest of the year
unassigned.
8. Click Add to create additional seasons. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to name the season and define
the start and end dates.
NOTE: Do not leave any dates unassigned: unassigned dates are not calculated in the reports.
Editing a season
1. On the Define a Season tab, select the season you want to edit then click Edit to open the
Edit a Season dialog.
2. Make the changes you require then click OK.
Deleting a season
To delete a season, select the season in the Define a Season tab then click Delete. This also
deletes the day groups and TOU periods configured for that season.
Adding special days

After you define a sub-schedule, you need to set up holidays and other special days. You can define
holidays that occur on the same date every year or at some other regular interval (such as the third
Thursday in November). You can also define special days, such as inventory days, that might occur
regularly and require special treatment in reports.
Use the Define Special Days tab to set up holidays and other special days.
1. In the navigation pane, select the sub-schedule for which you want to define special days.
2. In the tab display pane, select the Define Special Days tab.
3. Click Add to open the Add a Special Day dialog.
4. Type a name for the special day in the Name field.
5. Select the frequency of the day:

One time only: Enter the date for a single day that does not repeat in future years; for
example, a special day for your organization that does not repeat every year.
Repeat yearly: Enter the date; for example, a holiday that occurs on the same date every
year.
Repeat on: Complete the fields in the Repeat On section to define how the day repeats
and in which months it occurs. Select whether it occurs on a particular date of the selec-
ted month(s) (Day) or a relative day (i.e., Last Saturday) in the selected month(s).
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to add additional special days.
7. Click OK to save your changes and return to the Define Special Days tab.
See Configuring Day groups for instructions on how to apply special days to a sub-schedule.
Deleting a special day

To delete a special day, select the special day in the Define a Special Day tab then click Delete.
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Configuring Day groups

Day groups define how days of the week are divided into groups.
Day groups can include:
l days of the week
l special days, such as holidays or other specially designated days (such as inventory days)
Default settings are weekdays (Monday to Friday) and weekends (Saturday and Sunday) but you
can add additional groups. There can be a maximum of 47 day groups in any season.
Make sure that all days have been accounted for since unaccounted time is not included in any
reports.
Adding a Day group

Before you add a day group, make sure that you have defined seasons and special days for the sub-
schedule.
1. In the navigation pane, select the season for which you want to define day groups. The Define
DayGroups tab appears in the tab display pane.
2. Click Add to open the Add a DayGroup dialog.
If the Add button is unavailable, there are no free days to add to a day group. A day can only
belong to one day group. To add another day group, you must first remove days from an
existing day group.
3. Type a name for the day group.

Day of week: Select the check box(es) for the day(s) you want to include. A day can
belong to only one day group; if a day is unavailable, it already belongs to an existing
group. If all days are unavailable, you can only include special days in this group unless
you remove days from another day group.
Special Day(s) Only: Select the special day in the Include Special Days list then click to
select or clear the day. Days with a check mark beside them are included in the day
group. You can only include a special day in one day group.
5. Click OK. The name is added to the day group list.
Editing a Day group

1. On the Define DayGroups tab, select the day group you want to change, then click Edit to
open the Edit a DayGroup dialog.
2. Make the changes you require then click OK.
Deleting a Day group

To delete a day group, select the day group in the Define DayGroups tab then click Delete. When
you delete a day group, you also delete the TOU periods configured for that day group. If you add a
day group again, you will need to reconfigure the TOU periods.
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Configuring TOU names and TOU periods

When you run reports, the reports calculate and display data according to the information you enter
in the Define TOU Periods and Define TOU Names tabs.
NOTE: You need to define TOU names and periods for each schedule that you create. Be sure to
apply a TOU name to every square on the calendar. Unaccounted time causes your reports to
display inaccurate information.
Defining TOU names

A TOU name is a designation that is used to differentiate billing rates. Three TOU Names are
already defined: On Peak, Off Peak and Partial Peak. You can edit or delete these names, or add
new names.
To define TOU names:
1. In the navigation pane, select the day group for which you want to define TOU names then
select the Define TOU Names tab.
2. Click Add to open the Add a TOU Name dialog.
3. Type the TOU name you want to add then click OK. The TOU name is added to the list of
TOU names.
Editing an existing TOU name

1. Select the TOU Name in the list on the Define TOU Names tab and click Edit to open the
Edit a TOU Name dialog.
2. Type the new name in the TOU name field.
3. Click OK.
Deleting a TOU name

Select the TOU name in the list on the Define TOU Names tab and click Delete.
NOTE: If you delete a TOU name, the TOU periods assigned to the name are replaced with
“Unaccounted”. Deleting a TOU name in a particular schedule affects all sub-schedules in that
schedule.
Defining TOU periods

A TOU period is the time span within the 24-hour period to which you apply a TOU name (such as
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for On Peak). You must have TOU names defined before you can associate
TOU periods with those names.
Two TOU names are already defined: On Peak and Off Peak. You can edit or delete these names,
or add new names.
Adding TOU periods

Select a day groups to set up the TOU time periods (on-peak, off-peak, etc.) for that group.
1. In the navigation pane, select the day group for which you want to define a TOU period then
select the Define TOU Periods tab.
2. Click Add to open the Add a Time Period dialog.
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3. In the Start Time field, type the time that the period begins, or select the hours and minutes
and use the up and down arrows to set the start time.
4. In the Stop Time field, type the time that the period begins, or select the hours and minutes
and use the up and down arrows to set the stop time.
5. From the Time of Use Name dropdown list, select the TOU name to associate with the time
period.
6. Click OK.
To add a split time period (i.e., a time period that spans from 19:00 to 6:00), you must add two
separate time periods and associate them with the same time of use name.
If you want to expand a time period into time that already belongs to another period, you must first
edit the other time period to clear the time.
Continue adding time periods until the 24 hour period is filled. Unaccounted time blocks cause your
reports to display inaccurate information.
Editing TOU periods

1. Highlight the period you want to edit and click Edit to open the Edit a Time Period dialog.
2. Make the required changes then click OK.
Deleting TOU periods

To delete a period, highlight the period and click Delete.
Update EWS Server

Use this function to initialize or update the EcoStruxure Web Services (EWS) measurement
mappings in the system. This function is part of the EWS server capabilities of PME.
Update OPC Server

Use this function to initialize or update the OPC measurement mappings in the system. This
function is part of the OPC server capabilities of PME. For information on how to map ION registers
to OPC, see OPC measurement support. For information on how to map Modbus registers to OPC,
see Device Type Editor.
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Virtual Processor setup

TIP: You can open Virtual Processor Setup in Management Console from the Tools > System >
ION Virtual Processor Setup link.
The Virtual Processor (VIP) is the Power Monitoring Expert service (ION Virtual Processor Service)
that provides coordinated data collection and aggregation, control, and mathematical analysis of
power monitoring system data from groups of metering or similar intelligent devices. Use Virtual
Processor Setup to configure a Virtual Processor Modbus Service for defining sites and devices in a
Modbus network, and to set up the communications port for it. Virtual Processor Setup can also be
used to improve the performance of the ION Virtual Processor Service by modifying its global
operating parameters.
See Virtual Processor service (VIP) for application examples using the Virtual Processor.
Modifying the Global Parameters

Typically, you do not need to change the default Virtual Processor’s Global Parameters. However,
the settings in the following table can be modified to try to optimize system performance. To view
and select the settings, expand Global Parameters.
Global Parameter Value Range Description Notes

Frequent
module updates
contribute to the
workstation's
processor load.
By increasing
The interval at which ION
the Module
Module Update Period 50 to 1000 ms modules inside the Virtual
Update Period,
Processor are updated.
you reduce the
number of times
a module
executes in a
given time
period.
Increasing the
Configuration
Saver Period
significantly
The interval at which the Virtual
reduces the
10 to 600 Processor writes its
Configuration Saver Period processor load if
seconds configuration data to the
you have a large
workstation's hard disk.
Virtual
Processor
configuration
file.
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Global Parameter Value Range Description Notes

You can
increase the
period for less
The interval at which the Virtual
critical Virtual
Processor gets information
500 to 300000 Processor
Client Polling Period from other nodes in the network
ms applications and
(for example, another Virtual
reduce the
Processor or a device).
period for more
critical
applications.
Reducing this
value increases
The interval at which the Virtual the rate at which
Processor responds to requests these
200 to 1440000
Server Polling Period for information from client responses are
ms
nodes such as Vista or the Log sent; however,
Inserter. this can also
increase
network traffic.
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Virtual Processor service (VIP)

The Virtual Processor is a service that operates on the Power Monitoring Expert server, providing
coordinated data collection, data processing, and control functions for groups of meters. This
makes distributed operations possible, providing customized solutions to a variety of industrial,
commercial, and power utility needs.
WARNING
• Do not use control objects for time-critical functions because delays can occur between the
time a control action is initiated and when that action is applied.
• Do not create a custom control object in Virtual Processor for remote equipment operation
without configuring it with the appropriate access level, and without configuring a status object
to indicate the status of the control operation.
damage.
The Virtual Processor lets you gather the information available from your network of power
monitoring devices, and enables you to categorize, manipulate, and/or customize the data before
distributing the information to the different departments in your company. You could think of the
Virtual Processor as a virtual device, capable of collecting and processing data from several power
monitoring devices, analyzing the information and performing control functions as required. The
Virtual Processor's name implies its characteristics:
l Virtual - The Virtual Processor runs in the memory of your PC, not as a remote device.
l Processor - The Virtual Processor contains a wide selection of ION modules, which it uses to
process information.
Using the Virtual Processor

A VIP.DEFAULT Virtual Processor service is created by default. However, this Virtual Processor
is not configured at the factory. To perform data collection, data analysis, Modbus communications,
or distributed control, you must first create ION module frameworks, using Designer. Refer to the
ION Reference for information on ION modules.
Configuring the Virtual Processor with Designer

Use Designer to perform all Virtual Processor configuration, including adding new modules,
configuring module setup registers, and linking module inputs and output registers to other modules.
Creating a second Virtual Processor

Create a second ION Virtual Processor Service and start it using the following steps:
1. Open a command prompt window.
2. Register the Virtual Processor as a service from the ...\Power Monitoring Expert\system\bin
folder by typing: vip.exe -Service -N<custom Virtual Processor name>
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3. Open Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services and start the new registered Vir-
tual Processor.
Viewing Virtual Processor data with Vista

After you have used Designer to add and link modules in the Virtual Processor, you can create a
user diagram in Vista and link it to the modules in the Virtual Processor. You can then use your user
diagram to display system data, monitor alarms, and control basic functions in your Virtual
Processor framework.
Configuring the Virtual Processor to interact with the desktop

1. Open Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.
2. Right-click the ION Virtual Processor Service and select Properties.
3. Select the Log On tab.
4. Select the “Allow service to interact with desktop” check box and click OK.
5. Stop and restart the ION Virtual Processor Service.
Distributed control
Virtual Processor Distributed Control modules are a means of transferring information between the
different devices in your network. These modules can be used to build frameworks for control
processes such as alarm annunciation, plant-wide demand control, power factor control, load
shedding, paging, and generator switching.
Before you decide to use a Virtual Processor to implement a control system, it is important to
understand the various factors that influence the speed with which the Virtual Processor is able to
generate a control action. Some of these factors include network traffic, the number of polled
devices in your network, the reliability of your communications network, and the Virtual Processor
workstation's CPU usage.
WARNING
• Do not use control objects for time-critical functions because delays can occur between the
time a control action is initiated and when that action is applied.
• Do not create a custom control object in Virtual Processor for remote equipment operation
without configuring it with the appropriate access level, and without configuring a status object
to indicate the status of the control operation.
damage.
The information presented in this section assumes that you are familiar with the various ION
modules and their functions. Refer to the ION Reference for details on Distributed Control and other
modules.
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Distributed control modules

The Virtual Processor uses four modules to implement Distributed Control frameworks. Three types
of Distributed Control modules (Distributed Boolean, Numeric, and Pulse modules) receive data
from devices or other Virtual Processors within your network and transfer this data to the node
address specified in the module's setup registers. The Data Monitoring module is used as a means
of disabling a control module, if the data at the source input (which is used to make the control
decision) becomes “stale”.
Distributed control module setup registers

All Distributed Control modules (Distributed Boolean, Distributed Numeric, and Distributed Pulse
modules) have a Source input and an Activate input. The Activate input must be linked to another
module, and it must be on for a Distributed Control module to function. These modules also contain
a Destination setup register that specifies the node receiving the data.
Distributed Boolean module

All Distributed Boolean modules have one input that must linked to an External Boolean output
register. Whenever this register’s Boolean value changes state, the new value is sent to the node
defined in the Destination setup register.
Distributed numeric module

A Distributed Numeric module's input must be linked to an External Numeric module. This input’s
value is sent to the node specified in the Destination setup register. This module has two additional
setup registers that are used to determine when and how often new data is sent to the Destination
node.
Distributed pulse module

All Distributed Pulse modules have one input that must link to an External Pulse module. This
module’s pulse is sent to the node defined in the Destination setup register.
Data monitoring module

The Data Monitor module provides a means of alerting you to communication problems that may
occur between the Virtual Processor and any ION node referenced by the Data Monitor's Source
inputs.
NOTE: ION meters with Advanced Security enabled do not accept control operations from the
Virtual Processor. In order to enable these control operations, you need to provide a device
password in Management Console for these applications to use. See Accessing meters with
advanced security for information on configuring Advanced Security.
Distributed control network performance

It is important to maximize the speed at which the Virtual Processor receives the data used to make
control decisions. The performance of a Virtual Processor using Distributed Control is sensitive to
factors such as network traffic, the Virtual Processor's global parameters, and the workstation's
CPU usage.
The following sections provide some guidelines for improving a distributed control network's
performance.
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System configuration
l Minimize the number of devices per site for sites including devices used for distributed control.
l Minimize the number of applications (such as Vista diagrams) that are requesting data from the
control site.
l Decrease the Virtual Processor's Client Polling Period.
l Maximize the site's baud rate.
CPU performance
l Dedicate a single Virtual Processor for control purposes; an additional Virtual Processor can be
run for less critical functions.
l Do not run CPU intensive functions on the same workstation as your distributed control Virtual
Processor.
Distributed control applications

The Virtual Processor's Distributed Control frameworks can perform various control processes; two
examples are presented below. Ensure that you are familiar with the sections above before using
any of these module frameworks in a control system.
Example: Passing a value between devices

The following example shows how the numeric output of the Integrator modules in meter “A” is sent
to an External Numeric module in meter “B”.
Note that the Distributed Numeric module is disabled if the Data Monitor module detects a
communication problem between the meter “A” and the Virtual Processor (for example, timeouts or
slow network connections). As a result, control actions are only performed based on up-to-date
data.
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Example: Device control

This example framework monitors total harmonic distortion (THD), which could cause a piece of
equipment (like a power transformer) to overheat. When a setpoint is reached, the system sends a
network message to a workstation and turns on a fan.
Example: Data aggregation

In the following example, meters monitor average current values (I avg). Every day at a specified
time (determined by the Periodic Timer module), the Data Recorder Module stores the maximum
average current value for each meter.
Example: Logging data from meters

The Virtual Processor can be used to log data from meters that do not have Data Recorders. In the
following example, the total kWh from a meter’s Integrator module is recorded every 15 minutes by
a Virtual Processor's Data Recorder module.
Note that the Virtual Processor holds only 100 records at a time, that is, it holds about one day of 15
minute data. If the Virtual Processor stops operating, data logging also stops.
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Setting global parameters

The Virtual Processor global operating parameters and Modbus network setup are configured using
Virtual Processor Setup.
The global parameters do not need to be changed for normal operation. The Virtual Processor
operates properly in most applications with the default settings. See Modifying the Global
Parameters for details.
To set up the Virtual Processor’s Modbus network, see Virtual Processor setup.
NOTE: The ION Virtual Processor Service must be restarted for any changes to take effect, as the
Virtual Processor only reads the vipsys.dat file once on startup. The ION Virtual Processor
Service can be restarted, like any other service, using the Services window found via the Control
Panel service applet.
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OPC Server Support

Introduction to OPC
OPC is a set of open standards for connectivity and interoperability of industrial automation and the
enterprise system. OPC provides a bridge between Windows based applications and process
control hardware, thereby eliminating the need for proprietary or custom interfaces and drivers for
the various data types and sources residing in your corporate information network. Having
information readily available in a universally-recognized format can cut costs, speed up
development and increase operations efficiency. This is especially true when many diverse
software applications, hardware, and operating systems exist in the corporate and operations
networks.
WARNING
• Do not incorrectly configure the OPC Server.
links.
OPC is supported through the implementation of IONReal Time Data Service, a .NET-based
system that takes the traditional “register handle-based” ION data and transforms it into structured
“measurement-based” data that complies with open standards such as OPC. ION Real Time Data
Service facilitates the translation and organization of data in this new measurement classification
system.
Power Monitoring Expert supports OPC server and OPC client functionality. The OPC server
translates ION data into OPC data, for exporting and viewing in other third-party OPC client
systems. The OPC client, on the other hand, takes OPC standardized measurements from third-
party systems and translates them into a data format that Power Monitoring Expert can use.
This appendix provides basic configuration and operation instructions for the OPC server
component of Power Monitoring Expert.
NOTE: The OPC client is available in all Power Monitoring Expert installations. However, due to
the number of different third-party OPC-compliant servers in the industry, as well as different
methods and syntax for connecting to these servers and accessing their data, it is highly
recommended that you contact Technical Support for assistance in configuring the OPC client.
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Optional OPC server license

The OPC Server Assistant is available during the 90-day trial period. After the trial period, you need
to purchase an OPC DA Server license and activate it through the Floating License Manager to
enable OPC server functionality.
OPC server type

The Power Monitoring Expert OPC server complies with the "OPC Data Access Custom Interface
Standard Version 2.05A". The class of data that the current release of OPC Data Access server is
able to provide is Read-Only data (i.e., control functions are not currently supported).
OPC measurement support

OPC measurement support for Power Monitoring Expert allows you to easily translate data from
ION devices and compatible Modbus devices into OPC-compliant measurement data formats, then
make this measurement data available to OPC clients through the OPC server.
Management Console has a command that lets you export default measurements from compatible
devices to the OPC server. In addition, Designer and Device Type Editor user interfaces let you
view and select which OPC measurement data you want the OPC server to expose to OPC clients.
Creating/updating default OPC mapping

Power Monitoring Expert can create the default ION-to-OPC data mapping based on the devices
contained in the ION_Network database. This default mapping translates the most commonly-used
ION data to OPC data and exports the data to the OPC server.
1. Launch Management Console.
2. Click Tools > System > Update OPC Server.
3. Click Yes to create/update the OPC server.
A summary of the configuration details is displayed.
4. Click OK.
NOTE: If you add a new device to the ION_Network database at a later date, you must repeat the
above procedure in order to map the new source device’s data to the OPC server.
OPC Server Assistant

The OPC Server Assistant is a mechanism that lets you select which OPC measurements to
expose to the OPC server. Custom labels are not mapped to OPC server by default. They need to
be manually exported to OPC server.
OPC Server Assistant is accessible through Designer.
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Unavailable registers (Grayed- Output Setup

A B C
out) Register Registers
Exporting OPC measurements through Designer

If you customized an ION device’s default templates (for example, custom labels), those
measurements are not exposed to the OPC server by default. To manually export those
measurements to OPC server:
1. Launch Designer and open the ION device node.
2. Navigate to the ION module that contains the register that you want to expose to OPC server.
Right-click to display the module setup dialog.
3. Click OPC to open the OPC Server Assistant.
4. Select (check) the box beside each item you want to expose to the OPC server. Clear
(uncheck) the box beside each item you do not want to expose to the OPC server.
NOTE: Grayed-out items (such as “PF sign a” in the Power Meter module) cannot be
selected or changed. Those registers cannot be removed using OPC Server Assistant.
5. Click File > Export. Click Yes to save your changes.
Description of commands
This section describes the commands available in the OPC Server Assistant.
Command Result
Saves your configuration changes. Items that are selected
File > Export (checked) in the OPC Server Assistant are exposed to the
OPC server, while cleared (unchecked) items are not.
File > Exit Closes the OPC Server Assistant.
Discards your changes and reverts to the last saved
Edit > Reset values configuration (for the items that are exported to the OPC
server).
Edit > Select All Selects (checks) all registers.
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Command Result
Edit > Clear All Clears (unchecks) all registers that are not grayed out.
View > Setup Displays the setup registers, in addition to the output registers,
Registers for the module.
View > Displays a column containing the measurement names
Measurements associated with the registers.
Viewing OPC data

A third-party OPC client can connect to the ION OPC server using a valid connection address,
which consists of the network node or host machine name where the OPC server is running and the
OPC program ID (ION.OpcDaServer). For example:
opcda://WORKSTATION3/ION.OpcDaServer
NOTE: Syntax use varies across different OPC clients. Refer to your OPC client documentation
for details.
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PQDIF Exporter
PQDIF (Power Quality Data Interchange Format) is a non-proprietary means of exchanging power
quality data between different metering devices and software.
Developed under the guidelines of IEEE P1159.3, PQDIF provides a common ground where
different vendors can export to or import from, using a data format consistent with the defined
PQDIF standard.
Power Monitoring Expert supports PQDIF through the “PQDIF Exporter” add-on. PQDIF Exporter
takes data from the Power Monitoring Expert SQL Server database, converts it to PQDIF, and
stores this formatted file for viewing with any of the various programs that can display PQDIF data.
The PQDIF Exporter allows you to set regularly scheduled exports of ION data to PQDIF, as well
as perform these exports manually.
This guide provides basic configuration and operation instructions for the PQDIF Exporter. It is
assumed that the user already has knowledge of PQDIF. For details on viewing the PQDIF data,
refer to the documentation that came with your PQDIF viewer. For detailed information on the
PQDIF specification, visit the IEEE website.
Configuring the PQDIF Exporter

From Management Console, select Tools > System > PQDIF Exporter.
When you run PQDIF Exporter for the first time, the PQDIF Exporter Configuration dialog opens
with the options to perform the initial configuration steps. To edit these settings at any time, select
Options > Configure PQDIF Exporter. You can also edit the PT/CT Scaling used for the sources
by the PQDIF Exporter; select Options > PT/CT Scaling.
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Database options
The Database Options dialog allows you to make changes to the database connection settings
(SQL Server Instance, User Name, and Password). Type your changes in the appropriate fields.
NOTE: Under most conditions, you do not need to change the factory settings.
Click Test These Settings to test your database connection. A prompt displays to indicate whether
or not connection to the database was successful.
Output folder
Click Output Folder to change the folder where PQDIF Exporter stores its output files. Type the
folder path or click Browse to navigate and select the folder (or to create a new folder).
Message logging options

Click Message Logging Options to change the settings for message logging and email
notification. The options available to configure are Log File, System Log, and E-mail Notification.
Log File options

Click Log File Options to specify the location for the log file and the logging level option.
Location
To change the folder location for the log file, type the folder path in the Location field or click Browse
to navigate and select the folder.
Logging Level
Logging Level lists the different options for logging depth. Select the level you want from the
dropdown list:
l Disabled: No messages are stored in the log file.
l Normal: Warning and error messages are stored in the log file.
l Detailed: Warnings, errors, and information are stored in the log file.
l Diagnostic: Warnings, errors, information, and diagnostic messages are stored in the log file.
NOTE: The “Diagnostic” log file option uses a huge amount of system resources. Select this
option only if absolutely necessary.
System Log options

Click System Log Options to specify whether or not messages are stored in the Power Monitoring
Expert system log.
Select from the following options:
l Disabled: No messages are stored in the system log.
l Normal: Warning and error messages are stored in the system log.
Email options
Click E-mail Options to set up email notification from PQDIF Exporter.
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SMTP Server to set for E-mail messages
Type the name of the SMTP server PQDIF Exporter uses to send the email.
From E-mail Address to use for PQDIF Exporter
Type the address you want to appear in the “From” field in the email message.
E-mail Recipients
Click Add to enter email address recipients for the PQDIF Exporter messages. To delete an email
address from the list, select it then click Remove.
Logging Level
The Logging Level box lists the different options for the amount of information sent in the email
message. If you change this setting, it affects the setting for all email recipients.
l Disabled: No email sent.
l Normal: Email warning and error messages.
When you have finished setting up the email options, click Test These Settings to test the email
connection.
If email settings are configured properly, a test message is sent to your inbox.
Exporter service options

Click Exporter Service Options to specify how often the PQDIF Exporter service restarts from an
idle state to check the database for data to export.
Use the up and down arrows and dropdown list to set the frequency.
NOTE: Setting the Exporter Service Frequency Settings to seconds uses a huge amount of
system resources. Select this option only if absolutely necessary.
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PT/CT scaling
For a network where the PT/CT ratios on the meters are not set to the actual ratio values (for
example, if the ratios are set to 1:1 for revenue metering purposes), the PQDIF Exporter service can
scale the values to the correct primary measurements when it exports data.
To set the PT/CT scaling for the PQDIF Exporter:
1. Click Options > PT/CT Scaling to open the PT/CT Scaling dialog displaying the current
PT/CT scaling for the sources in your network.
2. Select a source(s) and click Edit PT/CT Scaling for Selected Sources to open the Edit
PT/CT Ratios dialog.
3. Enter the multiplier required to convert secondary values to primary values (for example, enter
1000 for a 5000:5 CT). Click OK.
4. Click Save to save your changes.
PQDIF Exporter main window

This is the main user interface for setting up schedules for PQDIF Exporter jobs or for setting up and
running the jobs manually.
From Management Console, click Tools > System > PQDIF Exporter.
A Main menu items B Status of Exporter
Menu items
All the PQDIF Exporter commands are available from the main menu. Some of these commands
are also available when you right-click on the interface background or on a job.
Starting/stopping the exporter service

To start the PQDIF Exporter service:
l Select Options > Start Exporter Service, or
l Right-click the status bar and select Start Service.
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To stop the service:
l Select Options > Stop Exporter Service, or
l Right-click the status bar and select Stop Service.
PQDIF Exporter jobs

The Jobs menu contains commands which allow you to set up PQDIF Exporter jobs that run
automatically, according to the schedule you specify. You can also set up manual jobs to collect
data for a specific date range from the SQL Server database for conversion to PQDIF.
PQDIF data templates

PQDIF data templates are the mapping files that convert ION data to PQDIF. PQDIF Exporter
extracts recorded data for the following default templates:
l Flicker: Short-term and long-term flicker disturbance data on the voltage inputs.
l Sag/Swell: Sag/swell disturbance data for the voltage inputs, including minimum, maximum
and average values.
l Sag/Swell Waveforms: Waveform data for voltage sag/swell.
l Steady-state: Steady-state (RMS) data for trending.
l Steady-state Waveforms: Waveform data for steady-state data.
NOTE: For the Steady-state Waveforms template, you must program the meter to use a
Periodic Timer module to perform periodic waveform recording of the voltage and current
channel inputs. The time interval you specify must be a multiple of 15 minutes.
l Transient Waveforms: Transient disturbance data for voltage inputs.
In addition to the default templates, custom templates can be also be developed — contact
Technical Support if you require customized data templates for your application.
Scheduled export jobs

You can set up PQDIF Exporter to run at a specific time every day, or you can specify a different
time interval (for example, every 12 hours or every 7 days). You can create and store multiple
scheduled jobs for the PQDIF Exporter.
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Creating a Scheduled Export Job
1. Click Jobs > New Job > Scheduled Export to open the Scheduled Export dialog.
2. Type a short but descriptive name in the Job Name field. Use the Job Description field to
give more details about the job.
3. Select the sources for your scheduled data export. Click the box beside each source to select
or deselect it.
Click All Sources to select all available devices that log the type of data specified by the data
templates. When this logged data is detected for a new device, that device is automatically
added to all scheduled PQDIF Exporter jobs that have All Sources selected.
4. Select the Data Templates you want to use when the PQDIF Exporter runs. Click the box
beside each template to select or deselect it.
Click All Templates to select all available data templates for the selected devices. When a
new data template is added, that template is automatically added to all scheduled PQDIF
Exporter jobs that have All Templates selected.
5. Use the Export Time section to specify how frequently the PQDIF Exporter should run, as
well as its start/cut-off time. When a scheduled PQDIF Exporter job runs for the first time (at
the specified start time), it collects historical data to create PQDIF files so that the time period
for that export is consistent (“caught up”) with the time periods of all subsequent scheduled
PQDIF exports.
Example 1: If you saved the scheduled job (1) at 4:25 PM, with the Exporter scheduled to
run daily at midnight, the first PQDIF file is generated at midnight (2) the same day, and
includes data spanning from the previous midnight. PQDIF Exporter runs again next
midnight (3), and includes data spanning the first scheduled export (2).
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Example 2: If you set a scheduled job to run PQDIF Exporter every 8 hours, starting at
3:00 AM, then the first PQDIF file is generated at 3:00 AM, and will include data spanning
8 hours previous to that time (that is, 7:00 PM). The next export starts 8 hours later, at
11:00 AM, then at 7:00 PM, then at 3:00 AM and so on.
Example 3: To run PQDIF Exporter once a week at 6:00 AM, change Export Time to
“Export every 7 Day(s) at 6:00 AM”. In this example, the PQDIF file contains a full week’s
worth of PQDIF data
6. Click Add Job.
NOTE: Exporter Service must be started in order to run scheduled PQDIF Exporter jobs. See
PQDIF Exporter main window.
Manual export jobs

A manual export job enables you to run the PQDIF Exporter immediately. You can create a different
manual job for each source and/or template, or for specific groups of sources and/or templates.
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Creating a manual export job
1. Click Jobs > New Job > Manual Export to open the Manual Data Export dialog.
2. Type a short but descriptive name in the Job Name field. Use the Job Description field to
give more details about the job.
3. Select the sources for your data export. Click the box beside each source to select or deselect
it.
To select all available devices, select the All Sources box.
4. Select the Data Templates you want to use. Click the box beside each template to select or
deselect it.
To select all available templates, select the All Templates box.
5. Use the Export Range From and To boxes to specify the date range of historical data that the
PQDIF Exporter will use. The default time format is local time. If you want to use Coordinated
Universal Time format, select UTC.
6. Use the File Splitting options to specify how PQDIF Exporter exports the data. The default
method is to export the data to a single PQDIF file. You can change this so the data is split
into different PQDIF files — for example, if you want to split the data so each PQDIF file con-
tains 12 hours worth of data, set the File Splitting to “Export into separate files for each 12
Hour(s) of data”.
7. Click Export Now to run and save this manual PQDIF Exporter job, or click Add Job to save
without running it.
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Running manual jobs
After you enter the manual PQDIF Exporter jobs, you can select and run them:
1. On the PQDIF Exporter interface, select the manual job(s) you want to run.
2. Right-click and select Export Selected Manual Job(s). A command window displays to indic-
ate the progress of the export. Press the RETURN (ENTER) key when prompted to return to
the PQDIF Exporter interface.
NOTE: To run all manual jobs, click Jobs > Export All Manual Jobs.
Editing the PQDIF Exporter jobs

To make changes to a scheduled or manual job:
1. To edit a job, open the Export Configuration dialog in one of the following ways:
Double-click the job.
Select the job, then click Jobs > Edit Selected Job, or
Right-click the job and select Edit Selected Job.
2. Make your changes and click Save.
Duplicating PQDIF Exporter jobs

If you are creating jobs that have very similar attributes (for example, jobs that use the same set of
devices, templates and/or time schedules), you can set up the first job, duplicate it, then simply edit
the copy.
1. Select the job(s) you want to duplicate, then click Jobs > Duplicate Selected Jobs (or right-
click the job and select Duplicate Selected Jobs).
2. Double-click the copy of the job you want to edit, make your changes, then click Save.
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Enabling/disabling the PQDIF Exporter jobs

To enable or disable the scheduled or manual jobs:
1. Select the job(s) you want to enable or disable.
2. To enable the jobs, click Jobs > Enable Selected Jobs. To disable them, click Jobs > Dis-
able Selected Jobs. You can also right-click the jobs and select Enable Selected Jobs or
Disable Selected Jobs to enable or disable the jobs.
Adjusting the column widths

To change the width of a column, hover the mouse over border of the column headings — the mouse
pointer changes into a double-arrow pointer — click and drag to adjust the column width.
Sorting the PQDIF Exporter job list

Click the title of a column to sort the data according to that column heading. An arrow appears in the
title of the column. Click the title again to toggle the sorting—ascending or descending order.
Deleting PQDIF Exporter jobs

To permanently remove PQDIF Exporter jobs from the list:
1. Select the jobs you want to delete, then:

Click Jobs > Delete,
Press the Delete key on your keyboard, or
Right-click and select Delete Selected Jobs.
2. Click Yes when prompted.
NOTE: You can also disable a job instead of deleting it (that is, Enable = “No”). This way, the job
can be enabled at a later date if required.
Closing the PQDIF Exporter window

To close and exit the PQDIF Exporter window, click the “X” at the top right corner, or click File >
Exit.
If the Exporter Service is stopped when you try to exit, PQDIF Exporter prompts you to start the
service in order to process scheduled jobs. Click Yes to start the Exporter Service.
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Remote Modem Setup

Use Remote Modem Setup to preconfigure dialup modems that will be connected to meters at
remote locations. Hardware-based and software-based (WinModems) modems are supported.
Remote Modem Setup provides access to a database that contains configuration data for a variety
of modems you can pick from. Remote Modem Setup also provides direct access to your modem
so you can customize settings and troubleshoot its operation.
Preliminary Setup
Follow the instructions in your modem’s documentation to set up and connect the modem to one of
your computer’s serial ports. Select a port that the Power Monitoring Expert Communications
Server is not using.
Using Remote Modem Setup

1. Start Management Console.
2. Click Tools > System > Remote Modem Setup to open the Remote Modem Setup dialog.
3. Set the Port to the serial communications port that the computer uses to communicate with
(and set up) the modem. Set the Baud Rate to match the modem’s baud rate.
NOTE: To reduce possible communication issues, set the computer, modems and meters to
the same baud rate.
4. Set the following properties for the remote modem:

Select the type of modem from the Type box.
Set the Site Baud Rate.
To set the modem to answer after a specified number of rings, select Auto Answer, then
type the appropriate number in the Number of Rings box.
To save the modem configuration data in the modem’s onboard memory, select Store Pro-
file. This feature allows the modem to revert to the saved settings after a power outage.
Clear Store Profile to disable this feature.
To turn on the modem’s internal speaker, select Speaker On, then select a setting from
the Volume list. Clear Speaker On to disable this feature.
5. Click Send to save the settings to the modem.
If there are DIP switch settings required for the modem that is being configured, a message
displays with instructions on which switches to turn on or off. Set the DIP switches on the
modem as instructed.
The modem is now ready to be used at the remote power monitoring site.
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This chapter provides information on tasks and tools for ongoing system maintenance in Power
Monitoring Expert (PME).
Use the links in the table below to find the content you are looking for.
Function/Tool Task
Run Windows Updates, create database backups and
General administration tasks
archives.
Use Configuration Manager to back up the configuration on
Configuration Manager your system. (Note: This is an add-on tool. See Resources
for information on where to get it.)
Archive and trim the ION databases, upgrade a database,
Database Manager create a new database, or export the database registry
settings.
Deactivate alarms that are incorrectly stuck in a permanently
Deactivating alarms
active state.
Diagnostics Viewer Monitor system and network performance.
Reconfigure, reset accounts, export System Key, import
PME Installer
System Key, uninstall.
Add or remove PME users. Change user access level,
User Manager passwords, and account information. Change User Group
access to devices and Web Applications.
Configure scheduled jobs to perform operations such as
Windows Task Scheduler backup, maintenance, and trim. Manage SQL Server
Express alarm notification for database size.
Windows Updates Routinely apply Microsoft Windows Updates.
Information on scripts and tasks set up to facilitate the
ENM Database Maintenance
maintenance of the databases associated with the optional
Utility
Event Notification Module (ENM).
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General administration tasks

Window Updates
Critical and routine Windows Updates can be applied to the operating systems hosting the PME
server and clients without prior approval by Schneider Electric.
Database Backups
Backup the PME databases to be able to recover the live databases if they become unusable.
A backup is a copy of a live database, for example ION_Data in PME. By default, PME
automatically backs up its databases on a daily (ION_Network) or weekly (ION_Data and
ApplicationModules) basis, and keeps two backups of each database in the main installation
folder:
...\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring Expert\Database\Backup
NOTE: Change the folder location if the default location has insufficient free disk space.
You can perform additional, manual backups using standard SQL Server backup procedures.
Database Archives
Archive data from the live ION_Data database to reduce the database size.
An archive is a copy of a subset of data from the live ION_Data database based on a date range and
the type of data (Data Records, Waveforms and Events). When an ION_Data archive is created it
remains attached to the SQL Server database engine so that its data is still accessible to Vista and
Diagrams. However, the data is not available to other applications in the Web Applications
component.
After you have archived the data, you must trim this same data from the ION_Data database to get
the size reduction.
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NOTE: When you trim data from an SQL database, the database file size remains unchanged.
However, the database will first fill the new free space before growing the database file size again.
If you want to reduce the database file size, you must shrink the database after trim, using
standard SQL Server tools.
Considerations for Archives

In most cases archiving is not recommended since it fractures the data into multiple databases.
PME is unable to query multiple databases at the same time to make comparisons in the data. (It is
possible to run reports against an archived database, but it can only be done on one database at a
time.)
However, the ION_Data database may need to be reduced in size for the following reasons:
l SQL Server Express is used as the database engine, which has a database size limit of 10 GB.
l SQL Server (Standard or Enterprise edition) is used as the database engine and the ION_Data
database has become so large that query performance is poor.
l There is not enough free hard drive disk space left and a larger disk cannot be installed.
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Database Manager
Use Database Manager to manually perform operations on the Power Monitoring Expert databases.
NOTE: Database Manager does not include manual database operations on the Application
Modules database (ApplicationModules). In a disaster recovery situation or when directed by
Technical Support, the Application Modules database can be restored by using the Restore
database function in the SQL Server Management Studio. See Restoring a database for further
information about this operation. ION databases can be restored using the same process.
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Prerequisites
The following user prerequisites need to be met to work with Database Manager and database
functions through SQL Server Management Studio:
l For Database Manager: Since Windows authentication is used to access the SQL Server data-
bases, the user needs to be a member of the sysadmin SQL Server role, which is set in SQL
Server Management Studio.
l For most database functions available in SQL Server Management Studio: The user needs to
be a member of the sysadmin SQL Server role.
NOTE: If the Windows user that you used to log into the system is not a member of the sysadmin
role, and you want to run Database Manager, you can do so without logging out by completing the
following steps:
1. Navigate to the system\bin folder in the product's install location.
2. Locate DatabaseManager.exe.
3. Click the EXE file name to highlight it, then press Shift+Right-click to open the menu.
4. Click Run as different user to open the Windows Security dialog.
5. In the User name field, type a user name that has the sysadmin role, then type the password
for that user.
6. Click OK to open Database Manager.
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Database Manager interface

To access Database Manager, start Management Console then click Tools > Database Manager.
Note that the Windows user running Database Manager needs to be a member of the sysadmin
SQL Server role.
Expand the items in the navigation tree to display the Databases for each instance.
Note that scheduled jobs are available only in Windows Task Scheduler. For further information,
see Windows Task Scheduler.
SQL Server Options Show

A B Databases C D
Instance menu Archives
SQL Server instance

The default SQL Server instance that the product uses for its databases is
COMPUTERNAME\INSTANCE, where COMPUTERNAME is the name of the server, and INSTANCE is
the SQL Server instance used with the product.
Databases
The Databases section lets you view information about the databases or perform manual actions on
the databases.
For information on the manual actions you can perform, see Manual actions.
Viewing Database Properties
To view the properties of a particular database, right-click that database and select Properties. The
properties are:
l Size: The current size of the database.
l Primary File Location: The file path for the primary database (.mdf) file.
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l Transaction Log Location: The file path for the transaction log (.ldf) file.
l Creation Date: The date and time when the database was created.
l Last Backup Date: The date when the last backup was performed.
l Disk Space Available: The amount of free space available on the disk where the database
resides.
l Server Version: The type and version of the SQL Server instance that is hosting the database.
Show archives
Select this check box (lower left-hand corner) if you want the list under Databases to include all
archived databases along with the live databases. After Show Archives is selected, you can
upgrade archived databases or view the properties of the archived databases.
Clear the Show Archives check box to hide the archived databases from view. This also prevents
the database actions from being performed on database archives.
Manual actions
The following sections provide information on the manual actions that you can use to manage your
databases.
To perform an action manually, do one of the following:
l Right-click Databases and select the action from the menu, or
l Right-click the specific database and select the action you want to perform from the pop-up
menu.
When you right-click Databases and select an action, a dialog specific to that action opens. The
databases listed in the dialog are those to which the action applies.
When you right-click a specific database, only the actions that apply to that database appear in the
menu and the database is selected by default in the dialog for the action.
Archive
The Archive action creates an archive of the selected database.
Before proceeding, ensure that you have write access to the archive directory location.
1. Right-click Databases or ION_Data and select Archive to open the Database Archive dia-
log. If necessary, select the database that you want to archive.
2. Select the directory where the archive will be saved.
For standalone environments:
a. In Save archive to, click the browse button to select the directory where the archive
will be saved.
...\Power Monitoring Expert\Database\Archives\Data is the default

directory for the saved archive, but you can specify another local directory.
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b. (Optional) Specify a different local directory.
NOTE: You can only save an archive to a directory on the local machine, not to a
location on the network.
c. (Optional) Edit the default archive filename to follow your naming conventions.
NOTE: The database name is restricted to characters A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and _ (underscore).
For distributed environments:

a. In Save archive to, enter an existing directory path on the server and a valid filename for
the archive.
For example: C:\Archives\ION_Data_January.mdf. The path – in the example

C:\Archives – must exist on the Database Server.
NOTE: The database name is restricted to characters A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and _ (underscore).
3. Select the data types that you want to archive.
4. Specify the date range of the data that you want to archive. For Start, select The beginning
of the database or select Date and enter a date and time. Enter a date and time for End Date.
5. Under Trim after archive select whether or not you want to remove archived data from the
database.
You need to select The beginning of the database for the start date range for trimming the
live database, otherwise the Trim after archive option is disabled.
6. Click OK.
The Progress field displays the current progress of the archive process. If a manual archive does
not succeed, a message appears and the Database Archive dialog remains open with the OK
button grayed out — examine the Progress field to discover where the process did not succeed. If
the archive is successful, the dialog closes automatically.
Export Registry Setting

The Export Registry Setting action exports settings to a registry (.reg) file. This is useful if you need
to set up client computers in a system where the primary server’s database settings (server
instance name and database name) are customized. After you export the settings to the registry
(.reg) file, you can import that registry file on the client computer.
1. Right-click Databases and select Export Registry Setting to open the Database Registry
Key Export dialog.
2. Type the path and filename for the file or click the browse button to specify the location for
the saved the database registry key.
The directory ...\Power Monitoring Expert\config\cfg\ is the default save location for the
exported database registry key.
3. Click OK.
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New ION_Data Database

The New ION_Data Database action creates a new, blank version of the ION_Data database.
1. Right-click Databases and select New ION_Data Database to open the New Historical
Database dialog.
2. Type a name for your new database.
NOTE: Do not name it “ION_Data” as this is the default name for the existing ION database.
Database names are restricted to characters A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and _ (underscore).
3. Click the browse button to specify a location for the database.
4. Click OK.
Trim
The Trim action removes data from a database.
NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
Backup or archive data before trimming a database.
1. Right-click Databases, ION_Data or ION_SystemLog and select Trim to open the Trim
Database dialog.
2. Select the database you want to trim from the Database to trim list.
3. Under Trim Range, specify the date range of data you want to trim (for the ION_Data data-
base) or set the maximum data age in days (for the ION_SystemLog database).
4. For the ION_Data database, select the data types you want to trim (Data Records, Wave-
forms, Events) in the Data Types section. You can select any combination of data types to
trim.
5. Click OK. A message appears to notify you that the selected data will be removed. Click Yes
to continue or No to cancel.
Upgrade Database
The Upgrade Databases action upgrades the selected database to the latest database schema.
1. Right-click Databases and select Upgrade Databases to open the ION Database Upgrade
dialog.
The Power Monitoring Expert installer automatically upgrades your databases with the new
database schemas when you install Power Monitoring Expert on an existing server. If you
install the latest version of the product on a different server so that you can manually copy
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older database files to the new computer, you can run this action on the older databases (that
is, on the ION_Data, ION_SystemLog, and ION_Network databases, and archives) to
upgrade them with the new schema.
2. Select the database in the list that you want to upgrade and click OK.
Restoring a database
You can restore a database from a backup by logging in to SQL Server Management Studio as a
user with syadmin access authority for the Restore Database function. (Database backups are
specified as a scheduled job in Windows Task Scheduler. See Windows Task Scheduler for further
information.)
Restoring the latest database
Complete the following to restore a database from the latest backup:
1. Stop all ION services.
2. Open SQL Server Management Studio, enter your password if required and click Connect
to access your SQL Server.
3. In the Object Explorer pane on the left, expand Databases, right-click the database you want
to restore and click Tasks > Restore > Database to open the Restore Database dialog.
4. Under Source, select Database and click the database you want to restore in the dropdown
list if it is not already selected.
5. Under Backup sets to restore, select the checkbox in the Restore column for the database
you want to restore.
6. Click Options in the Select a page pane on the left.
7. On the Options page:

Under Restore options, select Overwrite the existing database (WITH REPLACE).
For Recovery state, select RESTORE WITH RECOVERY from the dropdown list.
RESTORE WITH RECOVERY is described as Leave the database ready to use by

rolling back uncommitted transactions. Additional Transaction logs cannot be
restored.
8. Click OK to begin the restore operation.
A message indicates that the database has been restored successfully. If the restore
operation is not successful, the database reverts to its original state.
NOTE: After you restore the database, you need to assign its ownership to the ION user as
follows:
a. In SQL Server Management Studio, right-click the restored database and click Properties
in the menu to open the Database Properties dialog.
b. Click Files under Select a page.
c. Click the button on the right of the Owner field to open the Select Database Owner dialog.
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d. Type ION in the field labeled Enter the object names to select and click Check Names
to adjust the format of your entry to [ION].
e. Click OK to update the owner of the database.
f. Click OK to close the Database Properties dialog.
9. Restart all ION services.
Restoring a specific database
Complete the following to restore a specific database:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 3 from Restoring the latest database above.
2. Under Source, select Device and click Browse to open the Select backup devices dialog.
3. Select File in Backup media type list if it is not already specified and then click Add to open
the Locate Backup File dialog.
4. Navigate to and select the backup file you want to restore and click OK.
5. Verify that the file referenced in the Specify Backup dialog is the one you selected and click
OK to return to the Restore Database dialog.
6. Under Select the backup sets to restore, select the checkbox in the Restore column for the
database you are restoring.
7. Click Options in the Select a page pane on the left.
8. On the Options page:

Under Restore options, select Overwrite the existing database (WITH REPLACE).
Under Recovery state, select RESTORE WITH RECOVERY from the dropdown list.
RESTORE WITH RECOVERY is described as Leave the database ready to use by

rolling back uncommitted transactions. Additional Transaction logs cannot be
restored.
9. Click OK to begin the restore operation.
A message indicates that the database has been restored successfully. If the restore
operation is not successful, the database reverts to its original state.
NOTE: After you restore the database, you need to assign its ownership to the ION user as
follows:
a. In SQL Server Management Studio, right-click the restored database and click Properties
in the menu to open the Database Properties dialog.
b. Click Files under Select a page.
c. Click the button on the right of the Owner field to open the Select Database Owner dialog.
d. Type ION in the field labeled Enter the object names to select and click Check Names.
The format of your entry changes to [ION].
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e. Click OK to update the owner of the database.
f. Click OK to close the Database Properties dialog.
10. Restart all ION services.
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Windows Task Scheduler

Prerequisites
The following user prerequisites need to be met to work with Windows Task Scheduler and
database functions through SQL Server Management Studio:
l For scheduled jobs in Windows Task Scheduler: You need the password for the
IONMaintenance account before you can perform any Task Scheduler actions. See Resetting
the IONMaintenance password for further information.
NOTE: For the Archive job for the ION_Data database, the job needs to be assigned to a user
account that is a member of the sysadmin SQL Server role. See Considerations for running
the ION_Data - Archive - Job for additional information.
l For most database functions available in SQL Server Management Studio: The user needs to
be a member of the sysadmin SQL Server role.
Using Windows Task Scheduler

Use Windows Task Scheduler to configure scheduled jobs to perform operations such as backup,
maintenance, and trim. Power Monitoring Expert schedules the following pre-configured jobs using
Windows Task Scheduler.
NOTE: The pre-configured scheduled database maintenance tasks only work for systems in
Standalone architecture.
Enabled
Scheduled
Database by Default Time Configurable
Job
Default
Application Modules Backup Yes Daily at 1:30 AM Yes
database
Maintenance Yes Daily at 3:30 AM Yes
(Application_
Modules) Trim Yes Daily at 2:30 AM Yes
Annually at 1:00 AM on
Archive No Yes
January 3rd
Weekly at 12:00 AM
Backup Yes Yes
every Friday
ION database (ION_ Maintenance Yes Daily at 2:00 AM Yes
Data) Size
Notification
(for SQL Yes Daily at 3:00 AM Yes
Express
installations)
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Enabled
Scheduled
Database by Default Time Configurable
Job
Default
Network
Backup Yes Daily at 1:00 AM Yes
Configuration
database (ION_
Maintenance Yes Daily at 7:30 AM Yes
Network)
System Events Maintenance Yes Daily at 7:05 AM Yes
database (ION_
SystemLog) Trim Yes Daily at 4:00 AM Yes
Resetting the IONMaintenance password

You need the password for the IONMaintenance account if you want to change the settings for
the database scheduled jobs. If you specified a password for the Windows Account during the
installation of Power Monitoring Expert, then you can use that password for the IONMaintenance
account.
If you did not specify a Windows Account password, you can specify your own password by using
the Reset Accounts option in the Installer.
1. Restart the Installer in one of the following ways:

a. Open Programs and Features from the Control Panel, click Power Monitoring Expert,
and then click Change at the top of the list of programs.
b. Access your installation media or insert the DVD in the DVD drive, then click
MainSetup.exe.
2. Click Reset Accounts on the Installer dialog.
3. Click Next on the Supervisor Account page to go to the Windows Account page.
4. Click Change Password on the Windows Account page and type your new password in the
password fields.
You need to type a strong password that meets Windows password requirements. The
password should include at least 6 characters in a combination of uppercase and lowercase
letters, numbers, and symbols such as @, #, $, %.
5. Click Next to go to the Database Account page and click Next again to start the reset
accounts process.
6. Click Close when the process completes.
You can now use the password you set on the Windows Account page for the
IONMaintenance account.
Opening Task Scheduler to view scheduled jobs

1. To open Task Scheduler:
In Windows 2012 R2, open the Start screen, click the Administrative Tools icon, then
locate and double-click Task Scheduler in the list.
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In Windows 10 and later, type Task Scheduler into Windows search field on the task
bar.
2. Click Task Scheduler Library > Schneider Electric > Power Monitoring Expert in the left pane
of the Task Scheduler dialog to view the scheduled jobs for the Application_Modules, ION_
Data, ION_Network, and ION_SystemLog databases.
The schedule for each database job is shown under Triggers for each database name. You
can see the properties for each database job by clicking the tabs in the bottom portion of the
dialog.
NOTE: In an installation using SQL Server Express, you can enable the history of all database
jobs by clicking Enable All Tasks History in the Actions pane on the right of the Task
Scheduler dialog.
Editing scheduled jobs in Task Scheduler

To edit a scheduled job:
1. Right-click a database job and select Properties to open the Job Properties dialog.
2. Click the Triggers tab to display the current schedule.
3. Click the schedule entry then click Edit to open the Edit Triggers dialog.
4. Make your changes to the options for the job schedule and click OK to close the Edit Trig-
gers dialog.
5. Click OK to close the Job Properties dialog. A password window for the IONMaintenance
account opens.
6. Enter the password that you created for IONMaintenance and click OK to apply the sched-
ule changes for the job.
7. Close Task Scheduler.
Changing the default location for the backup files

By default, database backups are saved to the Database\Backup location (under ...\Power
Monitoring Expert\). This default location is specified in the Configuration.ps1 file as:
$locationForBackupFiles = "..\Database\Backup\"
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To change the default location for the backup files:
1. Use Windows Explorer to create a new folder for your backup files.
The folder name and location are used in the following steps.
2. Navigate to the following location under the program's root directory:
...\config\cfg\DbScheduledTasks\Support
3. Edit Configuration.ps1 with a text editor and change the path information to specify either a
fully-qualified path or a relative path for the folder to be used for the backup files.
For example:
If you created a folder named backupdirectory under the Database folder in the default
product install location, change the path entry in the file to $locationForBackupFiles =
"..\Database\backupdirectory\" to specify the relative path for the backup location.
You need to use a fully-qualified path if you want to use a secondary disk drive or an external
drive for the backup files.
4. Save your changes and close the text editor.
Setting permissions for the backup folder

Complete the following to give the IONMaintenance account read and write permissions to the new
backup folder:
1. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the new backup folder you created,
2. Right-click the folder and select Properties
3. Click the Security tab and then click Edit to open the permissions dialog for the folder.
4. Click Add to open the Select Users or Groups dialog.
5. Enter IONMaintenance as the object name in the field.
The From this location field should contain the name of your server. If not, click Locations
and select the server name.
6. Click Check Names to validate the object name, and then click OK to add IONMaintenance
to the list of user names in the permissions dialog.
7. Click IONMaintenance under Group or user names, select Read and Write under Allow in
the permissions area, and then click OK to apply the settings and to close the permissions dia-
log.
8. Click OK to close the Properties dialog.
Considerations for running the ION_Data - Archive - Job

l The Windows user running the Archive job needs to be added to Security > Logins in SQL
Server Management Studio with the sysadmin Server role.
l If the default location for the archived database is being used, the user running the Archive task
needs to run the task as an Administrator. This is necessary to satisfy file copy restrictions for
the C:\Program Files (x86) folder and its subfolders.
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l If the location for the archived database is not in the C:\Program Files (x86) folder or its
subfolders, then a regular user account can be used . This accounts needs to have permissions
set for Log on as a batch job and Log on as a service.
To change the account for running the Archive job:
1. Open Task Scheduler, expand the items in the left pane, and click Power Monitoring Expert.
2. Right-click [ION_Data] - ARCHIVE - Job, and click Properties.
3. On the General tab in the properties dialog, click Change User or Group.
4. In the Enter the object name to select area, enter a user account that has SQL Server sysad-
min rights, and click Check Names to validate the entry. For example, if the user with sysad-
min rights is db_user, enter that name in the object name field and click Check Names. The
entry changes to server_name\db_user (where the server name is shown in the From
this location field), to signify the system name and the specified user account.
5. Click OK to close the dialog and return to the properties dialog.
6. Click OK, to open the Task Scheduler account information dialog.
7. Type the password for the new user and click OK.
The user account for the task is updated. The properties for the job now indicates the user
account that will be used to run the task.
To change the default location for archived database files:
1. Navigate to the following location under the program's root directory:

2. Edit Configuration.ps1 with a text editor and change the path information to specify either a
fully-qualified path or a relative path for the folder to be used for the archived database files.
For example:
If you created a folder named dbarchives under the Database folder in the default product
install location, change the path entry in the file to $locationForArchiveDBFiles =
"..\Database\dbarchives\" to specify the relative path for the archive location.
You need to use a fully-qualified path if you want to use a secondary disk drive or an external
drive for the archived database files.
3. Save your changes and close the text editor.
To set Log on as a batch job and Log on as a service permissions for the user account running
the Archive job:
1. Open the Run dialog, type secpol.msc /s and click OK to open the Local Security Policy
dialog.
2. Expand Local Policies and click User Rights Assignment to list the policies in the area on
the right.
3. For each of Log on as a batch job and Log on as a service, right-click the policy and click
Properties.
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4. Click Add User or Group, add the local user account and click OK.
5. Click OK in the properties dialog to apply the change and close the dialog.
Alarm notification in a SQL Server Express installation

For product installations using a supported edition of SQL Server Express, alarm notification for
database size has been configured by default as follows:
l For alarming purposes, the maximum size for a database on a system is set at 9 GB. This
provides a buffer for taking action prior to reaching the 10 GB maximum, at which point the
database stops logging data.
NOTICE
INOPERABLE DATABASE
• Backup or archive the database before trimming it.
• Trim the SQL Server Express database before it reaches its 10GB limit.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in an inoperable database and loss of
data.
l A notification message is automatically issued at 85% of the 9 GB maximum database size.
When the alarm threshold is reached, a message is logged in the System Log and also as a Critical
event in the Alarms viewer. (You can access the Alarms viewer in the Web Applications component
of the product.) Depending on the volume of database logging that occurs, one of the following event
notifications is generated (where database_name is the affected database and x is the percent
threshold for event notifications):
l Your database_name database is x% full. Data will stop being logged if your database is full.
Please see the information about "Trim" in Database Manager's online help.
l Your database_name database is x% full. You must take immediate action to prevent data loss.
Data will stop being logged if your database is full. Please see the information about "Trim" in
Database Manager's online help.
See Trim for information about removing data from a database.

If you find that the threshold percentage needs to be changed for your installation, you can change it
by editing the Configuration.ps1 file as follows:
1. Use Windows Explorer and navigate to the following location under the program's root
directory:
2. Edit Configuration.ps1 with a text editor and change the threshold percentage setting of 85
in:
$databaseSizeNotificationThresholdPercentage = 85
3. Save your change and close the text editor.
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ENM Database Maintenance Utility

The Event Notification Module (ENM) Database Maintenance Utility is a set of SQL scripts
scheduled to run daily as a Windows scheduled task. These scripts and tasks facilitate the
maintenance of the various databases associated with ENM. They are installed during the ENM
installation.
The scripts associated with the database maintenance tasks are located in the DBMaintenance
directory. To change the directory for the backup or some other aspect of the maintenance tasks,
edit the scripts in the sub directory associated with the particular task.
Task Description
Database Backup Performs backup on the databases.
Log Backup Performs a backup on the log files.
Rebuild Index Rebuilds the tables indexes.
Reorg Index Reorganizes the table indexes.
ShrinkTranLog Shrinks the transaction log.
Removes old diagnostic events. By default,
this task leaves 1,000,000 records for
diagnostic events. This is the maximum
TrimDiagnosticLogTable recommended value; more than this could
cause performance degradation. To change
the number of records to keep, edit the
TrimDiagnosticLogTable.sql file.
Removes old monitoring events. By default,
this task leaves 2,000,000 records for
monitoring events. This is the maximum
TrimEventsTable recommended value; more than this could
cause performance degradation. To change
the number of records to keep, edit the
TrimEventsTable.sql file.
All tasks associated with the Database maintenance are scheduled to run once per day during the
early morning hours.
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Operating
This chapter describes the different applications for accessing power monitoring information in
Power Monitoring Expert (PME). You use these applications on a regular basis to view real-time
data, historical data, and alarm data.
The chapter is organized by applications and software modules. See Introduction to Power
Monitoring Expert (PME), for a general overview.
Use the information in the tables below to find the content you are looking for.
By application:
Application Function
View Incidents, Alarms, and Events.
Alarm View operation
Acknowledge alarms
View high level ,historical and real-time
Dashboards operation
data in gadgets.
View low level, historical and real-time data
Diagrams operation
in one-line and graphics diagrams.
Run reports manually, or schedule
Reports operation
automatic report generation.
View trends for real-time and historical
Trends operation
data.
Perform control actions in your power
monitoring system, for example reset
Vista counters or activate device digital outputs.
View low level, historical and real-time data
in one-line and graphics diagrams.
Access the Dashboards, Diagrams,
Trends, Alarms, and Reports applications.
Web Applications
Access Settings and configurations tools.
View the alarm annunciator.
By software module:
Module Application
Backup Power Management Module operation (UPS) performance monitoring and reporting,
Billing Module operation consumption monitoring and reporting at the
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Breaker Performance Module operation
monitoring.
Capacity Management Module operation (UPS) capacity monitoring and reporting.
Energy Analysis Module operation including energy usage by process area or by
product output.
Event Notification Module operation
email, SMS or SNMP.
Insulation Monitoring Module operation applications such as the ones found in hospital
operating rooms.
Power Quality Performance Module operation disturbances and their impact on the monitored
system.
References:
Links to reference information related to the

Operation references
content of the Operating chapter.
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Introduction to Power Monitoring Expert (PME)

PME software is a power management solution for energy suppliers and consumers. It allows you
to manage energy information from metering and control devices installed in your facility or other
remote locations. The product offers control capabilities and comprehensive power quality and
reliability analysis to help you reduce energy-related costs.
The product supports multiple communications standards and protocols available on various
intelligent metering devices. You can also connect to existing power monitoring systems through
industry standard protocols such as Modbus and OPC.
Supported operating systems and SQL Server versions

See Operating Environment for information on supported Windows operating systems and
SQL Server versions and editions.
PME software components

This section outlines the PME software components.
Web Applications
Web Applications are the end user facing components of the software. You use Web Applications in
your daily work with PME. Web Applications has 3 main parts: Apps, Settings, and Configuration
Tools.
Apps
Use Web apps to access power monitoring information. The following apps are included in the Web
Applications:
l Dashboards
l Diagrams
l Trends
l Alarms
l Reports
See Web Applications for details.
Settings
Use Settings to tailor the look and feel of the apps. The following Web Application Settings are
available:
l Alarm Views
l Diagnostics and Services
l EcoStruxure Web Services
l Localization
l Registration Information
l Report Theme
l Theme
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The Settings page also provides links to the following configuration tools:
l Hierarchy Manager
l Modeling Configuration
l Rate Editor
l User Manager
See Web Applications Settings for details.
Engineering applications
Engineering applications are the backend components that are used to configure and maintain the
monitoring devices, networks, databases and other elements of the power monitoring system. It
also includes the Vista application which is used to for real-time control and to build diagrams. The
following applications are included:
Management Console
Use Management Console to add and configure network components such as servers, sites
(communication links) and devices. Management Console also provides access to the following
system and database applications, and utilities (listed in menu sequence):
Through Management Console > Tools
l Database Manager
l Event Watcher Manager
l Reports Configuration
l Diagrams Configuration
l Logical Device editors
l Configure managed circuits
Through Management Console > Tools > System
l Diagnostics Viewer
l Manual Data Editor
l Remote Modem Setup
l Virtual Processor setup
l Update OPC Server
l Update EWS Server
l PQDIF Exporter
l Time of Use Editor
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Through Management Console > Tools > Web Tools
Management Console provides shortcuts to Web Applications configuration tools. See Web
Applications for details.
Vista
Use Vista to reset counters and perform other control actions on monitoring devices. Vista also
displays real-time and historical information using graphical displays. You use Vista to create the
diagrams for the Diagrams Web app.
Designer
Use Designer to perform a wide range of functions, from configuring setup registers of ION devices
on your network to creating complex frameworks using a combination of ION modules from
hardware or software nodes.
OPC Server Assistant

The OPC Server Assistant is a utility that you use to expose ION measurements as OPC tags. You
open the utility from Designer. See OPC Server Support for further information.
The OPC Server Assistant is available during the 90-day trial period. After the trial period, you need
to purchase an OPC DA Server license and activate it through the Floating License Manager to
enable OPC server functionality.
Large system setup using Management Console

Use the Duplicate and Configure function to set up large systems efficiently. See Setting up large
systems for more information.
(PME) Windows Services

For a list of PME Windows Services see PME Windows services
Power Monitoring Expert databases

For information on the PME databases, see PME DatabasesPME Databases.
Getting started
This section describes how to start, log on to, and exit most of the components of the Power
Monitoring Expert product.
Starting a component of Power Monitoring Expert

Use one of the following methods to start the main components Management Console, Vista, or
Web Applications of your product installation:
l Open the Power Monitoring Expert folder on your desktop and double-click the icon of the pro-
gram you want to start.
l Click Start > All Programs > Schneider Electric > Power Monitoring Expert and select
the program you want to start.
Logging into a component

Most Power Monitoring Expert programs require you to log in before you can access them.
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At the logon prompt, type your user name and password in the appropriate box, then click OK.
Some actions are restricted to certain users or groups, depending on how their login permissions
were set up. For information on creating users and user groups, and on setting user access levels,
see the User Manager section in Web Applications Help.
After you log on, the program interface appears.
Ending a session
There are two ways to end a session in a component:
l Log off if you want to end the current user session but keep the program running, or
l Exit if you want to close the program completely.
Some components offer both options; some only offer the Exit option.
Logging off
1. Select File > Logoff.
A message appears, prompting you to confirm your intention to log off.
2. Click Yes to log off or No to return to the program.
If you attempt to log off without saving your work, you are prompted to save your changes.
Click Yes to save your changes, No to discard them, or Cancel to return to the program.
After you log off, the component's Logon screen appears.
Exiting
1. Select File > Exit.
A message appears, prompting you to confirm your intention to exit the application.
2. Click Yes to exit or No to return to the program.
If you attempt to exit without saving your work, the program prompts you to save your
changes. Click Yes to save your changes, No to discard them, or Cancel to return to the
program.
Customizing and navigating interface displays

The following sections describe ways to customize and navigate display windows, dialogs, and
tables in components of Power Monitoring Expert.
Navigating tree structures

Information is often displayed in a tree structure. Click “+” to expand items in the tree or “-” to
collapse them.
Selecting multiple items in tables, tree structures, diagrams and folder structures
To select adjacent items, select the first item, hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item.
To select non-adjacent items, hold down the CTRL key then click to select the items.
To select adjacent items in Vista or Designer diagrams, drag a selection box around the items. All
items in the box are selected.
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Adjusting the display of a window or dialog

The following sections describe how to resize and hide or reveal panes.
Resizing panes
To resize panes in a window, point the mouse at the border where the two sections meet. When the
resize handle appears, drag to move the border.
Dock (Pin) or hide (Unpin) pane

Some component interfaces have panes that can be hidden (visible temporarily) or docked (visible
all the time).
To hide or dock a pane, click the Pin/Unpin button on the pane. When a pane is hidden, it is
minimized to a button at the edge of the workspace.
To temporarily show a hidden pane, hover the mouse over the button for that pane. Move the mouse
away to hide the pane again.
Grid table controls

Certain windows and utilities display information in “grid” tables. These tables have unique table and
information display commands.
Select columns/column selector

Some tables allow you to select which columns to include in the table.
1. In Management Console, hover over the column selector tab on the right side of the display
window. In other interfaces, click the “Select Columns” link.
2. Select the boxes for the columns you want to include in the table. Clear the boxes for the
columns you do not want to include in the table.
Adjust column width

To change the width of a column, point the mouse to the right edge of the column header. When the
resize handle (double-arrow pointer) appears, click and drag to adjust the width. To adjust the width
for best fit, point to the right edge of the column header, then double-click when the resize handle
appears.
Best Fit
To adjust a column width to the best fit with the least amount of white space:
l For one column, right-click a column header and select Best Fit.
l For all columns, right-click the column title area and select Best Fit (all columns).
Arrange columns
To change the order of the columns, drag a column header to the left or right of its original position.
Group by column
To group data according to the contents of a particular column, drag the column header to the area
above it (marked “Drag a column header here to group by that column”). To expand or collapse the
groups, click the “+” or “-” button. To expand or collapse all groups, right-click the column header in
the Group By Box area and select Full Expand or Full Collapse, respectively.
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You can also group by multiple columns in a specific order, with sorting and filtering applied. To do
this drag each column to the Group By Box area in the order that you want to group them.
To ungroup, drag the column header back to its original position (or right-click the column header and
select Ungroup).
To show or hide the Group By Box area, right-click the column header and select or clear Group
By Box.
Sorting data in a column

Click a column header to sort table rows according to data in that column. You can sort in ascending
or descending order (indicated by an up or down arrow, respectively). To cancel sorting and return
the column to its default state, right-click the column and select Clear Sorting.
Filtering data in a column

The following sections describe the available filtering options.
Using the Simple Column Filter
When the mouse is positioned over a column header, the Filter icon appears in the top right corner of
the header. Click it to select one of the listed filter conditions and apply it to the data in that column.
Select (Custom) to apply one or two logic conditions to filter the data. To cancel filtering and return
the column to its default state, right-click the column and select Clear Filter.
Using the Dynamic Column Filter
Some tables have a row between the column header and the table data. This is the dynamic filter
area.
To use the dynamic filter area, start typing the entry you want to filter on in the space above the
applicable column. You can use an asterisk (*) at the beginning of the filter as a wildcard. Once you
achieve the filter results you want, you can stop typing. For example, to filter out “DST” from
“disturbance” in System Log Events, you only need to type “di”.
Using the Filter Builder
The Filter Builder is an advanced data filtering tool. Use it to create filters with multiple conditions
across multiple columns. To use the Filter Builder:
1. Right-click a column header and select Filter Editor to open the Filter Builder dialog.
2. Specify the filter conditions.
The elements of the filter builder are: <Column Header> <Condition> <Value>
Click an element to display the options available, then select the option you want to use.
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3. Select the <Column Header> and the <Condition> you want to apply. Type the <Value> to
test for.
4. To add another filter, click the “+” button on the top.
5. Select a logic to apply to this new filter (in relationship to the current filter).
6. Repeat step 3.
7. To remove a filter, click the delete (“x”) button beside it.
In the following example, the filter finds all devices in group name containing “Mfg” and whose types
begin with “ION”.
The rows returned are as follows:
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Select the checkbox to turn the filter on; clear it to turn the filter off.
A
Click the "X" to cancel and exit the filter mode.
B Click Edit Filter to configure the filter conditions
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Alarm View operation
WARNING
links.
Overview
The Alarm Viewer is the user interface (UI) for the Alarms application. Use the Alarm Viewer to see
software generated and device based Alarms in Power Monitoring Expert (PME).
The Alarm Viewer UI has two main areas, the View Library and the Alarms Display. To see Alarm
information in the Alarms Display, you select a View in the View Library. The Library has predefined
System Views and you can create additional custom Views. For more information see: Alarm
Viewer UI
TIP: You can open the Alarm Viewer from the ALARMS link in the Web Applications banner.
View Types
There are two types of Views, Status Views and History Views.
Status Views
Use Status Views to see existing Alarm Definitions in the system, their present state, how often
they occurred, their priority, and other relevant information. The following predefined Status Views
are available in PME:
View Name Description

This View shows Alarms that are in the active state. It includes low, medium
Active Alarms and high priority Alarms from all sources and all categories. This View does not
include General Alarms of type General Event and Unassociated Dropout.
This View shows all low, medium and high priority Alarms in the system
All Alarms
regardless of state, category, and source.
This View shows unacknowledged Alarms. It includes low, medium and high
Unacknowledged
priority Alarms from all sources and all categories that are in the active or
Alarms
inactive state.
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History Views
Use History Views to see a record of Incidents, Alarm Instances, and Events that happened in the
past. The following predefined History Views are available in PME:
View Name Description

This View shows Incidents that are categorized as Asset Monitoring and are in
Asset Monitoring
the active or unacknowledged state. It includes low, medium and high priority
Incidents
Incidents from all sources.
This View shows Incidents that are categorized as General Clutter and are in
Clutter the active or unacknowledged state. It includes low, medium and high priority
This View shows Incidents that are categorized as Power Quality and are in
Power Quality
the active or unacknowledged state. It includes low, medium and high priority
Incidents
This View shows Alarm Instances that are in the active or unacknowledged
state. It includes low, medium and high priority Alarms from all sources and all
Recent Alarms
categories. This View does not include General Alarms of type Unassociated
Dropout and Diagnostics Alarms of type Clock/Time and Device Settings.
Recent Events This View shows Events of all priorities from all sources.
This View shows Incidents that are in the active or unacknowledged state. It
Recent Incidents includes low, medium and high priority Incidents from all sources and all
categories. This View does not include General Alarms for type Clutter.
This View shows Alarm Instances that are categorized as Diagnostics and are
in the active or unacknowledged state. It includes low, medium and high
System Health
priority Alarms from all sources. This View does not include Diagnostics
Alarms of type Clock/Time and Device Settings.
Incidents, Alarms, and Events

Incidents
Incidents provide a high-level view. They represent real world power events, such as disturbances
or faults. An Incident combines Alarms, Waveforms, and Burst data from many sources in the
system into a single representation of the power event. You can look at an Incident and see how the
different pieces of information are linked together, instead of having to analyze each data point
individually. Incidents include the Timeline Analysis that shows the sequence of events for the
different components in the Incident. Use Incidents as a starting point for an alarm analysis.
For more information see:
Incidents Viewing Incidents Incident History UI

Timeline Analysis Viewing a Timeline Analysis Timeline Analysis UI
Waveforms Viewing Waveforms Waveforms UI
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Alarms
Alarms provide information on the state and history of alarm conditions that are defined for specific
sources and measurements in the system. Use Alarms to monitor the state of your power system
and to investigate specific details as part of an Incident analysis.
Alarms Viewing Alarms Alarm Status UI

Alarm History UI
Events
Events are records of activities in the system. Activities are performed by users, the system
software, or the connected devices. Events are logged and displayed as they happen in the system
without any processing or aggregation. PME uses event records to determine alarm types and
states. Use events for low level investigations and detailed root cause analysis.
Events Viewing Events Event History UI
Alarm Acknowledgment
You can acknowledge Alarms in Status Views and History Views. If you acknowledge Alarms
through an Incident History View, all Alarms that are part of this Incident will be acknowledged.
Whenever you acknowledge an Alarm, from any of these locations, you are acknowledging the
Alarm Definition itself, not a particular instance of it. That means acknowledging an alarm marks it
as Acknowledged and resets its Unacknowledged occurrence counter. See Acknowledging Alarms
for more information.
Time display
See Time display in Web Applications for information on how time is displayed in a system where
the monitoring devices, the PME/Web server, and the Web client (browser) are located in different
time zones.
Terminology
See Alarms Terminology for definitions of the terms used in the Alarms application.
For information on how to configure Alarms, see Alarm View configuration.
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Incidents
Incidents in PME represent real world power events, such as disturbances or faults. An Incident
combines Alarms, Waveforms, and Burst data from many sources in the system into a single
representation of the power event. Instead of having to analyze each data point individually, you can
look at an Incident and see how the different pieces of information are linked together.
PME uses Alarm types and Alarm start times as criteria to determine which Alarms to group into a
specific Incident. The start of an Alarm marks the beginning of an Incident. Any Alarm of a similar
type, that starts within a certain time interval is considered part this same Incident. The grouping
time interval is always based on the most recent Alarm in the Incident, which means that the
counter is restarted every time a new Alarm is added to the Incident. If there is no more Alarm that
falls inside the interval, the Incident is complete. The maximum duration for an Incident is 24 hours
and the maximum number of Alarms in an Incident is 500. A new Incident is started the next time an
Alarm is recorded. See Alarm to Incident mapping for more information.
The Incident grouping time interval is different for different Alarm types. For example, Over Voltage
Alarms have a time interval of 5 minutes. If a new Over Voltage Alarm occurs within 5 minutes, for
any source, it is grouped into the same Incident. To make it easier to analyze Incidents, PME
categorizes them into types. The Incident types are based on the Alarm types.
The following table shows the Incident types and the grouping time intervals for each type:
Category Type Grouping Time Interval

Interruption
5 minutes *
Over Voltage
5 minutes *
Under Voltage
5 minutes *
Unclassified
20 seconds *
Disturbance
20 seconds *
Sag
Power Quality 20 seconds *
Swell
20 seconds *
Transient
5 minutes
Flicker
5 minutes
Frequency Variation
5 minutes
Harmonics
5 minutes
Unbalance
Backup Power 80 minutes
Current Monitor 5 minutes
Asset Monitoring
Protection 5 minutes
Thermal Monitor 30 minutes
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Category Type Grouping Time Interval

Air 5 minutes
Demand 5 minutes
Electricity 5 minutes
Energy Management Gas 5 minutes
Power Factor 5 minutes
Steam 5 minutes
Water 5 minutes
Clutter 1 day
General
General Setpoints 5 minutes
Communication Status 10 minutes
Diagnostics Device Status 5 minutes
System Status 0 seconds (one incident per alarm)
* These grouping intervals time settings are default settings. The defaults are extended
automatically to include power quality alarms that are outside the interval but close enough that they
could be related to the Incident.
Related topics:
l Viewing Incidents
l Viewing a Timeline Analysis
l Viewing Alarms
l Viewing Events
l Viewing Waveforms
l Acknowledging Alarms
l Alarm View operation
l Incidents
l Timeline Analysis
l Alarms
l Events
l Waveforms
l Alarms Terminology
l Alarms UI
l Timeline Analysis UI
l Waveforms UI
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Timeline Analysis
Timeline Analysis is a sequence of event analysis for items that are associated with one or more
Incidents or Alarms. The items are shown on a timeline, in chronological order. Items include
Alarms, Waveforms and Burst data recordings. The tools available for the Timeline Analysis allow
you to add or remove items from the timeline, add notes, zoom in or out, and include Alarms
previously not associated with this Incident. You can save a Timeline Analysis as new View in the
View Library for future reference. See Timeline Analysis UI for more information.
NOTE: Alarms and data measurements during an Incident occur in very short time intervals. To
show the correct sequence of events in the Timeline Analysis, the Analysis item timestamps must
be accurate. Consider using monitoring devices with Precision Time Protocol (PTP) or GPS time
synchronization for accurate time stamping.
Related topics:
l Viewing Incidents
l Viewing Alarms
l Viewing Events
l Viewing Waveforms
l Incidents
l Timeline Analysis
l Alarms
l Events
l Waveforms
l Alarms UI
l Waveforms UI
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Alarms
An Alarm is a defined condition for a particular source in PME. The software or the device monitors
this condition and records when the condition is met and when not. For example, you can define an
Over Voltage Alarm for a certain monitoring device in the system. When the voltage threshold is
exceeded on this device, the Alarm goes active. When the voltage drops below the threshold, the
Alarm goes inactive. The next time the voltage on this device goes above the threshold again, the
same Alarm goes active again. An Alarm is always associated with a single source and a single
measurement.
Some Alarms are based on instantaneous events such as a voltage transient, others are based on a
condition that lasts a certain period of time such as an over voltage condition. For lasting conditions,
the Alarm goes from an inactive state to an active state while the condition lasts and then back to an
inactive state when the condition is over. Instantaneous Alarms are always shown in an inactive
state.
The following diagram shows an Alarm that is based on a lasting condition. The Alarm goes active
at the time T1 and inactive at T2. The time interval between T1 and T2 can be short or long.
0 = inactive Alarm state; 1 = active Alarm state; T = time
T1 = Alarm goes active
T2 = Alarm goes inactive
The following diagram shows an instantaneous Alarm. For this Alarm, the start time T1 and end time
T2 are identical.
0 = inactive Alarm state, 1 = active Alarm state; T = time
T1/2 = Alarm goes active and immediately inactive again
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After an Alarm has gone active, it can be acknowledged in the Alarm Viewer. When you
acknowledge an Alarm, the date and time of the acknowledgment is recorded together with an
optional note that you can enter in the acknowledge window.
An Alarm stays unacknowledged until you acknowledge it. After you have acknowledged an Alarm,
it stays acknowledged until the next time it goes active. At that point it is reset to unacknowledged
and is waiting for you to acknowledge it again.
PME counts the number of times an Alarm goes through an inactive to active state transition. The
number of these transitions is displayed as Occurrences in the Alarm Viewer in the Alarm Status
View. There are two counters for each Alarm. One counter for the total number of Occurrences, and
one for Occurrences since the Alarm was last acknowledged.
The time period during which an Alarm is active, starting when it goes active, ending when it goes
inactive, is called an Alarm instance.
Alarm conditions are defined either as software Alarms in the Alarm Configuration tool, or as device
based Alarms in the monitoring devices, using the appropriate device configuration tool.
To make it easier to analyze Alarms, PME categorizes them into types and combines Alarms of
similar types into Incidents, based on the Alarm start times.
The following table shows the different Alarm categories and types in PME:
Category Type
Flicker
Frequency Variation
Harmonics
Harmonics (Current)
Harmonics (Power)
Harmonics (Voltage)
Interruption
Over Voltage
Power Quality
Sag (Voltage)
Swell (Voltage)
Transient
Unbalance
Unbalance (Current)
Unbalance (Voltage)
Unclassified Disturbance
Under Voltage
Backup Power
Over Current
Protection
Asset Monitoring Sag (Current)
Swell (Current)
Thermal Monitor
Under Current
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Category Type
Air
Demand
Electricity
Energy Management Gas
Power Factor
Steam
Water
General Event
General General Setpoint
Unassociated Dropout
Clock / Time
Communication Status
Diagnostics Device Settings
Device Status
System Status
Related topics:
l Viewing Incidents
l Viewing Alarms
l Viewing Events
l Viewing Waveforms
l Incidents
l Timeline Analysis
l Alarms
l Events
l Waveforms
l Alarms UI
l Waveforms UI
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Events
An Event is a record of an activity or a condition that is logged in PME. Events are generated by
users, the system software, or the connected devices. Examples of Events include resetting a
measurement, logging into PME, making a configuration change in a device, or a setpoint going
active on a device. Some of these Events are logged automatically, for others logging must be
setup manually. Each Event record that is logged has a timestamp and a number of fields that
describe the activity. Each Event record describes one single activity or condition, for example, a
particular setpoint going active in a particular monitoring device.
Events are logged and displayed as they happen in the system without any processing or
aggregation. For example, an Over Voltage setpoint going active and then inactive in a device will
cause 3 Events to be logged, one for the pickup, one for the dropout, and one for the extreme
voltage value measured during the time the setpoint was active.
Here is an example of the Event records for an over voltage setpoint:
Source Timestampe Event Condition Measurement Value Type

8/10/2017 Over Voltage
My.Device ON 145.740 Pick up
1:44:53.000 PM Voltage Phase A
My.Device Extreme 145.740 Instantaneous
My.Device OFF 125.230 Drop out
PME uses Event records to determine Alarm types and states.

Related topics:
l Viewing Incidents
l Viewing Alarms
l Viewing Events
l Viewing Waveforms
l Incidents
l Timeline Analysis
l Alarms
l Events
l Waveforms
l Alarms UI
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l Waveforms UI
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Waveforms
Waveforms are graphical representations of voltage and current that show their variations over time.
The waveform displays in PME are based on logged, historical measurements that were recorded
by a monitoring device. The measurements recorded by a device for a waveform capture are called
samples and the speed with which these samples are taken is called sampling rate. The higher the
sampling rate, the more accurately the waveform capture represents the actual voltage or current
waveform. Captures taken by different device types can have different sampling rates, depending
on the capabilities and settings of the device.
Use Waveforms to analyze power quality events by viewing the individual wave shapes, the
magnitudes, the phase angles between voltage and current, and the timing of wave shape
variations. Waveform data is also used to show voltage and current phasors and the individual
harmonic components.
See Waveforms UI for more information.

Related topics:
l Viewing Incidents
l Viewing Alarms
l Viewing Events
l Viewing Waveforms
l Incidents
l Timeline Analysis
l Alarms
l Events
l Waveforms
l Alarms UI
l Waveforms UI
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Viewing Incidents
View Incidents to investigate system issues, to analyze what happened during a power disturbance
or to identify root causes.
To view Incidents:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open an existing Incident View from the View Library or add a new View.
2. View the Incident information displayed in the Alarms Display pane.

(Optional) In the View Library, right-click the View name or click Options , and select Edit to
open View Settings. You can also open View Settings by double-clicking the View name.
Adjust the settings for View Type, Priority, State, Sources, and Categories to customize the
View if necessary. Save the modified View Settings or click Cancel to discard the changes.
Related topics:
l Viewing Incidents
l Viewing Alarms
l Viewing Events
l Viewing Waveforms
l Incidents
l Timeline Analysis
l Alarms
l Events
l Waveforms
l Alarms UI
l Waveforms UI
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Viewing a Timeline Analysis

View a Timeline Analysis to investigate the sequence of events that occurred during a single
Incident, multiple Incidents, or Alarms.
To view a Timeline Analysis for an Incident:
2. Find the Incident for which you want to view the Analysis, and click Open Timeline Analysis
to open the Timeline window.

(Optional) Edit the View Settings for the Timeline Analysis and save the View for future ref-
erence.
To view a Timeline Analysis for multiple Incident:
2. Find and select the Incidents for which you want to view the Analysis.
TIP: Use Ctrl+Click to select individual Alarms, use Shift+click to select a block of
Alarms.
3. From the in the Options menu at the top of the Alarms Display pane, select Open
Timeline Analysis on selection.
To view a Timeline Analysis for an Alarm:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open an existing Alarm History View from the View Library or add a new
View.
2. Find the Alarm for which you want to view the Analysis and click Open Details.
3. In the Alarm details window, click Timeline Analysis.
Related topics:
l Viewing Incidents
l Viewing Alarms
l Viewing Events
l Viewing Waveforms
l Incidents
l Timeline Analysis
l Alarms
l Events
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l Waveforms
l Alarms UI
l Waveforms UI
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Viewing Alarms
View Alarm Status to assess the state of the monitored power system and to respond to important
events and issues. View Alarm History for root cause analysis and to understand the sequence of
events.
To view Alarm Status or Alarm History:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open an existing Alarm Status or Alarm History View from the View
Library or add a new View.
2. View the Alarm information displayed in the Alarms Display pane.

Related topics:
l Viewing Incidents
l Viewing Alarms
l Viewing Events
l Viewing Waveforms
l Incidents
l Timeline Analysis
l Alarms
l Events
l Waveforms
l Alarms UI
l Waveforms UI
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Viewing Events
View Events to investigate system activities in PME or to troubleshoot unexpected system
behavior.
To view Events:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open an existing Event View from the View Library or add a new View.
2. View the Event Information displayed in the Alarms Display pane.

(Optional) In the View Library, right-click the View name or click Options for this View, and
select Edit to open the View Settings. You can also open View Settings by double-clicking the
View name. Adjust the settings for View Type, Priority and Sources to customize the View if
necessary. Save the modified View Settings or click Cancel to discard the changes.
TIP: Double-clicking an Event in the Events display table opens the associated Alarm.
Related topics:
l Viewing Incidents
l Viewing Alarms
l Viewing Events
l Viewing Waveforms
l Incidents
l Timeline Analysis
l Alarms
l Events
l Waveforms
l Alarms UI
l Waveforms UI
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Viewing Waveforms
View Waveforms to investigate power quality events and identify root causes of disturbances.
To view Waveforms:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open an existing Incident History View or Alarm History View from the
View Library or add a new View.
2. Find the Incident or Alarm for which you want to view Waveforms, and click Details .
You can also open Details by double-clicking the Incident or Alarm Instance.
3. In Details, click Waveforms.
TIP: Click Open Representative Waveform to see the representative waveform for this
Incident or Alarm Instance.
4. View the waveforms associated with the Incident or Alarm Instance.
(Optional) Click Inspect a waveform to see more details and to analyze the waveform.
Related topics:
l Viewing Incidents
l Viewing Alarms
l Viewing Events
l Viewing Waveforms
l Incidents
l Timeline Analysis
l Alarms
l Events
l Waveforms
l Alarms UI
l Waveforms UI
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Acknowledging Alarms
Acknowledge Alarms to show that these Alarms are managed. Record relevant information related
to the Alarms, as part of the acknowledgment, for future reference.
NOTE: You can acknowledge Alarms in Status Views and History Views. If you acknowledge
Alarms through an Incident History View, all Alarms that are part of this Incident will be
acknowledged. Whenever you acknowledge an Alarm from any of these locations, you are
acknowledging the Alarm Definition itself, not a particular instance of it. That means
acknowledging an alarm marks it as Acknowledged and resets its Unacknowledged occurrence
counter.
Acknowledging through an Alarm Status View

To acknowledge a single Alarm:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open an existing Alarm Status View from the View Library or add a new
View.
2. In the Alarms Display pane, find the Alarm Definition you want to acknowledge.
3. In the Acknowledgment column for this Alarm Definition, click Acknowledge. This opens
the Acknowledge Alarms window. You can also open Details for this Alarm Definition and
click Acknowledge in the Details window to open Acknowledge Alarms.
4. In Acknowledge Alarms, click Acknowledge.

(Optional) In the Comment box, enter notes related to the Alarm Definition.
TIP: To later view the acknowledgment notes, open the Alarm Details and click History on
the top right. The acknowledgment with the note is shown in the Alarm Instance history
display.
To acknowledge multiple Alarms:
View.
2. In the Alarms Display pane, find and select the Alarm Definitions you want to acknowledge in
the Alarms table.
TIP: Use Ctrl+Click to select individual Alarms, use Shift+click to select a block of
Alarms.
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3. Click Options in the top right corner of the Alarms pane, and then click Acknowledge
Selected in the options menu. This opens the Acknowledge Alarms window.

(Optional) In the Comment box, enter notes related to the Alarm Definitions.
TIP: To later view the acknowledgment notes, open the Alarm Details, for any of the Alarms,
and click History on the top right. The acknowledgment with the note is shown in the Alarm
Instance history display.
To acknowledge all Alarms in a View:
View.
2. Click Options in the top right corner of the Alarms pane, and then click Acknowledge All
in the options menu. This opens the Acknowledge Alarms window.

(Optional) In the Comment box, enter notes related to the Alarm Definitions.
Acknowledging through an Alarm History View

To acknowledge an Alarm:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open an existing Alarm History View from the View Library or add a new
View.
2. In the Alarms Display pane, find the Alarm you want to acknowledge.
3. Open the Details for this Alarm by clicking on Open Details or double-clicking the Alarm.
4. In Alarm Details, click Acknowledge. This opens the Acknowledge Alarms window.

(Optional) In the Comment box, enter notes related to the Alarm.
TIP: To later view the acknowledgment notes, open the Alarm Details and click History on
the top right. The acknowledgment with the note is shown in the Alarm Instance history
display.
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Acknowledging through an Incident History View

To acknowledge all Alarms in an Incident:
1. In the Alarm Viewer, open an existing Incident History View from the View Library or add a
new View.
2. In the Alarms Display pane, find the Incident you want to acknowledge.
3. Open the Details for this Incident by clicking on Open Details or double-clicking the Incident.
4. In Incident Details, click Acknowledge. This opens the Acknowledge Alarms window.

(Optional) In the Comment box, enter notes related to the Alarms.
Related topics:
l Viewing Incidents
l Viewing Alarms
l Viewing Events
l Viewing Waveforms
l Incidents
l Timeline Analysis
l Alarms
l Events
l Waveforms
l Alarms UI
l Waveforms UI
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Dashboards operation
WARNING
links.
Use the Dashboards application to view high level historical and real-time data, for example Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs). The information in the Dashboards application is accessed through
dashboards with gadgets. Dashboards are saved in the Dashboard Library. In addition to viewing
individual dashboards, you can create slideshows to automatically display a sequence of
dashboards.
TIP: You can open the Dashboards application from the Dashboards link in the Web Applications
banner.
Time display
time zones.
For information on how use the Dashboards application, see:
l Viewing Dashboards
l Dashboard Slideshows
l Playing a Slideshow
l Gadgets
For information on how to configure Dashboards, see Dashboards configuration.
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Viewing Dashboards
View Dashboards to monitor key performance indicators, historical trends, and other high-level
information for the monitored power system. Dashboards are one of the main applications for
viewing power system information.
To view a Dashboard:
1. In Dashboards, open an existing Dashboard from the Dashboard Library or add a new Dash-
board.
2. View the Dashboard Gadgets displayed in the Dashboards display pane.
Related topics:
l Gadgets
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Dashboard Slideshows
Use slideshows to create collections of dashboards that are displayed in sequence without user
interaction. A slideshow displays each of its dashboards for a short period of time and then displays
the next dashboard. When it reaches the end, it starts over again with the first dashboard. It
continuously cycles through all its dashboards in this way. Slideshows are a good option for
unattended, kiosk type displays. See Configuring a slideshow for more details.
Related topics:
l Gadgets
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Playing a Slideshow
Slideshows are a good option for unattended, kiosk type displays.
To play a Slideshow:
1. In Dashboards, open the Dashboards Library, and click Slideshow Manager in the Options
menu at the top of the Dashboard Library. This opens the Slideshow Manager window.
2. In Slideshow Manager, select the slideshow you want to view, and click Play. This opens a
new browser window, playing the slideshow.
3. Return to the original browser window and click Close in the Slideshow Manager to close it.
The slideshow continues to play in the new browser window until you close that window.
Related topics:
l Gadgets
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Gadgets
Gadgets are graphical display objects used in the dashboard display pane for charting trends over
time, or in comparison with correlated measurements or similar functionality. The gadgets available
for a dashboard are listed in the Gadget Setup dialog, which opens when you click Add Gadget in
the Dashboard Controls area.
TIP: When the gadget is displayed in the dashboard, you can click an item in the gadget legend to
toggle the graphical display of data for that item on and off. When you place the pointer on an item
in the gadget, a tooltip provides information related to that item. You can also click the maximize
gadget icon to fill the browser page with the gadget. Click the Restore icon to return the
gadget to its original size on the dashboard.
Use the following links to jump to the descriptions of the different gadget types:
Bar Chart Power Quality

Energy Equivalency Sankey
Grid Pareto Chart
Period over Period Aggregated Pareto Chart
Pie Chart Heat Map
Trend Chart Consumption Ranking
Web Viewer Aggregated Consumption Ranking
Related topics:
l Gadgets
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Bar Chart gadget

This gadget shows a comparison of several data series, over a selected time period. The
information is shown as horizontal bars.
Example:
TIP: Place your pointer on a bar in the chart to open a tooltip showing the measurement value.
Click a series in the legend to hide or show this series in the chart.
For information about configuring the gadget, see Configuring Gadgets.
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Energy Equivalency gadget

This gadget shows a single value that is equivalent to the aggregated consumption input data, over
a selected time period. The value can be scaled to represent a consumption equivalent
measurement, such as CO2 emissions or primary energy units. The information is shown as a
numeric value with unit, a custom text, and a custom graphic.
Example:
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Table gadget
This gadget shows real-time data from devices in the system. The information is shown in table
format.
Example:
TIP: The measurements can be arranged in rows or in columns.
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Period Over Period gadget

This gadget shows consumption data for the same measurement for two different viewing periods
side-by-side. The information is shown in a column chart.
Example:
TIP: Place your pointer on a column in the chart to open a tooltip showing the measurement value.
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Pie Chart gadget

This gadget shows a comparison of several data series in a single chart, over a selected time
period. The information is shown in a pie chart, as a percentage distribution of the different data
series.
Example:
TIP: Place your pointer on a section in the chart to open a tooltip showing the measurement value.
Click a section in the pie to separate it from the pie. Click a series in the legend to hide or show this
series in the chart.
For information about configuring Power Quality gadgets, see Configuring Gadgets.
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Trend Chart gadget

This gadget shows consumption data, over a selected time period. The information is shown in a
combined column and line chart. You can include one or more data series in a single chart. You can
select how to display the data for both the primary and secondary axes.
Example:
TIP: Place your pointer on a column in the chart to open a tooltip showing the measurement value.
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Web Viewer gadget

This gadget shows a web page inside the gadget frame in the dashboard.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
NOTE: When you configure the Web Viewer gadget to access a website, you should be careful
that the website does not include hidden malware, viruses, or content that could compromise your
web client computers. It is recommended that the target site specified in the gadget be secured
with the SSL or TLS protocol (accessed via HTTPS).
Example:
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Power Quality gadgets
NOTE: These gadgets are part of the Power Quality Performance Module. This Module requires a
separate license.
See Power Quality Performance events and disturbances, in the Reference section of this
document, for a definition of power quality events.
Use the following links to jump to the descriptions of the different Power Quality gadget types:
Power Factor Impact Power Quality Impact

Power Factor Impact Trend Power Quality Impact Trend
Power Quality Incident Breakdown Power Quality Rating
Power Quality Incident Impact Power Quality Rating Trend
Power Quality Incident Location
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Power Factor Impact gadget
NOTE: This gadget is part of the Power Quality Performance Module. This Module requires a
separate license.
This gadget shows the power factor and the estimated power factor surcharge, based on the billing
rate, over a selected time period. The information is shown as a graphic display of the power factor
and the estimated surcharge.
Example:
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Power Factor Impact Trend gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows the estimated power factor surcharge, based on the billing rate, over a selected
time period. The information is shown in a column chart, grouped by aggregation period.
Example:
TIP: Place your pointer on a column in the chart to open a tooltip showing the estimated surcharge.
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Power Quality Incident Breakdown gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows a breakdown of the power quality events, by type, over a selected time period.
The information is shown in a pie chart, as a percentage distribution of the events.
Example:
NOTE: The colors in the chart are shown dimmed if the events had no expected impact. The
colors in the chart are shown solid if one ore more events had an expected impact.
TIP: Place your pointer on a section in the chart to open a tooltip showing the number of events in
each category. Click a section to separate it from the pie.
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Power Quality Incident Impact gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows the number of power quality events, over a period of time, that might have had a
process impact, compared to those that most likely did not have an impact. It is a simplified
representation of the CBEMA/ITIC curve in a pie chart format. Events that are inside the curve are
shown as “no impact events” and those outside the curve are shown as “likely impact events”.
Example:
NOTE: The colors in the chart are shown dimmed if the events had no expected impact. The
colors in the chart are shown solid if one ore more events had an expected impact.
TIP: Place your pointer on a section in the chart to open a tooltip showing the number of events in
each category. Click a section to separate it from the pie.
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Power Quality Incident Location gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows the number of power quality events, over a selected time period, grouped by
location of origin (external, internal, undetermined). In addition, it indicates whether the events had a
likely process impact or not. The information is shown in a column chart, grouped by impact
assessment.
Example:
TIP: Place your pointer on a column in the chart to open a tooltip showing the number of events
and their likely process impact.
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Power Quality Impact gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows the cost of power quality events with a process impact, over a selected time
period. The information is shown in a column chart, grouped by location of power quality event origin
(external, internal, undetermined).
Example:
TIP: Place your pointer on a column in the chart to open a tooltip showing the event duration.
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Power Quality Impact Trend gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows the aggregated cost of power quality events with a process impact, over a
selected time period. The information is shown in a stacked column chart, grouped by aggregation
period. The location of power quality event origin (external, internal, undetermined) is shown by the
color of the columns.
Example:
TIP: Place your pointer on a column in the chart to open a tooltip showing the event origin, cost,
and duration. Click a series in the legend to hide or show this series in the chart.
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Power Quality Rating gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows a power quality rating in the form of a letter grade (A to F). The rating is a
summary of multiple types of power quality disturbances. The information is shown as a graphic
display of the letter grade, with a % power quality rating and a list of the main contributing
disturbances.
The following formula is used to calculate the power quality rating:
Where:
l PQ.Indicators.Value is a number indicating each power quality indicator status (green = 2, yel-
low= 1, red = 0).
l PQ.Indicators.MaxValue = 2 for each individual indicator.
l Weight Factor is an adjustable value (default=1) for assigning different weight to each individual
indicator as per user’s needs.
The power quality rating is mapped to the letter grades in the following way:
l PQ.Rating >= 95% à "A"
l PQ.Rating >= 85% à "B"
l PQ.Rating >= 75% à "C"
l PQ.Rating >= 65% à "D"
l PQ.Rating >= 55% à "E"
l PQ.Rating >= 0% à "F"
With 0% = worst power quality and 100% = optimal power quality.
NOTE: The ratings are based on established thresholds and limits defined in IEEE519, IEC 61000-
4-30, EN50160, and IEEE1159 standards.
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Example:
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Power Quality Rating Trend gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows the power quality rating, over a selected time period. The information is shown in
a column chart, grouped by aggregation period.
Example:
TIP: Place your pointer on a column in the chart to open a tooltip showing the date and the power
quality rating.
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Sankey gadget
NOTE: This gadget is part of the Energy Usage Gadget Pack. This Gadget Pack requires a
separate license.
This gadget shows a flow diagram, in which the width of the arrows is proportional to the data
values. The diagram starts as a combined flow for all the selected consumers, and then breaks out
into individual flows for each consumer.
Use this gadget to show WAGES consumption broken down by load type, or to visualize
consumption costs by consumer. You can also use it to show power losses.
NOTE: The Sankey gadget must be used with hierarchy data. The Sankey gadget automatically
removes nodes with missing data from the display. A message is displayed in the chart if a node is
removed.
Example:
TIP: Drag individual nodes horizontally or vertically in the chart for a better view.
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Pareto Chart gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows consumption data, by consumer, for multiple consumers, over a selected time
period. The information is shown in a combined column and line chart, grouped by aggregation
period.
The columns are arranged from highest consumption to lowest consumption. The chart includes a
cumulative curve based on the aggregation period consumption values. The chart also contains a
configurable marker line which is used as a target or threshold indicator.
Use this gadget to perform an 80/20 analysis, identifying those consumers that together make up
the largest portion, or 80% of the overall consumption.
The gadget supports exporting its complete data set in CSV format or Microsoft Excel format
(XLSX) directly from the Web browser. To export the data, hover the mouse pointer over the
download icon in the gadget and select the desired format from the pop-up menu or select
Export to CSV from top right Options menu.
Example:
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Aggregated Pareto Chart gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows consumption data for multiple consumers, over a selected time period. The
information is shown in a combined column and line chart, grouped by aggregation period.
The columns are arranged from highest consumption to lowest consumption. The chart includes a
cumulative curve based on the aggregation period consumption values. The chart also contains a
configurable marker line which is used as a target or threshold indicator.
Use this gadget to perform an 80/20 analysis, identifying those aggregation intervals and
consumers that together make up the largest portion, or 80% of the overall consumption.
Example:
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Heat Map gadget
separate license.
This gadget creates a graphical representation of your data where the individual values are
represented as colors in a matrix format. The graphical display makes it easy to identify patterns in
complex data sets. Use this gadget with consumption data to identify usage patterns and
anomalies.
download icon in the gadget and select the desired format from the pop-up menu.
Example:
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Consumption Ranking gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows consumption data, by consumer, for multiple consumers, over a selected time
period. The information is shown side-by-side in a column or bar chart and a doughnut chart.
The columns or bars are arranged in order of consumption. The chart includes the aggregated total
consumption.
Use this gadget to compare the consumption of different consumers over a period of time.
Example:
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Aggregated Consumption Ranking gadget
separate license.
This gadget shows consumption data for multiple consumers, by aggregation period, over a
selected time period. The information is shown side-by-side in a column or bar chart and a doughnut
chart.
The columns or bars are arranged in order of the aggregated consumption. The chart includes the
aggregated total consumption.
Use this gadget to compare the consumption of consumers during specific time intervals, for
example by hour, by day of week, or by day.
The gadget supports exporting its complete data set in csv format or Microsoft Excel format (XLSX)
directly from the Web browser. To export the data, hover the mouse pointer over the download icon
in the gadget and select the desired format from the pop-up menu or select Export to CSV from
top right Options menu.
Example:
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Diagrams operation
WARNING
links.
Use the Diagrams application to view Vista diagrams in the Web Applications interface. You can
view the network diagram and any custom diagrams created in Vista. Objects that can be displayed
in the browser include real-time numeric data, full or partial gauges, background graphics or
diagrams, and basic views of event, data and waveform logs.
Although identical in many ways to Vista, the Diagrams application has certain differences and
limitations:
l The diagrams are read-only, which means control objects such as On/Off and Trigger switches
are disabled.
l The time displayed is the local time at the Web server, not at the client computer.
l Regional formatting for date, time, and numbers can be changed through the Diagrams Con-
figuration dialog. Open the dialog from the Management Console Tools menu. The user needs
Windows administrative privileges to restart Windows services to apply the change.
The Diagrams application also provides a Devices diagrams view with device type specific
diagrams for each device that is configured in the system.
TIP: You can open the Diagrams application from the DIAGRAMS link in the Web Applications
banner.
Time display
time zones.
For information on how use the Diagrams application, see:
l The Diagrams user interface
l User authentication
l Viewing historical (trend) data
l Viewing meter events
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l Stale data and error indicators
l Power Quality Performance diagrams
l Operating Room diagrams
l UPS Auto Test diagrams
l EPSS diagrams
l Breaker Aging diagrams
For information on how to configure Diagrams, see Diagrams configuration.
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The Diagrams user interface

The Diagrams user interface consists of a diagram display pane and a Diagram Library pane.
Diagrams display pane

The diagram display pane shows the diagram selected in the Diagram Library.The system
administrator can set a system default diagram that users see when they first log in.
Diagram Library
The Diagram Library contains all the diagrams that are configured in the system. Diagrams can be
listed individually or they can be organized within folders. The Devices diagram folder is a system
folder that is automatically generated. It can not be edited or deleted. You use the Diagram Library to
select the diagram you want to view.
TIP: To hide the Library, click the Hide Library icon ( or ) in the top right corner of the Library.
To show the Library, click the Show Library icon ( or ) at the top of the Library ribbon, or click
anywhere in the minimized Library ribbon.
Related topics:
l EPSS diagrams
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User authentication
If you access Diagrams through the Web Applications framework, you are automatically
authenticated, using the Web Applications login.
If you access Diagrams from outside the Web Applications framework, through a browser using the
URL http://server_name/ion (where server_name is the fully-qualified name of the server
or its IP address), you are prompted to log in using your Power Monitoring Expert user name and
password.
Related topics:
l EPSS diagrams
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Viewing historical (trend) data

The Diagrams application provides a Web-based graphing utility for viewing historical data in the
diagrams. This utility allows you to select the date range and the data that you want to view.
1. Click the meter icon to open its diagram, then click the link or tab that contains the button for
the trending information you want to view.
2. Click the Data Log Viewer button that corresponds to the data log you want to view.
The data log table displays today's data by default.
When the data log table opens, 30 rows of data are displayed initially. As you scroll or page
down, 30 additional rows of data at a time are added to the table.
3. Click Change Date Range to change the timeframe for the data and select one of the
available options for the data that you want to view. To specify a custom date range, select
Between these dates then click the calendar icons to set start and end dates.
The new date range is applied when you view the graph. Click Show Table to return to the
data log table. (When you return to the data log table, your previous table header selections are
cleared.)
If you select a custom date range, a maximum of 6000 rows of data are displayed initially. If
the custom date range includes more than 6000 rows of data, you can display the additional
records in increments of 30 rows at a time by scrolling down or pressing End.
4. Select the check boxes for the items in the table header for the parameters that you want to
graph.
5. Click Show Graph.
6. Manipulate and control the displayed graph by doing the following:

a. To zoom in on the graph, left click and drag the mouse pointer around the portion you want
to zoom in on.
b. To restore the graph to its original display size, double-click anywhere in the graph.
7. Click:
a. Device Diagram to return to that page.
b. Change Date Range to select a different date range for the data log table. The new date
range is applied when you view the graph.
c. Show Table to return to the data log table. (When you return to the data log table, your pre-
vious table header selections are cleared.)
RMS waveform plotting

The Diagrams application plots the calculated root mean square (RMS) values for waveforms.
Related topics:
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l EPSS diagrams
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Viewing meter events

You can view meter events in the diagrams, in a table format, using the Diagrams application.
NOTE: You cannot acknowledge alarms on the screens generated by the Diagrams application
since control functions are not supported. To acknowledge alarms, click the ALARMS icon in the
Web Applications component to open the Alarm Viewer.
Viewing the meter events

1. Click the meter icon to open its diagram, then click the link or tab that contains the Meter
events button.
2. Click the Meter events button to open the a table showing the meter events.
The meter events table displays today's data by default.
When the meter events table opens, 30 rows of data are displayed initially. As you scroll or
page down, 30 additional rows of data at a time are added to the table.
3. Click Change Date Range to change the timeframe for the data and select one of the
available options for the data that you want to view. To specify a custom date range, select
Between these dates then click the calendar icons to set a start and end date.
If you select a custom date range, a maximum of 6000 rows of data are displayed. If the
custom date range includes more than 6000 rows of data, you can display the additional
records in increments of 30 rows at a time by scrolling down or pressing End.
Related topics:
l EPSS diagrams
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Stale data and error indicators

The Diagrams application uses the Vista stale data settings for its diagrams. Stale data and errors
are displayed in the browser as follows:
l A yellow border surrounding an object indicates stale data.
l An orange border surrounding an object indicates an error in communications, security access,

configuration, or other system error.
NOTE: See the "Identifying Stale Data" topic in the Vista section of the online Power Monitoring
Expert Help for information on stale data. Although you can change the stale data and error flag
colors in Vista , the color indicators for these flags do not change in the Diagrams application.
Related topics:
l EPSS diagrams
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Power Quality Performance diagrams

NOTE: These diagrams are part of the Power Quality Performance Module. This Module requires a
separate license. The module must be configured before the diagrams can be used.
Power Quality Performance diagrams provide an overview of the power quality of your system. Two
sets of Vista diagrams are available; indicator diagrams and equipment diagrams:
l Indicator diagrams present an aggregated and simplified view of historical power quality data.
l Equipment diagrams provide a real-time summary of the operational status of the corrective
equipment installed in support of your system.
CAUTION
NOTE: See Power Quality Performance events and disturbances, in the Reference section of this
document, for a definition of power quality events.
For details on the diagrams, see:
l Power Quality Performance Indicator diagrams
l Power Quality Performance Equipment diagrams
Related topics:
l EPSS diagrams
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Power Quality Performance Indicator diagrams

Overview
The Power Quality Indicator diagrams show a number of power quality indicators. Each indicator
represents a different type of power quality event or disturbance. The indicators are color coded and
provide more detailed information when clicked.
Diagrams
Power Quality Performance Indicator diagram is organized into 3 levels and a setup page:
1. Landing page
2. Details pages
3. Information pages
4. Setup page
1. Landing page
This page shows a high-level power quality summary. The landing page first opens to the LAST 7
DAYS viewing period. The other time periods are LAST 24 HOURS, LAST 30 DAYS, and LAST 12
MONTHS.
The indicators on the page are color-coded based on the state of the specific power quality item.
The color classifications are defined by configurable limits, set for each item. The color coding
indicates how well your system performed, with regards to power quality, over a certain period of
time:
l Green means there are no power quality issues.
l Yellow means there are a few power quality issues, which might be investigated.
l Red means there are frequent power quality issues, which should be investigated.
To open the landing page:
In diagrams, click the grouping object that links to the page , or click the Power Quality Performance
tab in the Web Applications banner. Which of these two options have been implemented depends
on how your system has been configured.
Example landing page:
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2. Details page
This page shows a breakdown of the specific event or disturbance, by time period. It provides the
following details:
l Counts for events with No Impact and Likely Impact.
l Counts for events with Internal, External, and Undetermined origin.
l A log with event details.
The details page also includes a description of the event or disturbance type and potential impacts.
There is a Learn More link to access additional, related information.
To open a details page:
On the landing page, click an event or disturbance to open the details page for that item.
Example details page:
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3. Information page
This page shows the color classification limits used to determine whether the event or disturbance
is flagged with a green, yellow, or red color.
To open an information page:
On a details page, click the information icon . Click X to return to the details page.
Example information page:
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4. Setup page
This page has controls to trigger an update of the power quality indicators and the indicator limits.
Use the Initialize/Update Indicators control to manually update all indicators in the Power Quality
Performance diagrams. This triggers an immediate update instead of waiting for automatic updates
(15 minutes to 1 hour).
Use the Import Indicator Limit Information control to update the Power Quality Performance
indicator limits after the limit table in the database has been updated.
The OTHER (OPTIONAL) area is intended for custom controls. This area is empty by default.
To open the setup page:
On the landing page, click the Setup icon . Click the Back icon to return to the landing
page.
Example setup page:
Related topics:
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l EPSS diagrams
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Power Quality Performance Equipment diagrams

Overview
The Power Quality Equipment diagrams show status and operational details about the power quality
equipment in your facility. The status indicators are color coded and provide more detailed
information when clicked.
Diagrams
Power Quality Equipment diagram is organized into 3 levels:
1. Landing page
2. Group page
3. Details pages
1. Landing page
This page shows the status for each equipment type and a count for the number of devices of that
type.
(Optional) Click Corrective in the top navigation area of the page to view only the corrective
equipment types, click All Types to see all equipment.
To open the landing page:
On the Power Quality Performance Indicator diagrams landing page, click Equipment in the left
navigation pane.
You can also click one of the buttons under CORRECTIVE EQUIPMENT STATUS on that page,
to open the equipment group page for the devices grouped under the equipment type. The default
types are Capacitor Banks, Active Harmonic Filters, and UPS.
Example landing page:
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2. Group page
This page shows operational summary information for the equipment, such as load current and
harmonics. Each piece of equipment is shown with its own display area.
To open a group page:
On the landing page, click one of the equipment types. Click the Back icon to return to the
landing page.
Example group page:
3. Details page
This page shows detailed operational information for the equipment, including device status, and
maintenance indicators.
To open a details page:
On a group page, click inside a specific equipment area to open the details page for that item.
To view additional measurements for the device, click the folder icon in the OVERVIEW area on the
details page to open a device diagram for this equipment.
Click the Back icon to return to the landing page.
Example details page:
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Operating Room diagrams

NOTE: These diagrams are part of the Insulation Monitoring Module. This Module requires a
Nurses, facility managers and electricians benefit from the information provided by the Isolated
Power Interface. In the following scenarios, and more, the solution helps hospital staff understand
and resolve issues in critical rooms:
l Non-electrical personnel can view the test and hazard conditions in standard, easy-to-view dia-
grams and contact the necessary personnel to evaluate the room.
l Even during an operation, facility managers and electricians can review the circuits that are in
hazard condition and start troubleshooting.
Different diagrams are provided for ANSI and IEC regulated applications:
l Hospital room diagrams for ANSI
l Hospital room diagrams for IEC
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Hospital room diagrams for ANSI

When your hospital is configured using Power Monitoring Expert's Operating Room Configuration
Tool, several diagrams are produced that visually indicate the electrical status of the rooms and
circuits being monitored.
This section describes each type of diagram and explains how to work with the diagrams in case a
monitored room needs intervention.
See the following topics:
l Opening the hospital diagrams
l Using the diagrams
l Data logs
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Opening the hospital diagrams

Diagrams for the rooms that are monitored by the solution can be viewed in the Diagrams Web
application of Power Monitoring Expert or the Vista client.
To view the rooms in Power Monitoring Expert:
1. Log in to your Power Monitoring Expert web site. See the Power Monitoring Expert System
Guide for more details, if necessary.
2. In the toolbar, click Diagrams. The installed diagram groups appear.
For example:
3. In the left pane, click Operating Room. The top-level diagram appears.
For example:
The top-level diagram shows the hospitals, facilities, or buildings that contain the rooms that are
monitored for hazard current. You can navigate to all the room and circuit details from this drawing.
See the next section for information about each diagram.
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Vista Client
To view the hospital summary diagram in Vista:
1. Open the Power Monitoring Expert folder on your Windows desktop
2. Double-click the Vista shortcut and then enter your Vista login credentials.
4. Browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring Exper-

t\config\diagrams\ud\HealthCare\OperatingRooms
5. Select Hospital.dgm and click Open. The top-level diagram for your site appears, for
example:
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Using the diagrams

The Power Monitoring Expert diagrams display overview or detail information as well as status.
Hospital Summary diagram
The Hospital Summary diagram shows each hospital or facility that contains a group of rooms.
The Hospitals Summary diagram lists all the hospitals, facilities, or groups of rooms that were
configured for the hospital. Each box in the main area represents a group of rooms. This diagram
provides a status overview and links to rooms in the hospital, as shown next:
A Hospital Icon – Click this icon to see the diagram of rooms in the hospital.
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Status Indicator – This indicator is green or red to show the general status of the
hospital:
l Green – The hazard current monitor devices in all rooms do not detect any unsafe
conditions. This applies to all of the monitoring devices included in the group of
rooms.
l Red – One or more rooms have a circuit with an insulation fault or a LIM-IG6 is in
safety test mode. A LIM-IG6 test lasts 5 to 30 seconds. When the test is complete,
B
the color changes back to green. If an insulation fault has occurred, the indicator
remains red until the fault is corrected. In the hazard or test situation, the hospital
box appears like this:
Rooms. Total number of monitored rooms in this hospital. These are the rooms with
C
LIM-IG6 monitors.
What to do if the status indicator is red
1. Click the Hospital Icon to open the Summary of Rooms diagram. One or more room boxes will
also have a red alarm indicator.
2. Click the specific room icon to open the Room Details diagram. One or more panel boxes will
also have a red indicator. If the optional circuit fault locator devices are installed, the panel box
also indicates each circuit that has a resistance fault.
NOTE: Some types of electrical faults can occur and not be indicated by the individual circuit
fault locators. Only the room status indicator turns red. See Indicators for capacitive faults
for details.
3. Notify the responsible person that can address the condition for the room and specific circuits.
See the next sections for information about the other diagrams.
Summary of Rooms diagram
The Summary of Rooms diagram provides an overview of each room in the hospital, each box
represents a single room. For example:
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Each box represents a single room and contains the following room information:
A Room Icon – Click the icon to see LIM-IG6 and circuit details for the room.
Room Status Indicator – Indicates the general conditions in the room. This indicator is
B either green "Safe" or red "Hazard." If the indicator is red, one or more IG6 monitors are in
test mode or an insulation fault is detected.
IG6 Status Indicators – Displays the status and real-time total hazard current (THC, in
mA) for each LIM-IG6 in the room. Up to six LIM-IG6 monitors can be installed in a room.
The indicator changes to red if the LIM-IG6 is in safety test mode or if a circuit has a hazard
C current condition. When in test mode, the THC measurement changes to 10.0 mA and the
red "Testing" label appears next to the LIM-IG6 name. The test lasts 5 to 30 seconds.
When the test is complete, the color changes to green. If a LIM-IG6 detects an insulation
fault, the THC measurement shows the real-time THC measurement.
LIM-IG6 in test mode:
LIM-IG6 in hazard condition:
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Room Details diagram
The Room Details diagram shows the details for each LIM-IG6 and connected devices in a room.
The Room Details diagram can show up to 3 LIM-IG6 monitors. If more than 3 monitors are in the
diagram, click the arrow in the upper right corner to see other monitors.
NOTE: For 208/240V systems, one LIM-IG6 can be shared between 2 rooms. In this case, the
monitor appears on both room diagrams.
For example, the following image shows a diagram of the room and LIM-IG6 details:
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Each LIM-IG6 area contains these sections to provide specific information about the circuit
conditions:
LIM-IG6 Status – Displays the name and status of the monitor, real-time
THC measurement, and test status. The THC measurement is taken directly from the
LIM-IG6.
This indicator is either green "Safe" or red "Hazard." If the indicator is red, one or more
A panels are in test mode or circuits in the room are in a hazard condition. The red "Test In
Progress" label appears when someone starts a LIM-IG6 test. A test is started by
pressing the test button on the LIM-IG6 or by pressing the test button on the remote test
device. This label remains visible during the test.
See Indicators for Test Mode and Hazard condition for details.
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Measurements – Displays the real-time measurements for the components connected to

the LIM-IG6.
l Load – Optional. Displays the transformer load if the circuit transformer is connected

to the LIM-IG6. The status indicator turns red if the overload percentage exceeds the
threshold defined for the transformer.
l Volts L1 - L2 – Voltage between L1 and L2, in V.
l Volts L1 - Ground – Voltage between L1 and Ground, in V.
l Volts L2 - Ground – Voltage between L2 and Ground, in V.

B
l Impedance – Impedance Zf in kΩ.
l Resistance – Resistance Rf in kΩ.
l Leakage – Leakage capacitance in nF.
l Temperature – Optional. The status of the transformer temperature, according to the

over-temperature sensor. This appears only if the temperature sensor is installed with
the transformer. The value changes to red "High" if the temperature exceeds the
threshold.
Circuit Status – Appears only if the optional circuit fault locator is connected to the LIM-
IG6. This area shows the status for each circuit being monitored. If the LIM-IG6 detects a
resistance fault, the circuit monitor identifies the specific circuit and the circuit indicator
turns red. When any indicator turns red, the hazard status propagates up to the top-level
C
Hospitals Summary diagram. If the LIM-IG6 is in test mode, all circuit indicators turn red.
See examples below for indicators in test or hazard condition.
Event Log and Data Log – Contains links to the historical data log and event log for the
D
panel measurements. See Data logs for more information.
Indicators for Test Mode and Hazard condition
LIM-IG6 in test mode, with circuit fault locators (left) and without circuit fault locators (right):
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LIM-IG6 in hazard condition, with circuit fault locators (left) and without circuit fault locators (right):
Indicators for capacitive faults
DANGER
EQUIPMENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Do not ignore the main device hazard indicator when all circuit fault locator icons show green
status.
• Determine and correct the cause of the fault if the main device hazard indicator shows a
hazard.
In some cases, such as when too many equipment items are connected to circuits, the LIM-IG6
detects a capacitance fault that exceeds the total hazard current (THC). For this situation, the room
Status area shows the hazard, as shown next. However, if the optional circuit fault locators are
installed, the circuit indicators do not indicate the capacitive fault, because they show only
resistance faults, as shown next:
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If all the circuit fault indicators are green, as above, and the room Status area shows a hazard,
appropriate personnel must take action to determine and correct the cause of the fault.
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Data logs
When you need details about circuit measurements and details, the Room Details diagram provides
links to the historical data log and the event log. These logs provide measurement data for the 5-
minute polling interval of the LIM-IG6. You can filter the data in the logs by date range.
When using the event log, you can also generate a graph that shows THC measurements plotted
across time. If any THC measurement exceeds the hazard threshold, the graph includes a callout at
the specific event point.
Historical data log and graph
The following figure shows the historical log table.
The buttons located at the top of the table are:
l Device Diagram – Click this to return to the diagram.
l Change Date Range – Click this to view data for different dates. See "Select Date Range"
below for more information.
l Show Graph – Select one or more column headers in the table and click this to see a graph of
the data. The graph shows the data at 5-minute intervals. For example, you can check the Total
Hazard Current option in the table and see the values. Click a point on the data line to see
details for that value, as shown next.
The following figure shows the historical log table from the Vista client view:
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Event Log
The following figure shows the event log table:
Select date range:
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For either type of log table, you can select the date range for data you want to see. The default date
range is "Today".
1. Click Select Date Range.
2. Select an available range or click Between these dates and select specific dates in the cal-
endar.
3. Click Show Table to see the data.
If you select a date range of more than one week, a message appears to inform you that the table
will be very long.
The new table appears.

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Hospital room diagrams for IEC

When your hospital is configured using Power Monitoring Expert's Operating Room Configuration
Tool, several diagrams are produced that visually indicate the electrical status of the rooms and
circuits being monitored.
This section describes each type of diagram and explains how to work with the diagrams in case a
monitored room needs intervention.
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Opening the hospital diagrams

Diagrams for the rooms that are monitored by the solution can be viewed in the Diagrams Web
application of Power Monitoring Expert or the Vista client.
To view the rooms in Power Monitoring Expert:
1. Log in to your Power Monitoring Expert web site. See the Power Monitoring Expert System
Guide for more details, if necessary.
2. In the toolbar, click Diagrams. The installed diagram groups appear.
For example:
Your initial view will be different based on your facility.
3. In the left pane, click Operating Room. The top-level diagram appears.
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Vista Client
To view the hospital summary diagram in Vista:
1. Open the Power Monitoring Expert folder on your Windows desktop
2. Double-click the Vista shortcut and then enter your Vista login credentials.
4. Browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring Exper-

t\config\diagrams\ud\HealthCare\OperatingRooms
5. Select Hospital.dgm and click Open. The top-level diagram for your site appears, for
example:
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Using the diagrams

The Power Monitoring Expert diagrams display overview or detail information as well as status.
Hospital Summary diagram
The Hospital Summary diagram shows each hospital or facility that contains a group of rooms.
The Hospitals Summary diagram lists all the hospitals, facilities, or groups of rooms that were
configured for the hospital. Each box in the main area represents a group of rooms. This diagram
provides a status overview and links to rooms in the hospital, as shown next:
A Hospital Icon – Click this icon to see the diagram of rooms in the hospital.
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Status Indicator – This indicator is green or red to show the general status of the
hospital:
l Green – The hazard current monitor devices in all theatres do not detect any unsafe
conditions. This applies to all of the monitoring devices included in the group of
theatres.
l Red – One or more rooms have a circuit with an insulation fault. If an insulation fault
B
has occurred, the indicator remains red until the fault is corrected. In the hazard
situation, the hospital box appears like this:
Rooms – Total number of monitored rooms in this hospital. These are the rooms with
C
IM20-H monitoring devices.
What to do if the status indicator is red
1. Click the Hospital Icon to open the Summary of Rooms diagram. One or more room boxes will
also have a red alarm indicator.
2. Click the specific room icon to open the Room Details diagram. One or more panel boxes will
also have a red indicator.
3. Notify the responsible person that can address the condition for the room and specific circuits.
See the next sections for information about the other diagrams.
Summary of Building Rooms diagram
The Summary of Building Rooms diagram provides an overview of each room in the building. For
example:
Each box represents a single room and contains the following room information:
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Room Icon – Click this icon to see the details for the IM20-H device measurements in the
A room.
Room Status Indicator – Indicates the general conditions in the room. This indicator is
B either green "Safe" or red "Hazard." If the indicator is red, one or more IM20-H devices
detects a fault.
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Room Information and Status Indicators – Displays the room name, the IM20-H device
in the room and the status indicators. If a fault occurs in the room, these indicators show
the specific type of fault.
l Insulation Status – Normal condition is green. If the impedance is lower than the
threshold, the indicator turns orange. The impedance threshold is set on the IM20-H
device.
l Electrical Status – Normal condition is green. If the current transformer load or

temperature exceed the threshold set on the IM20-H device, this indicator turns red.
l Wiring Status – Normal condition is green. This indicator turns red if the
device cannot monitor the isolation transformer.
Room Details diagram
Use the Rooms tab to create rooms in the hospital environment and associate 1 Vigilohm IM20-H
device per room.
NOTE: With IEC, you can have only 1 Vigilohm device per room.
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Up to 2 IM20-H device areas can be shown per screen of the diagram. For example:
Each IM20-H area contains these sections to provide specific information about the circuit
conditions:
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Device Name – The group and name of the device in the room.
IM20-H Status – The name and status of the IM20-H. This indicator is either green "Safe"
or red "Hazard."
Impedance – The real-time measurement of the impedance to ground, in kiloohms. If the
impedance is lower than the threshold, the indicator turns orange. The impedance limit is
set on the IM20-H device.
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Transformer Indicators – The load and temperature status for the current transfer
l Load – If the current transformer load exceeds the threshold, this indicator turns red
and displays the real-time load percentage value.
B
l Temperature – If the current transformer temperature rises above the safe threshold,
this indicator turns red and the status changes to "High."
Event Log and Data Log – Contains links to the historical data log and event log for the
C
panel measurements. See Data logs for more information.
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Data logs
When you need details about circuit measurements and details, the Room Details diagram provides
links to the historical data log and the event log. These logs provide measurement data for the 15-
minute polling interval of the Vigilohm IM20-H. You can filter the data in the logs by date range.
Historical data log
The following image shows the historical log table from the Power Monitoring Expert view:
l Show Graph – Select one or more column headers in the table and then click Show Graph to
see a graph of the data. The graph shows the data at 5-minute intervals.
The following figure shows the historical log table from the Vista client view:
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Event Log
The following figure shows the event log table from the Power Monitoring Expert view:
Select date range:
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For either type of log table, you can select the date range for data you want to see. The default date
range is "Today".
1. Click Select Date Range.
2. Select an available range or click Between these dates and select specific dates in the cal-
endar.
3. Click Show Table to see the data.
If you select a date range of more than one week, a message appears to inform you that the table
will be very long.
The new table appears.

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UPS Auto Test diagrams

NOTE: These diagrams are part of the Backup Power Management Module. This Module requires
a separate license. The module must be configured before the diagrams can be used.
Overview
The diagrams show status and operational details for the UPS devices.
Diagrams
UPS Auto Test diagrams are organized into 3 levels:
1. Groups summary page
2. Group details pages
3. Device details pages

This page shows a summary of the status for each UPS group.
Example groups summary page:
2. Group details page

This page shows details for each UPS device in the group.
TIP: Click the group icon for a group in the groups summary page to open the respective group
details page.
Example group details page:
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(The colored outline boxes around the measurements indicate that the diagram in this example is
not linked to an actual UPS device.)
3. Device details page

This page shows details for a specific UPS device.
TIP: Click a battery icon for a UPS in the group details page to open the respective device details
page.
Example device details page:
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EPSS diagrams
NOTE: These diagrams are part of the Backup Power Management Module. This Module requires
a separate license. The module must be configured before the diagrams can be used.
Overview
The diagrams show status and operational details for the generators and transfer switches that are
part of the EPSS system.
Diagrams
EPSS diagrams are organized into 3 levels:
In addition there are summary pages for all the generators and all the transfer switches in the
system.

This page shows a summary for each EPSS group.

This page shows details for each generator and transfer switch device in the group.
details page.
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(No data is shown in this example because the diagram is not linked to actual devices.)

This page shows details for a specific generator or transfer switch device.
TIP: Click a device icon for a generator or transfer switch in the group details page to open the
respective device details page.
Summary pages
These pages show details for all the generators and all the transfer switches that are defined in the
system.
Example generator summary page:
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Example transfer switch summary page:
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Breaker Aging diagrams

NOTE: These diagrams are part of the Breaker Performance Module. This Module requires a
Overview
The diagrams show aging and wear related details for the breaker devices.
Diagrams
Breaker aging diagrams are organized into 3 levels:

This page shows a summary of the status for each breaker group.

This page shows details for each switchboard in the group.
details page.
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This page shows details for a specific breaker device.
TIP: Click the switchboard icon for a switchboard in the group details page to open the device
details page.
Related topics:
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Reports operation
WARNING
links.
Overview
Use the Reports application to generate historical data reports. You can view the reports in PME, or
download them in different formats for sharing or storing externally. To generate a report, you can
either run it manually, setup an automatic schedule, or define trigger events such as a system
disturbance.
Reports are based on historical data that is stored in the PME database. A report can simply display
the historical data or it can process data to show patterns and relationships. The Tabular Report is
an example of a simple report that shows data in a table. The Energy Modeling report is an example
of a report that processes different types of input data to produce predictions and comparisons
displayed in chart and diagram formats.
Reports are generated based on report templates. PME provides a wide range of default templates.
You can change the colors and logo used for these templates. To customize the types of inputs or
outputs of the default templates you need to create custom templates. Creating custom templates
requires engineering work outside of PME.
The Reports user interface (UI) has two main areas: the Report Library and the Reports Display. To
see a report in the Reports Display, you select the report in the Report Library.
TIP: You can open Reports from the REPORTS link in the Web Applications banner.
l Reports UI
l Generating a report
l Downloading a report
Report templates
The report templates that are included with PME by default cover a wide range of applications. The
templates are grouped into folders based on application. Choose the templates that best meet your
reporting needs. The following table shows the default templates and folders.
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NOTE: Some report templates are part of add-on software modules for PME and are enabled
through the module licenses.
Folder Template Licensing

- General Activity
- Generator Battery Health
Backup Power - Generator EPSS Test Needs Backup Power Management
Management - Generator Load Summary Module license.
- UPS Auto Test
- UPS Battery Health
- Billing
Billing and Allocation - Billing Summary Needs Billing Module license.
- Multiple Billing
Billing and Allocation \ IT
- Energy by IT Customer Needs Billing Module license.
Billing
- Circuit Breaker Aging Needs Breaker Performance Module
Breaker Performance
- Circuit Breaker Settings license.
- Branch Circuit Power
- Equipment Capacity
- Generator Capacity Needs Capacity Management Module
Capacity Management
- Generator Power license.
- Power Losses
- UPS Power
- Duration Curve
- Energy Regression
Analysis
- Energy Usage per State
- KPI
Needs Energy Analysis Module
Energy Analysis - Multiple Equipment
license.
Operation
- Power Usage Per State
- PUE Summary
- Single Equipment
Operation
Energy Analysis \ Energy - Create Model Needs Energy Analysis Module
Modeling - Use Model license.
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Folder Template Licensing

- Calendar Trend Month
- Calendar Trend Week
- Consumption Ranking
- Energy Comparison
- Energy Cost
Energy Management - Energy Period over Period Included in BASE license.
- Energy Usage
- Energy Usage by Shift
- Energy Usage by Time of
Use (TOU)
- Load Profile
- 100 ms
- Dashboard
- Data Export
General Included in BASE license.
- Event History
- System Configuration
- Tabular
- Isolated Power (ANSI) Needs Insulation Monitoring Module
Insulation Monitoring
- Isolated Power (IEC) license.
- EN50160:2000
- EN50160:2000 Mains
Signaling
- EN50160:2010
- EN50160:2010 Mains
Power Quality Signaling Included in BASE license.
- Harmonic Compliance
- Harmonic Compliance
2014
- IEC61000-4-30
- Power Quality
Power Quality - Power Quality Analysis Needs Power Quality Performance
Performance - Power Quality Impact Module license.
- Hourly Usage
- Multi Device Usage
Usage Trending - Multiple Trend Included in BASE license.
- Single Device Usage
- Trend
Use the following links to find the descriptions of the different report templates:
Backup Power Management Reports General Reports

Billing and Allocation Reports Insulation Monitoring Reports
Breaker Performance Reports IT Billing Reports
Capacity Management Reports Power Quality Reports
Energy Analysis Reports Power Quality Performance Reports
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Energy Management Reports Usage Trending Reports

Energy Modeling Reports
Subscriptions
Subscribe to a report to have it generated automatically based on a schedule or on a trigger event.
For example, you can subscribe to a report and have it generated daily at a certain time, or monthly
on a certain day and time. A trigger event can be any event in the system, for example a device
setpoint going active, or a breaker tripping.
Ownership and Sharing

Reports can be made Private or Public. A Private report can only be seen by the person who created
it and by users with Supervisor access permissions. A Public report is visible to all users,
regardless of their access levels. By default, a report is only visible in the user group where it was
created. To make a report visible to other user groups, you have to Share the report with this user
group.
Time display
time zones.
Terminology
See Reports Terminology for definitions of the terms used in the Reports application.
For information on how to configure Alarms, see Reports configuration.
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Generating a report
Generate a report to view power monitoring system information.
To generate a report:
1. In Reports, open the Report Library and navigate to the report or the report template you want
to generate.
2. Click the report name to display the report in the Reports Display pane.
3. Set the input parameters for the report and click Generate Report.
NOTE: If you chose a report, then the saved input parameters are set to their saved values.
If you chose a report template, then all input parameters are unselected or have generic
default values.
4. The report output is displayed in the Reports Display pane.
Related topics:
l Report descriptions
l Reports operation
l Reports UI
l Reports Terminology
For information on how to configure Reports, see Reports configuration.
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Downloading a report
Download a report in one of the supported formats (PDF, Excel, Tiff Image) to share the report
output with others, or to save it externally
To download a report:
1. In Reports, generate a report.
2. In the Reports Display pane, view the generated report and click Download report as on the
toolbar immediately above the report output. Choose the format you want to download the
report in.
3. The report is downloaded in the selected format.
Related topics:
l Reports operation
l Reports UI
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Report descriptions
Use the following links to find the descriptions of the different report types:
Backup Power Management Reports General Reports

Billing and Allocation Reports Insulation Monitoring Reports
Breaker Performance Reports IT Billing Reports **
Capacity Management Reports Power Quality Reports
Energy Analysis Reports Power Quality Performance Reports
Energy Management Reports Usage Trending Reports
Energy Modeling Reports *
* Energy Modeling is part of Energy Analysis

** IT Billing is part of Billing and Allocation
Related topics:
l Reports operation
l Reports UI
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Backup Power Management Reports
NOTE: These reports are part of the Backup Power Management Module. This module requires a
separate license.
The Backup Power Management folder in the Report Library includes the following report
templates:
Generator Activity Report Generator Load Summary Report

Generator Battery Health Report UPS Auto Test Report
Generator Battery Health Export UPS Battery Health Report
Generator Test EPSS Report
CAUTION
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Generator Activity Report
NOTE: This report is part of the Backup Power Management Module. This module requires a
separate license.
The Generator Activity Report shows the test run hours and other test run data for each generator in
the selected group. In particular, the report shows:
l The number of non-emergency running hours as an annual total.
l Running hours broken out into categories for Test, Power Outage, Load Shedding.
l Bar graphs for generators with the number of hours of non-emergency run time.
l A table with non-emergency and emergency run hours for each generator.
Prerequisites
l The Backup Power Management Module must be configured.
l The measurement data must be available as historical data logs in the database.
Report inputs:
l Title
l EPSS Group
l Reporting Period
l Threshold
l Include Activity Details
l Include Data Warnings
Example:
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NOTE: This example only shows selected pages from the report, it does not show the entire
report.
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Generator Battery Health Report
separate license.
The Generator Battery Health Report shows the captured waveform image of the generator voltage
when the generator starts.
The report includes a reference signature that shows the battery voltage for a previous Battery
Health Report run for this generator. Use this reference signature to monitor battery performance
over time and plan preventative maintenance actions when necessary.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l Select EPSS Group
l Exclude Sources
l Select Generator Starts
l Cumulative Degradation Threshold
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Generator Battery Health Export
separate license.
Generator Battery Health Export is based on the same data as the Generator Battery Health Report
report. The export version provides the raw data in CSV file format. The export file can be imported
by other systems, such as Energy Operation.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l Select EPSS Group
l Exclude Sources
l Select Generator Starts
l Cumulative Degradation Threshold
Example:
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Generator Test EPSS Report
separate license.
The Generator Test EPSS Report shows the details for a generator test run. The report can also be
configured to conform to the requirements for an Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) test,
including Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS). For example, the report shows the transfer time of
the lead ATS and indicates whether the transfer time passes or does not pass the test
requirements.
NOTE: Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) is a North American term used in the
healthcare segment. It describes an arrangement of generators and automatic transfer switches,
designed to provide backup power in case of an utility power interruption.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l Company Name
l Technician Name
l Report Group
l Exclude Sources
l Use Run History
l Select Date Range
l ATS Summary
l Events Summary
l Generator Summary
l Comments
l Show Data Warnings
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Generator Load Summary Report
separate license.
The Generator Load Summary Report provides a summary graph of electrical data during a
generator run. The report includes a load curve, minimum-maximum-average load summary, and
other electrical details.
NOTE: This report is only included with the system if the EPSS Test Module is NOT installed.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l Select EPSS Group
l Exclude Sources
l Use Run History
l Select Date range
l Reporting Period
l Include Electrical Details
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UPS Auto Test Report
separate license.
The UPS Auto Test Report provides information regarding the battery health of your Galaxy VM,
Galaxy VX, and MGE 5500 UPS devices.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l UPS Group
l Reporting Period
l Include Event History
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UPS Battery Health Report
separate license.
The Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Battery Health Report displays information related to the
health of the battery for a UPS device. The UPS devices intended for use with this report are UPS
devices that do not have an auto-test capability.
For information on the terms and calculations used in this report, see UPS Battery Health Report
calculations.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l Select Waveforms
l Waveform Drop Percentage
l Waveform Drop Sample Size
l Recovery Value Multiplier
l Voltage Threshold
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Billing and Allocation Reports
NOTE: These reports are part of the Billing and Allocation Module. This module requires a
separate license.
The Billing and Allocation folder in the Report Library includes the following report templates:
l Billing Report
CAUTION
For information about changing the unit cost values in a rate file used for billing reports, see the Rate
Editor tool.
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Billing Report
NOTE: This report is part of the Billing Module. This module requires a separate license.
Use the Billing Report to create an itemized energy charge back report for a particular source (for
example, a tenant) over a specified date range. The Billing Report template uses measurements
specified in a rate file. The rate file is configurable and supports many different rate structures.
Use the Billing Report to:
l Produce accurate tenant energy bills
l Allocate costs to departments or processes
l Verify utility bills.
Prerequisites
l The Billing Module must be configured.
Report inputs:
l Title
l Tenant
l Reporting Period
l Rate
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Billing Summary Report
NOTE: This report is part of the Billing Module. This module requires a separate license.
The Billing Summary report summarizes multiple bills in one report and allows run-time
customization of exactly what is calculated and displayed in the report. You can use the Billing
Summary report to generate a bill for multiple tenants (sources) with a common rate file. The report
also allows you to filter the tenants and the line items so you can show only the information you
want in the report.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l Tenant (multiple selection)
l Reporting Period
l Rate
l Tenant Filter
l Line Item Filter
l Save Billing Totals
l Keep True Totals
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Multiple Billing Export Report
NOTE: This report is part of the Billing Module. This Module requires a separate license.
The Multiple Billing Export report exports tenant billing data in a customized XML format for
integration with third-party billing systems. The report generates a bill for the tenants for the
specified date range using the selected billing rate.
Prerequisites
A tenant hierarchy, with views defined in the hierarchy template (such as a physical layout or virtual
meters) needs to be configured in Hierarchy Manager. You select hierarchy views in the source
selection for the Tenant input field. See Hierarchy Manager Help for information about creating
hierarchies and views.
Related
Report inputs
l Title
l Reporting Period
l Rate
l XML Transform File
l XML Export File
l Overwrite XML Export
l Stylesheet (optional)
l Email XML Export
l Email Recipients (comma separated)
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Multiple Billing Report
The Multiple Billing report extends the existing Billing report to allow the selection of multiple tenants
(sources). By allowing multiple tenant selection you can create, save, and schedule one report for
all tenants on a common rate. The report also allows you to filter the tenants and the line items so
you can show only the information that you want to include in the report. To do so, select your
tenants and then configure the rest of the report parameters as usual.
The output of this report is a single file, so if you choose to save or subscribe to a PDF file, then
each bill appears on its own page for review and printing purposes.
Prerequisites
Related
Multiple Billing Export Report - provides tenant billing data in a customized XML format for
integration with third-party billing systems.
Report inputs
l Title
l Reporting Period
l Rate
l Notes
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Breaker Performance Reports
NOTE: These reports are part of the Breaker Performance Module. This module requires a
separate license.
The Breaker Performance folder in the Report Library includes the following report templates:
l Circuit Breaker Aging Report
l Circuit Breaker Settings Report
CAUTION
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Circuit Breaker Aging Report
NOTE: This report is part of the Breaker Performance Module. This Module requires a separate
license.
The Circuit Breaker Aging Report shows the status of circuit breaker aging and wear in your
electrical system.
Prerequisites
l The Breaker Performance Module must be configured.
Report inputs:
l Title
l Select Group
l Grouped By
l Include Breakers with Minor Aging and Wear
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Circuit Breaker Settings Report
NOTE: This report is part of the Breaker Performance Module. This Module requires a separate
license.
Use the Circuit Breaker Settings Report to monitor and report on the configuration settings of the
circuit breakers in your electrical system.
Prerequisites
l The Breaker Performance Module must be configured.
Report inputs:
l Title
l Select Group
l Include Unassociated Breakers
l Baseline Date
l Circuit Breaker Inventory
l Trip Settings
l Protection Modes
l Maintenance Status
l Change Summary
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Capacity Management Reports
NOTE: These reports are part of the Capacity Management Module. This module requires a
separate license.
The Capacity Management folder in the Report Library includes the following report templates:
l UPS Power Report
CAUTION
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Branch Circuit Power Report
NOTE: This report is part of the Capacity Management Module. This Module requires a separate
license.
The Branch Circuit Power Report describes the average and maximum loading for branch circuits
within the data center facility, as well as the percentage load compared to the breaker size.
Use the Branch Circuit Power Report for:
l Proactive capacity management
l Incident management
l Customer expansion planning
l Service Level Agreement (SLA) management.
Prerequisites
l The Capacity Management Module must be configured.
If any of these prerequisites tasks are not performed correctly, your reports will provide inaccurate
information.
Report inputs:
l Title
l Facility Name
l Facility Location
l Customers
l Reporting Period
l Primary Sort
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Equipment Capacity Report
license.
The Equipment Capacity Report shows the peak load provided by an Automatic Transfer Switch
(ATS) or other equipment during a time period and compares the peak load to the rated capacity.
The report can show a summary of all entities in a group or daily information for each ATS or
equipment. The report includes visual graphs of the load and capacity. If the equipment exceeds the
capacity threshold the summary bar is displayed red, not green.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l EPSS Group
l Exclude Sources
l Reporting Period
l Threshold
l Show Daily Rollups
l Include Data Table
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Generator Capacity Report
license.
The Generator Capacity Report helps verify that the generators can adequately support the loads
required during an emergency. The report compares the loads the generators and equipment must
carry with the available generator capacity. In particular, the report shows:
l Power consumption grouped by load type (Equipment, Life Safety, Critical)
l The generator capacity used/available.
l The redundancy levels (N-1, N-2, …).
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l EPSS Group
l Exclude Sources
l Reporting Period
l Aggregation Period
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Generator Power Report
license.
The Generator Power Report provides information regarding the generator backup power system
and its ability to handle a utility power outage while still complying with the intended redundancy
design.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l Facility Name
l Facility Location
l Report Data
l Reporting Period
l Aggregation Data
l Include Data Tables
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Power Losses Report
license.
The Power Losses Report provides a breakdown of the cost of various losses throughout a power
system. Use this report to analyze and quantify the cost of system inefficiencies due to
transformers (MV and LV) and UPS modules.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l Facility Name
l Facility Location
l Reporting Period
l Energy Cost (per kWh)
l Aggregation Data
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UPS Power Report
license.
The UPS Power Report provides information regarding the UPS backup power system and its
ability to handle a utility power outage while still complying with the intended redundancy design.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l Facility Name
l Facility Location
l Report Data
l Reporting Period
l Aggregation Data
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Energy Analysis Reports
NOTE: These reports are part of the Energy Analysis Module. This Module requires a separate
license.
The Energy Analysis folder in the Report Library includes the following report templates:
l KPI Report
CAUTION
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Duration Curve Report
NOTE: This report is part of the Energy Analysis Module. This Module requires a separate license.
Use the Duration Curve report template to determine how to reduce peak demand and to lower base
load, to validate performance characteristics and to perform capacity modeling tasks.
Prerequisites
l The Energy Analysis Module must be configured.
Report inputs
l Title
l Single Source – see Sources (Devices and Views)
l Measurement – see Measurements (with Smart Mode)
l n % Crossing
l Exclude Values Over
l Exclude Values Under
l Reporting Period
l Target Line
l Source Label
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
l Show Occurrences Chart
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Energy Regression Analysis Report
This report shows modeled energy analysis data with respect to a particular data driver, such as
weather.
See Interpreting the Energy Regression Analysis Report results for more information on this topic.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Driver Data Source
l Driver Data Quantity
l Model Data Source
l Model Data Quantity
l Reporting Period
l Regression Type
l X Axis Calculation Method
l Degree Days Pivot Point
l Y Axis Calculation Method
l Aggregation Interval
l Exclude Incomplete Weeks
l Exclude Incomplete Days
l Exclude Days with Rollover
l Deviation Type
l Max Authorized Deviation
l Include Report Parameters Summary
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Energy Usage Per State Report
Use the Energy Usage Per State report template to create a report that displays equipment energy
usage data grouped by equipment state.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Energy Measurements
l Energy Measurement Label
l State Measurement
l State Labels
l Rollup
l Aggregation Interval
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
Example:
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KPI Report
This report calculates a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) based on one or more input parameters.
These input parameters can represent electrical and non-electrical consumption data, weather data,
and business-related data. An example for a manufacturing industry relevant KPI is energy
consumption per manufactured item.
To calculate the KPI, you must specify the input parameters, the formula that is used to calculate
the KPI from the input parameters, the measurement that is used to represent the KPI output value,
and a number for processing instructions. See the report inputs list below for details.
The KPI data calculated by the report can be stored in the Power Monitoring Expert database to be
used in applications such as Dashboards, Reports, VIP, ... .
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Rollup
l Input Source Measurements
l KPI Source
l KPI Measurement
l KPI Measurement Override
l KPI Formula
l Save Calculated Values
l Reporting Period
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Multi Equipment Operation Report
Use the Multi Equipment Operation report template to create a report that displays the time multiple
pieces of equipment spend in each state, the number of activations, and the average activation
duration.
Prerequisites
Report inputs (update)
l Title
l State Measurements
l State Labels
l Reporting Period
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
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Power Usage Per State Report
Use the Power Usage Per State report template to create a report that displays equipment power
data grouped by equipment state.
Prerequisites
l Title
l Logged Measurement
l State Measurement
l State Labels
l Reporting Period
l Rollup
l Aggregation Type
l Show Min/Max Timestamps
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
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PUE Summary Report
The Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) Summary Report is a single-page report that displays PUE
and average power consumed for a data center facility, along with average power consumed for the
IT equipment running in the facility. Additionally, two graphical trends are displayed in a dashboard
that corresponds to the facility PUE values and to the energy consumption of the facility.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l Data Center Source
l Data Center Power Measurement
l Data Center Energy Measurement
l IT Equipment Source
l IT Equipment Power Measurement
l IT Equipment Energy Measurement
l PUE Category
l Report End Date
Example:
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Single Equipment Operation Report
Use the Single Equipment Operation report template to create a report that displays the time a
single piece of equipment spends in each state, the number of activations, and the average
activation duration.
Prerequisites
l Title
l State Measurement
l State Labels
l Reporting Period
l Rollup
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
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Energy Management Reports

The Energy Management folder in the Report Library includes the following report templates:
l Calendar Trend Month Report
l Calendar Trend Week Report
l Consumption Ranking Report
l Energy Comparison Report
l Energy Cost Report
l Energy Period over Period Report
l Energy Usage Report
l Energy Usage by Shift Report
l Energy Usage by TOU Report
l Load Profile Report
CAUTION
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Calendar Trend Month Report

Use the Calendar Trend Month report template to provide a monthly interpretation of out-of-hours
usage, benchmark performance targets, and to identify peak and off-peak usage patterns.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Start Hour
l End Hour
l Highlight Start
l Highlight End
l Reporting Period
l Target Line
l Source Label
l Display Zero Days
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
l Show Data Warnings.
Example:
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Calendar Trend Week Report

Use the Calendar Trend Week report template to provide a weekly interpretation of out-of-hours
usage, benchmark performance targets, and to identify peak and off-peak usage patterns.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Start Hour
l End Hour
l Highlight Start
l Highlight End
l Reporting Period
l Target Line
l Source Label
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
Example:
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Consumption Ranking Report

Use the Consumption Ranking report template to visualize the relative ranking of energy
consumption for one or more source/measurement pairs. You can normalize the consumption data
to facilitate your comparison. This report is intended to assist you in building energy awareness
through relative visualization.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Select Sources – see Sources (Devices and Views)
l Select Measurement – see Measurements (with Smart Mode)
l Multiplier
l Scale Source
l Scale Measurement
l Reporting Period
l Gauge Scale Override
l Select
l Select Number
l Custom Units Label
l Source Label
l Include Chart
l Include Gauges
l Include Tables
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
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Energy Comparison Report

The Energy Comparison report allows the comparison of different load types on a particular source.
The comparison is instrumental when you perform building benchmarking. This report converts
energy to a common energy unit and can normalize energy by criteria, such as area. Results are
shown with either bar or pie charts.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Energy Measurements
l Energy Measurement Label
l Rollup
l Reporting Period
l Show Start & End Periods Only
l Chart Type
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
Example:
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Energy Cost Report

Use the Energy Cost report template to create a report on energy consumption and peak demand
levels over a period of time, categorized by time of use. The Energy Cost report template uses
energy and demand measurements.
With an Energy Cost Report, you can:
l Use a time of use (TOU) schedule that you define using the Time of Use Editor (see the "Time
of Use Editor" topic in the Management Console Tools section of the online Power Monitoring
Expert Help).
or
l Set a flat rate on the Energy and Demand tab of the Energy Rates dialog. See Rates report
input description for more information.
NOTE: This report is intended to be used for positive power flow applications only (where kW and
kVAR are both positive). Use with bi-directional flow gives incorrect results.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Sources
l Rates
l Reporting Period
l Source Label
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Energy Period over Period Report

Use the Energy Period over Period report template to create a report that compares a measurement
from multiple devices over specified time periods (for example, this week vs. the same week from
the previous month).
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Sources
l Measurement
l Report Period (with additional options)
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
l Include Aggregation Chart
l Include Stacked Aggregation Chart
l Include Interval Line Trend
l Include Interval Column Trend
l Source Label
Example:
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Energy Usage Report

Use the Energy Usage report template to create a report highlighting discrepancies and providing a
visual interpretation of the data using the available display options.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Sources (Devices and Views)
l Measurements (with Smart Mode)
l Reporting Period
l Rollup
l Start Hour
l End Hour
l Lower Target Line
l Upper Target Line
l Source Label
l Include Column Chart
l Include Stacked Column Chart
l Include Line Chart
l Include Pie Chart
l Include 100% Area Chart
l Include Area Chart
l Include Gauges
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
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Energy Usage by Shift Report

Use the Energy Usage by Shift report template to create a report that compares a measurement
from multiple devices for specified time periods (or shifts). This allows you to compare energy
usage between shifts (for example, 6:00-1:00 vs. 1:00 to 8:00).
NOTE: If you generate a report before the end of a shift that spans midnight, a portion of the usage
data for that shift is included under the equivalent shift for the current day.
For example, assume:
1. You specify three 8-hour shifts:
Shift 1: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Shift 3: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Note that Shift 3 spans midnight (12:00 a.m.).
2. Your Reporting Period is Last 7 Days.
3. You generate the report on day 8 before 7:00 a.m., that is, before the end of Shift
3 for day 7.
The generated report will include usage data under Shift 3 for day 8. However, this
shift 3 usage data is that portion of shift 3 from the previous day (day 7) that occurred
after midnight.
In addition, this allocation of usage data to the next day for shift 3 from midnight to
7:00 a.m. occurs for all of the days throughout the reporting period.
To avoid this situation, select specific days (Fixed Date) for the Reporting Period.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Sources
l Measurement
l Reporting Period
l Rollup
l Shifts
l Source Label
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Energy Usage by TOU Report

Use the Energy Usage by TOU report template to generate a report showing energy usage
associated with time of use schedule periods.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Reporting Period
l Rollup
l Select Time of Use
l Lower Target Line
l Upper Target Line
l Source Target Line
l Measurement Target Line
l Chart Type
l Source Label
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
Example:
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Load Profile Report

Use the Load Profile report template to create a graphical representation of demand or load levels
over a period of time. The profile shows peak loads as points on the graph where peak electricity
demand is high. A load trend report can be used to analyze the electrical loads at the time of
maximum demand. This information can show opportunities for developing strategies to improve
energy management.
The Load Profile report template uses similar measurements as the Energy Cost report template but
does not use a TOU schedule.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Sources
l Measurements
l Reporting Period
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
l Target Line (kW)
l Target Line (kVAr)
l Target Line (kVA)
l Source Label
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Energy Modeling Reports
NOTE: These reports are part of the Energy Analysis Module. This module requires a separate
license.
The Energy Analysis/Energy Modeling folder in the Report Library includes the following report
templates:
l Create Model Report
l Use Model Report
CAUTION
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Create Model Report
This report is used to create a model of your facility or process. The model is then used in the Use
Model Report to compare expected consumption to actual consumption.
You only use the Create Model Report during configuration. After the model has been created, you
do not need to run this report again, unless you want to create a new model.
See Configuring the Energy Modeling report, in the Configuring chapter of this guide, for more
details.
Prerequisites
To use this report, the data for the independent variables and for the dependent variable must be
available in the Power Monitoring Expert database for the reporting period. If you want to use sub-
models and exception periods, then these must be defined.
Report inputs:
l Title
l Dependent Variable
l Independent Variable(s)
l Reporting Period
l Interval and Sub Model Configuration
l Use Exception Periods
l Show Detailed Results
l Save Model Configuration
Example:
See Model creation example
To calculate the models, PME uses the Accord Framework Library which can be found at:
http://accord-framework.net/index.html
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Use Model Report
The Use Model Report shows the expected consumption of your facility or process, based on a
model created with the Create Model Report. The report shows a graphical representation of the
modeled data, the actually measured data, and the delta between the two. It also includes tables
with numeric data.
Use this report to compare expected consumption to actual consumption in order to identify
unexpected changes in your consumption, or to identify actual savings as a result of energy
NOTE: The report is not limited to energy consumption modeling. You can use it to model any
quantity that is dependent on drivers, for example you can model Power Factor based on power
demand.
Prerequisites
To use this report, at least one model must have been defined for your facility or process. The data
for the independent variables must be available in the Power Monitoring Expert database for the
reporting period.
Report inputs:
l Title
l Choose a Model and a Reporting Aggregation Interval
l Display Mode
l Reporting Period
l Include Measured Data
l Enter an optional coefficient in % to be applied on the modeled data
l Insert Data
Example:
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TIP: Move your pointer over the chart line to see tooltips with measurement details.
report.
To calculate the models, PME uses the Accord Framework Library which can be found at:
http://accord-framework.net/index.html
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General Reports
The General folder in the Report Library includes the following report templates:
l 100 ms Report
l Dashboard Report
l Dashboard Report - Portrait
l Data Export - Extended
l Data Export - Standard
l Event History Report
l System Configuration Report
l Tabular Report
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100 ms Report
Use the 100 ms report template to create a report of selected 100 ms measurements from
PowerLogic™ Circuit Monitors (for example, CM3000, CM4000, CM4250, and CM4000T).
The report displays timestamped values for each 100 ms measurement selected.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Sources
l Measurements
l Reporting Period
l Source Label
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Example:
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Dashboard Report
Use the Dashboard report template to create a report of one or more Dashboard slideshows. The
report shows a screen capture of the slideshow pages. You can include the screen capture of an
additional, custom page, by specifying the page URL.
Use this report to share dashboard and Web content in any of the supported report formats (PDF,
Excel, Tiff). This report uses a landscape page layout. For a report with a portrait layout, see
Dashboard Report - Portrait.
TIP: For best results, create separate slideshows for each dashboard page you want to report on.
Prerequisites
l A Dashboard slideshow must be configured.
Report inputs
l Title
l Page Size
l Custom Page Height
l Custom Page Width
l Slideshows
l Custom URL
l Page Wait Time in Seconds
l Show Header & Footer
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Dashboard Report - Portrait

Use the Dashboard report template to create a report of one or more Dashboard slideshows. The
report shows a screen capture of the slideshow pages. You can include the screen capture of an
additional, custom page by specifying the page URL.
Use this report to share dashboard and Web content in any of the supported report formats (PDF,
Excel, Tiff). This report uses a portrait page layout. For a report with a landscape layout, see
Dashboard Report.
TIP: For best results, create separate slideshows for each dashboard page you want to report on.
Prerequisites
l A Dashboard slideshow must be configured.
Report inputs
l Title
l Page Size
l Custom Page Height
l Custom Page Width
l Slideshows
l Custom URL
l Page Wait Time in Seconds
l Show Header & Footer
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Data Export - Extended

Use the Data Export - Extended report template to create a CSV file containing the data for the
selected sources and measurements. The CSV file is automatically downloaded into your
Downloads folder.
The data is organized in columns labeled Timestamp UTC, Timestamp, Value, Source,
Measurement, and Unit. This organization facilitates the creation of an Excel pivot table for
analyzing the data in the file.
The data is listed for each source and measurement by date and in the specified time segments for
the data.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Reporting Period
l Include Duplicates
Example:
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Data Export - Standard

Use the Data Export - Standard report template to create a CSV file containing the data for the
selected sources and measurements. The CSV file is automatically downloaded into your
Downloads folder.
The Data Export - Standard report exports more data to the CSV file because of the way it is
organized. For example, where it can export 600 source measurements for 11 months, the Data
Export - Extended report can export 80 source measurements for 10 months.
The data is organized by column, with column A labeled Timestamp. The remaining columns are
labeled with the source name and measurement. The data is listed by date and in the specified time
segments for the data.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Reporting Period
Example:
report.
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Event History Report

Use the Event History report template to create a report of events or alarms that have occurred in
the system. It includes the following information for each event: timestamp; source name; event
description; and event priority.
If no event has occurred that matches the inputs entered when generating the report, no data is
returned.
Prerequisites
l None
Report inputs
l Title
l Sources
l Reporting Period
l Priority
l Source Label
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System Configuration Report

Use the System Configuration report template to create a report containing details about devices in
your network, including: device names and types; communications information (such as, IP
address, unit ID, protocol) for devices; sites to which devices belong; status of sites (offline or
online); and descriptions of the devices in the system (if a description was entered in Management
Console).
This report is useful to Network Administrators when checking network performance and for
planning network growth.
Prerequisites
l None
Report inputs
l Title
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Example:
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Tabular Report
Use the Tabular report template to create a report of data in a tabular format. You can create a report
with multiple measurements from multiple sources. You can also select the option to include
duplicate data in the report. This data can then be exported for use in another program, such as
Microsoft Excel. If you want to only export your data to an Excel file, use the Data Export -
Extended report or the Data Export - Standard report.
NOTE: The Tabular Report is limited to 30 source-measurement pairs. Multiple reports are
required if the number of source-measurement pairs exceeds 30. Alternatively, consider using the
Data Export - Standard report or the Data Export Extended report to generate a CSV file containing
the data for the selected sources and measurements.
The generated report contains the following information: source; measurement; timestamp; and
values.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Reporting Period
l Source Label
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Insulation Monitoring Reports
NOTE: These reports are part of the Insulation Monitoring Module. This module requires a
separate license.
The Insulation Monitoring folder in the Report Library includes the following report templates:
l Isolated Power Report (ANSI)
l Isolated Power Report (IEC)
CAUTION
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Isolated Power Report (ANSI)
NOTE: This report is part of the Insulation Monitoring Module. This Module requires a separate
license.
For each LIM-IG6 in the room, the report shows:
l Total Hazard Current graph - Displays a comparison of THC measurements to the THC limit.
The THC limit is a blue line and actual THC measurements are shown as a green line. The
report can include up to six graphs at a time, one graph per LIM-IG6.
l Events table - Shows each event, cause, timestamp, and other data for events that occurred in
the data range.
l Data log table (optional) - Contains THC measurements and other meter data in the selected
date range. Red values indicate the THC measurement was over the limit.
Prerequisites
l The Insulation Monitoring Module must be configured.
Report inputs
l Title
l Operating Room
l Reporting Period
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Isolated Power Report (IEC)
NOTE: This report is part of the Insulation Monitoring Module. This Module requires a separate
license.
For each IM20-H in the room, the report shows:
l Impedance graph - Displays a comparison of impedance measurements to the impedance

threshold. The impedance threshold is a blue line and actual measurements are shown as a
green line. A red line shows the time when the impedance dropped below the threshold.
l Transformer load graph - Displays a comparison of transformer load measurements to the load
threshold. The threshold is a blue line and actual measurements are shown with a green line. A
red line shows the time when the load rose above the threshold.
l Events table - Shows information for each event that occurred in the date range.
l Data log table (optional) - Contains measurements for impedance, load, and temperature in the
selected date range. Red values indicate measurements over the limit.
Prerequisites
l The Insulation Monitoring Module must be configured.
Report inputs
l Title
l Operating Room
l Reporting Period
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IT Billing Reports
NOTE: These reports are part of the Billing Module. This module requires a separate license.
The Billing and Allocation/IT Billing folder in the Report Library includes the following report
templates:
CAUTION
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Energy by IT Customer Report
The Energy by IT Customer Report provides information regarding energy usage for customers
within the data center facility. The Energy by IT Customer Report report template also allows you to
export billing system information (for CSV export) and troubleshoot the billing system.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Facility Name
l Facility Location
l Customers
l Reporting Period
l Report Type
l Timestamp Coincidence
l Display Billing ID
l Show Errors
Example:
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Power Quality Reports

The Power Quality folder in the Report Library includes the following report templates:
l EN50160:2000 Report
l EN50160:2000 Mains Signaling Report
l EN50160:2010 Report
l EN50160:2010 Mains Signaling Report
l Harmonic Compliance Report
l Harmonic Compliance 2014 Report
l IEC61000-4-30 Report
l Power Quality Report
CAUTION
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EN50160:2000 Report
EN50160:2000 is a set of power quality standards used by certain energy suppliers and energy
consumers.
The EN50160:2000 report templates use the following types of data from ION7650 devices: supply
voltage dips; temporary overvoltages; supply voltage unbalance; harmonic voltage; interharmonic
voltage; frequency and magnitude; flicker; and short- and long-term interruptions.
Use the EN50160:2000 report template to create a report containing comprehensive analysis of all
EN50160 2000 compliance data logged by multiple meters. The compliance summary is based on
the EN50160 2000 limits for each observation period: each default EN50160 measurement
indicates a pass or did not pass on the compliance test with a Y (yes) or N (no) respectively.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Sources
l Evaluation Limits
l Reporting Period
l Include EN50160 Configuration Parameters
l Source Label
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EN50160:2000 Mains Signaling

EN50160:2000 is a set of power quality standards used by certain energy suppliers and energy
consumers.
The EN50160:2000 report templates use the following types of data from ION7650 devices: supply
voltage dips; temporary overvoltages; supply voltage unbalance; harmonic voltage; interharmonic
voltage; frequency and magnitude; flicker; and short- and long-term interruptions.
Use the EN50160:2000 Mains Signaling report template to create a report for signal line frequency
statistics for multiple sources, for each observation period.
Prerequisites
Report inputs:
l Title
l Sources
l Signaling Voltage
l Reporting Period
l Source Label
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Example:
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EN50160:2010 Report
EN50160:2010 is a set of power quality standards, published in 2010, used by certain energy
suppliers and energy consumers.
The EN50160:2010 report templates use the following types of data from ION8650 and PM8000
devices: supply voltage dips; temporary overvoltages; supply voltage unbalance; harmonic voltage;
interharmonic voltage; frequency and magnitude; flicker; and short- and long-term interruptions.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
The following firmware versions are required:
Device Firmware version

8650A_FAC_V4.2.0.0.1
ION8650 8650B_FAC_V4.2.0.0.1
8650C_FAC_V4.2.0.0.1
8000_FAC-PQ_V1.1.0.0.0
PM8000
8000_FAC_V1.1.0.0.0
Use the EN50160:2010 report template to create a report containing comprehensive analysis of all
EN50160 2010 compliance data logged by multiple meters. The compliance summary is based on
the EN50160 2010 limits for each observation period: each default EN50160 measurement
indicates a pass or did not pass on the compliance test with a Y (yes) or N (no) respectively.
Report inputs
l Title
l Sources
l Evaluation Limits
l Reporting Period
l Include EN50160 Configuration Parameters
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Example:
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EN50160:2010 Mains Signaling

EN50160:2010 is a set of power quality standards, published in 2010, used by certain energy
suppliers and energy consumers.
The EN50160:2010 report templates use the following types of data from ION8650 and PM8000
devices: supply voltage dips; temporary overvoltages; supply voltage unbalance; harmonic voltage;
interharmonic voltage; frequency and magnitude; flicker; and short- and long-term interruptions.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
The following firmware versions are required:
Device Firmware version

8650A_FAC_V4.2.0.0.1
ION8650 8650B_FAC_V4.2.0.0.1
8650C_FAC_V4.2.0.0.1
8000_FAC-PQ_V1.1.0.0.0
PM8000
8000_FAC_V1.1.0.0.0
Use the EN50160:2010 Mains Signaling report template to create a report for signal line frequency
statistics for multiple sources, for each observation period.
Report inputs:
l Title
l Sources
l Signaling Voltage
l Reporting Period
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Example:
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Harmonic Compliance Report

Use the Harmonic Compliance report template to generate a report showing an analysis of the
harmonic compliance of selected sources based on the IEEE 519-1992 reference limits. Consult
IEEE 519-1992 standards documentation for details about harmonic limits.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Reporting Period
l Comments
l Include THD/TDD Charts
l Include Average Harmonic Charts
l Include Harmonic Detail Charts
l Lock Chart Scales at Zero
Example:
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Harmonic Compliance 2014 Report

Use the Harmonic Compliance report template to generate a report showing an analysis of the
harmonic compliance of selected sources based on the IEEE 519-2014 reference limits. Consult
IEEE 519-2014 standards documentation for details about harmonic limits.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Reporting Period
l Comments
l Include THD/TDD Charts
l Include Average Harmonic Charts
l Include Harmonic Detail Charts
l Lock Chart Scales at Zero
Example:
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IEC61000-4-30 Report
Use the IEC61000-4-30 report template to create a report on IEC61000-4-30 compliance information
by observation period (a 3 second, 10 minute, or 2 hour measurement interval) for one or more
sources.
The IEC61000-4-30 report template provides the following types of information: voltage profile; THD
profile; unbalance profile; flicker profile; frequency profile; and summary table.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Sources
l Measurement Interval
l Voltage Nominal [V]
l Frequency Nominal [Hz]
l Voltage Baseline [%]
l THD Baseline [%]
l Frequency Baseline [%]
l Unbalance Baseline [%]
l Flicker Baseline - High
l Flicker Baseline - Low
l Reporting Period
l Source Label
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Power Quality Report

Use the Power Quality report templateto create a report that summarizes the number and severity of
voltage sags, swells, and transients over a period of time. The generated report includes a graphical
representation of these disturbances plotted against one or more power quality curves, such as
CBEMA (1996), CBEMA (Updated), ITIC, or SEMI F47 curves.
The Power Quality report aggregates historical power quality data into power quality incidents:
l An incident is a summary, or aggregated event, which represents a number of individual dis-

turbances (sags, swells, or transients) that occurred across an electrical network in a small win-
dow of time.
l A disturbance refers to a sag, swell, or transient event in the Event Log.
This report also displays waveform plots as well as RMS plots associated with a single incident, or
all waveforms associated with their respective incidents.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Sources
l Incident Interval
l Reporting Period
l Source Label
l CBEMA (1996), CBEMA (Updated), ITIC, SEMI F47 curves
l Y-Axis Max Value (% Nominal)
l Sub-reports
Additional information about incident details and waveform details.
Incident details:
When you use the Generate Dynamically sub-reports option, you can view details of an incident by
clicking the link in the TimeStamp column in the table.
Detailed information about a single power quality incident is displayed, including:
l A CBEMA (1996), CBEMA (Updated), ITIC, or SEMI F47 curve containing the power quality dis-
turbances for the selected incident. (The curve used in the plot is dependent on the overlay
options you select for the report.)
l The timestamps, types, phases, duration, and magnitude of disturbances in the selected incid-
ent, with the worst event in the selected incident highlighted (worst event = largest magnitude x
duration).
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l The power quality settings of the device that registered the disturbance (for example, sag/swell
limits, transient threshold, and so on).
To return to the summary report, use the report section back button on the report toolbar.
Waveform details:
When you use the Generate Dynamically sub-reports option, you can view the waveform details of
an incident by clicking the waveform icon in the incident details table in the Incident sub report.
The waveform details present all of the waveforms that were recorded for a disturbance. It displays
a waveform chart along with an optional table with waveform values.
The following waveform plots and data are displayed, based on the timestamp selected:
l A summary waveform plot, displaying a plot of the V1, V2 and V3 waveforms.
l An individual waveform plot for each of:

V1 and I1
V2 and I2
V3 and I3
l If the source queried has digital input logging enabled over the time interval of the waveforms, a
waveform showing the digital input status.
l The timestamp for the time the waveforms were triggered.
l The sampling frequency of the waveforms.
To return to the summary report, use the report section back button on the report toolbar.
Example:
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Power Quality Performance Reports
NOTE: These reports are part of the Power Quality Performance Module. This module requires a
separate license.
The Power Quality Performance folder in the Report Library includes the following report
templates:
CAUTION
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Power Quality Analysis Report
NOTE: This report is part of the Power Quality Performance Module. This Module requires a
separate license.
This report summarizes power quality events and disturbances occurring in a production
environment. The events include voltage transients, sags, swells, and interruptions, as well as over
voltage and under voltage events. Disturbances are related to harmonics, unbalances, flicker, and
frequency variation. The report also includes a power factor status. An understanding of these
events and disturbances can help you determine actions to take to reduce production downtime and
to increase equipment lifetime and reliability.
Depending on the events and disturbances you select, the generated report provides data
categorized as follows:
l Power Quality Event Summary, consisting of Power Quality Events Breakdown, Power Qual-
ity Events Impact, and Power Quality Events Location.
Power Quality Events Breakdown shows the percent distribution of the events in a pie
chart.
Power Quality Events Impact shows a percent distribution of the events with a likely
impact and no impact in a pie chart.
Power Quality Events Location shows the distribution of the number of events in a bar chart
with likely impact and no impact identified for each of the External, Internal, and
Undetermined locations.
l Power Quality Events — Details, consisting of events impact and events location for each
detected event. and Disturbance Details for each detected disturbance.
Events Impact shows the number of each event type with a likely impact and no impact.
Events Location provides a distribution of the number of each event with a likely impact and
no impact in External, Internal, and Undetermined locations.
l Power Quality Disturbances — Details, consisting of a graphical representation of the dis-

tribution for each disturbance followed by a data table containing measurement and value
details.
l Power Factor — Details, consisting of additional information on power quality disturbances.

The logged data represented in a trend chart is for each Incomer or main meter defined in the
PowerQualityGroups.csv file. The table below the chart shows Active and Reactive energy
data grouped by each power source meter. The red target line in the chart is set to 92 by default
on the report template page.
See Power Quality Performance events and disturbances for additional information.
Prerequisites
l The Power Quality Performance Module must be configured.
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Related
l Power Quality Impact Report – provides an estimated impact of production downtime.
l Power Quality Events Breakdown, Power Quality Events Impact, and Power Quality Events
Location gadgets – provide a graphical representation of power quality events.
Report inputs
l Title
l Reporting Period
l Include Events and Disturbances in the Detail Section
l Power Factor Target
l Include Non Impacting Events
l Include Data Tables in the Detail Section
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Power Quality Impact Report
NOTE: This report is part of the Power Quality Performance Module. This Module requires a
separate license.
This report indicates impact from downtime that occurred for a power quality group and provides an
estimated cost associated for a given period of time that is calculated using the rate defined in the
Power Quality Group configuration file. It also provides information about power quality events that
might be the cause of the downtime, and indicates whether they occurred internally, externally, or
are from an undetermined location.
Prerequisites
l The Power Quality Performance Module must be configured.
Related
l Power Quality Impact gadget – provides a graphical representation of external. internal, and
undetermined power quality events.
l Power Quality Analysis Report– provides summarizes power quality events and disturbances
occurring in a production environment.
Report inputs
l Title
l Group
l Reporting Period
l Event Location
l Include Undetermined Events
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Example:
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Usage Trending Reports

The Usage Trending folder in the Report Library includes the following report templates:
l Hourly Usage Report
l Multi Device Usage Report
l Multiple Trend Report
l Single Device Usage Report
l Trend Report
CAUTION
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Hourly Usage Report

Use the Hourly Usage report template to create a tabular report to display usage of various types of
quantities (such as consumption of Water, Natural Gas, and so on) per hour for a specific day.
A single report might contain consumption figures for different types of measurements from more
than one source.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Reporting Period
l Target Line
l Source Label
l Include Chart
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
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Multi Device Usage Report

Use the Multi Device Usage report template to view consumption information for multiple devices.
View energy usage for a single period, or compare two periods, for example, this month versus last
month.
NOTE: The measurements that you select for the devices need to provide equivalent data results.
For example:
l Correct:
Real Energy selected for MeterA

Real Energy into the Load selected for MeterB
l Incorrect:
Real Energy selected for MeterA

Reactive Energy selected for MeterA
The report provides a summary of consumption by one or more sources, an interval usage table, and
a pie chart.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Rollup
l Reporting Period
l Source Label
l Chart Type
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
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Multiple Trend Report

Use the Multiple Trend report template to create a report showing multiple measurements plotted on
separate axes.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Left and Right Axis Sources – see Sources (Devices and Views)
l Left and Right Axis Measurements – see Measurements (with Smart Mode)
l Left Axis High Target Line and Right Axis High Target Line
l Left Axis High Target Name and Right Axis High Target Name
l Left Axis Low Target Line and Right Axis Low Target Line
l Left Axis Low Target Name and Right Axis Low Target Name
l Reporting Period
l Chart Type
l Source Label
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
Example:
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Single Device Usage Report

Use the Single Device Usage report template to view energy information for one device. View
energy usage for a single period, or compare two periods, for example, this month versus last
month.
The report provides a summary of the various usage periods, an interval usage table, and a
graphical comparison of the various usage periods.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Rollup
l Reporting Period
l Source Label
l Align Day of Week for Months
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
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Trend Report
Use the Trend report template to create a report that displays trend information in a line, column,
bar, or pie chart. You select devices and measurements for a selected period of time.
NOTE: The Trend Report is limited to 30 source-measurement pairs. Multiple reports are required
if the number of source-measurement pairs exceeds 30.
NOTE: The Trend Report was upgraded in Power Monitoring Expert 7.2.1 to include two new
parameters: Include Data Table and Include Duplicates. Trend Reports with subscriptions
created prior to version 7.2.1 need to be updated and saved with the new parameters.
l Open each saved Trend Report. The new parameters are visible in the display pane.
l Keep or change the default selections for the parameters.
l Save the updated report to overwrite the existing version.
This ensures that subscriptions for Trend Reports continue to function.
Prerequisites
Report inputs
l Title
l Chart Type
l Reporting Period
l Source Label
l Target Line
l Auto-scale Y-Axis
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Trends operation
WARNING
links.
Use the Trends application to monitor current system conditions by displaying real-time data in a
graphical format. You can configure trends to view historical data, or you can combine real-time data
and historical data in the same trend. In addition, you can save the trend data as a csv file.
A Title B Upper threshold C Lower threshold

D Target line E Left axis F Scale ( from View setting)
G Right axis H Axis title I Trend options
J Legend K Close/open toggle
TIP: You can open the Trends application from the TRENDS link in the Web Applications banner.
Time display
time zones.
For information on how use the Trends application, see The Trends user interface.
For information on how to configure Trends, see Trends configuration.
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Vista
Vista is the PME component that displays and controls your power monitoring system.
WARNING
feedback.
damage.
For information on starting and logging on to Vista or ending your Vista session, see Getting started.
The Vista interface

The Vista interface consists of a main screen with a title bar, a menu bar, a toolbar, a workspace, a
status bar and (in Edit mode) a toolbox.
For information on opening or generating a Vista diagram, see Generating, opening and closing a
user diagram.
The following image illustrates the Vista interface with a user diagram showing real-time values.
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A Menu Bar B Toolbar C Workspace

Click to return to the Network
D Click a tab to display its data E F Status Bar
Diagram view
Click this grouping object to open another Receive/Transmit Status
G H Toolbox I
window containing more data indicators
Toolbar
The toolbar offers quick access to the commands that are used most frequently. Each command on
the toolbar is also available from the menus.
A Open G Cut
B Save H Copy
C Zoom I Paste
D Fit to window J Layout
Restore to
E K Up One Level
100%
Plot Selected
F L Help
Data
Zoom
Select View > Zoom In or click the Zoom button to change the mouse pointer to a crosshair. Use
this pointer to drag an outline around the area you want to enlarge.
Restore to 100%
Select View > Restore to 100% or click the Restore to 100% button to return to the normal view.
Fit to Window
Select View > Fit to Window or click the Fit to Window button to force the user diagram to fit in the
current window.
Up One Level
Select File > Up One Level or click the Up One Level button to return to the previously displayed
window. Note that this also closes the current window. If you want to be prompted when you reach
the top level of a diagram, make sure Options > Browse closes active window is selected.
Workspace
The main area in the center of the Vista screen is the workspace. The workspace is used to display
information such as user diagrams and data and event viewers.
Status Bar
The status bar displays:
l The status line, which describes any active processes and provides a brief description of the
currently selected command or toolbar button.
l The current time on the workstation.
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l A progress indicator bar.
l Two communication status lights.
Toolbox
In Edit mode, the toolbox also appears on the screen. You can add objects to the user diagram using
the toolbox. See Creating and customizing a user diagram for more information on the toolbox and
Edit mode.
Other display features

Vistaoffers several display features to assist you when viewing a user diagram. Some of these are
accessible through the toolbar and menu options (see Toolbar). Those only accessible through
menu options are:
Browse closes active window
Select Options > Browse closes active window to have each window that you open replace the
previous one. This option is selected by default. Without this option selected, any previously
opened windows remain open.
Arrange All
Select Window > Arrange All to tile all open windows in the workspace.
Display mode and Edit mode

There are two display modes in Vista, which affect how you navigate a user diagram. Whether or
not the toolbox is shown indicates the mode you are in: if the toolbox is open, you are in edit mode; if
it is closed, you are in display mode.
l Display mode allows you to monitor your system, view system data, and control some aspects
of your system. In Display mode, single-click objects to view the information they contain or
perform their associated action.
l Edit mode allows you to configure the appearance and function of user diagrams and diagram
objects. In Edit mode, double-click objects to view the information they contain or perform their
associated action. Right-click the objects to view configuration options. See Creating and cus-
tomizing a user diagram and Customizing a diagram object for more information.
When instructed to click a diagram object, either single-click or double-click, depending on the mode
you are in.
Vista user diagrams

This section explains how to use Vista user diagrams to view real-time and logged data from your
power monitoring system. The information that you obtain from your Power Monitoring Expert
network is represented graphically in a user diagram.
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What is a user diagram?

A user diagram is a configurable display that consists of two main elements:
l Diagram objects are configurable graphic icons that display your system information. Each dia-
gram object displays a single piece of information from somewhere in your power monitoring net-
work. In some cases, diagram objects are stored within grouping windows.
l Grouping object: In some cases, a user diagram stores related information within a grouping
object. Click on a grouping object to open a grouping window and display its contents.
NOTE: To configure a grouping object to open a grouping window, see Specifying an action for
numeric, status, or grouping objects.
l Grouping windows are a type of folder or “sub-window” that contain diagram objects. Vista
uses grouping windows to logically organize diagram objects within a user diagram. When
closed, a grouping window is usually represented by a grouping object icon.
TIP: It is better to use grouping objects to open other user diagrams rather than to open grouping
windows. Large numbers of grouping windows in a user diagram can slow the performance of
Vista.
You can create as many user diagrams as you want and edit each one to suit your needs. You can
share user diagrams with multiple users over your network, and users can view them
simultaneously and share the same information. For more information on creating user diagrams,
see Creating and customizing a user diagram.
Default user diagrams

Vista provides a set of pre-configured user diagrams that you can use to display data. These default
diagrams provide a standard set of options that you can use to access your device's most
commonly required functions.
The default diagram displays real-time data. It includes a simple power system illustration that
displays the various real-time parameters measured by the device.
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Generating, opening and closing a user diagram

A user diagram is identified by its “.dgm” extension. You can generate, open, and close user
diagrams as needed.
Generating a network diagram
The network diagram displays your entire power monitoring system by linking to individual default
user diagrams that display data from each device in your system. When you generate a network
diagram, Vista automatically locates all devices in your system and displays them. This diagram is
saved with the default name “network.dgm”.
1. Select File > Generate Network Diagram.
The network diagram appears in the workspace containing icons that represent groups of
devices on your system.
2. Click on one of the grouping objects to open a window and display the node icons contained
within.
3. Click a node icon to display the user diagram for the associated device.
4. Save the network diagram.
NOTE: Regenerating a network diagram and saving it overwrites the previously saved
(network.dgm) file.
Opening a user diagram
To open a user diagram:
1. Select File > Open.
2. Navigate to the user diagram you want to open and select it from the Open Diagram dialog.
3. Click Open to open the selected user diagram.
Specifying the user diagram that opens for a given user
To set a specific Vista workspace and set of diagrams to open every time a given user logs on:
1. Log on to Vista using the particular user’s logon credentials.
2. Organize Vista to appear as you want it to appear on startup.
3. Click Save, then close Vista.
4. Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the ...\Power Monitoring Expert\config\cfg\ud folder.
5. Locate the .wsu file for the user you are setting up (i.e., <username>.wsu). Right-click and
select Properties.
6. Select the Read-only attribute, then click OK.
NOTE: Applying the Read-only attribute prevents the workspace information from being modified,
so Vista opens the same way for a given user every time. The user can still modify and save user
diagrams (if allowed by their access level).
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Closing a User Diagram
To close a user diagram:
l Select File > Close to close the current diagram.
l Select File > Close All to close all diagrams.
Navigating a user diagram

After you open a user diagram, you can use it to interact with your power monitoring system. Each
user diagram displays system information through diagram objects, which you can use to monitor
and control various aspects of your system.
Monitoring your system in Vista

Use Vista user diagrams to display real-time and logged data, monitor events and alarms, and
control a variety of system functions.
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How data is displayed

Information in your user diagram is displayed using diagram objects. Each diagram object
communicates a single piece of information from somewhere in your power monitoring network; for
example, a single numeric object displays numeric data from a single source.
There are seven types of diagram objects: grouping, text, numeric, status, data log viewer, event
log viewer, and control. Each type of object performs a specific type of function.
In most cases, you can identify an object's function by a caption, a label, or both (the text object
does not use a caption or a label).
l By default, the caption is usually located below the diagram object and identifies the node to
which the diagram object is connected. The caption can be modified to display a custom
description. See Caption options for more information.
l When a label is used, it is usually displayed to one side of the diagram object. By default, the
label identifies the register (on the node) to which the diagram object is connected. The label
can be modified to display a custom label name. See Text options for more information.
TIP: To toggle between default labels and custom labels, select or clear Options > Show Default
Labels. You can identify the type of diagram object by pointing to it with the mouse. The object
type appears on the status line.
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Identifying stale data

Real-time data that has not been refreshed is referred to as stale data. Vista detects stale data as it
occurs and identifies it with a colored border. By default, Vista identifies data as stale after 60
seconds. Position the mouse pointer over an object to display a ToolTip that explains why the data
has become stale.
The stale data settings are user-configurable on a per-diagram basis, and can be customized by
anyone with the necessary access level.
Changing the Stale Data settings
To change the amount of time (in seconds) that Vista uses to identify stale data:
1. Ensure that the Toolbox is open (Options > Show Toolbox), right-click the background of the
diagram and click Properties.
2. Click the Updates tab and change the settings in the Stale Data section.
3. Click OK.
Changing the flag settings for Stale Data
To change the flag color:
1. Click Options > Flag Colors.
2. Click the Edit button for the flag color you want to change, select the new color and click OK.
Identifying errors in communication

Vistadetects errors (such as disabled devices, security access restrictions, or configuration errors)
and identifies these with a colored border around an object (orange, by default). The border color can
be customized (see the previous section, Changing the flag settings for Stale Data). Position the
mouse pointer over an object that Vista is indicating has an error to display a ToolTip that explains
the error.
Increasing the timeout period of a Vista query

When Vista queries the ION_Data database, the query can timeout if the database is large.
To increase the timeout period of a Vista query, a new entry to the registry of ION_SERVER needs
to be created, and the Query Server connect timeout period needs to be increased.
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Increase the Vista query timeout
1. Select Start > Run and type regedit in the Run window to open the registry.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Schneider Electric\Power Monitoring

Expert\x.x, where x.x is the version number.
If the component is run on a 64-bit operating system, navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Schneider Electric\Power
Monitoring Expert\x.x
3. Right-click an empty area in the pane on the right and select New > DWORD Value.
4. Name the new DWORD VistaQueryTimeout_s.
5. Right-click VistaQueryTimeout_s and select Modify.
6. Enter a value for the timeout period.
The timeout period is 60 (for 60 seconds) by default. You can increase the value to 120
initially. If timeouts still occur, modify the value to 180.
7. Select File > Exit to exit the registry editor.
NOTE: If your system installation includes Client machines running Vista, you need to update the
registry for each one.
Increase the Query Server timeout
1. Open the Power Monitoring Expert folder and double-click the Designer icon to start Designer.
2. Select File > Open > QUERYSERVER.host_name (where host_name is your workstation
name) to open the Query Server node.
3. Double-click the Query Modules grouping object, then right-click the query module to open its
setup dialog.
4. Select the Connection String setup register and click Modify.
5. Change Connect_Timeout from the default 60 to 120 (or 180 if necessary).
6. Save your change and restart the Query Server Service.
Viewing real-time data

Vista uses numeric objects and status objects to display real-time data. Numeric objects display
real-time numeric values and status objects display real-time Boolean (ON/OFF) information.
Viewing data with numeric objects

Vista uses numeric objects to display real-time numeric data from your power monitoring system.
Numeric objects can display many types of data, such as line voltage or current, power or energy
levels, harmonics, or demand parameters.
Depending on their configuration, numeric objects can display data in different formats:
alphanumeric, dial, horizontal or vertical bar, or scrolling graph.
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See Customizing the display of a numeric object for more information on configuring numeric
objects.
Using flags on a numeric object

In some cases, a numeric object may use flags to indicate the low and high limits of the displayed
parameter.
When used on a dial display, flags appear as colored areas on the dial. When used on other types of
numeric objects, flags change the object's background color to indicate that a Low, Low Low, High,
or High High limit is currently exceeded. To view or change the default colors, select Options >
Flag Colors.
The following image depicts a Low Limit of 140, a Low Low Limit of 60, a High Limit of 260, and a
High High Limit of 340. The portion of the dial between 140 and 260 is transparent in Vista (the
background color fills that portion of the dial), and is white in the Web-based Diagrams application.
TIP: If you need only Low Low and High High limits, set the Low limit equal to the Low Low limit
and the High limit equal to the High High limit.
Flag colors are stored in the workspace file on a per-user basis. They are configurable and can be
customized by anyone who has the necessary access level. See Display options for more
information on configuring flags.
Viewing data with status objects

Vista uses status objects to display Boolean (ON/OFF) conditions in your system. A status object
may display the status of a digital output (such as a relay), a digital input (status input), or a setpoint
in your system.
The default status object appears as an indicator light that changes color to indicate various
conditions. Gray indicates the status object is not linked or not receiving data.
Like most diagram objects, status objects can be modified by any user with an appropriate access
level. Depending on how a status object has been configured, its appearance and function can differ
significantly from the default settings.
You can specify that it appear as an alphanumeric display or you can select custom images
representing different conditions, for example for ON, OFF, and Unconnected. See Customizing the
display of a status object for more information.
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NOTE: In some cases, the active state of a status object may have been changed (inverted) so
that an active state appears as inactive and vice versa. See Customizing a diagram object for
more information.
Viewing logged data

Data and events recorded by the devices in your system are regularly transferred by the Log Inserter
from each device to the database. Vista uses the ION Query Service to transfer this information
from the database to your workstation. Vista provides two ways to view logged data and events: the
Data Log Viewer and the Event Log Viewer.
l The Data Log Viewer displays data logs from all devices represented in the active user diagram.
You can use the Data Log Viewer to display waveform and trend data in tabular format. You can
also select a range of logs from the viewer and display the data graphically in the log view plot-
ter.
l The Event Log Viewer typically displays events and alarms from each device represented in the
active user diagram. The Event Log Viewer is used primarily to monitor low-priority events and
alarms associated with the active user diagram. Each Event Log Viewer is associated with a
single user diagram.
Using a Data Log Viewer

Use a Data Log Viewer to view system data stored in the database. Data Log Viewers display
historical trend data (from data recorders) and waveform data (from waveform recorders).
You can select any data displayed in a Data Log Viewer and plot it as a graph or copy it to another
application (for example, Microsoft Excel) where you can perform advanced calculations or include
it in a report.
See Using the Query options for information on log viewer configuration.
Displaying a Data Log Viewer
Click on a Data Log Viewer object in your user diagram. The Data Log Viewer appears.
Each Data Log Viewer displays data as a table of columns and rows. Each labeled column contains
a single type of data and each numbered row represents a single data record.
Plotting a range of data from the Data Log Viewer

You can plot data from a Data Log Viewer in the Log View Plotter.
1. Highlight the cells containing the data that you want to plot. The range of data can be selected
in one of three ways:
To graph trends for all parameters over a particular time span, select a group of rows.
To graph the trend for a specific parameter using all available records, select the entire
column.
To graph multiple parameters over a specific time span, click on the first cell in the desired
range then drag to highlight the last cell of the range.
2. Select Edit > Plot Selected Data or click .
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The Log View Plotter window appears, displaying a graphical representation of the selected data.
See Plotting logged data for more information.
TIP: To quickly plot a single waveform, double-click on its waveform symbol in the Data Log
Viewer.
Copying a selection to another application

1. Highlight the cells containing the data that you want to copy.
2. Select Edit > Copy or click . This copies the selection to the Windows Clipboard.
3. Switch to another application and paste the selection.
Using the Event Log Viewer

Events and alarms that occur in your system are recorded by the meter and transferred via Log
Inserter to the database.
Vista. Use the Event Log Viewer to view event records. The Event Log Viewer displays events and
alarms from the device(s) represented in the active user diagram. Use it to monitor low-priority
events and alarms associated with the active user diagram. The Event Log Viewer is associated
with a single user diagram, so alarms only update when the user diagram is open.
See Using the Query options for information on log viewer configuration.
Displaying an Event Log Viewer
Click an Event Log Viewer object in your user diagram to open the Event Log Viewer.
The Event Log Viewer displays logged events in a table of columns and rows. Each labeled column
contains a single category or event description and each numbered row represents a single event
record.
Typically, Event Log Viewers display the following information:
l Timestamp: This indicates the event’s date and time.
l Priority: This determines the relative significance of the event. Each type of event has a
numeric value assigned to it that represents its relative priority level.
l Cause: This is the label and value describing the cause of the event. For example, if the label is
“Setpoint #1” and the value is “Active,” then the event was caused by setpoint #1 changing to an
active state.
l Effect: This is the label and value describing the effect of the event. For example, if label is
“Relay #1” and the value is “Forced On,” then the effect of the event was to force relay #1 on.
l Ack Time: This is the date and time that an alarm was acknowledged.
NOTE: Because Event Log Viewers are associated with a single user diagram, they only update
when the user diagram is open. All Event Log Viewers need to be re-opened if a diagram is closed
or the software is shut down.
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Acknowledging alarms
Every type of event has a prioritized value that identifies its relative significance on a scale of 0
(zero) to 255. By default, Vista identifies any event with a priority of 128 (default) or greater as an
alarm.
The event record is highlighted in red, and identified under the Ack Time column as "ALARM". The
Cause column lists the source of the alarm and the Effect column describes the event.
By default, Vista plays a "beep" to annunciate an event with a priority range of 128-191, and a beep
combined with a flashing display to annunciate an event with a priority range of 192-255. To
customize these options, see Alarming options.
When you acknowledge an alarm, Vista records the time the alarm was acknowledged (in the Ack
Time column) and your user ID (in the User Name column).
The alarm acknowledgement function is also available in the Alarms application in the Web
Applications component. See the online help for the Alarms application for information about
acknowledging alarms.
NOTE: In some cases, your access level may not be sufficient to acknowledge an alarm; for
example, a critical alarm may require Supervisor access. This is a user-configurable option. See
Alarming options for more information.
Acknowledging an alarm
1. Open an Event Log Viewer, then do one of the following:
To acknowledge a single alarm, click the word ALARM in the Ack Time column or high-
light the row containing the alarm.
To acknowledge all alarms to date, click the Ack Time column heading.
A confirmation box appears, asking if you want to acknowledge the selected alarms.
2. Select Yes to acknowledge the alarms or No to cancel.
If you acknowledge the alarm but do not have a sufficient access level, the alarm remains
unacknowledged and the message "Insufficient Authorization" appears in the status line.
NOTE: When an alarm has been acknowledged in the Web-based Alarms application, and you
view the entry in the Event Log Viewer, the Ack Time and User Name columns are populated
with the appropriate acknowledgement entries for the ON value. However, these columns remain
blank for the related OFF value even though the alarm has been acknowledged.
Silencing alarms
If you are not ready or able to acknowledge an alarm, you can silence it until it can be acknowledged
by selecting Options > Silence Outstanding Alarms.
NOTE: Acknowledging an alarm does not change the operating condition that caused the alarm.
You must ensure that the cause is corrected to remove the alarm condition.
Controlling system functions

You can use control objects to send commands from Vista to a node.
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Each control object in your user diagram is configured to perform a single function. When you click a
control object, it performs the specified function. For example, you could click a control object to
clear an energy accumulator, toggle a relay, reset a counter, or adjust the value of an analog output
device.
The default appearance of a control object depends on the function it has been configured to
perform:
Boolean Pulse Numeric
Regardless of their appearance, all control objects are used the same way—to use a control object,
click it.
NOTE: For information on configuring the message, appearance and access level of control
objects, see Customizing the action for a control object and Customizing the display of a control
object.
When you click on a control object, one of the following happens, depending on how the control
object is configured:
l Vistaperforms the specified action immediately.
l Vistadisplays a confirmation message. Click Yes to proceed or No to cancel the operation.
l Vistarequests a password. Type the logon password then click OK to proceed.
Depending on the function, a dialog prompting for the meter password may also open. If so, type the
meter password then click OK to proceed.
Plotting logged data

This section describes how to use and customize the Log View Plotter to view logged data in a
graphical representation. Use the Log View Plotter to graphically show trends in numeric data,
display logged waveforms, display phasor diagrams, and perform harmonics analysis on waveform
data. You can also plot Sag/Swell voltage disturbances and compare them to industry standard
voltage tolerance curves (such as the CBEMA/ITIC curve).
TIP: You can copy information displayed by Vista Log Viewers to the Windows Clipboard and
paste it into other Windows applications.
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Plotting logged data

1. Select data from a data log viewer:
To graph trends for all parameters over a particular time span, select a group of rows.
To graph a trend for a specific parameter using all available records, select an entire
column.
To graph multiple parameters over a specific time span, select the first cell in the desired
range and drag to highlight to the last cell of the range.
2. Select Edit > Plot Selected Data or click .
Vistaplots the data and displays it in the Log View Plotter window.
The Log View Plotter interface

The Log View Plotter is a Vista window that graphically displays selected data.
The default display is the Plot Display tab. Depending on the type of data selected, the Log View
Plotter may also offer a Harmonics Analysis tab and a Phasor Diagram tab.
In all cases, the Log View Plotter offers additional information in two floating boxes: the Legend and
the Calculations window.
The Legend
Each line or bar in the graph is represented by a pattern of the same color in the legend.
TIP: Click on the curve sample in the legend to select its equivalent in the graph.
Displaying the Legend
1. Right-click the background of the Log View Plotter window.
2. Select Graph Options in the menu to open the Graph Options dialog.
3. Select the Show legend check box then click OK.
The Calculations window

The Log View Plotter calculates several values for every line or bar in the graph. You can view the
results of these calculations in the Calculations window.
The Calculations window updates automatically, displaying a range of calculated values based on
the currently selected parameter. By default, all values displayed in the Calculations window are
calculated from the first parameter. To view the calculations for a different parameter, select the line
or bar you want.
For example, to view the calculations for a curve on the Plot Display tab, click on the curve line in
the graph or on its line pattern in the legend. When you click a different tab, the Calculations window
displays the values relevant to that tab.
Displaying the Calculations Window
1. Right-click the background of the Log View Plotter window.
2. Select Graph Options from the menu to open the Graph Options dialog.
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3. Select the Show calculations check box then click OK.
Changing graph options

When using the Log View Plotter, you can adjust the graph options to change the title of a graph or
the way data is displayed.
1. Right-click the graph background then select Graph Options. The Graph Options box
appears.
Type a name for the graph in the Title box. This name appears in the title bar of the Log
View Plotter window. The default is Log View Plotter.
Select or clear the Show legend and Show calculations check boxes to show or hide
the legend and Calculations window.
Select the Align triggers check box to align the trigger times of all waveforms in the
graph. (When multiple waveforms are plotted, their trigger times may not always be cor-
related.)
Select Separate curves vertically to display each curve separately.
NOTE: See Calculating Harmonics using more than one cycle for more information on the
System Frequency and # of cycles for harmonics options.
Displaying curve data in a table

After you plot data in the Log View Plotter, you can select a curve and display its data points in a
table. This option is only available on the Plot Display and Harmonic Analysis tabs.
1. Right-click the curve line in the Plot Display or Harmonic Analysis tab and select Data from
the menu.
Plot Display tab: The data points are displayed. The X column lists the x-axis coordin-
ates and the Y column lists the y-axis coordinates. The first column (#) assigns a number
to each set of points.
Harmonic Analysis tab: A window appears listing each harmonic number and the mag-
nitude of each harmonic for each parameter. The first column numbers the rows. The X
column lists the harmonics number and the Y1, Y2, Y3, etc., columns list the harmonic val-
ues for each bar in the harmonics histogram. Rows where the X value is not an integer
(i.e., .5, 1.5, 2.25) contain sub-harmonic values.
2. Click Format to change the number of significant digits displayed in the X and Y columns or to
change the width of these columns.
Width defines the number of characters the column can display.
Precision defines the number of significant digits displayed.
3. Click Copy to copy columns to the clipboard. This allows you paste a copy of the data into
another application, such as a spreadsheet program or a text file.
NOTE: The Log View Plotter can only display one data table at a time. If you want to display
tabular data for another curve (from the same graph or a different one), you must first close any
open data window.
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Viewing the Plot Display tab

The Plot Display tab depicts the specified parameters as curves against a graph.
Each parameter is plotted in a different color. The legend identifies the color of each curve in the
selection and what it represents. Click on a curve to select it or right-click it to display additional
options. The timestamp at the top of the tab identifies the first point in the selected curve.
The vertical axis (y-axis) represents the specified range; the horizontal axis (x-axis) represents
time. Vista automatically adjusts the scale of the y-axis and x-axis to accommodate the largest
parameter(s) in the selection. Right-click either axis to change the scale of its properties; right-click
the axis numbers to change their format.
The time unit indicator in the lower right corner identifies the time scale of the x-axis (for example,
“h” indicates an hourly scale). Possible time scale units include months, days, hours, minutes, and
seconds.
Zooming in on the Plot Display tab
To zoom in on the Plot Display tab, click on the Zoom button then drag a selection box around
the area you want to view. To view the entire plot, click the Restore to 100% button .
Calculations window parameters for the Plot Display tab
The Calculations window updates automatically, displaying the following values for the currently
selected curve:
Value Label Description

Cursor 1 The timestamp and the y-value of the selected curve at Cursor 1.
Cursor 2 The timestamp and the y-value of the selected curve at Cursor 2.
The time difference between Cursor 1 and Cursor 2, and the difference
Delta C
between the y-values at Cursor 1 and at Cursor 2.
Min The minimum value of the selected curve between the two cursors.
Max The maximum value of the selected curve between the two cursors.
The maximum peak-to-peak value of the selected curve between the
dpeak
two cursors (Max-Min).
Avg1 The average value of the selected curve between the two cursors.
The root-mean-square value of the selected curve between the two
RMS1
cursors.
The integration of the selected curve between the two cursors with
Int(H)1 respect to time in hours (for example, if the curve is in kW, the
information is displayed in kWh.)
1 The last three values (Avg, RMS, INT(H)) on the Calculations window are only available on plots
where the x-axis represents time. They are not offered on other types of plots (for example,
CBEMA plots).
Both numeric data and waveform data can be plotted in the same graph. On waveform plots, the
trigger time is represented by a red vertical line.
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Using the cursor lines

There are vertical cursor lines at either end of the curves in the Log View Plotter. These cursor lines
define the start and end points used by the Calculations window. By default, Cursor 1 is located on
the leftmost point of the selected curve and Cursor 2 on the rightmost point.
To define a new start point, drag Cursor 1 along the curve to the new start point. Repeat this
procedure with Cursor 2 to define a new end point. You can also use the arrow keys to move the
active cursor left or right. The active cursor is identified by a small box that appears where the
cursor line meets the curve. Use the TAB key to switch the active cursor between Cursor 1 and
Cursor 2.
As the cursor line moves from point to point along the curve, the information in the Calculations
window is updated. You cannot drag Cursor 1 past Cursor 2 or vice versa.
De-indexing parameters and specifying Y-offsets

If you are plotting multiple parameters with different magnitudes, the lower magnitude values may
be difficult to see in the default graph. Vista allows you to index any parameter to a different axis
that can be scaled and offset independently from the other axes.
The new axis automatically assumes a scale appropriate for the selected parameter. In this way,
you can plot parameters of different magnitudes on the same graph (such as voltage and current).
De-indexing a parameter or offsetting a parameter on the Y-axis
1. Right-click the graph background to display the menu. In the last section of the menu, highlight
the curve you want to change.
The curve's sub-menu appears. (You can also access the sub-menu directly by right-clicking
on the parameter curve or on its curve sample in the legend.)
2. Select Options from the sub-menu to open the Curve Option dialog.
3. Choose one of the four axis options for the selected parameter. The axis is indicated by the
location of the tick marks.
Specify a Y-offset if required. This shifts the selected parameter up the y-axis (or down for a
negative number) by the amount you specify.
4. Click OK. A new axis appears with a default title and a scale appropriate for the selected
parameter.
The scale of the default axis can also be adjusted to accommodate the remaining curves. A
parameter has an asterisk after it in the legend if it has been offset.
Repeat these steps for each parameter that you want to de-index from the default axis. You can
assign more than one parameter to an axis and the scale adjusts accordingly to incorporate each
new parameter. For example, if you have plotted three voltage parameters and three current
parameters, you can select the current curves and assign each of them to another common axis,
leaving the three voltage curves to share the default axis.
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Displaying Power Factor data

If you have plotted power factor data (from historical logs) in the Log View Plotter, you can improve
the display to avoid discontinuity by setting the vertical axis to Power Factor Display (-100,+100).
Setting any vertical axis for Power Factor display
1. Right-click the vertical axis or right-click the graph background and select the axis after you
have plotted the power factor data.
2. Select Power Factor Display from the menu. A check mark appears beside the option to indic-
ate that it is selected.
You can plot other non-power factor data on the same graph; however, you should not plot the new
data on the same axis as the power factor data. De-index the new data on a separate axis as
described in De-indexing a parameter or offsetting a parameter on the Y-axis.
Viewing the Harmonics Analysis tab

If any of the parameters you have plotted is a waveform, you can display a histogram of the signal's
harmonic content by selecting the Harmonics tab on the Log View Plotter window. The resulting
histogram shows the harmonics for all waveforms in the plot.
NOTE: The cycle used is the first full cycle to the right of Cursor 1on the Plot Display tab.
The total harmonic distortion (THD), K-factor and Crest factor values for this waveform are
displayed in the Calculations window.
To view the calculations for another parameter, click on it in the graph or on its curve sample in the
legend. The Calculations window updates automatically. The currently selected parameter is
indicated above the calculations.
Calculating Harmonics using more than one cycle
By default, the harmonics are calculated using one cycle. You can increase the number of cycles by
any power of two cycles (i.e., 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64) up to the maximum number of cycles available for
the waveform.
1. Right-click the background of the graph area then select Graph Options to open the Graph
Options dialog.
2. Select the number of cycles over which harmonics calculations are to be performed from the
“# of cycles for harmonics” list.
3. Select the appropriate frequency in the “System Frequency” box, if the waveform you are ana-
lyzing came from a system with a frequency other than 50Hz or 60Hz. (For example, if the
waveform was captured from a 400 Hz system using a 3710 ACM, specify “400Hz” in this
box.)
NOTE: The Harmonics Analysis tab is only available for waveform records. Vista does not
perform a harmonics analysis for trend data or for waveforms with less than eight samples per
cycle. You cannot display the harmonics of more than 16 parameters at a time.
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Viewing the Phasor Diagram tab

If you have plotted waveforms for all three voltages and/or currents of your system, you can view
this information as a phasor diagram. The phasor diagram graphically displays the three phases
(voltages and/or currents), showing their relative magnitudes and angles.
You can use a phasor diagram to evaluate important aspects of your power system such as voltage
balance, per-phase loading, and type of load (or generator operating mode). A phasor diagram also
provides a way to identify PT or CT wiring problems.
NOTE: The timestamp at the top of the Phasor Diagram tab is based on the time of Cursor 1 on the
Plot Display tab.
To display a phasor diagram, select the Phasor Diagram tab from the Log View Plotter window.
The Phasor Diagram and calculations are derived from a one-cycle window starting at Cursor 1 on
the Plot Display tab. The magnitude and angle of the selected phase is displayed in the Calculations
window.
NOTE: The Log View Plotter conforms to the convention where all phasors are plotted with
respect to V1 (always at 0°) and rotate in a positive counter-clockwise direction. On a balanced
power system, all three phases should appear 120 degrees apart.
To edit a phasor displayed on a phasor diagram, right-click a parameter in the legend to display a
menu where you can change the phasor's color or delete the phasor from the diagram.
Symmetrical components
The Log View Plotter calculates the symmetrical components of your power system — the positive,
negative, and zero sequences relative to the first phase — for the cycle selected. If you have plotted
waveforms for three voltages and/or currents, you can access their symmetrical component
calculations. To produce correct symmetrical components, the waveforms must have been plotted
in the correct order (for example, V1, V2, V3 — not V1, V3, V2).
The analysis of an unbalanced system, such as determining the effects of a system fault, is made
simpler by using symmetrical components. Symmetrical components are a mathematical tool that
allows any system of three unbalanced phasors to be represented by three balanced phasor
systems. The total current or voltage in any phase wire is expressed as the sum of three balanced,
three-phase components.
Positive Sequence Components (1) - these consist of three phasors that are equal in magnitude and
displaced from each other by 120º and have the same phase sequence as the original phasors.
Negative Sequence Components (2) - these consist of three phasors that are equal in magnitude
and displaced from each other by 120º and have the phase sequence opposite to that of the original
phasors.
Zero Sequence Components (0) - these consist of three phasors that are equal in magnitude and
with zero phase displacement from each other.
If the original phasors of voltages are Va, Vb, and Vc, then the symmetrical components would be
as follows:
Va = Va1 + Va2 + Va0
Vb = Vb1 + Vb2 + Vb0
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Vc = Vc1 + Vc2 + Vc0
The symmetrical components function, as implemented inside some ION meters, is useful for
steady state analysis (unbalance), since the parameters are updated every second. However, when
determining the symmetrical components during a fault, per-cycle analysis is required. For this
application, you do not need real-time updates from the meter, because you are only interested in
the relatively short time before, during, and after a system fault. This information is contained in the
waveforms recorded when triggered by a disturbance.
Viewing symmetrical components
1. From a waveform Data Log Viewer (such as Waveforms/Sequence of Events), select all three
phases of a fault (voltage or current).
2. Select Edit > Plot Selected Data.
3. Drag the Cursor and move it to the location of the fault.
4. Click on the Phasor Diagram tab to view the Symmetrical Components in the Calculations
window.
Plotting waveforms from devices with high sampling rates

Waveforms from devices with high sampling rates can be quite large. These large waveforms are
split into a series of smaller waveforms when displayed in the data log. To plot all the sections of the
waveform in Vista, you must select all the rows that relate to the waveform before you click the Plot
button. All the rows related to the one waveform have the same timestamp.
When the waveform is displayed, you may need to zoom in to view the area of the waveform you
are interested in. To zoom in, drag a selection box around the area you are interested in.
Adding parameters to a Log View Plotter

After you have created a graph and the Log View Plotter window is visible, you can add additional
parameters to the graph by copying and pasting them into the graph. These parameters can be
copied from the same data log viewer, a different data log viewer, or from a different Windows
application such as Microsoft Excel. The x and y-axes are automatically re-scaled to accommodate
the new parameters.
When adding waveforms to the log view plotter, you can correlate all of their trigger times. See
Overlaying curves in the Log View Plotter for more information.
Adding data from a Data Log Viewer

You can add additional parameters from any data log viewer configured to provide compatible time-
based data. Any added parameter is plotted using the same x-axis used by the existing curves. To
avoid confusion ensure that the column you selected for your x-axis in the data log viewer (from
which you are adding data) contains the same parameter (typically a timestamp) as the original data
log viewer.
Adding additional parameters from a Data Log Viewer
1. Select the range of cells you want to plot. Ensure that it contains the same type of information
(timestamps) as the data already being plotted.
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2. Select Edit > Copy.
3. Click on the title bar of the existing Log View Plotter window then select Edit > Paste. The
parameters you selected are added to the graph.
If you want to plot waveforms on the same graph as historical data, the historical data should
originate from high-speed data recorders and span a short time range, typically a few waveform
cycles (<1 second).
Adding events from an Event Log Viewer

You can add events to a waveform or trend plot. This is useful for comparing abnormalities of the
waveform or trend shape with any corresponding events that happened in the same time period.
1. Select the row(s) you want to add in the Event Log Viewer.
2. Select Edit > Copy.
3. Click on the title bar of the existing Log View Plotter window then select Edit > Paste. The
copied event records are added to the graph.
Each event is represented in the Log View Plotter as a diamond symbol. A diamond symbol is
added to the legend and diamond symbols appear at the appropriate areas along the top of the
diagram.
Point to a diamond symbol to display a description of the event in the status bar at the bottom of the
screen.
Adding data from a spreadsheet or text file

You can select data from a spreadsheet or text file and paste it into an existing graph. This is useful
if you want to compare trends from different times, waveforms showing different system events,
and other analysis applications.
Ensure that the first column of data in the spreadsheet or text file is the same type as the first
column in the data log viewer from which the log plot originated. In particular, for timestamps, make
sure the entire timestamp is contained in a single column and that it uses the same date and time
format as defined in the Windows Control Panel. If the date portion of the timestamp is in one
column and the time is in another, or if the format is different in any way, the data cannot be pasted
into the Log View Plotter.
When you paste data into a graph, from both spreadsheets and text files, the Log View Plotter
interprets the first row of data in the selection as a heading. The first row in your selection is used to
label the parameter in the legend. So, if the first row is not already used for column headings, insert
a row and type in the label you want to appear in the Log View Plotter.
To copy data from a text file, the text file must be formatted correctly. Each column in the text file
must be separated by a tab and there must be a hard return at the end of each row.
Adding data to a graph from a spreadsheet or text file
1. Open the spreadsheet or text file.
2. Copy the range of values you want to plot, including the first column and the first row. Include
other columns in your selection, if required.
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3. Click on the title bar of the Log View Plotter window then select Edit > Paste.
The parameters you copied and pasted are added to the graph. The axis scales are adjusted
automatically to include the new data.
You can define a trigger for waveform records containing timestamps when you copy records from
other applications. Simply add an exclamation mark to the end of the timestamp to indicate that it is
the trigger time. For example, the exclamation mark at the end of 22/05/2015@02:00:41.035 PM!
indicates that the trigger occurred at this time.
Customizing the Log View Plotter display

Many display attributes for each curve can be adjusted. In most cases, if you right-click an area of
the graph, either a menu or a dialog opens with configuration options. Unless otherwise noted, the
options you specify for the Log View Plotter window are saved and restored every time you plot data
from the original data log viewer. If you plot data from a different data log viewer, its graph has its
own optional settings.
Customizing an axis
After you have plotted data in the Log View Plotter, use the following instructions customize the
axis or gridlines, change an axis label’s format or add an axis title, or change the font or color used
on all axes. You can also change the scale of an axis.
Configuring an axis
1. Right-click the graph background to display the menu. Highlight the axis from the menu to
reveal the sub-menu. You can also right-click the axis to access the sub-menu directly.
2. Select Axis Properties from the sub-menu to open a dialog with the following options.
Range: Make changes in the From and To boxes to adjust the axis range.
Ticks: Make changes in the Major every and Sub-divided by boxes to adjust the
frequency of major and minor ticks respectively.
Grid: Select or clear the Major and Minor check boxes to turn graph gridlines on or off.
Click the Style buttons to change to the line style or width of major and minor gridlines.
Logarithmic scale: Select this check box to enable the logarithmic scale option.
Line: Click this button to display the Line Parameters dialog and change the line style or
the width of the axis.
NOTE: The axis range and the frequency of the major ticks are not stored in the diagram but are
recalculated for every new plot.
Changing the color of an axis or the gridlines
reveal the sub-menu. You can also right-click the axis to access the sub-menu directly.
2. Select Axis Color, Major Grid Color, or Minor Grid Color from the sub-menu to open the
Color dialog.
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The axis or the major or minor gridlines change to the color you selected.
Changing the format of the axis labels or adding an axis title
reveal the sub-menu. You can also right-click the axis labels to access the sub-menu directly.
2. Select Axis Labels from the sub-menu to open the Axis Labels dialog.
3. Select the format in which you want the axis labels to appear.
Decimal is used by default (for example, .01, .02, .03) but if the labels are too large or too
small, select Scientific (1.0 x 10-2, 2.0 x 10-2, 3.0 x 10-2...) or Engineering (1m, 2m, 3m...).
4. Determine the axis title: select None to have no axis title or Text to enter your own title.
For time-based plots, the default x-axis title is “s” if the timestamps of the data spans a
number of seconds, “mn” for minutes, “h” for hours, “d” for days, “m” for months. (This applies
to the Plot Display tab only.)
For non time-based plots (CBEMA or harmonics), you can change the title. Select Text and
type the title in the edit box. The title must be nine characters or less.
NOTE: If the first column of the source data includes a space or @ sign, the Log View Plotter
assumes time on the horizontal axis and automatically determines the units based on timestamp
information. The axis title is updated whenever the window is updated.
Changing the font used on all axes
1. Right-click anywhere in the graph background and select Graph Font to open the Font dialog.
2. Specify the font, style, size, effects and color options that you want to use for the axes labels.
Customizing curve style

When displaying multiple parameters, Vista distinguishes between parameters using color. Each
parameter is listed in the graph legend accompanied by a sample of its associated curve. The color
of a curve can be changed after you have plotted data in the Log View Plotter.
If color is not enough to distinguish one curve from another—for example, if you plan to print the
graph on a black and white printer—you can change the curve style after you have plotted data in
the Log View Plotter.
By default:
l Each curve is shown by a thin line that connects each point of data. You can customize the
style of each curve independently and show or hide the coordinates of each data point.
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l Harmonics are displayed in a bar graph. You can distinguish between parameters by cus-
tomizing the display style of each parameter. Display options include bar type, hatching, width
and color.
Use the following instructions to customize curve styles, bar styles, and curve colors.
Changing the style of a curve on the Plot Display tab
1. Right-click the graph background to display the menu. Highlight the curve from the menu to
reveal the sub-menu. You can also right-click the parameter curve in the diagram or its entry in
the legend to access the sub-menu directly.
2. Select Curve Properties from the sub-menu to open the Curve Style dialog.
Select the type of curve you want from the Type list. Vista offers seven curve types: a
simple line, a line with symbols, a scatter plot of markers, horizontal or vertical bars, or 3-
D horizontal or vertical bars.
Select Spline (available for Line or Line + Symbol types) if you want the line that connects
each point to be a smooth curve. If you leave it cleared, each pair of points is connected
by a straight line.
Select Fill Area (available for Line type) to fill the area under the curve with the line color.
Clear the check box to leave the area under the curve transparent.
The Marker section is available for Line + Symbol and Scattered types of lines. Specify
the shape, size, and style of the marker used for the points. The Style options apply only
to geometric shapes (for example, circles, boxes, diamonds, etc.).
For any line type, click Line to change the width and the style (for example, solid, dotted,
dashed, etc.) of the line. For bar graph types, a dialog opens where you can specify the
hatching pattern and the width of the bars.
Changing the bar style for the Harmonics Analysis tab
1. Right-click the bar (or on its curve sample in the legend) and select Curve Properties to open
the Bar Graph Configuration dialog.
2. Select the type of bar to use from the Type list. This selection is applied to all bars in the
graph. Three bar styles are available:
Group Bars: Shows bars side-by-side
Deep Bars: Shows bars one behind the other
Stacked Bars: Shows bars stacked one on top of the other vertically
3. Select a hatching style for the selected bar from the Hatching list. This selection is applied to
the currently selected bar only.
4. Set how wide you want each bar to be in the Width text box. The specified width is applied to
all bars in the graph. The default depends upon the number of parameters.
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Changing the color of a curve
1. Right-click the graph background to display the menu. Highlight the curve from the menu to
reveal the sub-menu. You can also right-click the curve in the diagram or its entry in the legend
to access the sub-menu directly.
2. Select Curve Color from the sub-menu to open the Color dialog.
4. Click OK. The curve changes to the color you selected.
Customizing graph and legend options

After you have plotted data in the Log View Plotter, you can change the color of the graphing area
(and the legend) and define a font for the legend.
Changing the color of the graphing area
1. Right-click anywhere in the graph background and select Background Color to open the
Color dialog.
3. Click OK. The graphing area changes to the specified color.
Changing the font used in the legend
1. Right-click the background of the legend to open the Font dialog.
2. Specify the font, style, size, effects, and color options that you want to use for the legend text.
Removing graph parameters

After you have plotted data in the Log View Plotter, you can remove a parameter from the graph.
1. Right-click the graph background to display the menu. Highlight the curve you want to remove
from the menu to reveal the sub-menu. You can also right-click the curve in the diagram or its
entry in the legend to access the sub-menu directly by right-clicking on the curve.
2. Select Delete Curve from the sub-menu. The curve is deleted without further prompting.
Overlaying curves in the Log View Plotter

After you plot data in the Log View Plotter, you can overlay a curve onto your graph to help analyze
sag/swell data. This applies to devices that measure disturbances in voltage and store the
magnitude and duration of these disturbances. When these values are inserted into the ION_Data
database, they provide a series of coordinates that can be plotted on a voltage tolerance curve. A
voltage tolerance curve is often used to categorize the severity of a voltage disturbance.
NOTE: Most Vista queries are plotted against timestamps (with the timestamp as the x-axis);
however, any query that uses the ION Sag/Swell module must be plotted against duration. When
plotting sag/swell data, select Duration as the X-parameter of the Log View Plotter.
Vista provides common curves or voltage tolerance envelopes that can be used as overlays in the
Log View Plotter:
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l CBEMA/ITIC: These curves (for CBEMA, described by the IEEE standard 446-1987, and for
ITIC, described by the IEEE 1100-1999 standard) define an upper and a lower bound on the
types of disturbances that electrical equipment is likely to tolerate. It plots disturbance
magnitude against disturbance duration and indicates at what points a voltage disturbance is
likely to disrupt or damage equipment. Points near or outside the voltage tolerance envelope
indicate events that could interrupt or damage electrical equipment.
l SEMI F47-0200: This specification defines the voltage sag tolerance capability required for
semiconductor processing equipment, though it is now used by other industries. According to
the specification, equipment must tolerate sags to 50% of nominal voltage for up to 200 mil-
liseconds, sags to 70% of nominal voltage for up to 0.5 seconds, and sags to 80% of nominal
voltage for up to 1 second. Points above the voltage tolerance curve indicate disturbances that
exceed these specifications.
Overlaying curves on plotted data
To overlay one of the provided curves, you need a data log viewer that contains the magnitude and
duration values for the sag/swell disturbances. The Duration column must be set as the X-
parameter for the Log View Plotter—it appears in blue in the data log viewer table (See X-parameter
for Log View Plotter for more information on setting the X-parameter for Data Log Viewers). The
Magnitude values can be in any one of the other columns.
1. In the Data Log Viewer, select a range of cells to be plotted.
2. Select Edit > Plot Selected Data. The Log View Plotter window appears with Duration as the
x-axis and Magnitude as the y-axis.
3. Right-click the graph and select Overlay Curve from the menu to open the Overlay Curve dia-
log.
4. Select the text file containing the curve data that you want to overlay (from the ...\Power Mon-
itoring Expert\config\lvp directory).
5. Click Open. The selected curve appears in the graph.
You can review each point in your data and see where it falls in relation to the curve.
NOTE: This process automatically changes your x-axis scale to logarithmic.
Creating and customizing a user diagram

The following sections describe:
l How to customize an existing user diagram by customizing the appearance and function of a
diagram object or diagram window.
l How to create a new user diagram.
l The various types of diagram objects and how to use each type to add function to your user dia-
gram.
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NOTE: You must have the appropriate security clearance to edit or create a user diagram. To
determine if you can edit a diagram, select Options > Show Toolbox. If you can select this
option, then you can edit a diagram. Consult your network administrator if you need to change your
access privileges.
NOTE: Any changes you make to a default diagram affect all other devices using the same
diagram.
Creating a new user diagram

To create a new user diagram, login to Vista and select File > New. A new (blank) user diagram
appears. You can only create a new user diagram if you have supervisor-level access.
To automatically generate a network diagram based on devices added using Management Console,
see Generating a network diagram.
Saving a user diagram

To save changes you made to a user diagram:
1. Select File > Save to save a new or existing user diagram, or File > Save As to open the
Save New Diagram dialog.
2. Type a name for the diagram in the File name field and click Save.
By default, Vista points to the root of the \ud directory when you attempt to save a new diagram. If
required, you can create a new folder within that directory to store your customized diagrams, rather
than storing them in the \ud folder.
NOTE: This \ud directory should be located on a networked drive where it can provide multiple
users with access to saved user diagrams.
NOTE: You should notify users of the Diagrams application in the Web Applications component of
the location of the new custom network diagram if they want to use it instead of the automatically
generated diagram. Users of the Diagrams application need to update the registry settings on their
computer to specify the location of the new custom network diagram. See "Custom network
diagram setup" in the Diagrams section of the Web Applications online help.
Editing a user diagram

To edit a user diagram, the Diagram Objects toolbox must be displayed. To open the toolbox, select
Options > Show Toolbox. If the Show Toolbox option is grayed out, your user account does not
have sufficient access; contact your system administrator.
The Enable Undo option

The Enable Undo option enables or disables the undo feature in Vista. With this option active, you
are allowed to undo or “step backward” up to three times. This feature is enabled by default. If you
disable the undo feature, you lose the ability to undo any previous changes. You cannot enable the
feature and undo changes made prior to enabling the feature. A check mark appears beside Enable
Undo in the Options menu when this option is selected.
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NOTE: The Show Toolbox option must be selected for the Enable Undo option to become
active — it remains unselectable otherwise.
Adding a diagram object to a user diagram

You can add a new diagram object to a user diagram by dragging it from the Diagram Objects
toolbox.
Types of diagram objects

Diagram objects provide the interface to ION registers in your network. Each diagram object
performs a single function. For example, a single numeric object placed in a user diagram displays
numeric data from a single source. There are seven types of diagram objects available on the
Diagram Objects toolbox:
Grouping Object:
Group a number of related objects within a separate grouping window. Click on a grouping
object to open the grouping window and display its contents.
Text Box:
Display independent headings, titles, and comments in a user diagram.
Numeric Object:
Display real-time numeric values such as Volts, Amps or kW.
Status Object:
Display Boolean data (On/Off, Yes/No, 1/0, etc.) or device-dependent conditions to indicate
the status of a digital output (relay), digital input (status input) or setpoint. The image can be
customized and it can be configured to use animation.
Data Log Viewer:
Display data logs stored in the ION_Data database (including archives from previous
versions of the product), show waveform data (waveform capture, waveform recorder) and
trends (data recorders) using tables, and provide data for plotting.
Event Log Viewer:
Display event logs stored in the ION_Data database (including archives from previous
versions of the product), show event records from devices and other components, and
display alarms.
Control Object:
Send commands to a device on your network (for example, clear an energy accumulator,
toggle a relay, reset a counter, or adjust the value of an analog output device).
To add a function to a user diagram, choose the type of diagram object you want, drag it into the
user diagram then link it to the appropriate register in a node. The following sections explain how to
add and link a diagram object.
See Monitoring your system in Vista for more information on the function and basic use of each type
of diagram object.
Adding a diagram object to a user diagram

1. Select Options > Show Toolbox if the toolbox is not displayed. The toolbox appears in the
workspace.
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2. Click on the diagram object you want and drag it from the toolbox to the diagram.
In most cases, the object appears in the window as the icon from the toolbox. However, there
are two exceptions:
A text box appears in the window as a rectangular box that displays the default message:
“Your text goes here.”
A numeric object appears in the window as a rectangular box with a colon (:). This indic-
ates that the object is not yet linked to a node.
The object is now ready to be linked to a real-time or logged data source. See Linking a
diagram object to a data source for details on linking an object to a source.
NOTE: When a diagram object is placed in a window, it automatically uses the same node as the
window. If you want to change this source, either relink each diagram object or change the default
window link before placing the objects.
Cutting, copying, and pasting a diagram object

Use the Cut, Copy and Paste commands on the Edit menu to make a copy of a diagram object and
paste it into another window or user diagram.
You can paste the copy as many times as you like to create multiple versions of an object. Each
copy retains all of the attributes and linkage information of the original.
Cutting or copying a diagram object
1. Select the object(s).

To remove the original, select Edit > Cut then click Yes to confirm the deletion or No to
cancel.
To retain the original, select Edit > Copy. The selection is copied to the Power Monitoring
Expert clipboard.
NOTE: The Power Monitoring Expert clipboard is a temporary storage area that holds any
information cut or copied from Vista. It should not be confused with the Microsoft Windows
Clipboard.
After the object is copied to the clipboard, you can paste it into the active window.
Pasting a diagram object
1. Select the window you want to paste to.
2. Select Edit > Paste. The object appears in the active window.
Copying a group of diagram objects to a framework

A Vista framework is a template that you can use to record the layout of a group of diagram objects.
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When you select Edit > Copy to framework, Vista saves the selection (including the type and
location of each diagram object) as a file. You can then use the Paste from framework command to
copy the group layout to another diagram or grouping window. This is useful for replicating a single
configuration on multiple workstations. You can store a saved framework with its own filename and
retrieve it anytime.
Copying a group of diagram objects to a framework
1. Select the group of objects you want to copy.
2. Select Edit > Copy to framework to open the Copy to framework dialog.
3. Type a name for the framework in the File name box then click Save. The framework file
extension (.fwu) is added automatically.
The selection is saved as a framework.
After you save a group of objects as a framework, you can paste it to another window.
Pasting a group of diagram objects from a framework
1. Select the window you want to paste to.
2. Select Edit > Paste from framework to open the Paste from framework dialog.
3. Navigate to the framework you want to paste and click Open. The framework selection
appears in the active window.
Adjusting diagram object layout and size

This section describes how to move, align and resize diagram objects.
Moving diagram objects

You can move a single diagram object or a group of diagram objects within a single window or from
one window to another.
1. Select the object(s) you want to move.
2. Drag the selected object(s) to the new location.
You can also use the arrow keys on the keyboard to move the selected diagram object(s) one space
at a time.
When diagram objects overlap, use the Send to Back command to place one object beneath the
others. Select the object then select Edit > Send to Back (or press CTRL+K).
Resizing a single diagram object

You can adjust the size of a diagram object to make it larger or smaller or you can stretch it
horizontally or vertically to change its shape.
1. Click on the diagram object to select it.

To make the object larger or smaller, drag a corner handle.
To stretch the object horizontally or vertically, drag a middle handle.
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Resizing a diagram objects to a standard size

The Size tab in the Layout dialog lets you automatically resize a diagram object or group of diagram
objects to a set of standard dimensions.
1. Select the diagram objects you want to resize.
2. Select Edit > Layout or click to open the Layout dialog.
3. Select the Size tab.
4. Edit the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the object(s) as required.

Select No change to make no changes to that dimension.
Select Shrink to smallest or Grow to largest to adjust the width and/or height to match
that of the smallest or largest object in the selected group.
Select Pixels to enter the exact width or height in pixels.
You can also combine horizontal and vertical options on a single selection. For example, if you
select Shrink to Smallest in the Horizontal section and 30 pixels in the Vertical section, the
entire selection is resized to the width of the shortest object and the specified height of 30
pixels.
Aligning diagram objects relative to each other

The Align tab of the Layout dialog lets you specify the horizontal and vertical arrangement of the
selected objects.
1. Select the diagram objects that you want to align.
3. Select the Align tab to specify the horizontal and vertical alignment of the object(s).
The options in the Horizontal and Vertical areas determine the criteria by which you can align
diagram objects. For example, if you select Left sides under Horizontal and Space evenly
under Vertical, Vista aligns all objects in the selection by their left sides (using the leftmost
object for reference) and distributes them evenly along a vertical axis.
4. Select the options you want then click OK.
Aligning diagram objects on a grid

The Grid tab of the Layout dialog lets you activate and configure an invisible grid. Objects placed
onto the grid snap to the nearest gridline to help align and space them evenly.
To activate or deactivate the grid:
2. Select the Grid tab.

No grid turns the grid off.
Grid size in pixels activates the grid. Type a number in the “Grid size in pixels” box to
specify the size of the grid (distance between grid lines).
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Customizing a diagram object

After you have placed and linked a diagram object, you can customize it. Right-click a diagram
object in edit mode to display the configuration options available for that object type.
Customizing a diagram object

1. Right-click the diagram object to open the <Object> Configuration dialog (where <Object> is
the type of diagram object selected).
2. Select the appropriate tab and make your changes. Repeat this step for the other tabs until
you have made all your desired changes.
3. Click OK to save your changes to the diagram object.
The options available vary depending on the tab and the object selected. See the sections below for
details on the options available for different tabs and objects.
The Preview pane

Use the Preview pane to view how your proposed changes will appear in the diagram.
For some tabs, you access dialog boxes by right-clicking on the image in the Preview pane (for
example, the Display tab of a numeric object). More information is given in the relevant sections that
follow.
Available configuration options

The following table lists the various configuration options available for each type of diagram object.
Diagram Objects
Available Option Event
Grouping Text Box Numeric Status Data Log Control
Tabs Log
Object Object Object Object Viewer Object
Viewer
Caption x x x x x x
Text x x x x
Edit Text x
Link (or Node)1 x x x x
Query Server2 x x x x x x
Display x x x x
Action x x x x
Box x x
Annunciation x
Query3 x x
Alarming x
1 Node is the tab available with Grouping Objects.
2 Query Server is only available on Grouping, Numeric,Status, and Control objects when the
Action is set to something other than none.
3 See Querying the database for information on configuring this option.
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Caption options
To view caption options, right-click the object then select the Caption tab.
Use the Caption tab to add custom, user-defined text to a diagram object. The Caption tab is
available for the following diagram objects: Grouping, Numeric, Status, Data Log Viewer, Event Log
Viewer, and Control.
The Caption tab contains three sections: Caption, Font, and Position.
The Caption section determines whether a diagram object displays a textual comment along with
the diagram object’s icon. This section has three options:
l Select None to display no caption.
l Select Use default to display the default Vista caption (i.e., the device name or data source).
l Select Use custom to display the text that you type into the field provided.
The Font section allows you to change the font used in a caption. This section has two options:
l Select Inherit from parent window to use the default font.
l Select Custom to specify a custom font. Click Font to open the Font dialog and change the
font, size, style or color.
The Position section has two options:
l Select Top to place the caption above the diagram object.
l Select Bottom to place the caption below the diagram object.
Text options
Some diagram objects have a text label integrated into the display. To edit the appearance of this
label, use the options offered on the Text tab. The Text tab is available for the following diagram
objects: Numeric, Status, Control, and Text.
NOTE: You can edit the text displayed in a text label. For a numeric, status or control object, use
the Label section of the Link tab. For a text box object, use the Edit Text tab.
To view the Text options, right-click the object then select the Text tab. The Text tab has two
sections: Font and Position.
The Font section has two options:
l Select Inherit from parent window to use the default font
l Select Custom to specify a custom font. Click Font to display the Font dialog and change the
font, size, style or color.
The Position section has three options — Left, Center and Right — to define the alignment of the
text in relation to the diagram object. Use the Preview area located beside the Text tab to view your
proposed changes.
Edit Text options

To view the Edit Text options, right-click the object then select the Edit Text tab.
Use the Edit Text tab to specify a text message for the text box. The Edit Text tab is available on
the text box object only.
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The Edit Text tab has two options:
l Use default displays the window link information (i.e., the node).
l Use custom displays your custom text message.
If you select custom, use the text box to enter your text. The text box supports multiple lines of text.
If your message appears incomplete or truncated after you enter text and click OK, you can adjust
the dimensions of the text box object. To resize a text box, select it then drag its handles.
The font used in the text box is based on the default setting specified for the active window. Use the
Text tab to specify a different font or position for the text box. Use the Box tab to specify a border
style or change the background color.
Link options
To view the link options, right-click the object then select the Link tab.
Use the Link tab to link a diagram object to a real-time source, and to specify a new text label. The
Link tab is available for the following diagram objects: Numeric, Status, and Control.
NOTE: To set a real-time source for a grouping object, use the Node tab.
The Link tab contains two sections: Link and Label.
Use the Link section to specify a real-time source for the diagram object. See Linking a numeric,
status or control object for more information.
Use the Label section to change the object's text label. The Label section has three options:
l Select None to display no label.
l Select Use node label to display the node's register label. This is the default.
l Select Custom to display the label that you type into the text field provided. The custom labels
you create are stored in the user diagram and are only available to users of your diagram.
TIP: If you have specified custom labels in your diagram, or custom labels have been applied to an
ION meter at the device level, you can display the default labels at any time by selecting Show
Default Labels from the Options menu. This displays the default label of the data source instead
of the label assigned in the device or in the user diagram.
Query Server options

Use the Query Server tab to connect a diagram object to a Query Server. The Query Server tab is
available on the Data Log Viewer and Event Log Viewer objects. See Linking a Data Log Viewer or
Event Log Viewer for more information.
The Query Server tab is also available on grouping objects and any object configured to open a
grouping window or user diagram. In this case, use the Query Server tab to specify a default Query
Server for the associated grouping window or user diagram. See Query Server: setting a default
Query Server for a window for more information.
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Display options
Use the Display tab to customize the appearance of a diagram object. The Display tab is available
for the following diagram objects: Numeric, Status, Control, and Grouping.
The Display tab offers a unique set of options for each type of diagram object. To view the display
options, right-click the diagram object then select the Display tab.
Customizing the display of a numeric object

Numeric objects display real-time data in your user diagram. The default numeric object appears as
a rectangular alphanumeric display with a single decimal place of resolution and no unit symbol. You
can customize the display to change any of these default elements.
NOTE: Vistasupports a maximum of 59 non-alphanumeric numeric objects within a single window.

To change the way numbers are displayed (thousands separator and decimal point), use the
Regional Settings option of the Windows Control Panel. You can also use this option to customize
the time and date styles. (The year/month/day format can be modified, and the clock can be
changed from am/pm to 24 hour.)
Setting Display style
The Display style box lets you select a new style from the list of available choices. The following
styles are available:
l Alphanumeric: Default style. General-use text display.
l Partial Dial: General use voltage, current, harmonic distortion, etc.
l Full Dial: power factor, bi-directional power flow, etc.
l Horizontal Bar: General use.
l Vertical Bar: General use.
l Scrolling Graph display: General use. Displays recent readings on a scrolling graph.
l Arc Meter Display: General use voltage, current, harmonic distortion, etc.
l Timestamped display: Displays the value, and the date and time the value was measured by
the device. Useful for min./max. values.
l Timestamp Only: Same as timestamped, but does not display a value. Can be used as a clock.
l PC Timestamped Display: Displays the value, and the date and time the value was received by
Vista.
Setting Units and Resolution
Use the Units box to type the unit name for the measured value (for example, “Volts” or “Amps”).
This name is displayed on the numeric object.
In certain cases, the value is scaled. For example, if the unit name begins with K, M, or G (for
example, kV or MVolts), the displayed value is adjusted accordingly. However, if the unit contains
certain letters (i.e., kW or kVA), the scaling factor is reduced by 1,000 (for example, if the unit
begins with K, the value is not scaled and M is scaled by 1,000). The reason for this is that most
devices provide these values already scaled.
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Use the Resolution box to specify the number of decimal places to be displayed for a numeric
object. The default value is 1, but this can be increased to take advantage of any extra resolution
available from the data source.
NOTE: Specifying higher resolution does not result in higher accuracy than the specified accuracy
of the device.
Setting the Font options
Use the Ticks Labels Font section to define font options (such as style, size, and color) for the
numeric object. This section has two options:
l Select Inherit from parent window to use the default style.
l Select Custom to specify a custom style, then click Font to open the Font dialog and make
your changes.
Setting Flags
Use the Flags button to display the Normal Operating Range dialog. Use this dialog to set a Low
Low Limit, Low Limit, High Limit, and High High Limit, and define a normal operating range to be
displayed on the numeric object. After flags have been set, you can use them to quickly determine
whether a reading is within the normal range you defined.
The effect of setting these limits depends on the display style you have specified. For example, on
the Partial Dial, Full Dial, and Arc Meter displays, flags appear as colored ranges on the dial. On
other types of numeric objects, the flag function changes the object's background color whenever a
limit is exceeded.
To view or change the default colors, select Options > Flag Colors.
NOTE: The flags used in Vista are not linked to setpoints in ION meters. Setpoint activity is
automatically logged by the Log Inserter. Setpoint status can be monitored using a status object
and/or data log viewer.
Other display options for Vertical or Horizontal Bar graphs
In the Preview section of a vertical or horizontal bar graph Display tab:
l Right-click the axis labels to display the Axis Labels dialog. Select the Format (Decimal,
Scientific, or Engineering) and determine the Axis Title (none or custom text).
l Right-click the axis tick marks to display the Vertical or Horizontal Axis dialog. Configure the
Range, Ticks and Grid style. Select Logarithmic scale to enable the logarithmic scale option.
Other display options for Partial Dial, Full Dial and Arc Meter displays
To configure meter parameters on partial dial, full dial or arc meter displays, right-click anywhere in
the Preview section of the Display tab.
Set the Range, Arc Position, Ticks, and dial Position. For full and partial dial displays, set the label
position to inside or outside. Click Line Attributes to set the style and width of the dial.
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Other display options for Scrolling graphs
In the Preview section of the Display tab:
l Right-click the vertical or horizontal axis tick marks to open the Vertical and Time Axis dialogs.
Set the Range and Ticks, and (for the vertical axis) Grids Style.
l Right-click the vertical axis labels to display the Axis Labels dialog. Select the Format
(Decimal, Scientific, or Engineering) and determine the Axis Title (none or custom text).
l Right-click the graph background to display the Scrolling Graph dialog where you can set the
Sample Interval and Relative Reset.
The sample interval determines the resolution of the X-axis in seconds. It should be set
between one tenth and one hundredth of the X-axis range; for example, when extending the
range to one hour (3600 seconds), the sample interval should be set to approximately 60
seconds.
The relative reset is a percentage that determines the amount the scrolling graph shifts back
upon filling the plotting area. (For example, a relative reset of 0.5 shifts back 50%; a relative
reset of 0.99 scrolls the most smoothly.)
Customizing the display of a status object

Status objects display the status of Boolean “on/off” conditions in one of three ways: an indicator
light, an alphanumeric field, or a custom image.
To view the display options of a status object, right-click the object then select the Display tab.
NOTE: To invert the default color scheme, select “Invert active state” from the Annunciation tab.
The Display tab has three options:
l Select Default image to display the default indicator light image, which changes color to indic-
ate various conditions: by default, green indicates an OFF condition, red indicates an ON con-
dition and gray indicates a status object that is not connected or is not receiving information.
Device dependent multi conditions (HighHigh, High, Normal, Low, and LowLow) also use col-
ors to indicate the various conditions.
l Select Custom images to use custom images for each condition. Custom images can show
animation, customized buttons, and so on.
For each item selected under Condition (ON, OFF, and Unconnected), click Browse to locate
and select the image you want to associate with the condition. To hide the status object in a
given state, leave the image field blank.
Currently, the custom image option supports the following graphic file formats: BMP, animated
GIF, transparent GIF and PNG, WMF (Windows Metafile), EMF, JPG, AVI (without audio and
uncompressed or compressed using RLE8 compression).
NOTE: GIF, JPG, and PNG images need to be in \config\diagrams under the product's
installation location or they will not be shown in the Web-based Diagrams application.
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You can use three different files to represent the three display states (ON, OFF, and
Unconnected) of a status object. Each of these files can also be of a different type (for example,
BMP, GIF, and JPG), however you cannot mix AVI and animated GIF images within a status
object.
l Select Alphanumeric to display the Boolean state or multi-condition state labels stored in the
device and choose custom colors to visually indicate the corresponding states.
For example, suppose “Running” has been stored in a meter as the label for the Boolean register
that stores the ON condition of a motor relay and “Stopped” for the OFF condition. You can
show this register label together with the status label using the alphanumeric display style. You
can override the meter labels on the Link tab.
Click ON Color and OFF Color to specify the colors associated with each condition.
You can also have multi conditions if you link the status object to an enumerated register
instead of a boolean. You can do this for BCPM devices.
Customizing the display of a grouping object

The grouping object can be displayed as the default image, a custom image, or no image. You can
customize the display to change any of these default elements.
To view the display options of a grouping object, right-click the object then select the Display tab.
The Display tab has three options:
l Select Default image to use the default image for a grouping object that appears in the toolbox.
l Select Custom image to display a custom image. Enter the filename of the image you want to
use or click Browse to locate and select an image. The filename should include the file's exten-
sion (.bmp, .jpg, .png, .gif, .emf, .wmf, or .avi).
l Select None to hide the grouping object. With no image specified, the grouping object is
transparent unless you select it (displaying the handles). If you move the mouse over a
transparent object, the status line displays the size and object type (for example,
“30x30:Grouping Object” in the status line means the hidden object is a grouping object and its
size is 30 pixels by 30 pixels).
Hiding a grouping object is especially effective when using a custom background image; you
can integrate your transparent grouping objects into the image by placing them at the
appropriate points on the drawing. Users can display site-specific information by double-
clicking on the appropriate spot in the background. See Image: Displaying a background image
for information on using a custom background.
Customizing the display of a control object

A control object appears differently depending on the type of register to which it is linked. This same
criteria also determines the display options available.
To view the display options of a control object, right-click the object then select the Display tab.
The options available depend on the type of control object.
External Numeric
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A control object that is linked to an External Numeric module appears as an alphanumeric display
box. The Display tab has the following sections: Border and Background Color.
In the Border section, select Hide to show no border or select Show to display a border. If you
select Show, you can specify the width in pixels and click Color to choose a color for the border.
In the Background Color section, select Transparent for no background or select Custom then
click Color to define a color for the background.
External Pulse
A control object that is linked to an External Pulse module appears as a button icon, by default. The
Display tab has three options: Default image, Custom image and None.
Select Default image to display the button icon. Select Custom image and click Browse to select a
different image. Select None to show no image (the control object is hidden but still functions).
External Boolean
A control object that is linked to an External Boolean module appears as a switch icon, by default.
The Display tab has two options: Default image or Custom images.
Select Default image to display the switch icon. Select Custom images then click Browse to define
custom images for ON, OFF and Unconnected. To hide the control object for a given state, leave
the appropriate box blank. Currently, the custom image option supports the following graphic file
formats: BMP, JPG, PNG, GIF, EMF, WMF (Windows Metafile), and AVI (without audio and
uncompressed or compressed using RLE8 compression).
Note that you cannot mix AVI and animated GIF images within a control object.
Action options
To view the action options, right-click the diagram object then select the Action tab.
Use the Action tab to specify the response of a diagram object when it is clicked (in Display mode)
or double-clicked (in Edit mode).
The Action tab is available for the following diagram objects: Numeric, Status, Grouping, and
Control objects. Depending on the type of diagram object, the Action tab displays one of two sets of
options:
l Specify an action for a numeric, status, or grouping object
l Customize the action for a control object
Specifying an action for numeric, status, or grouping objects
NOTE: If you change the action for a grouping object that is already associated with a grouping
window, the existing window (and any objects within it) is deleted. Vista displays a message
before performing this action.
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When you right-click a numeric, status, or grouping object, the Action tab displays the available
options:
l Select None if you do not want the object to support an action. This is the default for numeric,
status, and grouping objects.
l Select Open Grouping Window to open a grouping window when the object is clicked. You
can use this grouping window to display additional information. For example, if a numeric object
displays a total value (such as total kW), you can display specific information (such as kW read-
ings for each phase) in an associated grouping window.
l The Open Diagram for Meter Template option is used by default each time a network diagram
is generated. Each meter icon in the network diagram is set to open the default diagrams that
match that meter's configuration.
l Select Open User Diagram to open a user diagram when the object is clicked. Type the full
path and filename into the field provided or click Browse to locate the diagram you want. Using
this action, you can choose a diagram object that displays a representative reading from an inde-
pendent diagram and use it to open the other diagram when clicked.
l Select Open File to open a file when the object is clicked. Type the full path and filename into
the field provided or click Browse to locate the file you want. The file can be a third-party pro-
gram or some other document; if a document is specified, then the program associated with the
file extension is launched and the specified document is loaded into the application.
l Select Open Web Page to open a specified webpage in your default web browser when the
object is clicked. Type the entire address into the field provided.
NOTE: When you select any action other than None, the Query Server tab is added to the top of
the object configuration box. You can use this tab to specify a source of logged data for the new
user diagram or grouping window. If you enter only the filename into the field provided (and do not
specify a directory), Vista defaults to
...\Power Monitoring Expert\config\diagrams\ud.
Customizing the action for a control object

To view the action options of a control object, right-click the control object and select the Action
tab.
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The Action tab offers three options that you can use to define how the control object responds when
clicked:
l Select No confirmation to have no confirmation message displayed.
l Select Message box confirmation to display a message box when the object is clicked. The
message box requires the user to click either OK or Cancel.
l Select Password confirmation to request the user’s logon password when an object is
clicked.
The Level to operate list allows you to specify the access level required to perform the action.
Box options
To view the Box options, right-click the object then select the Box tab.
Use the Box tab to add a border or background color to a diagram object. The Box tab is available for
the following diagram objects: Numeric, Text Box, and any status object that has been configured
as an alphanumeric display
The Box tab has two sections:
l Border lets you adjust a border’s width and color as well as whether or not it is displayed.
Select Hide to remove the border or Show to display it. If you select Show, click Color to
define a border color and type a number in the Width in pixels field to change the line thick-
ness.
l Background Color lets you set the background color of an object. Select Transparent to use
the background color of the parent window or select Custom and click Color to select another
color.
Annunciation options
To view the annunciation options, right-click the Status Object to open the Status Object
Configuration dialog, then select the Annunciation tab.
Use the Annunciation tab to specify how users are notified of a change of status. The Annunciation
tab is available only on the Status Object.
NOTE: The Annunciation feature requires that the Status Object’s diagram is displayed; if the
display is closed or minimized, then the annunciation feature does not work.
The Annunciation tab has three options that set the action that Vista performs when a status object
becomes active:
l Select Command line to automatically launch another application in the event of a change in
status. Type the program's executable (.exe) command into the field provided or click Browse
to locate the appropriate file.
l Select Message box to specify an annunciation message. Type your message into the field
provided. The first line of text appears as the title of the message box.
l Select Invert active state to change the way the status object reacts to an active state. When
this option is selected, the status object treats an active state as inactive and vice-versa. This
is useful, for example, in cases when you want to be notified if a function (such as a cooling fan)
switches off.
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NOTE: If you select the Invert active state check box, this also inverts the default colors of the
status object.
Alarming options
Every type of event that occurs in a Power Monitoring Expert network has a prioritized value that
identifies its relative significance on a scale of zero to 255. By default, Vista identifies any event
with a priority of 128 or greater as an alarm.
To view the Alarming options, right-click the Event Log Viewer then select the Alarming tab.
Use the Alarming tab to create or delete a priority range, specify the security level required to
acknowledge an alarm, or customize the way Vista annunciates an alarm.
The Alarming tab has three main sections:
l Priority ranges lists the currently configured alarm ranges. When you select a range in the
Priority ranges section (for example “Range 192-255”), the other sections (Level to
Acknowledge and Annunciation) display the current settings for that range. You can proceed to
modify any of these settings for the specified range. (Your changes affect only the currently
selected priority range.)
Click New to add a new priority range. In the Priority dialog box, type a number representing
the lower limit of the new range then click OK. The upper limit of the new range is automatically
defined by the lower limit of the existing range. For example, if you have an existing range of
128-191, you can type 100 then click OK and the range 100-127 appears. To delete an existing
range, select it and click Delete.
l The Level to acknowledge list specifies the access level required to acknowledge alarms in
the selected range.
l Annunciation lets you customize the way Vista annunciates an alarm:
Select Beep to play a beeping sound.
Select Flash to have a flashing display.
Select Command line to have Vista to automatically launch another application in the event
of an alarm. Type the program's executable (.exe) command into the field provided or click
Browse to locate the appropriate file. This option can be used to automatically alert other
users of specific events through paging systems, fax transmissions, or any other command
line capable application.
Select Message box to display an annunciation message. When you select this option,
type your message into the field provided. The first line of text appears as the title of the
message box and the remaining text appears as the content of the message box.
By default, Vista uses a beeping sound to annunciate an event with a priority between 128-191
and a beeping sound combined with a flashing display to annunciate an event with a priority
between 192-255.
NOTE: If your computer is equipped with a sound card, you can replace the default alarm sound
with a custom sound. Save the sound file you want to use as “alarm.wav” and store it in the
...\Power Monitoring Expert\system\etc directory.
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Linking a diagram object to a data source

After placing an object in your user diagram, you need to link the object to a data source. Some
types of diagram objects require a real-time data source and others require a logged data source:
l Numeric, status, and control objects require a real-time data source. You can link these diagram
objects to a device.
l Event Log Viewers and Data Log Viewers require a logged data source. You can link these dia-
gram objects to any log in your system.
Linking a numeric, status or control object

This section describes how to link a numeric, status, or control object to a node. Numeric, status,
and control objects display real-time data. After you have placed one of these objects into a user
diagram, you should link it to a real-time data source. An object cannot receive or display
information until it is linked.
Specifying a real-time link to a node
1. Right-click the diagram object you want to link to open the Configuration dialog.
2. Select the Link tab.
The Link tab contains two sections: Link and Label. Use the Label section to define a label
for the diagram object (see Link options for information on the Label section) and use the Link
section to choose a real-time source.
3. Select one of the following:

Inherit from parent window: The selected diagram object defaults to the same node
used by the parent window (the window in which the object resides). You must specify a
real-time register within the node, but the node itself is pre-selected.
Custom: Allows you to select a new node. Select ION to choose a different device than
that used by the parent window.
4. Click Edit Link to open the Create Link dialog.
5. Specify a node, manager, module and output register:

a. Double-click the node in the Nodes box that contains the data source you want. If you
chose Inherit from parent window in step 3, the node is preselected.
b. Double-click the manager you want (for example, Power Meter modules) from the Man-
agers box.
c. Double-click the module you want from the Modules box (for example, Power Meter).
d. Double-click the output register you want from the Output Registers box (for example,Vll
avg).
6. Click OK in the Create Link dialog to save your changes.
The Create Link dialog closes and the new link information is displayed along the lower edge
of the Configuration dialog.
7. Click OK on the Configuration dialog to save your new configuration.
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Linking a Data Log Viewer or Event Log Viewer

The Event Log Viewer and Data Log Viewer display logged data. After you have placed an Event
Log Viewer or Data Log Viewer object into a user diagram, you need to link it to the ION Query
Service.
Linking a diagram object to the ION Query Service
1. Right-click the Event or Data Log Viewer object you want to link.
2. Select the Query Server tab in the Configuration dialog.
The Query Server tab has two options:

Select Inherit from parent window to have the selected diagram object default to the
same Query Server used by the parent window (the window in which the object resides). If
you select this option, click OK to exit, skip the following steps, and continue with Query-
ing the database.
Select Custom Query Server and click Edit Link to open a dialog where you can select a
new Query Server link.
3. Select Custom Query Server and click Edit Link to open the Create Link dialog.
Use this dialog to specify the Query Server, Query Manager, Query module, and Query
register.
Double-click the Query Server that you want from the Nodes box.
Double-click Query Modules from the Managers box.
Double-click the Query module that you want from the Modules box.
Double-click the Query Register that you want from the Output Registers box.
4. Click OK the Create Link dialog to save your changes.
The name of the selected ION Query Service is displayed as the Group Name on the Query
Server tab of the Configuration dialog.
5. Click OK on the Configuration dialog to accept your new configuration.
After you have linked a diagram object to a log server, you need to define a query to specify the type
(s) of logged data that you want the object to display. See Querying the database for more
information.
NOTE: If the Query Server has multiple Query modules that are accessing multiple databases,
you need to select the Query module that is connected to the database that contains the data of
interest.
Querying the database

The Data Log Viewer and the Event Log Viewer query the database, extract logged data, and
display that data in Vista.
A query is a set of instructions that the log viewer uses to request particular data from the database.
Each log viewer has its own individual query. Editing this query information changes what data the
query retrieves and the way a log viewer displays that data.
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Right-click the data or event log viewer object and select the Query tab to view the query options or
access the Query Wizard. Use the query options to define the way a viewer displays data and the
Query Wizard to edit the actual query.
NOTE: Anytime you place and link a new Data Log Viewer or Event Log Viewer, you need to
specify a query for it. You can specify a query using the Query Wizard.
Using the Query options

To define the way a log viewer displays information, configure its query options.
To view the query options for an Event Log Viewer or Data Log Viewer, right-click the viewer object
to open the Configuration dialog. Select the Query tab.
The upper section of the Query tab offers two buttons:
l Edit Query starts the Query Wizard, a user-friendly interface that helps you edit the query.
l Edit SQL accesses the SQL statement via Windows Notepad so you can edit the query
directly using SQL, if preferred.
NOTE: If you edit a query directly (i.e., by editing the SQL statement), your changes may not
be accessible to the Query Wizard. This is not a problem unless you intend to use the Query
Wizard as well.
The Options section of the Query tab offers the following options:
l Records uploaded at a time: This option specifies the number of records Vista uploads into
active memory (RAM) when you first open a Data or Event Log Viewer. The maximum value is
9999. As you scroll down the list of records, Vista uploads additional records as needed. You
may want to change this default value if, for example, you want to select a large number of
records for plotting, without scrolling down repeatedly.
l Update automatically: This option is disabled (cleared) by default. The Data or Event Log
Viewer does not display any new records; rather, the Log Viewer initially uploads the specified
number of records (for example 100) and does not update again unless it is closed (and its query
results deleted) then reopened.
With this option selected, the Log Viewer continually receives and displays new records up
to a maximum of 1000 records; the Log Viewer checks for new records every 20 seconds.
However, the updates can consume a noticeable amount of CPU power, especially if
several Log Viewers remain open simultaneously or if Log Viewers are uploading waveform
data.
l Delete query on close: This option is enabled (selected) by default. The Log Viewer clears its
temporary records from active memory (RAM) upon closing so that every time a Log Viewer is
opened, the database is queried again and all available records are displayed. (This option does
not affect any original records stored in the database.)
If this option is disabled, Vista caches the record set returned to the Log Viewer, meaning that if
the Log Viewer is closed then reopened, the table is populated from memory and not from the
database. Any new records inserted into the database during the time the Log Viewer was
initially open do not appear.
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NOTE: Since it is recommended that Update automatically remain disabled in all but the
most compelling circumstances, it is important that the Delete query on close option
remains enabled.
l Use parent node: With this option selected, the log viewer uses the same node linkage as the
parent window. The node is also pre-selected in the Query Wizard - you should not select this
option if you intend to query more than one node.
X-parameter for Log View Plotter
For a Data Log Viewer, the X-parameter for Log View Plotter section is offered at the bottom of the
Query tab. Use this section to specify a column to be used on the X-axis of the Log View Plotter.
This section offers two options:
l Timestamp is selected as the X-parameter by default. In some cases, you may need to specify
a different X-parameter. For example, when you are plotting disturbances, you need to plot your
data against the Duration column.
l Use column # lets you specify a new x-parameter. In the field provided, type the column num-
ber that you want to use as the X-parameter (for example, 3). When you click OK on the Data
Log Viewer Configuration box, the specified column changes to blue.
NOTE: In the Data Log Viewer, the column specified for the X-parameter is colored blue for easy
identification.
Using the Query Wizard

The Query Wizard helps you edit an existing query or create a new query for a Data Log Viewer or
Event Log Viewer.
1. Right-click the log viewer that you want to configure.
2. Select the Query tab in the Configuration box.
3. Click Edit Query to open the Query Wizard.
The Query Wizard consists of four steps designed to guide you through the process of editing
a query. These steps are described in more detail in the following sections.
Selecting the node(s) to query.
Specifying logs within the specified node(s).
Specifying columns and specifying filters.
Choosing a sort order.
Depending on the type of query (new or existing), you may not need to perform all four steps.
When you start the Query Wizard, it automatically opens on the appropriate step in the
process.
4. Use the four buttons at the bottom of the Query Wizard to move through or exit the Query Wiz-
ard:
Use the Back and Next buttons to navigate through the wizard.
Click Cancel to quit the Query Wizard and discard your changes.
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Click Finish to quit the Query Wizard and save your changes.
5. When finished, click OK to save your changes and close the viewer configuration box.
The following example describes each step in the process of creating a typical query: configuring a
Data Log Viewer to display waveforms for three phases (V1, V2, V3).
Step 1: Selecting the nodes

The Available list displays the available nodes (device or software) and the Selected list displays
the currently selected nodes.
Select a node (or nodes) for your query. If a node has already been specified or you select Use
Parent Node on the Query tab, the Query Wizard proceeds directly to Step 2: Specifying logs.
1. Click Edit Query on the Query tab of the Log Viewer Configuration dialog to start the Query
Wizard.
2. Highlight the name of the node that you want from the Available list and click Add. The node
appears in the Selected list. Repeat this procedure to add additional nodes for this query, if
required.
If you want to remove a node from the Selected list, highlight the node and click Remove. The
node disappears from the Selected list.
3. Click Next to continue.
NOTE: If you want to view or edit a node's SQL statement directly, highlight the node in the
Selected list and click the SQL button. The Windows Notepad displays the SQL statement for the
specified node.
Step 2: Specifying logs

Specify one or more data logs to query. If a valid query has already been specified, the Query
Wizard proceeds directly to Step 3: Specifying columns.
1. The Available list displays the logs available on the specified node. The Selected list displays
the currently selected logs.
2. Highlight the name of the log(s) that you want from the Available list and click Add. The log(s)
appears in the Selected list.
NOTE: Check for additional tabs. If you selected more than one node in step 1, this box
requires you to specify logs for each node. Each tab is labeled “Node 1,” “Node 2,” etc. and is
identified at the top of each tab. Select “Advanced log view” to access any logs whose
configuration has changed over time. This check box enables access to old configurations of
snapshot logs.
3. Click Next to continue.
Step 3: Specifying columns and filters

Use the Select the columns to appear in the Log Viewer section to add or remove a column
from your log viewer and the Filter section to establish a range for your query and to screen out
unwanted data.
If you selected multiple logs in step 2, this box contains a tab for each log. Specify the column and
filter information for each tab.
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Specifying columns to appear in the Log Viewer
The Available list displays the available columns and the Selected list displays the currently
selected columns. The Selected list displays the columns in the same order (left to right) that they
will appear in the log viewer (top to bottom).
To specify the columns to appear in the Log Viewer:
1. Highlight the name of the column(s) you want then click Add. The column(s) appears in the
Selected list.
Select the asterisk (*) at the top of the Available list to select all available columns.
For example, if you want to select some basic columns for the first waveform log you chose
in the last step, you could highlight timestamp, node, and V1 in the Available list.
NOTE: The * column option shows all inputs connected to a recorder for Data Log Viewers.
For example, use the * option if you are using a framework and the configuration of the data
log is different for several meters. The * option is not available if more than one table is
selected, as in the example.
2. Repeat this procedure for each column that you want (and for each tab).
3. Adjust the order of the items in the Selected column—highlight the column name you want to
move in the Selected (in order) list then click the up or down arrows to move it. The columns
are listed from top to bottom in the order they will appear from left to right.
For example, if you want the Timestamp column to be the first (leftmost) column in your log
viewer, highlight “timestamp” in the Selected (in order) section then click the up arrow to move
it to the top of the list.
After you have selected the columns you want, proceed to specify filter settings.
Specifying a filter
Use the Filter section to construct one or more filter statements for your log viewer. Filters are
useful for restricting the scope of your query or specifying a priority range for alarms.
To edit an existing filter statement, double-click on it.

For example, if you want to instruct the log viewer to display data for the past month (excluding
today), you could use the following procedure:
1. In the first dropdown list on the left, select “timestamp”.
2. In the second dropdown list to the right, select “BETWEEN”.
3. In the third dropdown list to the right, select “last_month_to_date()”.
4. In the fourth dropdown list (on the right), select “today_12AM()”.
5. Click Insert.
The following filter definition appears in the area below the filter controls:
“timestamp” BETWEEN last_month_to_date() and today_12AM()
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If you wanted to instruct an Event Log Viewer to display only unacknowledged alarms, create a filter
that only displays alarms that have no acknowledgement time (ack-time).
1. In the first box, select “ack-time”
2. In the second box, select “IS NULL”
3. Click Insert.
The following filter appears in the box below the filter controls:
“ack_time” IS NULL
As you construct a filter statement, each field offers options based on your selection in the previous
field(s). For example, if you select “priority” in the first field, the third field becomes a text field where
you can type a numeric value; if you select “timestamp” in the first field, the third field displays time-
based options (i.e., now, today 12AM, yesterday, etc.).
Time-related functions
now_() The current time.
today_12AM() Today at 00:00:00.
yesterday() Yesterday at 00:00:00.
last_week() Seven days ago at 00:00:00.
this_month() The first day of this month at 00:00:00.
last_month_to_date() The same date of the month one calendar month ago at 00:00:00.
last_month() The first day of the last calendar month at 00:00:00.
last_quarter_to_date() The first day of the month three calendar months ago at 00:00:00.
Note that time-related functions only return one record. To return all of the records for the time
period, you also need to specify < today_12AM(). For example, specifying a filter of
=yesterday() returns only one record, but a filter specifying >=yesterday() AND <today_
12AM() returns all of yesterday's records.
The second field offers a standard set of operators.
Operator-specific data
If you select an operator that requires additional information, Vista displays a dialog where you can
specify the required data.
For example, if you select the “node” column in the first field then select the “IN” operator from the
second field, a dialog opens requesting that you specify the node you want to use.
If you specify any column other than “node” then select “IN”, a box appears requesting numeric
values.
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After you have specified a filter, click Next to continue.
Step 4: Choosing a sort order

Specify a sort order. The sort order is the order in which records appear in the viewer.
1. Highlight the name of the column to sort by in the Available Columns list then click Add. The
column appears in the Sort Order list.
Available Columns displays the columns you chose in step 3.
2. Double-click on the column in the Sort Order list to select either an ascending or descending
sort order.
The Sort Order list displays the column(s) that dictate the order in which the records are
sorted.
3. Click Finish to save your changes and quit the Query Wizard.
4. Click OK in the Configuration box to save your changes.
Customizing a diagram window

You can customize the appearance and configuration of any window within a user diagram. You can
customize a window's font or background color, or configure window properties such as background
image, real-time and logged data links, double-click action, and stale data settings.
In many cases, Vista uses the properties specified for the parent window as the default settings for
any diagram objects or grouping windows contained within. By modifying a setting in the parent
window, you automatically modify the same property on all objects inside the window that share this
setting. (For example, any object with an option set to Inherit from parent window shares this
information.) This can be useful when adding multiple diagram objects that are all linked to the same
source.
To access any of these options, right-click anywhere in the background of the user diagram or
window that you want to customize.
NOTE: Right-clicking in the background of a window displays a menu of available options;

however, right-clicking on any object in the window while in Edit mode (including transparent
objects such as text boxes or grouping windows) displays the configuration options for that object.
Default font
The font you select becomes the default setting for all captions and text labels within the window.
Changing the default font
1. Right-click the background of a user diagram and select Default Font to open the Font dialog.
2. Set the default font, style, size, effects, color, and format that you want.
Background color
The default background color is gray. However, you can display any solid color as a background for
any window in your user diagram.
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Changing the background color
1. Right-click the background of a user diagram and select Background Color to open the
Color dialog.
2. Select the color that you want or click Define Custom Colors for more options.
Configuring window properties

To view the Window Properties Configuration options, right-click the background of any window in
your user diagram and select Properties.
The Window Properties Configuration dialog opens with five option tabs: Image, Query Server,
Node, Action and Updates.
Image: Displaying a background image

To view the image options, select the Image tab on the Window Properties Configuration dialog.
Use the Image tab to specify a background image for the active diagram or grouping window.
The Image tab has two options:
l Select None if you do not want to display a background image, or if you prefer to display a
single color.
l Select Custom image to display a background image. Enter the path and filename of the image
you want to display. Vista supports images saved in the following formats: .bmp, .jpeg, .png,
.emf, and .wmf.
You can create your own background image using a scanned photograph or a drawing created within
a standard graphics program. Some ideas include:
l An engineering drawing of your installation depicting the power distribution system and the loc-
ation of critical elements.
l A single line diagram illustrating the power distribution network or the individual components of
your facility.
l An aerial photograph of your facility depicting the approximate location of your monitoring equip-
ment.
l A satellite image or geographical map depicting your transmission and distribution network.
The following illustration depicts a sample Vista background with hidden diagram objects (here the
object is visible by the handles because it is selected in Edit mode):
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You can integrate your diagram objects into the image by placing them at the appropriate points on
the drawing. Users then display site-specific information by clicking on the appropriate spot in the
background.
Specifying a custom background image
1. Right-click the background of the window you want to customize and select Properties to
open the Window Properties Configuration dialog.
2. Select the Image tab.
3. Select Custom image and click Browse.
4. Select the image file you want to use and click Open.
5. Click OK to set this image as the background.
Query Server: setting a default Query Server for a window

Use the Query Server tab to specify a logged data source for any window in a user diagram. The
Query Server that you select provides the default source of logged data for all Event Log Viewers,
Data Log Viewers and Grouping Objects within the window.
Setting a default Query Server for a window
1. Right-click the background of the window and select Properties.
2. Click the Query Server tab in the Window Properties Configuration box.
3. Select either Inherit from parent icon or Custom Query Server.

Select Inherit from parent icon for the active window to default to the same Query
Server used by the parent icon. (The parent icon is the diagram object that you clicked to
open this window.)
Select Custom Query Server then click Edit Link to open a dialog where you can select
a new Query Server link.
When you click the Edit Link button, the Create Link dialog opens.
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Use the Create Link dialog to specify a query:
1. Double-click the Query Server that you want from the Nodes box.
2. Double-click Query Modules from the Managers box.
3. Double-click the Query that you want from the Modules box.
4. Double-click the query register that you want from the Output Registers box.
The name of the selected Query Server and register are displayed as the Group Name on the Query
Server tab of the Window Properties Configuration dialog.
Node: Setting the default node for a window

Use the Node tab to specify a real-time source for any window (or grouping object) in a user
diagram. The node that you select provides the default source of real-time data for all numeric,
status, and control objects within the window. It also is the parent node for any Data Log Viewer or
Event Log Viewer objects placed in the window.
Setting a default node for a window
1. Right-click anywhere in the background of the window and select Properties from the pop-up
menu to open the Window Properties Configuration dialog.
2. Select the Node tab.

Select Inherit from parent icon to use the same node as the parent icon (the diagram
object you double-clicked to open the window).
Select Custom to select a different node. Select ION and click Select to display the
Select Node dialog. Select a default real-time source for the window from the nodes avail-
able.
Action: Specifying an action for a window

You can specify an action for Vista to perform upon opening or closing a particular window. For
example, if you want Vista to automatically engage a modem tool (such as the Connection
Manager) every time you open a certain grouping window, you can specify the tool as an action.
Specifying an Open or Close action
1. Right-click the background of the user diagram or grouping window and select Properties to
open the Window Properties Configuration dialog.
2. On the Action tab, select Command line on open or Command line on close.
3. Click Browse to open the Browse dialog, locate the program you want, select the .exe file,
and click Open.
The specified file and path name appears in the box below the selected option.
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NOTE: To remove an action, clear the check box beside the option.
Updates: Setting the time interval

Data that is not updated is considered stale data. Vista detects stale data as it occurs and identifies
it with a colored border around the diagram object (the default color is yellow).
On the Updates tab, you can specify the interval of time Vista uses to detect stale data. The
Updates tab has two sections:
l Update Period allows you to specify how often data in that window is refreshed.
l Stale Data allows you to specify whether data is highlighted and how old data must be to be
considered “stale”.
NOTE: The Update Period and Stale Data settings also apply to Diagrams.
Changing the Update and Stale Data settings
1. Right-click the background of the window and select Properties to open the Window Prop-
erties Configuration dialog.
2. Select the Update tab.
3. Enter a numeric value in seconds in the Update data period or Stale data timeout fields to
set the intervals.
4. Select or clear the Highlight stale data check box to enable or disable checking for stale
data.
To change the color of the stale data border, close the Window Properties Configuration dialog, then
select Options > Flag Colors to open the Flag Colors dialog. Click Edit beside “Stale Flag Color”
to open a dialog where you can select a different color.
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Web Applications
The Web Applications component provides access to the following applications through links in the
banner: Dashboards, Diagrams, Trends, Alarms, and Reports. Use the Settings link on the banner
to access other applications and tools.
Open Web Applications from the EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert folder on your desktop, the
Schneider Electric folder on the Start Screen, or by entering the PME server URL into your browser
Address bar, e.g. http://srv1.MyCompany.com/Web
When you open Web Applications, you are prompted to log in with your username and password.
NOTE: For cybersecurity reasons, we recommend that you access Web Applications only from
client computers and not from the Power Monitoring Expert (PME) server.
The access level assigned to your username determines which applications and which functions
within those applications are available to you. See User access levels and permissions for details.
Web Applications user interface

The top right of the banner contains:
l Your user name: The user name you used to log in.
l Logout link: Logs you out of Web Applications and returns you to the log in page.
l Help link: Opens the browser-based online help for the Web Applications component and the
integrated applications.
Alarm Annunciator
The Alarm Annunciator shows information on the number of active and unacknowledged Alarms. It
is displayed in the banner area of the Web Applications and is visible from any of the PME Web
apps. The Annunciator alerts you to any new alarms that are occurring in the system. You can
configure it to play a sound when certain alarm conditions are met.
When you click on one of the priority colored areas in the Annunciator, from anywhere in Web
Applications, it opens the Alarm Viewer and automatically filters the view to show all alarms with
that particular priority. You can customize the behavior of the Annunciator, including the alarm
sound, on the Web Applications Settings page.
The Annunciator looks like this:
In this example, the Annunciator shows:
l 1 low priority, active and unacknowledged Alarm (blue)
l 8 medium priority, active and unacknowledged Alarms (yellow)
l 10 high priority, active and unacknowledged Alarms (red)
The presence of the speaker icon indicates that it is configured to play a sound when new active and
unacknowledged alarms occur. Click the speaker icon to mute or unmute the alarm sound.
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NOTE: You must have controller, operator, or supervisor-level access to see the Annunciator. If
you have observer or user-level access, it is not displayed.
Library pane
The library pane contains items and configuration options for the selected application. To show or
hide the library pane, click the bar on the right or left side of the display area.
Display pane
The display pane loads the data visualization selected in the configuration pane.
Specifying which application to open first

When you connect to Web Applications through a client computer, the application whose link is on
the left of the series of application links opens in the browser. To specify a different application to
open first, add one of the following application query parameters into the Web address.
/#Dashboards /#Alarms
/#Diagrams /#Reports
/#Trends
For example, http://srv1.MyCompany.com/Web/#Trends opens the Trends application in

the browser.
Time display in Web Applications

Most of the information displayed in the Web Applications is time based, such as timestamped real-
time data and historical data. In a PME system there are 3 reference points for time zones: the
monitoring devices/sources, the PME/Web server, the Web client (browser).
PME supports configurations where the devices/sources, the server, and the client are located in
different time zones. For example, a user in time zone A accesses the PME/Web server which is
located in time zone B. The monitoring devices that are providing the data are located in time zone
C.
The following table shows how the different Web Applications display time with regards to time
zone:
Web Application Time Zone Used for Display

Dashboards Device/source time zone as configured in Management Console.
Diagrams Device/source time zone as configured in Management Console.
Trends Web client (browser) time zone as configured in the client browser.
Alarms Device/source time zone as configured in Management Console.*
Time zone can be manually selected. Default is Web client (browser)
Reports
time zone.
* Alarms has tooltips that show the time in both the device/source time zone, and the Web client
(browser) time zone.
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NOTE: Web Applications uses Management Console time zone settings for the device/source
time zone. The time zone settings in Management Console are set per device and must be
configured correctly, for Web Applications to show the correct time. The time zone settings in
Management Console are independent of time zone settings on the devices themselves. Web
Applications does not use the time zone settings on the devices themselves.
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Software Modules
Software modules combine different software features and capabilities to create a specific set of
deliverables. Software modules are designed for a particular application. Examples of software
modules include the Power Quality Performance module, the Energy Analysis module, and the
Breaker Performance module.
This section provides information on how to use the Software Modules in Power Monitoring Expert.
Use the links in the table below to find the module you are looking for:
Module Application
Backup Power Management Module operation (UPS) performance monitoring and reporting,
Billing Module operation consumption monitoring and reporting at the
monitoring.
Capacity Management Module operation (UPS) capacity monitoring and reporting.
Energy Analysis Module operation including energy usage by process area or by
product output.
email, SMS or SNMP.
Insulation Monitoring Module operation applications such as the ones found in hospital
operating rooms.
Power Quality Performance Module operation disturbances and their impact on the monitored
system.
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Backup Power Management Module operation

Use the Backup Power Management module to:
l Identify generator problems that could prevent a transfer to backup power.
l Automatically record and document the backup generator system test.
l Monitor the generator battery health.
l Report on backup generator run times.
l Monitor the condition of your UPS, including the battery health.
Type Reports Diagrams

Generator Activity
Generator Battery Health
Generator Performance EPSS Diagrams
Generator Test EPSS
Generator Load Summary
UPS Auto Test UPS Auto Test
UPS Performance
UPS Battery Health diagrams
For information on how use the Backup Power Management diagrams and reports, see:
l Backup Power Management Reports
l EPSS diagrams
Related topics:
Backup Power Management Module topics
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Billing Module operation

Use the Billing Module to:
l Allocate energy costs to consumers.
l Verify utility bills through shadow billing.
l Avoid demand charges.
l Export energy billing data to accounting and financial systems.
l Allocate branch circuit consumption to customers and IT racks.
l Produce energy threshold reports.
l Bill clients for excess energy consumption.
l Billing Report
For information on how use the Billing reports (except Energy by IT Customer Report), see Billing
and Allocation Reports
For information on how use the Energy by IT Customer Report, see IT Billing Reports
Related topics:
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Use the Breaker Performance module to:
l Monitor circuit breaker health related to wear and aging.
l Increase the MTBF of the main electrical switchboard.
l Support your predictive maintenance action plan and budget.
l Report on breaker protection settings.
l Breaker Aging Vista diagrams
For information on how use the Breaker Performance reports and diagrams, see:
l Breaker Performance Reports
Related topics:
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Capacity Management Module operation

Use the Capacity Management Module to:
l Analyze IT branch circuit power loading.
l Understand remaining capacity at the branch circuit level.
l Understand generator and UPS system power loading.
l Understand if the generator and UPS loading compromises the design redundancy of the
backup supply system.
l UPS Power Report
For information on how use the Capacity Management Module reports, see Capacity Management
Reports
Related topics:
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Energy Analysis Module operation

Use the Energy Analysis module to:
l Understand energy usage patterns and find energy waste.
l Analyze transformer and circuit capacity as configurations change and loads are added.
l Determine what factors contribute most to energy usage.
l Assess energy usage by process area or by product output.
l Track KPIs such as Energy Intensity (kWh/unit) or Coefficient of Performance (COP) Evaluate
energy usage in the context of environmental factors or production.
l Create energy usage models and compare actual consumption against expected
l Track and analyze Power Usage Efficiency (PUE)
l KPI Report
For information on how use the Energy Analysis Module reports, see:

Energy Regression Analysis Report
Energy Usage Per State Report
Energy Analysis Reports KPI Report
Multi Equipment Operation Report
Power Usage Per State Report
Single Equipment Operation Report
Energy Modeling Reports Energy Modeling Reports
Related topics:
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This section explains how to use ENM and includes the following topics:
l Start ENM Monitoring and Diagnostics
l View Monitoring Data
l View Diagnostics Data
l View ENM Services
l Configure Maintenance Mode
Related topics:
Start ENM Monitoring and Diagnostics

If the Event Notification Module Monitoring and Diagnostics page is not open, open it in the
following manner.
In Windows, go to Start > All Programs > Schneider Electric > EcoStruxure™ Solutions >
Monitoring & Diagnostics. You can also use the Desktop shortcut icon.
The Event Notification Module Monitoring and Diagnostics page appears.
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View Monitoring Data

In ENM, you can view current monitoring information on the Monitoring page as it happens.
You can click a column heading to sort the grid data.
When Auto Refresh is on, ENM refreshes this page every ten seconds (Auto Refresh is on when
the On button is green).
NOTE: Auto Refreshing against all historical records impacts performance. If you are using Auto
Refresh, you should apply a filter condition to only look at recent data (for example, a Timestamp
greater than four hours ago).
When Auto Refresh is off, you can click "Export Results to Excel" to export all the data specified in
the currently set filter into an Excel file (if no filter is set, it exports all available rows). The Excel file
is sent to your default Download directory.
NOTE: The "Export Results to Excel" button and pagination controls are not available while Auto
Refresh is on.
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Filter Monitoring Data

With filtering, you can select a condition, such as Equals, Greater Than or Equals, or Contains and
enter a custom filter value. In this example, we filter alarms with a priority equal to 100.
1. Click the Filter Editor bar above the grid to display the filter.
2. From the Column drop down, choose Priority; from the Operator drop down, choose
Equals; in Value, enter 100. Click Validate & Apply Filter.
The filtered data appears in the grid.

3. If needed, you can define a filter in more than one column. To do so, click Add Condition, set fil-
tering criteria, and click Validate & Apply Filter. The grid displays the event records where
both conditions are true.
4. You can remove conditions individually or click Remove All Conditions to remove all of
them.
Filtering On or Off
Click Filtering On/Off to temporarily disable your validated filter conditions. (Filtering is on when
Configure Monitoring Options

To select the columns you want to display on the Monitoring page:
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1. Click Settings.
2. Click the boxes to specify which columns should be visible. Faded boxes represent a hidden
column. You can drag the boxes up and down to change the order of the columns, with the top-
most box representing the left-most column.
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3. Click Apply Changes.
To revert to your previous settings, click Discard Changes.
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ENM Diagnostics
The Diagnostics page of Event Notification Module (ENM) Monitoring and Diagnostics provides real
time and historical viewing of activity relating to the ENM. It does not provide information on events
transmitted from OPC alarm and event servers. You can set options to display or hide diagnostics
data. If the ENM Monitoring and Diagnostics page is not open, refer to Start ENM Monitoring and
Diagnostics to open it.
View Diagnostics Data

In ENM, you can view current diagnostics information on the Diagnostics page as it happens.
You can click a column heading to sort the grid data.
When Auto Refresh is on, ENM refreshes this page every ten seconds (Auto Refresh is on when
NOTE: Auto Refreshing against all historical records impacts performance. If you are using Auto
Refresh, you should apply a filter condition to only look at recent data (for example, a Timestamp
greater than four hours ago).
When Auto Refresh is off, you can click "Export Results to Excel" to export all the data specified in
the currently set filter into an Excel file (if no filter is set, it exports all available rows). The Excel file
is sent to your default Download directory.
NOTE: The "Export Results to Excel" button and pagination controls are not available while Auto
Refresh is on.
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Filter Diagnostics Data

With filtering, you can select a condition, such as Equals, Greater Than or Equals, or Contains and
enter a custom filter value. In this example, we filter alarms with a priority equal to 100.
1. Click the Filter Editor bar above the grid to display the filter.
2. From the Column drop down, choose Priority; from the Operator drop down, choose Equals;
in Value, enter 100. Click Validate & Apply Filter.
The filtered data appears in the grid.

3. If needed, you can define a filter in more than one column. To do so, click Add Condition, set
filtering criteria, and click Validate & Apply Filter. The grid displays the event records where
both conditions are true.
4. You can remove conditions individually or click Remove All Conditions to remove all of
them.
Filtering On or Off
Click Filtering On/Off to temporarily disable your validated filter conditions. (Filtering is on when
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Configure Diagnostics Options

To select the columns you want to display on the Diagnostics page:
1. Click Settings.
2. Click the boxes to specify which columns should be visible. Faded boxes represent a hidden
column. You can drag the boxes up and down to change the order of the columns, with the top-
most box representing the left-most column.
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3. Click Apply Changes.
To revert to your previous settings, click Discard Changes.
View ENM Services

On the Services tab, you can view the current status of services associated with ENM. You can
also perform a start, stop, and restart of the services individually or click Reset All Services to
reset all services. To view the most up to date status of the displayed services, click Refresh
Status.
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Configure Maintenance Mode

ENM allows you to temporarily ignore alarms from specified tag names. Once a tag name is placed
into maintenance mode, ENM does not forward alarms for that particular tag name via any defined
Delivery Relay/Filter combinations.
ENM gives you flexibility to select one or more tag names to put into maintenance mode. The
Search feature allows you to narrow down the list and a selector shows tag names that are currently
selected or not selected.
To put tag names into maintenance mode:
1. Click the Maintenance Control tab.
2. Select the Tag Name(s) to be put into maintenance mode. The Show drop-down allows you to
choose whether to list all tags, the tags selected, or the unselected tags. The Search field is
for a “contains” search on the tag names in the list below it. You can quickly select/unselect all
tag names in the results by clicking the check box next to the “Tag Name” header.
You can use the drop-down to choose whether to show all tags, the tags selected, or the tags
unselected.
3. Click Save Changes to put the selected tag names into maintenance mode.
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Insulation Monitoring Module operation

ANSI standard.
Use the Insulation Monitoring Module to:
l Monitor the status of the isolated power system.
l Identify situations when the isolation of the system might be compromised.
The following report and diagrams are part of this module:
l Isolated Power Report (ANSI and IEC)
l Hospital Summary Vista diagram (ANSI and IEC)
l Rooms Summary Vista diagram (ANSI and IEC)
l Room Details Vista diagrams (ANSI and IEC)
For information on how use the Insulation Monitoring diagrams and reports, see:
l Insulation Monitoring Reports
Related topics:
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Power Quality Performance Module operation

Use the Power Quality Performance module to:
l Baseline and monitor PQ in facilities.
l Understand the financial impact of PQ related process disruptions.
l Show the cost of power factor penalties.
l Identify the type and origin (internal vs external) of PQ events.
l Diagnose PQ events and find root causes.
The following reports, diagrams, and Dashboard Gadgets are part of this module:
l Power Quality Impact report
l Power Quality Analysis report
l Power Quality Indicator diagrams
l Standardized Equipment diagrams
l Power Quality Rating gadget
l Power Quality Rating Trend gadget
l Power Quality Incident Breakdown gadget
l Power Quality Incident Impact gadget
l Power Quality Incident Location gadget
l Power Quality Impact gadget
l Power Quality Impact Trend gadget
l Power Factor Impact gadget
l Power Factor Impact Trend gadget
For information on how use the Power Quality Performance gadgets, diagrams, and reports, see:
l Power Quality gadgets
Related topics:
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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information on diagnosing and repairing unexpected behavior in Power
Monitoring Expert (PME). Contact technical support if you cannot fix the problem or if the issues
you are seeing are not described in this chapter.
By Applications
Configuration Manager troubleshooting

Dashboards troubleshooting
Diagrams troubleshooting
ENM troubleshooting
Install and upgrade troubleshooting
Licensing troubleshooting
Reports troubleshooting
Tools
Use Diagnostics Viewer to analyze system performance

Diagnostics Viewer
and troubleshoot network and communications problems.
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Troubleshooting System Guide
Application specific troubleshooting

This section contains troubleshooting information for different PME applications.
Use the links below to find the content you are looking for:

ENM troubleshooting
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System Guide Troubleshooting

This section contains troubleshooting information related to Configuration Manager.
Access Denied Errors

Reconfigure fails after Write to System
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Access Denied Errors

Error: When I try to view real time values in my Vista ION Diagram on my target machine I get an
access denied message when I hover over a register:
Likely cause: The meter security settings were enabled and set on the source system.
Error resolution: On the target system, open Management Console, click Devices, right-click the
device and then click Security. In the Meter Security Settings dialog, enter the correct security
settings for the device.
A similar error occurs if the server, sites, or devices are not enabled after the configuration is written
to a system, or if the Ethernet is not connected.
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Reconfigure fails after Write to System

Error: The PME installer displays a "Could not complete all steps" message and indicates a fail on
the Secure User Passwords step.
Likely cause: The system key that was provided to the Configuration Manager during Write to
System is not the correct key for the source system archive.
Error resolution: To correct this situation:
1. Exit the incomplete Reconfigure step.
2. Run the PME installer again and choose Export System Key. Save the system key in a
secure location. This key will be needed in step 4 below.
3. Run the PME installer again and choose Import System Key. Provide the correct source sys-
tem key. The installer will automatically run a reconfigure after importing the new key.
4. Run the PME installer a third time and choose Import System Key. Provide the original key
for this system from step 2 above. This will ensure that the target system has a unique key
that is different from the source system key.
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This section contains troubleshooting information related to Dashboards.
Where is my measurement?
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Where is my measurement?
If you do not see a measurement that you expect in the data series list, it is probably due to one of
the following:
l The measurement is not logged. By default, only logged measurements are available in the data
series list. To view newly added measurements, clear the checkbox Display only Meas-
urements with historical data.
l The measurement is filtered out of the current list. Select from one of the options in the Show
drop-down list:
All displays all available measurements for the selected type.
Common displays a list of the most commonly used measurements.
l The measurement is not available for the type selected in the Type drop-down list. Select a dif-
ferent type from the Type drop-down list.
l The measurement is a custom measurement for which the metadata is not set up. The
metadata defines the measurement type, as well as how a measurement is presented in the
Type and Show drop-down lists. The standard measurements supplied in the software have
their metadata already defined. However, metadata for an application-specific custom meas-
urement must also be defined in order for the software to know how to use it.
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This section contains troubleshooting information related to Diagrams.
Diagrams Services
Page cannot be displayed
Tick labels for gauges are unreadable
No real-time data is displayed
Unable to access the Diagrams application
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Diagrams Services
Diagrams depends on the ION XML Subscription Service and ION XML Subscription Store Service
to function properly. If you are experiencing difficulties with Diagrams pages (such as getting an
error message when you try to open a device diagram), check to make sure these services are
running.
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Page cannot be displayed

This might be caused by complex or large queries, such that the results do not arrive within the
default Diagrams timeout setting of 60 seconds. If you suspect this is the case, add the custom
DWORD registry key QueryTimeout and set it to a higher timeout value (for example, to 120 for
120 seconds).
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Tick labels for gauges are unreadable

This may occur if you specify an unsupported font for the Ticks Label Font. To fix this, select only
TrueType or OpenType fonts in Vista.
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No real-time data is displayed

This may be caused by security settings being reset by a Microsoft Windows update on the server.
If this is the case, open Internet Explorer on the server, select Tools > Internet Options, then click
the Security tab. Click the Trusted sites icon, then click Sites. Add the Web Applications site in
the form of http://domain_name/Web to the Trusted sites zone. For example, for server name
srv1 and company name MyCompany, add the Web site as:
http://srv1.Mycompany.com/Web
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Unable to access the Diagrams application

If you cannot access the Diagrams application, the product may have been installed on the server
with a different virtual root than the default of Web. For example, the default address is
http://domain_name/Web, where domain_name is the Internet address of the server hosting the
Diagrams application. Contact your system administrator for the full address.
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ENM troubleshooting
This section contains troubleshooting information related to the Event Notification Module (ENM).
Troubleshooting ENM
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Troubleshooting ENM
The Event Notification Module (ENM) consists of a number of sub components, usually including:
platform software (Power Monitoring Expert or PowerSCADA Expert); initial source of events and
alarms
alarm proxy service (CoreServiceHost); responsible for making alarms available to ENM via a web
service
SE Event Gathering Service (SEEGS); retrieves alarms from an alarm proxy or OPC Server (OPC
is deprecated)
SE Event Logging Service (SEELS); receives alarms from SEEGS and writes the information to
PLES_EventSystem and PLES_AEHistory
SE Event Notification Service (SEENS); monitors events in PLES_EventSystem and sends

notifications based on current configuration
MS SQL Server
Each of these components functions is a critical part of the notification capability. If any of these
components is misconfigured, the results can be unexpected.
There are a few additional configuration components, hosted in IIS:
ENM Configuration web site (http://localhost:82)
ENM Monitoring and Diagnostics (M&D) web site (http://localhost:85)
ENM also uses a number of databases hosted on the SQL Server:
PLES_AEHistory: event history for the ENM Monitoring and Diagnostics web page
PLES_APM: ENM configuration information, including configured filters and relays
PLES_EventSystem: incoming events and notification records
PLES_Logging: ENM diagnostic information for the ENM M&D web page
PLES_LPM_System: legacy support for Load Profile Monitoring (deprecat-ed)
ENM Configuration Workflow
When configuring ENM, the following is the typical workflow:
Configure the alarms and events in the platform.Use the ENM Config web site to detect and add the
platform as an Event Source then Save and Refresh Tags.Create relevant Filters for selected event
source(s).Create Recipients.Create relevant Delivery Relays for each recipient.Create appropriate
Schedules for each recipient.Subscribe appropriate recipients and relays to the desired filters.
Common Issues
Redundancy
While ENM does support redundancy in the PowerSCADA Expert platform by virtue of the Alarm
Proxy identifying if the alarm is coming from a server that considers itself “Primary,” neither ENM
nor the Alarm Proxy are redundant themselves. That means that a failure of the Alarm
Proxy/CoreServiceHost or any of the ENM services can result in notifications not being sent,
despite the fact that the primary is still running as expected or the secondary has taken over as
expected.
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Health Check
Some customers, in order to ensure they are aware of their system state at all times, use a Health
Check alarm that sends a notification at regular intervals. While ENM has built in support for a
Health Check every hour that can be enabled for any subscription, this event is generated within
ENM itself. It does not ensure that the platform is still working as expected and communicating with
ENM. For this reason, some customers prefer to have a Health Check/heartbeat alarm/event in the
platform that triggers a notification on a specific interval (typically 15, 30, or 60 minutes). Using this
method, the operator being notified knows to check on the system if they stop receiving these
messages.
Filters and Multiple Event Sources
If a single ENM instance is configured with multiple event sources with identical alarm lists (e.g., a
primary and secondary server), it should be noted that filters operate on all alarms coming in to the
system. They do not filter based on which event source the event came from. In other words, if two
sources are configured and a filter is configured for each source, selecting the same tags, both
filters will process both the primary and the secondary alarm. Two notifications will be sent, even
though the user will be expecting one notification.
The most common symptom of issues with ENM is failure to receive notifications. However, this
can be caused by problems at any step in the event retrieval and notification process. Following are
some of the troubleshooting options available, in order of typical significance.
ENM Configuration
For notifications be sent, all of the major steps of the ENM configuration most be complete. An
event source must be created along with filters, recipients, delivery relays, schedules, and
subscriptions. If any of these are misconfigured, notifications cannot be generated.
Also verify that the tags are not in maintenance mode under the Maintenance Control tab, as this
prevent notifications from being sent for those tags.
ENM Monitoring and Diagnostics
Check the diagnostic log in ENM (http://localhost:85) to see if there are errors being logged, if
events are being received, and if notifications are being sent. If everything looks to be in order, then
it is likely that the configured relay is not working as expected. It should be rechecked in the ENM
configuration pages and re-tested on the Subscriptions tab. Additional ENM logging can be enabled
by modifying the app.config for the service and turning on verbose logging, then restarting the
service. Additionally, if the services do not start, it is possible to run them from a command prompt
to see if there are any errors being generated during service startup.
Platform Logging
CoreServiceHost logs messages to a Windows event log named Powerlogic. Errors and platform
connection issues will usually show up here.
Platform Configuration
Verify that the Application Services Host/Citect Data Platform section of the PowerSCADA
Application Configuration Utility is configured correctly, that Test Citect Credentials works, and that
CoreServiceHost has been restarted after any PowerSCADA Expert configuration change.
ENM Licensing
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Verify that the platform has the relevant license for event notification. For PowerSCADA Expert,
this is indicated by “EventNM: True” in the Citect Licensing Details in the PowerSCADA Application
Configuration Utility under Application Services Host/Citect Data Platform. ENM is not licensed
directly in the ENM product. Instead, licensing is controlled at the platform level.
Alarm Proxy web configuration
If events are not coming in to the ENM system at all, check the Alarm Proxy web endpoint, which
can help determine if the issue is in the platform/alarm proxy or within ENM.
PowerSCADA: http://localhost:23103/CoreServiceHost/Alarms/AlarmProxy/GetAlarmDefinitions
PME: http://localhost:23102/AlarmServiceHost/Alarms/AlarmProxy/GetAlarmDefinitions
Calling GetAlarmDefinitions should return an XML list of possible alarm tags as well as any
additional attributes that ENM can expect to receive. If this list looks like it is correct then the issue
is on the ENM side. If there are issues with this service, the issue is on the platform side.
If the message returned says, “Static alarm data not yet initialized,” verify that the PowerSCADA
Expert runtime is running properly and that CoreServiceHost is running properly and has been
restarted since the last time changes were made to the PowerSCADA Expert project and the
runtime started.
Additionally, there is an endpoint for retrieving alarms at

/AlarmProxy/GetAlarms/<arbitrarytokenstring>, but in order to pick up alarms this way, the
page needs to be refreshed every 10-30 seconds, and then an alarm has to be triggered in the
platform.
PowerSCADA Alarm Tags Without Backslashes Do Not Appear in ENM
This occurs when an alarm tag in PowersCADA does not contain a backslash, as is the standard for
PowerSCADA tag names. For example, the alarm tag with name, "MAIN_A_Open" will not appear
in
the ENM tag filter selection screen.
Duplicate Alarms in Alarm Proxy
This occurs when the prefix of the tag plus the alarm name combined are not a unique combination.
For example:
TagAlarm NameMAIN_A \Open@(Main Breaker Open)MAIN_A \Disconnect@(Main Breaker

Open)
This scenario will produce two identical "tags" in the Alarm Proxy due to the way that the Alarm
Proxy constructs the alarm list. Unfortunately, ENM does not support duplicate tags and this
configuration will cause a primary key error to be logged in the ENM Diagnostics view. The details
of this error message will contain the specific tag that was identified as a duplicate. However, since
the primary key error stopped the process, it will only provide the first duplicate tag. Once that tag
has been corrected to be distinctly identifiable, refreshing the tags in ENM may fail again if there are
still other duplicates in the system.
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From a design perspective, it is undesirable to have multiple tags that are indistinguishable from one
another. If a project was designed this way intentionally then removing all duplicates and replacing
them with advanced alarms that test all of the original criteria linked together with "OR" statements
may be the best approach.
Unable to connect to PSE or PME Event Source
The alarm proxy for both PowerSCADA and Power Monitoring Expert has a build in denial of service
defense that only allows 5 session tokens to be active at once, and each token has a timeout period
before it expires. ENM receives a new token for each connection; so repeatedly refreshing or
restarting the connection to the alarm proxy will cause ENM to be unable to connect for a period of
time.
I don't see my PowerSCADA Expert alarms in the tags list after refreshing.
If the Equipment field is empty in the PowerSCADA Expert alarm tag definition, or if the alarm tag
name does not follow the IEC naming convention, the PowerSCADA Expert alarm proxy will not
provide the alarm tag to ENM.
Citect INI file settings
When you try to connect ENM with Citect, make sure these changes are made in the “Computer
Setup Editor” under Citect Project Editor:
CtAPI
AllowLegacyConnections = 1
AllowLegacyServices = 1
LAN
AllowLegacyConnections = 1
Citect-Regkey entry
Verify the following registry key exist or can run the Citect-Regkey entry from the CD:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Citect\SCADA Installs]
"ActiveINIPath"="C:\ProgramData\Schneider Electric\PowerSCADA Expert\v8.1\Config\"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Citect\SCADA Installs\7.10] [HKEY_LOCAL_

MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Citect\SCADA Installs\7.10\PowerLogic SCADA]
"DefaultINIPath"="C:\ProgramData\Schneider
Electric\PowerSCADA Expert\v8.1\Config\citect.ini\"
ENM Monitoring and Diagnostics page does not load when inside the PowerSCADA HMI
Issue
After embedding the ENM Monitoring and Diagnostics page in the PowerSCADA HMI, the page will
not fully load and will display a message that the browser is not supported. This can occur despite
the fact that simply using IE itself to connect to the page will work fine.
Cause
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The IE11 browser compatibility settings are specific to the process that owns the particular instance
of IE. This means that the compatibility settings set for IE running as its own process is different
from the browser instance that exists when invoked from the PowerSCADA HMI. In the latter case,
citect32.exe is the parent process, not iexplore.exe.
Resolution
The registry can have keys for each application that will be hosting an IE process so that the
settings can be independent. In order for ENM to work properly, IE needs to not be in compatibility
mode. This is the default for IE11 natively, but it has to be set for specific parent processes.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION]
"citect32.exe"" = (DWORD) 11000 (decimal)
For more information about this registry key: MSDN Internet Feature Controls (B..C)
Problems and Resolution

If symptoms exist that do not match those listed in this chapter, or if the prescribed solution does
not resolve the issue, please contact Technical Support.
Problem Resolution
ENM service does not After installing ENM, you must restart the
start after installing server. The ENM service will start
ENM. automatically after the system restarts.
If a new Windows user profile is created after
installing ENM, then logging into the machine
ENM installation
as the new user will cause the ENM install to
restarts after adding a
restart. To avoid this issue, create additional
new user.
local Windows user profiles before installing
ENM.
ENM relies on integrated Windows
authentication for security. If the IIS setting
HTTP Keep-Alives Enabled is unchecked for
“The page cannot be the default website integrated Windows
displayed” message authentication does not work and the resulting
appears when error message is shown.To correct the issue,
accessing the ENM web go to the Default Web Site Properties screen,
application. select the Web Site tab and check the HTTP
Keep-Alives Enabled option.
IMAGE
Blank screen appears
after you click the AE When this happens, click on the AE
Subscription menu link Subscription menu link again.
on the Setup page.
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Problem Resolution
The names of
some filters The filter drop-down boxes in ENM are limited to 40
migrated from characters, including spaces. During migration from
version 5.x are version 5.x, 5 characters are appended to the name
truncated in ENM of the filter. If the original filter name is longer than 35
filter drop-down characters, then the filter name is truncated in ENM.
boxes.
The minimum recommended screen size for ENM is
The user interface
1024 by 768. Use the Windows Monitor Properties
looks skewed or
page to change the screen size. Otherwise,
out of proportion.
maximize the browser window and refresh the page.
Configuration After you change the configuration settings, restart
changes do not the ENM service. To restart services, use Services
take effect in the > Preferences page in ENM or the Windows Service
application. Controller in the Control Panel.
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This section contains troubleshooting information related to installing or upgrading PME.
Client installation and configuration

PME Web Applications do not open
Known Issues
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Client installation and configuration

Before installing a PME Client, ensure that both the client and primary machines can resolve each
other by name.
To install PME on the client:
1. Run the PME Installer and choose the Engineering Client install option.
2. The installer will prompt for the application server’s System Key to be imported.
3. If Vista opens successfully then the client install is done and no further steps are required.
4. If Vista does not open and a “License Not Found” error is displayed: Open the License Manager
on both the PME application server and the client. Under the Options menu, open the Enterprise
License Server Configuration. Compare the Server Port on both machines, and adjust the server
port on the client machine to match the port on the PME application server.
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PME Web Applications do not open

Problem: Microsoft Windows displays a "How do you want to open this website" dialog when you
open the Web Applications from the shortcut folder.
Solution: Windows displays this dialog because no default app is set for the Web browser function.
To set the default app for Web browser:
1. Click Settings > System > Default apps > Web Browser.
2. Select a browser that is supported by Power Monitoring Expert.
NOTE: For cybersecurity reasons, access the Power Monitoring Expert web applications from
client computers only – not from the Power Monitoring Expert server – using a Windows user
account other than the built-in administrator account.
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Known Issues
Component: Customized Diagrams
Issue: Upgraded source 7.2.2 system has far too many customized Diagrams
Cause: When IONE 6.0.1 was upgraded to PME 7.2.2, the diagrams were copied to the new
system. When Configuration Manager reads the 7.2.2 system, Configuration Manager considers
these diagrams as being customized.
Solution: No action required.
Component: Customized Diagrams

Issue: Configuration Manager does not copy a file on Write to System.
Cause: The latest version of PME ships with _iEM3150_3250.bmp and _iEM3155_3255.bmp.
If either of these files are in a saved archive, Configuration Manager does not consider them to be
modified files because it compares the file content, not the dates.
Solution: Ignore the diagrams. If you do not want the diagrams to display in the Configuration
Manager Content grid, or do not want to take up disk space in the archive or on the target system:
l Delete the diagrams (or remove them from the PME folder structure) on the source system
before using Configuration Manager.
l Delete the diagrams on the target system after the Write to System completes.
Component: Database archive information

Issue: Configuration Manager displays an incorrect archive size and start date.
Solution: Verify the database size in Windows Explorer. The default database archive location is
...\Power Monitoring Expert\Database\Archive.
Component: Hierarchy
Issue: Hierarchy is overwritten by reconfigure system.
Configuration Manager extracts the source system hierarchy template (.xml file) and saves a copy
to the CM Migration Files folder on the target. Import this hierarchy XML file on the target as
described in the guide.
Solution: To manually recreate the source hierarchy on the new system, see Hierarchy
Configuration Utility.
Component: Hierarchy
Issue: Hierarchy nodes with apportionment are wrong.
Cause: A Spanish source system using one locale was copied to a Spanish system using a
different locale.
Solution: Configuration Manager supports Spanish systems using the same locale only.
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Component: Historical Devices

Issue: Query Server and VIPs display as historical devices after write to system
Cause: There is no way to know which sources are actual devices or software nodes as both as
classified as "physical" sources.
Solution: Complete the manual configuration steps and start the services. Once the services start
the Query Server and VIPs will no longer appear as historical devices.
Component: PQDIF Exporter

Issue: PQDIF Exporter using the source server name on the target system
Cause: The SQL Server instance for the PQDIF Exporter combines the server name and the
database instance name. Since Configuration Manager does not know the database instance name
on the target, it keeps the source name.
Solution: Manually update the PQDIF Exporter SQL Server instance using the target server name
and database instance name.
Component: Topic Equivalencies

Issue: Customized Smart Measurements do not get copied to the target system
Cause: The database upgrade scripts overwrite customized Smart Measurement values.
Solution: Manually recreate Smart Measurements on the new system. Smart measurements are
stored in the Configuration.Configuration... tables in the Application Modules database.
Component: Vista Diagrams

Issue: After upgrading a source archive to a new PME system, customized Vista diagrams do not
display when Open Diagram for Meter option is selected.
Cause: Newer versions of default Vista diagrams on the target system open by default.
Solution: Manually recreate the customized DMG files or change the link type in the parent diagram
to Open User Diagram, and then link to the customized DMG file.
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This section contains troubleshooting information related to licensing.
Troubleshooting licensing issues
Troubleshooting licensing issues
General licensing issues
If licensing in your system is not working as expected, review the troubleshooting section below and
contact technical support for additional help. Do not return the licenses. Do not call the Software
Registration Center.
NOTE: The Software Registration Center does not troubleshoot licensing issues or provide new
licenses. Only call the Software Registration Center if you exceeded your return limit or the
licenses have become untrusted.
Untrusted licenses
Licenses can become untrusted in the system. If this happens, the license icons will appear in red
and the system will enter a 21-day grace period. If you experience this condition, contact technical
support for help.
License Manager settings
Verify that the License Manager has the correct settings:
1. Open the License Manager and click Options > Enterprise License Server.
2. On the Primary Server, the Host Name/IP Address must be 127.0.0.1
3. On a Client or Secondary Server, the Host Name/IP Address must be set to the Primary Server’s
IP address.
NOTE: You must use the IP addresses of the server and clients. User the computer names is not
supported.
Management Console
The Management Console About box is the first place to check for the current licensing state. Note
the Trial and Licensed Modules sections.
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The following image of a sample About Box indicates that the trial license has expired (or it was
deleted) and there are no licensed modules:
Enterprise License server port
The Enterprise License Server port in the License Manager must match the port being used by the
FlexNet Publisher service. A mismatch between the two will cause PME to behave like there are no
activated licenses in the Floating License Manager.
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To correct a discrepancy, you must set the port number on the License Manager and the Flexnet
Publisher to be identical. For example, if one is 27000 and the other is 27001, then set both to
27001. This can happen if other installed software exists which also uses the FlexNet licensing
component such as Building Operation.
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This section contains troubleshooting information related to Reports.
Subscription errors and solutions
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Subscription errors and solutions

Messages can occur when you create or work with report subscriptions.
The following table summarizes the messages, indicates when they can occur, their cause, and
suggested solutions.
Message Occurs Cause Solution

To add a subscription, a
report must have all of its
parameters defined. No reports have all Save at least one report with
At creation time.
There are no fully defined parameters defined. all of its parameters defined.
reports available for
subscription.
On the Primary Server, click
The SQL Server Start > Settings > Control
At creation time, Agent (ION) service Panel. Select Administrative
SQL Agent service not
on delivery, or is not running. Tools, then select Services.
started
when tested. Subscriptions Right-click the SQL Server
cannot be delivered. Agent (ION) service and
select Start.
On the Primary Server, click
The ION Report
Start > Settings > Control
Subscription
At creation time, Panel. Select Administrative
Report Subscription Service is not
on delivery, or Tools, then select Services.
Service not started running.
when tested. Right-click the ION Report
Subscriptions
Subscription Service and
cannot be delivered.
select Start.
On the Primary Server, open
the Reports Configuration
The email “from”
dialog in Management
At creation time, address is either not
“From” email address Console (Tools > Reports
on delivery, or set or has an
incorrectly configured Configuration). Enter a
when tested. incorrect
valid email address. For
configuration.
example,
myemail@mycompany.com.
All selected users,
or all users within a
On delivery or Provide email addresses for
No email recipients selected group, do
when tested. the selected users.
not have email
addresses defined.
Selected users, or
groups containing
Missing user email On delivery or Provide email addresses for
users, do not have
address when tested. the selected users.
email addresses
defined.
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Message Occurs Cause Solution

Grant write permissions to
Usually due to the IONUser Windows User
Error delivering to file On delivery or permissions or an Account.
share when tested. incorrectly specified
path. Check that the path is
correct.
Email address is
Provide a correctly formatted
Invalid email address At creation time. incorrectly
email address.
formatted.
The file share Enter a valid UNC (Universal
Path syntax invalid At creation time. pathname entered Naming Convention)
is not correct. pathname.
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Tools for troubleshooting

This section contains information related to tool that can be used for troubleshooting.
Diagnostics Viewer
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Diagnostics Viewer
Diagnostics Viewer is a tool you can use to troubleshoot network communications problems and
related network errors.
Starting Diagnostics Viewer

1. Start Management Console and log in.
2. Click Tools > System > Diagnostics Viewer.
TIP: For instructions on using filtering, sorting, column selection, and pin/unpin to customize the
Diagnostics Viewer display, see Customizing and navigating interface displays.
Navigation pane
Diagnostics information is grouped as follows:
l Service Diagnostics: Contains diagnostics information for certain services (ION Network
Router Service, ION Site Service and ION Log Inserter Service).
l Communication Diagnostics: Contains diagnostics information for the sites, hardware

devices, and software nodes.
Select an item in the navigation pane to display its diagnostics information.
If you add a new device in Management Console while Diagnostics Viewer is open, you can refresh
the tree view to display the new device by collapsing then expanding the root node of the tree.
Diagnostics Information pane

The diagnostics information pane displays detailed data about the state of your power monitoring
system and devices.
Service Diagnostics
Service Diagnostics records communication problems and similar events occurring with the
product's software components.
Communication Server diagnostics

Information about the communications server is arranged in these tabs:
l Console Messages lists all IONNetwork Router Service and ION Site Service console
messages for the current session.
TIP: The blank area below the Description column header is a dynamic filter field. Type the
wildcard character (*) in front of the text you want to search (for example, to display only
messages prefixed with WARNING, type *warning). The diagnostics information pane
automatically displays only those records that match the text you typed in the box.
l Connection Status displays the current status of the software components connected to Net-
work Router.
l Tree States displays the ION tree status of all nodes (hardware devices and software nodes).
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Log Inserter diagnostics

The Log Inserter diagnostics information pane is split into two sections. The top section (Select
Nodes pane) contains the available nodes, while the bottom section contains the node details.
Select nodes to display
In the Select Nodes pane, select the check box beside a node to display its diagnostics
information. Clear the check box to hide that node’s diagnostics information.
TIP: If there are many nodes and you want to display only a few of them, right-click the Select
Nodes area then click Clear All. Select only the nodes you want to display. To display all the
nodes again, right-click the Select Nodes area and click Select All.
Node details
The node details are organized in these tabs:
l Node Information provides diagnostics associated with the communication status of each
selected node. If the Log Inserter is not configured to gather data from a given node, it does not
appear in the list in the Node column. If the Log Inserter is configured to automatically gather
information for a node, but that node has not yet been processed, it does not initially appear in
the list. Once information becomes available, the node appears (if it has been selected).
l Node Performance provides per-node performance summary information.
l Log Performance provides performance information on a per log basis.
The following table summarizes the columns on the Node Information tab:
Column Description
Node The name of the device, VIP, or Log Inserter.
The device type of the associated node that is returned by the device
DeviceType
itself. The Log Inserter uses this to detect device swap outs.
The serial number of the device that is returned by the device. The Log
SerialNumber
Inserter uses this to detect device swap outs.
The requested polling interval in effect. It can be configured either from
Configured Polling the log upload control or from the custom Windows Registry value. All
Interval (s) of the nodes for which polling is disabled are identified with Polling
Disabled in this column.
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Column Description
A weighted average time between polled results for the device. The
most recent interval accounts for 20% of the value, and the previous
average accounts for the remainder. If the value deviates from the
average by more than 30s, then the old average is discarded and the
Average Update Interval current interval is used. By default, the expected value for devices that
(s) support logs is the Configured Polling Interval (s) value. The expected
value for devices that do not support logs is 60 seconds.
If the Log Inserter is selected but it is not configured to collect data from
its System Log Controller, it appears in the diagnostics and shows
300s for Average Update Interval. Initially this value is n/a.
The time in seconds since the last communication with the node. This
Time Since Update (s)
time includes polling updates, record uploads, and configuration loads.
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Column Description
Can be one of the following values:
l alive – The node is communicating.
l late – If a response to a polling program is not received within 3

minutes, the Log Inserter sends a ping. If the ping does not respond
in 10 minutes, the communication status is set to late and
another ping is sent. The system continues pinging every 10
minutes until a response is received.
l expired – If a ping returns before the response for any preceding

request, the original request was lost. The request is abandoned
and the communication status is set to expired. A request can be
lost if a destination Site Server or VIP is shut down. The state
changes from expired when the device responds to a request.
l timeout – A request to the device timed out. The device is not

communicating.
l site not connected – The site is currently not connected.
l cannot send – An unrecoverable error. The Log Inserter cannot

send a program to the communications subsystem. The Log
Inserter shuts down if Network Router is not running. Restart the
system.
l invalid password – The password entered for this device in

CommStatus
Management Console is invalid.
l password changed – The password for this device has been

changed. Update the password for the device in Management
Console.
l site not responding – The connection is unexpectedly

broken during communication with the device.
l device disabled – The device or its site is not enabled in

Management Console. Note that Log Inserter automatically
removes this node from this list if the node had been detected by
automatic means.
l does not exist – The device is not registered in the system. In

auto-mode, the device eventually disappears from the list unless it
is referenced remotely by a VIP.
l pending – No responses have been processed.
l nack'd – The request was not acknowledged. This could mean

that the Site Server hosting the device is not running.
l validating – Treemon reported that the device is not

responding. A signal is sent to Treemon to validate the state. This
state clears once Treemon (via Validator) establishes
communications with the device.
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Column Description
Under steady-state conditions, this is blank. While the Log Inserter
attempts to upload configuration information, this can contain a string
value indicating that the Tree is in use by another client.
This indicates that the Log Inserter cannot process the device until the
Comments
aforementioned client releases it. If the client is ION Designer, it is not
released until the node is closed in Designer or Designer is closed. If
the client's name ends with -not-clean, the node is currently being
evaluated by Treemon/Validator.
The aggregate setup count of the device. The Log Inserter uses this to
AggregateSetupCount
detect configuration changes.
The number of ION registers, modules, and/or managers that have
been requested from the tree. The Log Inserter needs to upload
configuration information to determine which logs need to be
processed, which labels should be used for measurement mapping and
source resolution, and which labels to use for event cause and effects.
The Log Inserter retrieves the currently cached tree from Treemon,
populating as needed by communicating directly with the device. The
tree is locked for the duration of this process, and this prevents
RequestedIONs Designer from opening the tree.
If the value is:
l none – No configuration information is currently required. This is

typical in a steady-state condition.
l cache – Only the currently cached configuration is required. This

is typically seen at startup.
l A number – The Log Inserter needs specific information and that

number of ION objects has been explicitly requested.
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Column Description
The status of the tree requests can include one of the following values:
l ready – The Log Inserter does not require any configuration

information.
l requesting – The Log Inserter requires configuration information

and is in the process of gathering it. The value in Request Update
Time indicates how long it has been processing this request.
l retrying – A previous tree request was not successful. (See the

Comments column for the reason.) The request is retried, as
shown by the value in Request Update Time. The amount of wait
time before retrying a request depends on the nature of the
unsuccessful tree request:
Tree in use by another node – 10 seconds.
Tree dirty – 10 seconds.
Not responding – 60 seconds.
RequestStatus Tree request timed out after 10 minutes – 5 minutes.
Comm error – 10 seconds.
Other errors – 5 minutes.
l blocked – The Log Inserter requires configuration information but

all available resources are in use. By default, the Log Inserter can
simultaneously request only up to 2 trees per site and 6 trees in
total. The Request Update Time value indicates how long the
request has been pending.
l processing – The Log Inserter has received the requested ION

objects and is processing them. The Request Update Time value
indicates how long this request has been processed, including the
time during the "requesting" state.
l abandoned – This is the same as the retrying status but the

request of some of the configuration information was not
successful following the successful receipt of some information.
The Log Inserter recovers when it retries the request.
Request Update Time The time varies depending on the status of the tree requests described
(s) for RequestStatus.
The program ID of the program used to poll the current position
pID counters. The Log Inserter now performs its own polling, and as a
result, the entry in this column is not used for diagnostic purposes.
The following table summarizes the columns on the Node Performance tab:
Column Description
Node The name of the device, VIP, or Log Inserter.
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Column Description
Indicates whether or not the node is responding. For a VIP, this
includes all external nodes connected, directly or indirectly, to the input
Responding
of a Recorder. The responding state is used to determine whether or not
the download of the log is caught up.
Indicates if log upload is disabled for all recorders on the device. A Yes
All Logs Polling Disabled
in the column indicates that log upload is disabled.
The total number of Data Recorders, Waveform Recorders, Event Log
Controllers, and System Log Controllers that the Log Inserter is
TotalLogs configured to collect data from a given node. Note that when
automatically detecting these modules, this number may change as the
Log Inserter gathers configuration information.
The total number of records that the Log Inserter has requested from
PendingRecords
the node but has not yet received.
The total number of records not yet uploaded based on the last read
OutstandingRecords position counter on the device and the position of the last uploaded
record, taking into account the maximum depth of each log.
The number of records that have been inserted into the database. Note
ProcessedRecords that a record typically corresponds to a number of DataLog entries. The
term "record" refers to records at the device level.
Generated Rec. per sec An estimate of the number of new records being generated per second.
Retrieved Rec. per sec An estimate of the number of records being uploaded per second.
The average round-trip time in seconds taken to retrieve a record from a
Avg Retrieval Time (s)
device.
The average time in seconds necessary to insert a record into the
Avg Processing Time (s)
database.
The total number of logs that the Log Inserter is configured to gather
RestoredLogs
information for.
The total number from the value in RestoredLogs that is being
ManagedLogs
monitored by an enabled Log Acquisition Module (LAM).
The total number from the value in RestoredLogs that are Recorders
ConfiguredLogs and have source inputs or are Event Log Controllers or System Log
Controllers.
The total number from the value in RestoredLogs for which the current
ConfirmedLogs
configuration is known.
The total number from the value in RestoredLogs for which the node is
NumCaughtUp
responding and there are no records outstanding or pending.
The following table summarizes the columns on the Log Performance tab:
Column Description
Node The name of the device, VIP, or Log Inserter in question.
LogHandle The handle of the Log Register or Event Log Register for this Node.
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Column Description
Indicates whether or not the node is responding. For a VIP, this
includes all external nodes connected, directly or indirectly, to the input
Responding
of a Recorder. This state is used to determine whether or not it is
caught up.
Indicates which individual recorders are excluded from polling requests.
Polling Disabled
A Yes in the column indicates which recorders are excluded.
The total number of records that the Log Inserter has requested from
the node but has not yet received. This number includes event records
PendingRecords that have been uploaded but are cached internally pending configuration
information necessary to complete the processing of the cause and/or
effect ION objects.
The total number of records not yet uploaded based on the last read
OutstandingRecords position counter on the device and the position of the last uploaded
record, taking into account the maximum depth of each log.
The number of records that have been inserted into the database. Note
ProcessedRecords that a record typically corresponds to a number of DataLog entries. In
this context, "record" refers to records at the device level.
Generated Rec. per sec An estimate of the number of new records being generated per second.
Retrieved Rec. per sec An estimate of the number of records being uploaded per second.
The average round-trip time in seconds taken to retrieve a record from a
Avg Retrieval Time (s)
device.
The average time in seconds necessary to insert a record into the
Avg Processing Time (s)
database.
This is always yes. If the log is not "restored", it does not appear in the
Restored
list.
Managed A Log Acquisition Module (LAM) is enabled that is monitoring this log.
The log is a Recorder that has source inputs or it is an Event Log
Configured
Controller or a System Log Controller.
The latest configuration for the log has been uploaded. For a VIP
Confirmed Recorder that references external devices, directly or indirectly, the
configuration information includes information from the external device.
The node is communicating, the current configuration is known, and
CaughtUp there are no outstanding or pending records. For a VIP, any device on
which the log depends for information must also be responding.
Alarm Service
Alarm Service provides the status of alarms that you configure and enable in the Alarm
Configuration application.
The information is organized in a grid. The column labels indicate the type of information provided,
such as Rule Name, Alarm Name, Alarm Status, and so on. See the Alarm Configuration Help
(accessible from the Alarm Configuration application) for further information about configuring
alarms for multiple sources and measurements.
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Log Pipeline Service

The Log Pipeline Service diagnostics provides information on the Log Subsystem Data Pipeline. It
shows a variety of statistics on log collection and insertion performance.
Starting with PME 9.0, Log Inserter writes log data into a message queue instead of writing it to SQL
Server directly. Another process (the Log Subsystem Router Service) reads the messages from the
queue and writes the data to SQL Server.
Previously, the Log Inserter would wait for database writes to complete before processing the next
piece of data. This effectively limited the rate of data insertion to something that SQL Server could
handle. Writing to MSMQ is much faster: MSMQ can store messages in the queue faster than Log
Inserter can retrieve them from the devices. However the performance of SQL Server has not
changed, which means that data can accumulate in the queue faster than it can be inserted into the
database. Allowing the message queues to become full (they have a limited storage capacity)
results in failure modes that are difficult to handle automatically. To avoid this scenario we monitor
the size of the inbound data message queue and prevent writes when it contains more than a set
number of bytes. If the message queue reaches a specified capacity, then no future messages will
be accepted from LogInserter and the write thread is "put on hold" until the message queue has
dropped below a specified capacity. This ensures that LogInserter never considers data written that
may be missed in the message queue due to over capacity.
The following table summarizes the columns on the Pipeline Status tab:
Column Description
Identifies the message queue (Primary or Secondary) and the type of
Name
data being tracked.
Total time that the diagnostics have been counted. In practice this
Duration
value will be identical for all rows.
Number of messages that have been processed from this queue since
Message Count
the service was started.
Messages Per Minute Number of messages that have been processed in the last minute.
Messages Per Minute
Average of the messages per minute over the last hour (60 samples).
Average
Messages Per Minute Maximum number of messages per minute over the last hour (60
Max samples).
Messages Per Second Number of messages that have been processed in the last second.
Messages Per Second Average of the messages per second over the last minute (60
Average samples).
Messages Per Second Maximum number of messages per second over the last minute (60
Max samples).
Processing Time
Average time taken to process each message (milliseconds).
Milliseconds Average
Processing Time
Maximum message processing time (milliseconds).
Milliseconds Max
Time Since Last Elapsed time since a message was last processed.
Start Time Utc Time in UTC at which the service was started.
The following table summarizes the columns on the Message Queues tab:
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Column Description
Identity Identity of the message queue.
Queue Type Data or Control
Message Count Number of messages currently in the queue.
Message Kilobytes Size of messages currently in the queue (kilobytes).
Maximum size allowed for the queue. Note that a value of
4294967295.00 (4GB) is the maximum amount of data that the entire
Maximum Kilobytes
MSMQ service can support. This effectively indicates that no queue-
specific limit has been defined.
The Message Queues tab allows you to inspect messages flowing through the pipeline. Enabling
message capture increases the load on the pipeline so this should not be left activated indefinitely.
The controls on the top select which messages are written to the table. This filtering only occurs as
the messages arrive at the tab; once a message is displayed in the table it will not be removed when
the Message Type or Source Filtering fields are changed. Rows already in the table may be filtered
by the fields below the header.
The viewer buffers messages as they arrive to avoid locking up the receiving thread. If the buffer
fills (which indicates that messages are arriving faster than the viewer can process them) a
message indicating how many messages were missed will be written to the table.
Communications Diagnostics
Communications Diagnostics provides diagnostics information for sites and devices connected to
the workstation.
Site overview
Diagnostics information for the sites are contained in these tabs:
l Device Summary displays communications statistics for each site.
l NetUser Status displays the number of ION programs currently in the ION Network Router Ser-
vice queue (awaiting processing) and the total number of ION programs already processed.
NOTE: Requests and responses transmitted between the software components are referred to as
“ION programs”.
Site/Device Diagnostics
Diagnostics information for sites and devices are summarized in these tabs:
l Communication Status displays error rates and connection statistics for the selected site or
device. The following information is available from the Communications Status tab:
Column Description
Node The device (or software node) name.
Requests The number of communications requests transmitted to the meter.
Responses The number of successful responses received.
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Column Description
The number of requests sent to the device to fulfil the last client
Request Ratio request. The value is always 1 for ION devices but it varies for
Modbus devices.
Total Errors The total number of communication errors.
Total Err Rate (%) The ratio of Total Errors to Requests.
The error rate in the last 100 requests. This can indicate a trend in
Sliding Err Rate (%)
communications performance.
The percentage of the communication channel utilized (serial line or
Time Util (%)
Ethernet) on the site.
Avg Resp Time (s) Average time in seconds for the meter to respond.
Last Resp Time (s) The last response time, in seconds.
The number of timeouts. A timeout occurs when no data is
Timeouts
received in response to a request.
The number of bad packets received, that is, those that do not pass
Bad CRC
the error-detection checksum.
The number of incomplete packets received, that is, those that did
Incompl. Frm
not have all the expected bytes.
Broken Conn. Number of times the connection was lost to the meters on a site.
Bad Frames The number of received packets that had an internal error.
Number of errors reported by the computer’s communication
HW Errors
hardware.
Misc Errors Number of other errors that do not fit any of the above descriptions.
l Site Status displays site statistics such as connection status and totals.
l Polling Status displays the number of programs currently in the ION Site Service queue (await-
ing processing) and the total number of programs already processed.
Communication Status vs. Site Status

This section explains the difference between the statistics provided on the Communication Status
tab and those on the Site Status tab.
“Total Errors” in the Communication Status tab is an ION Site Service derived statistic, while “Bad
Responses” in the Site Status tab is a client derived statistic.
To explain this difference, consider a situation where a direct site is experiencing timeouts.
Communications with the device is attempted according to two parameters: Connect Attempts (an
advanced site property in Management Console) and Maximum Attempts Multiple (an advanced
device property in Management Console). Multiplying the values of these two properties determines
the number of attempts made to re-establish communications with the device.
For instance, if Connect Attempts is set to 1 and Maximum Attempts Multiple is set to 3, the
device will go offline after 3 attempts (that is, 1 x 3).
The “Total Errors” statistic increases by one every time ION Site Service detects a timeout.
However, the “Bad Responses” statistic only increments every time a response is sent back to a
client.
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Using the previous example, consider the case where four timeouts occurred and the device went
offline. In this case, “Total Errors” increases by four, while “Bad Responses” only increases by one.
If only two timeouts occurred, “Total Errors” would increase by two, while “Bad Responses” would
not change.
The following information is available from the Site Status tab.
Column Description
Node The device (or software node) name.
Status The device communication status.
The current number of repeated attempts to communicate with the
Current Attempt
device.
The maximum number of attempts before flagging the device as offline
Max Attempts
(Timed-out).
Offline Count The total number of times the device went offline.
Bad Responses The total number of errors sent back to the clients, such as to Vista.
Last Response The time when the last response was received.
Last Attempt The last time that a request was sent to the device.
The total number of requests to the device sent by the Real Time Data
RT Data Reqs
Service.
The total number of requests to the device sent by the TreeMon
TreeMon Reqs
service.
The total number of one shot requests to the device sent by a Vista
VISTA Reqs
client (control, label requests...).
The total number of requests to the device sent by the LogInserter
LogInserter Reqs
service.
The total number of requests to the device sent by ION real-time
IONSERVICE Reqs
services.
Note that the last five columns on the Site Status tab are dynamic. That is, the columns are only
shown when requests were sent to the device from a Power Monitoring Expert service or client.
Additional commands
The following sections describe additional display options and shortcut menus available in
Diagnostics Viewer.
Diagnostic Details
In the tabs on the diagnostics information pane, double-click a row to display its Diagnostic Details
screen. This displays the diagnostic information for the selected item only.
Use the Previous and Next buttons to view the details of other rows in that tab of the diagnostics
information pane.
To copy information to the clipboard, select the rows you want to copy, then press CTRL+C.
Diagnostics Information pane shortcut menu options

Right-click the diagnostics information pane to display a shortcut menu. The following table lists all
the commands available (though not all panes in Diagnostics Viewer provide all the commands
listed):
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Right-click Option Description

Update Refreshes the information in the diagnostic table.
Resets the information in the diagnostic table (not available in the
Reset
Communications Server Diagnostics display).
Copy All Copies all selected information to the clipboard.
Enabled by default, this option is only available in the Console Messages
tab of the Communications Server Diagnostics display. This option
automatically scrolls and selects the latest console message. Clear this
Auto Scroll
option to disable scrolling (that is., select and view an older console
message without jumping to the latest one when Diagnostics Viewer
refreshes).
Displays the Options dialog where you can change the diagnostics refresh
Options rate. Note that changing the refresh rate frequency can affect the product's
performance.
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Reference
This chapter contains reference information related to planning, deploying, and using PME.
Planning references
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Reference System Guide
Planning references
This section contains reference information related to the content in the Planning chapter of this
guide.
Use the links below to find the item you are looking for:
Power Monitoring Expert End User Licensing Agreement (EULA).

Database growth calculations
Default device support (including licensing)
IIS Application Pools
Licensing resources
PME Databases
PME Windows services
SQL Server accounts
Trial license limitations
Windows accounts
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System Guide Reference
Accessing the ION Database with 3rd-party applications

The following example uses Microsoft Excel 2007 to retrieve data from the ION_Data database.
NOTE: The database uses Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) time. When you import data into
Excel, the Clock module’s Time Zone Offset register for the meter is applied.
1. To create a database query in Excel, click Data > From Other Sources > From Microsoft
Query.
2. To create a new data source, select <New Data Source> from the list and click OK.
3. Type the name you want to give the data source. Once you type a name, the list of drivers for
the database type becomes available. Select <SQL Server> from the list. Click Connect.
4. Choose your server from the list. Provide your LoginID and Password and click OK. Select a
default table for your data source (optional). Click OK to continue.
5. Select the source name you created and click OK.
6. After you have selected the data you want to view, the Query Wizard opens. Use this to filter
and sort the data.
7. Follow the steps in the Query Wizard to add data to the spreadsheet.
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Power Monitoring Expert End User Licensing Agreement (EULA).

NOTE: This copy of the EULA is provided for your convenience. The official version of this license
agreement is embedded in the Power Monitoring Expert product. If there are any differences
between the two versions, the product version supersedes the version in this guide.
LICENSING END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

(2017-04-25)
IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY:
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AS IT IS APPLICABLE WHETHER YOUR
USE OF THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO A TRIAL,
PURCHASE, LICENSE OR ANY OTHER WAY IT HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO YOU.
TO CONFIRM YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND YOUR

AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT, CLICK THE APPROPRIATE BUTTON
APPEARING ON YOUR SCREEN DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. IF YOU DO NOT
WISH TO BECOME A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT AND DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND
BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS, CLICK THE CONVERSE APPROPRIATE BUTTON: THIS
WILL AUTOMATICALLY ABORT INSTALLATION PROCESS: IN SUCH LATTER CASE, IF THE
SOFTWARE PRODUCT HAS ALREADY BEEN PROVIDED TO YOU AS A PHYSICAL COPY,
YOU MUST RETURN THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF RECEIPT
THEREOF (INCLUDING ALL ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIALS, ALONG WITH THEIR
CONTAINERS) TO THE PLACE FROM WHICH YOU OBTAINED IT. IF THE SOFTWARE
PRODUCT HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO YOU AS A DOWNLOAD, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY
DELETE OR EXPUNGE THE SOFTWARE INCLUSIVE ALL RELATED FILES AND ANY
OTHER ELECTRONIC MATERIAL. FROM YOUR COMPUTER, HARD DISKS, SERVERS OR
OTHER DEVICE CONTAINING THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
This End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between your corporation,
company or other legal entity, to which the Software Product has been provided, (hereinafter
referred to as “You”), and Schneider Electric (as defined hereunder). It is Your responsibility to
ascertain that any person completing the installation of the Software Product has the mandate or
legal authority to bind You and confirm Your acceptance of the terms of this EULA.
The terms of this EULA shall apply to the software product that accompanies this EULA or to which
this EULA relates, including any associated media containing any device that activates the program
(s) contained in said software product, any printed, online or electronic documentation, information,
specifications, instructions or material (hereinafter “Documentation”) related to said software
product (the “Software Product”). The Software Product also includes any software updates, add-on
components, web services and/or supplements that Schneider Electric may provide to You or make
available to You after the date You obtain Your initial copy of the Software Product and after Your
acceptance of this EULA, to the extent that such items are not accompanied by a separate license
agreement or terms of use, in which case such separate license agreement shall prevail.
As used in this EULA, “Schneider Electric” or the “Licensor” shall mean that company of the
Schneider Electric Group which is registered in the country where You have issued Your Purchase
Order (including but not limited to orders for purchase, license and/or trial or any expression of Your
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intent to do the same, hereinafter collectively referred to as “Purchase Order”) of the Software
Product; Schneider Electric Group companies are listed under the drop-list of countries <<Select
your country>> on the corporate web site of Schneider Electric Group.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE
Schneider Electric grants to You a non-exclusive non-transferable, limited license right to use the
Software Product subject to all terms and conditions of this EULA, Your Purchase Order and
Documentation related to said Software Product.
This EULA describes Your general rights to install, activate and use the Software Product, to the
exclusion of the terms and conditions relating to the purchase (if applicable) by You of the Software
Product which terms and conditions shall be referred to under Your Purchase Order or be contained
in a separate agreement between You and Schneider Electric or its sales representative or between
You and the third-party supplying the Software Product with a third-party product.
Depending upon the Software Product’s reference and its related description that is available from
Schneider Electric’s website, the license right set forth under this EULA is granted to You as a
perpetual license or for a limited period of time (3, 6 or 12 months). The period of Your license can be
found in the About Box of the Software Product.
Depending upon the Software Product’s reference and its related description that is available from
Schneider Electric’s website, the license rights granted under this EULA may be limited to a trial
period (in number of days) indicated by the Software Product upon its installation. During said trial
period, You may use the Software Product for the purpose of evaluating whether to activate or not
the license to use the Software Product under this EULA.
Upon expiry of the trial period, the Software Product will automatically be de-installed and/or
rendered unusable (with or without prior warning) and Your license to the Software Product will
automatically and immediately terminate, unless You request Schneider Electric to provide You the
activation code and You actually activate the license right granted to You hereunder in the manner
described during the set-up sequence of the Software Product, and You pay to Schneider Electric
the corresponding applicable fees (if any).
You acknowledge that if You need to activate the Software Product through the use of internet or
telephone, toll charges may apply.
If technological measures are designed to prevent unlicensed or illegal use of the Software Product,
You agree that Schneider Electric may use those measures and You agree to comply with any
requirements regarding such technological measures.
Unless You have acquired a Corporate License as expressly defined in this EULA, floating,
concurrent or shared use of the Software Product is not permitted and Your use of the Software
Product must be licensed under this EULA as a Single User License or a Multiple User License.
The Single User License applies when a label affixed on the Software Product’s media itself states
"Single User License". A Single User License can only be installed and used on a single personal
computer at any given time and is prohibited from being installed and used on a network or any other
multi-station computer system that allows simultaneous use by several users.
The Multiple User License applies when a label affixed on the Software Product’s media itself
states ”Multiple User License". A Multiple User License allows concurrent and unrestricted number
of installations of the corresponding Software Product on several personal computers, on a network
or any other multi-station computer system, but a Multiple User License restricts the number of
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users to the number defined for the corresponding purchased and registered Software Product.
Where You would use a Multiple User License via a network or any other multi-station computer
system, it shall be Your responsibility to put in place such means as necessary to guarantee that all
restrictions set forth in this EULA are followed.
2. RESTRICTIONS
You may only install, use, access and display the Software Product on a computer or other device,
strictly in accordance with the accompanying Documentation, and only for the specific purposes
stated in this Documentation or in this EULA.
Furthermore, unless otherwise expressly required or authorized by statute or unless otherwise

expressly permitted under the terms of a valid Corporate License, You must not:
a. copy the Software Product except for backup purposes only in support of Your permitted use
of the Software Product. Any such copy must include all copyright notices and any other pro-
prietary legends present on the original Software Product. You may not sell, lease, license,
rent or in other ways transfer any copy of the Software Product. If this Software Product con-
tains Documentation that is provided only in electronic form or online, You may print one copy
of such electronic Documentation for each license acquired to the Software Product. If this
Software Product contains Documentation that is provided in printed form, You may make one
copy of such printed Documentation for each license acquired to the Software Product.
b. modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or otherwise seek to

reconstitute the source code of the Software Product, nor create derivative works from the
Software Product.
c. sub-license, lease, outsource or rent the Software Product, or permit a third party to use the
Software Product for its or anyone else's benefit. Nor may You use the Software Product as
part of a facility management, timesharing, service provider or service bureau arrangement;
d. other than as expressly permitted under this Agreement, including but not limited to section 3,
distribute in whole or part, modify, or create derivatives of, the Software Product or distribute
applications created with the Software Product; and
e. directly or indirectly, export, re-export, download, or ship the Software Product in violation of
the laws and regulations of the U.S.A. or the applicable jurisdiction in which You use or are
downloading the Software Product.
f. IF U.S. LAW GOVERNS: The Software Product is a “Commercial Item(s),” as that term is
defined at 48 C.F.R. § 2.101, consisting of “Commercial Computer Software” and “Com-
mercial Computer Software Documentation,” as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. § 12.212 or
48 C.F.R. § 227.7202, as applicable. Consistent with 48 C.F.R. § 12.212 or 48 C.F.R. §
222.7202-1 through § 227.7202-4, as applicable, the Commercial Computer Software and
Commercial Computer Software Documentation are licensed to U.S. Government end users
with only those rights as granted to all other end users, according to the terms and conditions
contained in this EULA. Manufacturer is Schneider Electric.
Should You not fully comply with the above provisions, You shall bear any and all consequences,
including any damages whatsoever, resulting there from.
The use of the Software Product is intended only for use with a content owned by the You, a public
domain content or a properly licensed content. You may require a patent, copyright, or other license
from a third party to create, copy, download, record or save content files for use with the Software
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Product or to serve or distribute such files to be used with the Software Product. You agree that You
shall only use the Software Product in a manner that complies with all applicable laws in the
jurisdictions in which You use or are downloading the Software Product, including, but not limited to,
applicable restrictions concerning copyright and other intellectual property rights. You may not use
the Software Product in an attempt to, or in conjunction with any device, program or service
designed to, circumvent technological measures employed to control access to, or the rights in, a
content file or other work protected by the copyright laws of any jurisdiction.
3. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS

3.1 Not for Resale Software. If the Software Product is labelled “Not For Resale”, then,
notwithstanding other sections of this EULA, Your use of the Software Product is limited to use for
demonstration, test or evaluation purposes and You may not sell, sub-license, loan or otherwise
transfer, said Software Product.
3.2 Authorized Applications. For the purpose of this EULA, ‘Authorized Applications’ shall mean
those applications that You create, develop or generate by using the Software Product (including its
programming tool if any) or by loading in such applications, with or without modification, a library of
the Software Product, provided that You have validly licensed said Software Product from
Schneider Electric or its authorized resellers. Authorized Applications include, without this being
limitative, applicable runtime engines for the Software Product and applicable driver interface that
You may provide to Your own customers as part of or together with Your Authorized Applications.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any application created with the Software Product acquired under a
Field-Test license (as defined in this EULA) or for demonstration, test or evaluation purposes, is not
an Authorized Application.
As an express deviation to the rights granted to You under a Single User License or a Multiple User
License under this EULA, You are authorized to download on a dongle key the Software Product
You have previously activated in Your own premises for the purpose of going to and using the
Software Product at Your own customers’ premises provided You can evidence that no other mean
is reasonably available to You to perform the installation or commissioning of Your Authorized
Application at the premises of Your own customers.
You may distribute or otherwise make available Authorized Applications provided You comply with
each of the requirements set forth below:
i. You include Your own valid copyright notice on Your Authorized Applications; and
ii. You do not remove or obscure any notice of copyright, trademark, patent or other industrial or
intellectual property rights that appear on the Software Product as delivered to You or as may
appear concerning the Software Product in the Authorized Application's About Box and in any
applicable printed Documentation distributed with each copy of Your Authorized Applications;
and
iii. You do not use Schneider Electric’s name, logo or trademarks to market or identify Your
Authorized Applications unless You are party to a separate agreement with Schneider Electric
giving You such rights or Schneider Electric has given You its express prior written consent to
do so;
iv. You indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Schneider Electric from and against any claims
whether based in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability, statute or oth-
erwise, including, without limitation, damages for loss of business, loss of profits, business
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interruption, lawsuits, including attorneys' fees, loss of data, or for any other pecuniary or non
pecuniary loss or damage that arise or result from the use or distribution of Your Authorized
Applications, provided however that Your contractual obligation of indemnification shall not
extend to the percentage of the claimant’s damages or injuries or the settlement amount attrib-
utable to Schneider Electric’s fault or to strict liability imposed upon Schneider Electric as a
matter of law in any country (on either federal or state level, when applicable); the foregoing
obligation of indemnification shall survive the expiry or termination of this EULA; and
v. You do not permit further redistribution of the Software Product (including Your modifications
thereto) by third parties except as part of Your Authorized Applications; and
vi. You provide Your customer with Your own license agreement to grant the right to use Your
Authorised Applications, said license agreement being substantially similar to, but no less
restrictive in any way, than this EULA; and
vii. You otherwise comply with the terms of this EULA.
3.3 Embedding or integrating the Software Product. You may embed or otherwise integrate the
Software Product within Your own product or a third party product, provided that:
i. You have validly licensed the Software Product from Schneider Electric or its authorized
resellers, and
ii. You perform such embedding or integration in a manner that complies with the Software Docu-
mentation to the extent said documentation contains any instructions or recommendations in
relation therewith, and
iii. You comply - with respect to Your own products and said third party products - with each of
the same requirements as set forth hereinabove concerning Authorized Applications; said fore-
going requirements shall apply mutatis mutandis to any of Your own products or third party
products within which You embed or otherwise integrate the Software Product, and any ref-
erence made to the term ‘Authorized Application’ in the foregoing provision shall be deemed for
the purpose of this present section to be a reference to Your own products or third party
products embedding or otherwise integrating the Software Product.
iv. You provide Your customer with Your own license agreement to grant the right to use Your
own products or the third party products within which You embed or otherwise integrate the
Software Product, said license agreement being substantially similar to, but no less restrictive
in any way, than this EULA.
v. You indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Schneider Electric from and against any claims
whether based in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability, statute or oth-
erwise, including, without limitation, damages for loss of business, loss of profits, business
interruption, lawsuits, including attorneys' fees, loss of data, or for any other pecuniary or non
pecuniary loss or damage that arise or result from You embedding the Software Product or oth-
erwise integrate the Software Product within Your own product or a third party product,
provided however that Your contractual obligation of indemnification shall not extend to the per-
centage of the claimant’s damages or injuries or the settlement amount attributable to Sch-
neider Electric’s fault or to strict liability imposed upon Schneider Electric as a matter of law in
any country (on either federal or state level, when applicable); the foregoing obligation of indem-
nification shall survive the expiry or termination of this EULA; and
vi. You otherwise comply with the terms of this EULA.
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4. INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

You shall be responsible for the proper installation of the Software Product as per the terms of its
Documentation and You shall bear all expenses and costs in connection therewith. Schneider
Electric provides no maintenance or support services in connection with the Software Product,
other than those which may be defined by way of separate agreement.
5. UPDATE POLICY
5.1 If Schneider Electric creates updated versions of the Software Product, it will not be obliged to
supply those updates to You, unless You have a valid maintenance agreement with Schneider
Electric or its authorised reseller.
5.2 If You are entitled to receive updated versions of the Software Product, the licence terms of that
updated version are the terms of this EULA as such terms may have evolved at the time of supply
of any updated version.
5.3 A reference to the Software Product in this EULA will include any updated version provided to
You by Schneider Electric or its authorised reseller.
6. LICENSE KEY
6.1 You acknowledge that, if the Software Product is protected by a lock, the Software Product
cannot be used except in conjunction with a valid software key code or a hardware key (the ‘License
Key’) provided to You or to another person on Your behalf by or on behalf of Schneider Electric or its
authorised reseller.
6.2 You agree that such License Key is to be used solely with the Software Product for which it is
provided. While Schneider Electric may, in its sole discretion, provide You with the License Key
prior to receipt from You of the applicable license fees (if any), You will remain obligated to pay such
fees to Schneider Electric.
6.3 Any and all risk in the media on which the Software Product and License Key are provided
passes to You upon delivery. In the event that the Software Product or License Key is lost, stolen or
destroyed after delivery, Schneider Electric will not be required to replace the Software Product or
License Key.
6.4 In the event of a lost, stolen or destroyed License Key, and if Schneider Electric agrees to
replace the License Key, prior to Schneider Electric providing a replacement License Key to You,
You must:
i. provide a statutory declaration signed by You to Schneider Electric that confirms You have per-
manently lost or destroyed the Software Product or License Key that is to be replaced and that
You have not retained the Software Product or License Key in any form nor included it with any
other software or system owned, operated or controlled by You; and
ii. comply with any other direction of Schneider Electric related to the replacement.
6.5 If the License Key is faulty, and provided that such fault is attributable to an act or omission by
Schneider Electric, Schneider Electric will replace the License Key if the faulty License Key is
returned within the warranty period specified by Schneider Electric. Subject to section 9
“Warranties” below, if the faulty License Key is not returned within said warranty period, Schneider
Electric will replace the License Key upon payment by You of an administration fee to be advised by
Schneider Electric at the time.
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7. TITLE
The Software Product, as well as all rights, title, interest, technology and know-how, whether
patented or not, embodied in the Software Product, as well as all industrial and/or intellectual
property rights attached to the Software Product, including but not limited to copyright, shall remain
the sole property of Schneider Electric, to the exclusion of any third-party software embedded in the
Software Product or otherwise provided to You with the Software Product.
Nothing in this EULA shall be deemed to convey to You any of Schneider Electric’s proprietary
rights in the Software Product; all rights not specifically granted in this EULA are reserved by
Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric does not sell the Software Product to You but only grants
You the license rights defined in this EULA.
All industrial and/or intellectual property rights pertaining to any third-party software embedded in the
Software Product or otherwise provided to You with the Software Product shall remain vested in the
relevant third-party and there will be no deemed or implied transfer of ownership to You of such third-
party proprietary rights.
Should You become aware of any infringement to the proprietary rights of Schneider Electric on the
Software Product, You shall immediately inform Schneider Electric of such infringement and
provide all relevant information required by Schneider Electric to defend its interests.
8. TRADEMARKS
Schneider Electric and other trademarks contained in the Software Product are registered
trademarks of the Schneider Electric group. Except as otherwise expressly prescribed by statute,
You may not remove or alter any trademark, trade names, product names, logo, copyright or other
proprietary notices, legends, symbols or labels in the Software Product. This EULA does not
authorise You to use any names or trademarks of Schneider Electric or its authorised resellers.
9. WARRANTIES
9.1 Schneider Electric warrants that for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of its delivery to
You by Schneider Electric or its authorised reseller (or any other warranty period depending upon the
Software Product’s reference and its related description available from Schneider Electric website),
(i) the Software Product will perform substantially in accordance with its Documentation, and (ii) the
medium on which the Software Product is provided to You (if provided under a tangible form) and the
License Key (if any) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
Schneider Electric’s sole obligation and Your sole remedy with respect to the foregoing limited
warranty shall be, at Schneider Electric's option, to either return the fees paid (if any) for the
Software Product, or to fix the defect or non-compliance or to replace the defective Software
Product, the medium or the License Key without charge to You, provided that (i) You give notice of
the defect to Schneider Electric or its authorised reseller within the above mentioned warranty
period, and (ii) the defect does not fall under the exclusions set under section 9.2 below.
9.2 Schneider Electric’s warranty shall be excluded if the Software Product, its medium or License
Key has been altered or fails to perform in any way, as the result of any accident, abuse, omission
or abnormal use such as for instance but not limited to the use of the Software Product with third
party products (hardware, software, firmware or operating system) which are not intended by
Schneider Electric for use with the Software Product, or the utilization of an improper hardware or
software key (if applicable) with the Software Product, or the unauthorized maintenance of the
Software Product.
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Any replacement Software Product, media or License Key supplied to You pursuant to section 9.1
hereinabove will be warranted for the remainder of the original ninety (90) warranty period or thirty
(30) days, whichever is longer. Laws of some countries (either on federal or state level) do not allow
limitations on duration of an express or implied warranty, so the above or any other limitation
provided herein may not apply to You. In such event, such warranties are limited to the minimum
warranty period legally allowed in said countries.
9.3 To the full extent permitted by law (on both federal and state level, when applicable) applicable in
any country where You will install, copy, run or otherwise use the Software Product, Schneider
Electric makes no other warranty than those contained in this section 9 and expressly disclaims all
other warranties or representations, either express or implied, as to the Software Product, its
updates and its Documentation, including without limitation any warranties of fitness for any
particular purpose, merchantability, non-infringement, title or sample. Further, while Schneider
Electric has taken reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in or shown
by the Software Product, Schneider Electric makes no warranty or representation of any kind,
whether express or implied, as to whether the Software Product or any information contained in or
shown by the Software Product and its Documentation will meet Your requirements, expectations
or purposes.
9.4 No oral or written information, statement, opinion or advice allegedly given by Schneider
Electric, its authorized resellers, agents or employees, or anyone else on its behalf, shall create any
liability or in any way extend or vary the scope of the warranties expressed in this EULA.
10. LIABILITIES
You expressly acknowledge and accept that use of the Software Product is at Your sole risk and
that the entire risk as to satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy and effort is with You as
licensee. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Software Product is provided “as
is”, with all faults and without warranty of any kind not contained in section 9.
In no event shall Schneider Electric be liable for any indirect, intangible, incidental, punitive or
consequential damages, loss, expense or cause of action, whether based on contract, warranty,
tort (including negligence), strict liability, statute or otherwise, including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business, loss of profits, business interruption, loss of data or for any other pecuniary or
non pecuniary loss or damage, arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use or misuse
of the Software Product, even if Schneider Electric has been advised of the possibility of such
damages.
Schneider Electric’s aggregate liability under this EULA shall in no case exceed the total amount
paid by You to acquire the Software Product which caused the damage and/or, as the case may be,
to be granted the license to use the same.
You shall indemnify and hold Schneider Electric harmless from any and all claims, damages,
demands or proceedings (including attorney’s fees) brought against Schneider Electric including
those brought by any third party arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use or
misuse of the Software Product by You, and whether based in contract, warranty, tort (including
negligence), strict liability, statute or otherwise.
The license granted under this EULA does not cover any modification, update, translation or
adaptation, whether authorized or not, that might have been made to the Software Product by any
person other than Schneider Electric where the Software Product is supplied along with a third party
product. Such modifications shall be governed by the terms of license issued by such third party.
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Schneider Electric shall in no case be liable, whether in contract, warranty, tort (including
negligence), strict liability, statute or otherwise, for damages or consequences arising out of or in
connection with said modification, update, translation or adaptation and makes no representation or
warranty in connection therewith.
Notwithstanding any other term of this EULA, Schneider Electric's liability arising out of this EULA
is reduced proportionally to the extent to which the act or omission of You or any other person (other
than Schneider Electric, its authorised resellers or their respective employees, agents or
subcontractors) contributed to the loss or damage incurred.
The above limitations or exclusions of liability shall apply only to the extent permitted by law
applicable in any country (on either federal or state level, when applicable) where You will install,
copy, run or otherwise use the Software Product.
The limitations or exclusions of warranties and liability contained in this EULA do not affect or
prejudice the statutory rights which, as the case may be, will benefit You under any mandatory or
public order laws or regulation applicable in any such country (on either federal or state level, when
applicable).
11. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE

The Software Product may embed or be provided to You with third-party software(s), in unmodified
or modified forms.
By accepting this EULA, You are also accepting the terms and conditions of the software licenses
from any third-party owning the intellectual property rights on said third-party software(s), and any
use You will do of any such third-party software(s) being part of the Software Product is subject to
the terms of those third-party licenses.
Further, the Software Product may contain code, including third party code, for which Schneider
Electric is required to provide attribution. Some of this code may be released under alternative
license terms. Such code is not licensed under this EULA and shall be subject only to the
alternative license which shall constitute the sole license for such code and shall govern the relation
between You and the alternative licensor. This EULA does not alter any rights or obligations You
may have under these alternative licenses. Schneider Electric provides no warranty what so ever in
relation to code subject to such alternative licenses.
Schneider Electric cannot and does not grant to You any license to any third party’s intellectual
property rights held by a third party in respect of which You may need to hold a license in order to be
able lawfully to use the Software Product for the purposes contemplated by You, including so as to
be able lawfully to use the Software Product in such specific process, set-up or other context and in
such specific combination with other software or devices as may be intended by You. You must at
Your own expense acquire and maintain any such licenses from such third parties, and Schneider
Electric cannot be held liable if a third party raises a claim for infringement of such third party's
patent rights or other intellectual property rights. If You do not acquire and maintain such third party
licenses as mentioned and if this somehow results in a third party raising a claim against Schneider
Electric, You shall indemnify Schneider Electric against any such third party claim whereby the
specific limitations of Schneider Electric’s warranty and liability defined in Section 9 and Section 10
of this EULA shall apply..
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Further to the above, in relation to parts of the Software Product that are subject to alternative
licenses, Schneider Electric's liability shall be further limited in accordance with the terms and
conditions of such alternative license and Schneider Electric will in no event be subject to a wider or
more substantial liability than what is evident from such alternative licenses.
12. COMPLIANCE
You agree to make all applicable records available for review by Schneider Electric during Your
normal business hours so as to permit Schneider Electric (upon reasonable written notice to You) to
verify Your compliance with the terms and conditions of this EULA. Further, You agree that upon the
request of Schneider Electric or Schneider Electric's authorized representative, You will promptly
document and certify in writing to Schneider Electric that Your and Your employees' use of the
Software Product complies with the terms and conditions of this EULA.
Schneider Electric may (upon reasonable written notice) inspect Your use of the Software Product
during Your normal business hours to ensure Your compliance with this EULA. If the results of any
such review or inspection indicate Your unlicensed or non-compliant use of the Software Product or
the underpayment by You of applicable fees (if any) contractually due and payable to Schneider
Electric, You shall: (i) immediately pay sufficient fees to cover Your use of the Software Product, or
such amounts of fees remaining due to Schneider Electric and (ii) reimburse Schneider Electric for
the cost of such review or inspection.
13. EXPORT CONTROL

The export of products, software, technology or information may be subject to control or restriction
by applicable laws or regulations on the control of export, notably the United States Export
Administration Act and the regulations there under, and the European Union Regulation 428/2009
applicable to dual use and cryptographic products and technologies. You are solely responsible for
determining the existence and application of any such law or regulation to any proposed export of
the Software Product by You or Your representatives and for performing any declaration or obtaining
any required authorisation in relation therewith. You agree not to export the Software Product from
any country in violation of any applicable legal or regulatory obligations or restrictions on that export.
In the event the aforementioned legal or regulatory obligations or restrictions are violated by You or
any of Your representatives in relation with the export of the Software Product, You shall indemnify
and hold Schneider Electric and its authorized resellers harmless from any claims and compensate
the same against any damages which any third party (including but not limited to governmental
and/or international authorities and/or organizations) will claim against Schneider Electric and/or its
authorized resellers as the result of any such violation by You or Your representative(s).
14. ASSIGNMENT
Your rights or obligations under this EULA may not be sold, sub-licensed, rented, assigned,
delegated, transferred or otherwise conveyed by You or Your representatives without Schneider
Electric’s prior express written consent. Licensor may assign this license to any company within the
Schneider Electric Group of companies or to any company it may acquire control of or merge with.
15. DURATION AND TERMINATION

15.1 The license right granted to You under this EULA shall come into effect as of the date of Your
acceptance of the terms hereof and shall remain effective unless such license right expires or
terminates when (i) such license right was granted to You for a limited period of time in accordance
with section 2 and such limited time period expires, or (ii) such license right was granted to You
under a trial period in accordance with section 2 and You do not further activate it upon expiry of said
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trial period as per section 2, or (iii) this EULA is terminated by either Schneider Electric or You with
immediate effect if, respectively, You or Schneider Electric fail to comply with any of its obligations
under this EULA.
15.2 Upon expiration or termination of the license right granted to You hereunder, You undertake to
immediately discontinue use of the Software Product and You must (i) if the Software Product has
been provided to You as a physical copy, return the Software Product and related copies and data,
including without limitation those stored on Your computer hard disks or servers, including all
accompanying printed materials along with their containers to the place from which You obtained
the Software Product, and (ii) if the Software Product has been provided to You as a download,
delete or expunge the Software Product, inclusive all related files and any other electronic material,
from Your computer, hard disks, servers or other device containing it.
15.3 Termination of the license granted to You hereunder does not affect any rights or remedies
which may have accrued before said termination to the benefit of Schneider Electric under this
EULA, at law or otherwise.
16. MISCELLANEOUS
16.1 This EULA, including its Schedule, constitutes the entire agreement between You and
Schneider Electric in relation to Your right to use the Software Product and replaces any previous
agreement or understanding, whether oral, electronic or written, in relation with the same subject
matter.
Documentation forms an integral part of the license granted under this EULA. In case of a
discrepancy between the terms of this EULA and the provisions of the Documentation, the terms of
this EULA shall prevail.
Should they differ, the terms of the printed version of this EULA, which may be supplied with the
Software Product package, shall prevail over those that may be read on a computer screen.
16.2 Any change to the terms of this EULA shall only be valid and applicable to You if made in
writing and signed by the respective authorized officer of each of Schneider Electric and You.
16.3 Should any of the provisions of this EULA be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a
competent jurisdiction, You and Schneider Electric shall take all reasonable steps in order to modify
such provision to render it valid and enforceable, bearing in mind their original intentions, and such
provision as modified shall be fully enforced by You and Schneider Electric; all other provisions shall
remain valid and unaffected by such declared invalidity, illegality or non-enforceability.
16.4 No failure or delay on the part of either You or Schneider Electric in the exercise of any power,
right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise
of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right,
power or privilege.
16.5 Headings in this EULA are just for ease of reference and will not affect its interpretation.
16.6 Words expressed in the singular include the plural and vice versa.
16.7 Section 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this EULA shall survive termination of this EULA or
expiration of the license right granted to You under this EULA in accordance with section 15.1.
Furthermore, provisions that by their nature are intended to survive termination or expiration of this
EULA and the license right granted to You hereunder, shall survive such termination or expiration.
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16.8 Some Schneider Electric software products covered by this agreement include a utility called
Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU). Its main function is to notify the user when an update
for the software product is available and allow him to install or download it if he deems it useful. This
function is active by default. You can disable receiving software update notifications in the SESU
utility settings. The technical documentation for the software product provides information about the
presence of the SESU utility in the product.
This SESU utility also allows the user to participate in the Schneider Electric program to improve
the user experience of its software products. This participation is active by default. It can be
revoked at any time in the SESU utility settings. Participating in this improvement program means
that the SESU utility informs Schneider Electric about: the hardware and software configuration of
the user's PC; the license key of the activated or registered software product; which features and
options of the software product and the SESU utility are used; and any error reports relating to the
software product and the SESU utility.
Schneider Electric uses this information to speed up improvements to the products and features
customers use most often. The confidentiality of this information is assured, as described in
Schneider Electric's Data Privacy Statement. This Statement is publicly available on
www.schneider-electric.com.
17. APPLICABLE LAW & DISPUTES

This EULA shall be exclusively governed by the laws of the country (on both federal and state level,
when applicable) where Licensor has its registered office or principal place of business, to the
exclusion of said country’s conflict of law rules.
Any dispute between You and Schneider Electric arising out of or in connection with this EULA
and/or the Software Product, whether based on contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict
liability, statute or otherwise, which cannot be amicably settled, shall in all cases be finally settled
according to the law governing this EULA as defined above, by the courts having jurisdiction in the
city where Licensor has its registered office or principal place of business, to the exclusion of any
other jurisdiction whatsoever, including in case of plurality of defendants, injunction-like or
emergency proceedings and appeal in warranty.
You acknowledge and accept that Schneider Electric will be irreparably damaged (and damages at
law may be an inadequate remedy) if You breach any provision of this EULA and such provision is
not specifically enforced. Therefore, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by You of this
EULA, Schneider Electric shall be entitled, in addition to all other rights or remedies, to (a) an
injunction restraining such breach, without being required to show any actual damage or to post an
injunction or other bond; or (b) a decree for specific performance of the applicable provision of this
Agreement; or (c) both to the extent permitted by applicable law in the country where Licensor has
its registered office or principal place of business and/or, as relevant in the context, where You will
install, copy, run or otherwise use the Software Product, on either federal or state level when
applicable.
*****************************************************************************************************************
***
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SCHEDULE TO END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

SPECIFIC TYPES OF LICENSE
Specific other use rights may be granted to You depending upon the type of license You have
acquired.
Educational license. If You wish to acquire the Software Product for educational purpose only,
please contact Schneider Electric’s organization or its authorized reseller serving Your country. In
case the Software Product is identified as academic or educational software, You must be a
qualified educational user to be entitled to use said Software Product; if You are not a qualified
educational user, You have no rights under this EULA with respect to said academic or educational
software. To determine whether You are a qualified educational user, please contact Schneider
Electric’s organization or its authorized reseller serving Your country. Once licensed to use said
academic or educational Software Product, You may not sell or transfer any such Software Product
or sub-license Your license right to use the same to anyone except to another person who is
qualified by Schneider Electric as a qualified educational user.
As used in this section of EULA, the term ‘person’ shall be broadly interpreted to include without
limitation any individual, any corporation, company or other legal entity.
License for Field-Test. If You have acquired a license for field-test purposes, You acknowledge
and agree that the Software Product licensed to You under a field-test license is a pre-release
software only. As such, said Software Product may not be fully functional and You assume the
entire risk as to the results and performance of the Software Product. You may install and use the
Software Product licensed to You under a field-test license on computers in Your workplace only for
the purpose of testing said Software Product before it is commercialized by Schneider Electric and
potentially identifying any errors, bugs or defects in said Software Product. You also agree to use
reasonable efforts to provide feedback to Schneider Electric regarding Your use of the Software
Product, including a prompt report to Schneider Electric of errors, bugs or defects that You might
find. Therefore, notwithstanding anything in this EULA to the contrary, You may not distribute or
transfer any applications You create with the Software Product licensed to You under a field-test
license. Schneider Electric will not update the Software Product licensed to You under a field-test
license, nor provide support in relation thereto. The Software Product licensed to You under a field-
test license may contain code that will, after a certain time period, deactivate the Software Product
and render it unusable. Although said Software Product will attempt to warn You of the time frame in
which it will be disabled, You acknowledge and agree that said Software Product may be
deactivated or rendered unusable with or without warning. Upon such deactivation, this EULA will
be considered terminated. Prior to deactivation of the Software Product, You may contact
Schneider Electric to convert Your field-test license on the Software Product to a standard license
governed by this EULA on the final release of said Software Product if and when available from
Schneider Electric by paying to Schneider Electric the applicable license fee (if any) and obtaining
from Schneider Electric the relevant activation code(s).
Corporate license.
You may not acquire a Corporate License unless You are a company or a corporation.
If You acquire a Corporate License from Schneider Electric, the media on which the Software
Product is provided to You shall be configured so that it can only be used to operate the Software
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Product under a Corporate License; said media shall expressly mention the name of Your company,
corporation or Group of Companies as being the licensee of a Corporate License on said Software
Product.
The media containing the Software Product shall be provided to You separately from the license file
necessary to activate said Software Product; said license file shall be configured so that it can only
activate said Software Product under a Corporate License.
If and when acquiring a Corporate License, You acquire a concurrent use license under the following
limits:
- You may install the Software Product for use by Authorized Users from and to the Sites only;
- Any use of a Software Product licensed to You under a Corporate License is strictly prohibited by
any person who or which is not an Authorized User, and from or to a location which does not qualify
as a Site as defined hereunder.
If and when acquiring a Corporate License, it is agreed as an express deviation to section 2 a) of this
EULA, that:
- You acquire the right to copy or reproduce the Software Product including the right to duplicate the
media on which the Software Product is provided to You and the related license file; and
- You acquire the right to permit the use of the Software Product by any company or corporation
which is part of Your Group of Companies (as defined hereunder),
in both cases, for the sole and restricted purpose of exercising the concurrent use license right
granted to You under said Corporate License within the limits set forth hereinabove.
This Schedule forms an integral part of this EULA, and all terms and conditions of this EULA which
are not expressly deviated under this Schedule, shall apply to You in accordance with the foregoing
in addition to the terms and conditions set forth in this Schedule.
As used herein and for the purposes of Corporate Licenses only, the following terms shall have the
following meaning:
- the term ‘Group of Companies’ means any company or corporation:
a) in which You directly or indirectly own or control the voting rights attached to more than 50% of
the issued ordinary share capital, or (ii) control directly or indirectly the appointment of a majority of
directors (or equivalent) of its board of directors (or equivalent body); or
b) which directly or indirectly (i) owns or controls the voting rights attached to more than 50% of Your
issued ordinary share capital, or (ii) controls the appointment of a majority of directors (or equivalent)
of Your board of directors (or equivalent body); or
c) which is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by the same company or corporation as You in
accordance with sub-case b) above.
- the term ‘Authorized Users’ means any end-users at the Sites who use the Software Product;
- the term ‘Sites’ means Your facility to which Schneider Electric initially supplied the Software
Product as well as all of Your facilities and the facilities of Your Group of Companies, irrespective
whether said facilities are located within the same country or several countries.
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Database growth calculations

Factory default measurement logging
A measurement record in the database uses approximately 75 bytes of disk space. Based on the
factory default data logging configurations, we can calculate the database growth for data logged
from different device types.
Example
Device Daily Growth Number of Total Daily Total Annual

Type Rate (kB) Devices Growth (MB) Growth (GB)
ION7650 780 10 7.62 2.72
PM8000 950 20 19.00 6.94
PM3200 85 70 5.81 2.07
TOTAL - 100 32.43 MB 11.84 GB
information.
Custom measurement logging

Custom measurement logging can be configured in the monitoring devices and, as software based
logging, in PME. A measurement record in the database uses approximately 75 bytes of disk
space.
The following shows the database growth estimate for logging of a single measurement every 15
minutes:
information.
Power quality event logging

Power quality (PQ) events and waveform capture recording is event driven, which makes it
impossible to accurately predict their impact on database growth. In our experience, power quality
data accounts for approximately 10% - 20% of the total database size.
information.
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Default device type support

The following tables list the pre-configured device types in PME9.0 and the license that is required
for each type:
Device Type License Device Type License Device Type License

3300 ACM E 3710 ACM S 3720 ACM S
3800 RTU M ION 6200 E ION 6200 (MODBUS) E
ION 7300 E ION 7330 M ION 7350 M
ION 7400 M ION 7500 M ION 7500 RTU M
ION 7550 M ION 7550 RTU M ION 7600 S
ION 7650 S ION 7700 S PM8000 M
ION 8300 M ION 8400 S ION 8500 S
ION 8600 S ION 8600C M ION 8650 S
ION 8650C M ION 8800 S ION 8800C M
ACCESS 9200
ION 9000 S ACCESS 9200 E E
(MODBUS)
ACCESS 9300 E ACCESS 9330 M ACCESS 9340 M
ACCESS 9350 M ACCESS 9360 M 9410 M
ACCESS 9500
ACCESS 9500 M M ACCESS 9510 M
RTU
ACCESS 9510 RTU M ACCESS 9600 S ACCESS 9610 S
ACCESS 9700 S 9810 S AccuSine_PCS M
AccuSine PFV
AccuSine PCS Plus M M Acti 9 Smartlink E
Plus
Acti 9 Smartlink
E Altivar 61 E BCPM E
Ethernet
CM100-200 E CM2000 Series M CM3000 Series M
Micrologic
Micrologic
CM4000 Series S E 5.2/6.2/5.3/6.3/7.2/7.3 E
5.2/6.2/5.3/6.3 A
E
ComX (WAGES) E DM2000 E DM6200 E
DM6200 H E DM6300 E EDS151 E
EDS461 E EM1000 Series E EM3460 E
EM3550 E EM3555 E EM4200 E
EM4300 Series E EM4800-08 Delta M EM4800-08 Wye M
EM4800-12 M EM4800-24 M EM4900 M
EM4900 Logical Meter
[license multiplier = S EM5600 M EM6400 E
0.01] (*)
EM6400 NG E EM6430 E EM6433 E
EM6433_36_38 H E EM6434 E EM6436 E
EM6436 Dual E EM6438 E EM6459 E
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EM6459 H E EM7000 Series E Enercept Meter E

EnerSure BCPM
EnerSure BCPM xD M M EnerSure Enkapsis M
2.0
EnerSure iBCPM
EnerSure iBCPM xD M M Galaxy VM E
Enkapsis
Galaxy VX E iEM2000 Series E iEM3x50 Series E
iEM3x55 Series E IG6 E LVSMC E
MGE Galaxy 5000 Micrologic
E MGE-UPS E E
Series 2.0/5.0/6.0/7.0 A
Micrologic
Micrologic Micrologic 2.0/5.0/6.0
2.0/5.0/6.0/7.0 A IFE_ E E E
2.0/5.0/6.0 E E IFE_IFM
IFM
Micrologic
Micrologic 5.0/6.0/7.0
Micrologic 5.0/6.0/7.0 H M 5.0/6.0/7.0 H IFE_ M E
P
IFM
Micrologic
Micrologic 5.0/6.0/7.0 P Momentum PLC A8
E 2.0/3.0/5.0/6.0/7.0 M M
IFE_IFM (WAGES)
X
Momentum PLC D10 Momentum PLC
M M PM1120_30 H E
(WAGES) D16 (EPSS)
PM1200 E PM200 Series E PM2000 Series E
PM3250 E PM3255 E PM5100 Series E
PM5300 Series M PM5350 E PM5350 IB/PB E
PM5500 Series M PM600 Series E PM700 Series E
PM800 Series M PM810 LE E PM9C E
PowerTag [license
M PowerTag NSX E Sepam Series 10 E
multiplier = 0.05] (*)
Sepam Series 20 E Sepam Series 40 M Sepam Series 48 M
Sepam Series 60 S Sepam Series 80 S SER 2408 M
Switchgear Monitoring
SER 3200 M Smart-UPS TBD M
Device
Symmetra TBD SymmetraMW TBD Tesys T E
Twido Modular PLC
E Varlogic_NRC_12 E VarPlus Logic E
(WAGES) D12/28/44
Veeder Root TBD BCPM Flex Cct TBD Vigilohm IM20_LE E
VigilohmIM20H E WT4000 Series E
(*) The license multiplier indicates the fraction of a license each device of this type uses. For
example, a multiplier of 0.01 means that 100 device of this type can share one full license.
E = Entry-Level Device License

M = Mid-Level Device License
S = Standard (High-End) Device License
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NOTE: PME assigns the lowest level required license to a device. If no license of that level is
available, then it uses and available next higher level device license. For example, if a system has
a PM8000 device, which requires a Mid-Level license, PME will assign a free Standard license to
this device, if a Mid-Level license is not available.
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IIS Application Pools

The Power Monitoring Expert installer enables and configures IIS to host the different Web
applications. The following table lists the application pools and applications:
Application Pool Identity Application

Dashboards
EWS (Ecostruxure Web Services)
Hierarchy Manager
Application Modules App
Local System * Slideshow
Pool
System Data Service
Trends
Web
Alarm Configuration
ION ION/diagrams
ION App Pool Local System *
ION Report Data Service
Web Services
Rate Editor
Web Reporter App Pool Local System *
Reporter
* When PME is installed with SQL Integrated Authentication, then the Windows account that is
used to access the database, is also used to run the IIS Application Pools, instead of the Local
System account.
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Licensing resources
Use the following links and contacts to find additional information and tools related to licensing.
Item Link/Contact Description

This is an
online tool.
Use the
licensing
portal to create
a license Bill
Licensing of Materials
https://pme-licensing.schneider-electric.com
Portal (BOM), to
activate or
renew a
service plan,
and to
generate
licenses.
This is a
summary post
on the
Exchange
community.
Licensing https://exchangecommunity.schneider-electric.com/docs/DOC- This post
Overview 10471 provides links
to
documentation
and videos
with details on
licensing.
This is an
online Web
Portal with
Software https://www.schneider- resources
Licensing electric.com/sites/corporate/en/support/software- related to the
Support licensing/software-licensing-na.page registration of
licenses.
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This is a global
network of
support
centers.
Contact a
https://www.schneider- Software
electric.com/sites/corporate/en/support/software-licensing/contact- Registration
na.page Center (SRC)
if you exceed
the license
return limit, or
Software
if a license has
Registratio
become
n Center
untrusted.
Do not contact
a SRC for
troubleshootin
g license
issues or to
get new
licenses. They
are not able to
help with
these issues.
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PME Databases
Power Monitoring Expert (PME) uses four databases to store device communication parameters,
system configuration settings, and logged historical data.
ION_Network database
Sometimes called the NOM (Network Object Model), the ION_Network database stores device
information, such as, device name, device type and connection address (for example, IP address
and TCP/IP port or device/Modbus ID). It also contains information about the optional Application
Module settings, other ION Servers, Sites, Dial Out Modems, and Connection Schedules. There is
only one ION_Network per system.
ION_Data database
The ION_Data database contains the historical data, events and waveforms from devices
connected to the system. This includes: onboard logging configured on devices; and, PC-based
logging configured in the device translators and the Virtual Processors.
Application Modules database

The Application_Modules database contains configuration settings (for example, layouts, colors,
application events, and so on) and cached historical data for some of the Web Applications (for
example, Dashboards and Trends).
ION_System log database

The ION_SystemLog database holds system events and their timestamps, which is accessible to
view in Management Console. Event priorities can range from 0-255 and are grouped into
Diagnostic (0 - 5), Information (6 - 20), Warning (21 - 63), Error (64 - 191), and Critical (192 - 255)
categories. System events can include:
l ION Service stopped or is starting or user connection to an ION Service is lost.
l Device has been declared offline / online.
l ION Site Service connected, disconnected or failed to a Site in Management Console.
l ION User logs on / off Vista or Designer.
l ION User saves a Vista or Designer node diagram.
l Plus many other Warnings and Errors relating to PME system functions.
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PME Windows services

All PME applications without a user interface run as Windows services. The following table lists all
PME services:
Startup Log on
Service Name Description
type Account
Receives and processes
high-priority alarm and
event notifications
coming from modem
connected meters on
remote power monitoring
locations. When this
Local
ION Alert Monitor Manual happens, the Alert
System *
Monitor initiates a
communications
connection to the remote
modem site to download
additional logged data
(for example, data,
events, and waveforms).
Allows the Event
Notification Module
(ENM) to read alarms
ION Application directly from the ION_
Local
Modules Alarm Manual Data database.
System *
Services Host Starts on demand from
other services (for
example, from the Event
Notification Module).
Hosts common web
ION Application
Local services used by the
Modules Core Automatic
System * Web Applications
Services Host
component.
Hosts web services that
provide low-level access
to system data (that is,
ION Application
Local real-time, historical,
Modules Data Automatic
System * alarming, and
Services Host
authentication) for the
Web Applications
component.
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Hosts web services that

ION Application
Local provide data processing
Modules Provider Automatic
System * for the Web Applications
Engine Host
component.
ION Cloud Agent Local Manages interaction with
Automatic
Service System * cloud services.
Locates local and remote
product components.
ION Component Local Starts shortly after
Manual
Identifier Service System * startup by request of
ION Connection
Management Service.
Determines the
connection status of
sites and devices in the
system, and handles
allocation of resources
such as modems. This
service manages the
state of site and device
connectivity for the
system. In order to
establish the most
ION Connection appropriate state for the
Local
Management Manual system, each
System *
Service connection and
disconnection request is
evaluated against the
overall state of the
system and availability
of communications
channels.
Starts shortly after

startup by request of
ION Network Router
Service.
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Collects basic, non-

identifying information
from the Power
Monitoring Expert
ION Diagnostics and Local system and uploads it to
Automatic
Usage Service System * a secure location on the
cloud for data mining by
Schneider Electric.
Customers can opt-in or
opt-out at any time.
Monitors system events
ION Event Watcher Local for conditions specified
Automatic
Service System * in Event Watcher
Manager.
Provides historical data
collection for the power
monitoring system (that
ION Log Inserter Local
Automatic is, devices and Virtual
Service System *
Processor), and stores it
in the ION_Data
database.
Transfers data received
Automatic
ION Log Subsystem Local from power monitoring
(Delayed
Router Service System * devices to storage and
Start)
processing.
This service is used to
create individual real-
ION Managed Circuit Local
Automatic time and historical data
Service System *
sources for multi-circuit
meters.
Routes all ION requests
between the software
components, such as
client workstations, the
Real Time Data Service,
Log Inserter, and the
Query Server. The
ION Network Router Local service dynamically
Automatic
Service System * detects changes to the
network configuration,
including the addition of
new servers. It can also
recognize new software
nodes, such as Vista,
that are added to an
existing server.
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Serves real-time OPC

data (that is, OPC DA) to
OPC client applications.
ION OPC Data Local
Manual Starts on an OPC client
Access Server System *
request for data, if the
OPC DA server license
has been activated.
Translates power quality
data from the ION_Data
ION PQDIF Exporter Local database into PQDIF file
Manual
Service System * format and manages
scheduled PQDIF
exports.
Provides historical data
retrieval from the ION_
Local Data database for client
ION Query Service Automatic
System * applications (for
example, Vista and
Diagrams).
Manages and provides
access to real-time data
ION Real Time Data Local
Automatic for all client applications
Service System *
(Vista, Diagrams,
Trends, and so on).
Runs Reports
subscriptions according
Automatic to user-defined
ION Report Local
(Delayed schedules.
Subscription Service System *
Start)
Starts several minutes
after the server starts.
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Manages
communication links to
and from the product.
ION Site Service is
responsible for handling
packet communications
to system devices and
controlling direct device
communications. The
Local
ION Site Service Automatic service reacts to
System *
changes in network
configuration: for
example, changes to
certain channels,
configuration
parameters, ports, or
device parameters can
often interrupt a
connection.
Performs evaluations
Automatic
ION Software Data Local based on real time data
(Delayed
Processing Service System * from the power
Start)
monitoring system.
Enables software data
services via
ModbusTCP/IP, and is
ION Software
Local treated like a device in
Modbus Gateway Manual
System * Management Console.
Service
For example, the Circuit
Breaker Aging Service
uses this service.
Provides aggregation,
ION Virtual control, and
Local
Processor Service - Automatic mathematical analysis of
System *
NVIP.DEFAULT power monitoring
system data.
Serves data for the
Power Quality
ION Virtual Performance diagrams.
Local
Processor Service – Automatic Functions only when the
System *
NVIP.PQADVISOR Power Quality
Performance module is
licensed and configured.
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Manages subscriptions
to XML data for Vista
user diagrams. This
service is used only by
the Diagrams
application. When you
ION XML Local
Automatic open a Vista user
Subscription Service System *
diagram in a web
browser, the ION XML
Subscription Service
creates a subscription
and delivers the real-time
data in XML format.
Stores XML data
subscriptions for the
ION XML power monitoring
Local
Subscription Store Automatic devices on the network.
System *
Service This service is used only
by the Diagrams
application.
This service runs the
Local
ImadminSchneider Automatic FlexNet Publisher
Service
License Server Manager.
Provides storage,
processing and
controlled access of
data, and rapid
Local transaction processing
SQL Server (ION) Automatic
System * for the ION_Data, ION_
Network, ION_
SystemLog, and the
ApplicationModules
databases.
Provides scheduling for
report subscriptions in
SQL Server Agent Local non-SQL Server Express
Automatic
(ION)** System * systems. (This service
is not part of SQL Server
Express.)
* When PME is installed with SQL Integrated Authentication, then the Windows account that is
used to access the database, is also used to run the PME services, instead of the Local System
account.
** This service only exists on systems with SQL Server, not SQL Server Express.
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SQL Server accounts

The database server hosts several databases for Power Monitoring Expert (PME). The following
tables lists the SQL Server logins and permissions created for PME:
For installations with Mixed Mode Authentication:
Server
Login Authentication Database Membership
Role
AMUser SQL Public ApplicationModules AMApplicationRole
ApplicationModules db_owner
ION_Data db_owner
ION_Network db_owner
ION SQL Public ION_SystemLog db_owner
SQLAgentOperatorRole,
msdb * SQLAgentReader Role, SQL
AgentUserRole
ION_Data ION_DSD_Reader
ionedsd SQL Public
ION_Network NOM_DSD_Reader
db_backupoperator, db_
ApplicationModules
ddladmin, Maintenance
ION_Data
IONMaintenance** Windows Public
ION_Network
ION_SystemLog
* In SQL Standard version only.

** This account is only created on standalone servers where the SQL Server software and PME are
installed on the same computer.
For installations with SQL Integrated Authentication:
Server
Login Authentication Database Membership
Role
ApplicationModules db_owner
ION_Data db_owner
Account used for ION_Network db_owner
SQL Integrated Windows Public ION_SystemLog db_owner
Authentication SQLAgentOperatorRole,
msdb* SQLAgentReader Role,
SQL AgentUserRole
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ApplicationModules
ION_Data
IONMaintenance ** Windows Public
ION_Networks
ION_SystemLog
* In SQL Standard version only.

** This account is only created on standalone servers where the SQL Server software and PME are
Pools.
Other
PME must have access to the master and tempdb System Databases.
The PME Database Manager tool requires that the Windows account that is used to run it has
sysadmin permissions on the PME SQL Server instance. The Database Manager is an optional
tool, used for managing the PME databases.
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Trial license limitations

The following features and functions are not enabled by the trial license:
Reports:
l Generator Battery Health Report
l Generator Battery Health Export
l Generator Activity Report
l UPS Auto Test Report
l UPS Battery Health Report
l Generator Load Summary Report
l Consumption Ranking Report
l Isolated Power Report (ANSI)
l Isolated Power Report (IEC)
l Energy by IT Customer
l Branch Circuit Power
l UPS Power Report
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Windows accounts
The following tables provide information on the Windows accounts used by Power Monitoring
Expert (PME):
User/Account Role/Group/Permissions Notes

- No group membership. - Automatically created during the installation of
- Has PME.
IONUser
List/Read/Write/Execute - Used to run report subscriptions.
(account)
permissions on the PME - Needs access to the folder where subscriptions
share folder. are saved.
- Automatically created during the installation of
IONMaintenance PME.
Member of Users group
(account)* - Used to run database maintenance jobs in
Windows Task Scheduler.
- Manually created by the user.
Needs to be a member of
Login used to run - Used to log into Windows to run the PME installer
local Administrators
the PME installer - If possible, the local Administrator account should
group
be used.
Login used to - Manually created by the user.
Needs to be a member of
access PME - Used to log into Windows to run the PME Web
Users group
applications Applications or Engineering Client applications.
Login to run Needs to be a member of
- Used to log into Windows to run PME application
application local Administrators
engineering tools. An example is the Configuration
engineering tools group
Manager Tool, used for system upgrades.
Login to run the Needs sysadmin - Used to log into Windows to run the PME
Database permissions on SQL Database Manager tool.
Manager tool database instance. - This Windows account needs to be added to the
SQL server database.
Must have access to the database folder(s) and the
SQL Server NT
installer user’s Temp folder during installation.
Agent service AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
Permissions can be lowered after PME is installed.
SQL Server Must have access to the database folder(s) and the
NT
Database installer user’s Temp folder during installation.
AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
Engine service Permissions can be lowered after PME is installed.
* This account is only created on standalone servers where the SQL Server software and PME are
For installations using SQL Integrated Authentication, the following additional accounts and
permissions are required.:
User/Account Role/Group/Permissions Notes
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- Needs to be a member
Account used of local Administrators
for group - Manually created by the user.
SQL Integrated - Needs 'Log on as a - Used by PME to access the SQL server databases.
Authentication service' privilege on
application server
This is not an additional user account. It is just an
Login used to added requirement for the Logins used to access the
access PME Needs sysadmin server Engineering Client applications (Vista, Designer,
Engineering role for the PME Management Console, Management Console tools).
Client databases.
applications The PME databases are: ApplicationModules, ION_
Data, ION_Network, ION_Systemlog
Pools.
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This section contains reference information related to the content in the Installing and Upgrading
chapter of this guide.
Setting SQL Server memory options

Setup Types and applicable Installer pages
Upgrade tools and resources
Estimated task time for SBS upgrades
Network communication test
Enabling TCP/IP protocol in SQL Server Express
Installing and binding security certificates
Disabling TLS 1.2
Configuring first time Alarms processing
PME release history
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Setting SQL Server memory options

Note the following recommendations for setting SQLServer memory options on the server where
you install SQL Server:
l Do not set the SQL Server maximum memory to less than 1GB.
l Where only SQL Server is running on the host server, set the SQL Server maximum memory at
the system physical memory less at least 2GB for the Windows operating system. For
example, if your server has 8GB of memory, set the SQL Server maximum memory to no more
than 6GB. This leaves at least 2GB for the operating system.
l Where the SQL Server is sharing the host server with other server processes, including Internet
Information Services (IIS) and ION services, set the SQL Server maximum memory to no more
than half the physical memory on the server. For example, if your server has 8GB of memory,
set the SQL Server memory to no more than 4GB. This leaves at least 4GB for the operating
system and all other server processes.
In addition to setting the maximum memory option, consult with your site administrator to determine
whether or not to enable the Lock pages in memory permission setting in Windows for the SQL
service account on all SQL Server instances.
To set the maximum memory setting for your SQL Server:
1. Start SQL Server Management Studio and log in to your SQL Server instance.
2. Right-click the SQL Server name and click Properties in the menu to open the Server Prop-
erties dialog.
3. Select Memory in the left pane and adjust the value in the Maximum server memory field.
4. Click OK to apply the changes and close the dialog.
5. Close SQL Server Management Studio.
A server reboot or a restart of the SQL Server service is not required.
To enable the lock pages in memory option:
1. Click Start > Run and type gpedit.msc in the Run dialog to open the Local Group Policy
Editor.
2. In the left pane, navigate to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Set-
tings > Local Policies.
3. Expand Local Policies and select User Rights Assignment.
The policies are listed in the right pane.
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4. Locate Lock pages in memory in the list and then double click the policy name to open the
Lock pages in memory Properties dialog.
5. Click Add User or Group on the Local Security Setting tab.
6. Add an account with the privileges to run sqlserver.exe and then click OK to close the dialog.
7. Click OK to close the Local Group Policy Editor.
A server reboot or a restart of the SQL Server service is not required.
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Setup Types and applicable Installer pages

The following table lists the pages in the Installer associated with each setup type. Because
Secondary Server installations are not common, the Secondary Server setup type is excluded from
the table. The "Y" indicates that the Installer page appears during the installation of that setup type,
and the "n/a" indicates that the page is not applicable to that setup type and does not appear during
the installation.
Setup Types
Installer Pages
Standalone Application Server Engineering Client
Application Language Y for all setup types
Welcome Y for all setup types
License Agreement Y for all setup types
Setup Type Y for all setup types
System Key Y Y n/a
Import System Key n/a n/a Y
Export System Key Y Y n/a
User Information Y for all setup types
Web Application Y Y n/a
Application Server n/a n/a Y
Diagnostic and Usage /
Y Y n/a
Connected Services
File Destination Y for all setup types
Supervisor Account Y Y n/a
Windows Accounts Y Y n/a
Database Accounts Y Y n/a
Database Software Y Y n/a
Database Files Destination Y Y n/a
Check System Y for all setup types
Ready to Configure Y for all setup types
Copy Files Y for all setup types
Configure System Y for all setup types
Complete Y for all setup types
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Upgrade tools and resources

Tools
The following tools exist to help with PME upgrades:
PME Installer
The PME installer is the installer of the new PME version. It automatically performs an In-Place
upgrade if it detects an existing, supported PME installation on the server. The PME installer is part
of the .iso install file or DVD for PME.
Upgrade Map
The Upgrade Map is a Microsoft Excel based tool that shows the supported upgrade paths and
prerequisites for In-Place and SBS upgrades. The Upgrade Map also shows which tool to use for
the upgrade.
The Configuration Manager is a standalone tool that is used for Side-by-Side (SBS) upgrades of
PME. It reads the configuration of the old PME system and copies it to a new PME system. Some
manual steps are needed to complete the upgrade when using the Configuration Manager. The tool
comes with instructions for the manual SBS upgrade steps.
PME Service Packs

The In-Place and SBS upgrade tools require the latest service pack versions of the older PME
systems to be installed before the upgrade.
See Resources for information on where to get the tools and resources.
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Estimated task time for SBS upgrades

Section Estimated Time
Introduction 20 minutes
Step 1 – Prepare both
45 minutes (+ possible troubleshooting time)
systems
30 minutes + 12 min/GB database size (ION_
Step 2 – Transfer the
Data, ION_Network, ApplicationModules,
Configuration
Archives)
Steps 3 to 5 – Manually
Complete the Upgrade
Step 6 – Perform a
Post-upgrade System 60 minutes (+ possible troubleshooting time)
Check
Step 7 – License the
new system
Total upgrade time = 260 minutes using Configuration Manager*
* Does not include database transfer or possible troubleshooting time.
NOTE: Time estimates are for engineers who are experienced in deploying and customizing PME.
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Network communication test

Use Ping to test the communication between computers on an Internet Protocol (IP) network.
To perform a ping test, open a command prompt on each computer and type ping <computer_
name>, where <computer_name> is the name of the other computer you want to contact.
A successful response shows 4 attempts to contact the computer, lists the IP Address, indicates
Packets: Sent = 4. Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), plus timing data. If this is
not the case, it indicates that the computers cannot communicate and that you need to resolve the
connectivity situation.
NOTE: The ping utility requires that Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is enabled on your
network.
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Enabling TCP/IP protocol in SQL Server Express

To enable the TCP/IP protocol:
1. Click Start > All Programs > Microsoft SQL Server 20xx > Configuration Tools > SQL
Server Configuration Manager, where 20xx is the SQL Server version.
2. Expand SQL Server Network Configuration in the left pane and click Protocols for ION.
3. If the TCP/IP protocol status is Disabled, right-click TCP/IP, and:
a. Select Enable in the menu,
or,
b. Click Properties to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog, select Yes for Enabled, and
click OK.
When you enable the TCP/IP protocol, an informational message indicates that you need
to restart the service before the change takes effect.
4. Click SQL Server Services in the left pane under SQL Server Configuration Manager.
5. Click SQL Server (ION) to select it and then click the Restart service icon in the toolbar to
stop the service and restart it.
6. Close SQL Server Configuration Manager.
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Installing and binding security certificates

The certificate authority may provide root certificates and intermediate certificates in addition to the
actual server certificate. To install the certificates on the PME server, follow the instructions
provided by the certificate authority, or follow the steps below.
Installing a root certificate

To install a root certificate:
1. Open Microsoft Management Console (MMC) by running mmc.exe on the PME server.
2. Under File > Add/Remove Snap-in... add the Certificates Snap-in. In the Certificates snap-
in dialog,
a. Select Computer Account. Click Next.
b. Select Local computer. Click Finish.
3. Click OK to close the Add or Remove Snap-ins dialog window.
4. In the left pane of the Console 1 window, expand the Certificates folder.
5. Right-click the Trusted Root Certification Authorities folder and select All Tasks >
Import…. In the Certificate Import Wizard, click Next, enter
a. File name: (Select your root certificate.) Click Next.
b. Certificate store: (Select Trusted Root Certification Authorities.)
c. Click Next. Click Finish.
6. Repeat step 5 to install additional root certificates if required.
7. Close the MMC.
Installing an intermediate certificate

To install an intermediate certificate:
1. Open Microsoft Management Console (MMC) by running mmc.exe on the PME server.
2. Under File > Add/Remove Snap-in... add the Certificates Snap-in. In the Certificates
snap-in dialog,
a. Select Computer Account. Click Next.
b. Select Local computer. Click Finish.
3. Click OK to close the Add or Remove Snap-ins dialog window.
4. In the left pane of the Console 1 window, expand the Certificates folder.
5. Right-click the Intermediate Certification Authorities folder and select All Tasks >
Import…. In the Certificate Import Wizard, click Next, enter
a. File name: (Select your intermediate certificate.) Click Next.
b. Certificate store: (Select Intermediate Certification Authorities.)
c. Click Next. Click Finish.
6. Repeat step 5 to install additional intermediate certificates if required.
7. Close the MMC.
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Installing the server certificate

To install a server certificate:
1. Open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager on the PME server.
2. In the Connections pane (left pane) select the server.
3. In the Home pane (middle pane),

a. Select Features View at the bottom of the window.
b. In the IIS section, open Server Certificates.
4. In the Actions pane (right pane) click Complete Certificate Request...
5. In the Complete Certificate Request dialog, enter

a. File name: (Select your server certificate.)
b. Friendly name: (Enter the name under which the certificate will be displayed in Windows
menus and UIs, example: Power Monitoring Expert Certificate.)
c. Certificate store: (Select a certificate store. Choose Personal if in doubt.)
d. Click OK to close the Certificate wizard.
6. Close IIS Manager
Creating a HTTPS binding

Web site bindings define the protocols (HTTP or HTTPS) that are used to access the Web sites.
To create a HTTPS binding for the PME Web sites:
1. Open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager on the PME server.
2. In the Connections pane (left pane) expand server name > Sites > Default Web Site. Right-
click Default Web Site and select Edit Bindings... from the context menu.
3. In the Site Bindings dialog click Add… to add a new binding
4. In the Add Site Binding dialog:

a. Set Type to https.
b. Set IP address to All Unassigned
c. Set Port to 443.
d. Set Host name to the name shown in the "Issued To" property of the security certificate.
TIP: To find the “Issued To” name of the certificate, click View, after selecting the
certificate in the drop down (step f).
e. Leave the Require Server Name Indication box unchecked.
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f. Set SSL certificate to the security certificate you want to use with PME.
g. Click OK to close the Add Site Binding dialog.
5. In the Site Bindings dialog remove any existing http binding. Close the dialog.
6. Select Default Web Site in the Connections pane (left pane).
7. In the Home pane (middle pane):

a. Select Features View at the bottom of the window.
b. In the IIS section open SSL Settings.
8. In the SSL Settings window (middle pane):

a. Check the box for Require SSL
b. Set Client certificates to Ignore
c. In the Actions pane (right pane) click Apply.
9. Close IIS Manager.
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Disabling TLS 1.2

To disable TLS 1.2 and change PME to use HTTP instead of HTTPS, follow the 3-step process
shown below.
A - Configure Internet Information Services (IIS)

To remove the HTTPS binding:
1. Open IIS Manager on the PME server.
2. In the Connections pane (left pane) expand server name > Sites > Default Web Site. Right-
click Default Web Site and select Edit Bindings... from the context menu.
3. In the Site Bindings dialog remove any bindings to port 443 (https).
4. Click Close.
B - Configure PME for HTTP
Appplication Modules Database update
1. Open SQL Server Management Studio and connect to the PME SQL server.
2. Navigate to Databases -> ApplicationModules -> Views
3. Right-click on Configuration.ConfigurationSettings and selectEdit Top 200 Rows
4. Find the entry in the result set with the following values:
a. ItemType = Web Framework
b. Item = Server
c. Key = LocalServerAddress
5. Update the Value column to http://localhost/.
a. ItemType = Web Framework
b. Item = Server
c. Key = IsSecureConnectionRequired
7. Update the Value column to be False.
ION_Network Database update
1. Open SQL Server Management Studio and connect to the PME SQL server.
2. Navigate to Databases -> ION_Network -> Views
3. Right-click on dbo.vCFG_ConfigItems and select Edit Top 200 Rows
a. Module = Reporting
b. Category = General Settings
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c. Item = WebServiceUrl
5. Update the Value column to http://-

localhost/ionreportdataservice/ReportDataService.asmx.
6. Open a windows Command window (cmd.exe) and run iisreset.
7. Open the windows Services console, and restart the following service: ION Application Mod-
ules Core Services Host. Click Yes when asked to restart the ION Application Modules ser-
vices.
Default Web Application link update
1. Open a Windows explorer window and navigate to: Desktop -> Power Monitoring Expert
2. Right-click on Web Applications and select Properties
3. Update the URL value with the updated url.
Example: the correct value would be: http://localhost/Web
C - Reset IIS
1. Open a windows Command window (cmd.exe) and run iisreset
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Configuring first time Alarms processing

After a system upgrade, the Alarms Web application processes existing Events and Power Quality
data the first time it starts up. You can control how much of the existing Power Quality data is
processed by defining how far back in time you want the data to be processed.
The setting that controls the historical Power Quality data range to be processed is stored in the
database. This setting defines the start date from which on the data is processed. The default start
date is set to 1980-01-01 (yyyy-mm-dd).
NOTICE
INOPERABLE DATABASE
Backup the database before executing SQL scripts.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in an inoperable database and loss of data.
To change the start date for the Alarms data processing:
1. On the PME server, open the Windows Services panel. Find the ION Log Subsystem Router
Service and stop this service.
2. On the PME database server, open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
3. Copy the following SQL script into a query window In SSMS:

SELECT *
FROM [ApplicationModules].[Configuration].[ConfigurationSettings]
WHERE [Item] = 'Alarm Service Processing' ORDER BY [Key]
4. Execute the script on the ApplicationModules database. This returns the settings for the Alarm
Service Processing.
5. Find the OldestConsideredPQEventTimeUtc setting in the Key column and check the
date it is set to.
6. Open a new query window in SSMS and copy in the following SQL script:
UPDATE [ApplicationModules].[Configuration].
[ConfigurationSettings]
SET Value = 'Enter the start date in the format yyyy-mm-dd'
WHERE [key]= 'OldestConsideredPQEventTimeUtc'
7. Replace the Enter the start date in the format yyyy-mm-dd text with the start
date for the data processing and then execute the script.
8. Repeat steps 3-5 to review the updated start date.
9. Close SSMS.
10. Open the Windows Services panel. Find the ION Log Subsystem Router Service and start
this service.
When you open the Alarms Web application for the first time, it will start processing existing power
quality events starting with the date you set above.
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The following is a list of release notes related to PME 9.0 installs.
l PME 9.0 Install notes
l Install a security certificate for TLS 1.2
32-bit version of SQL Server Express is not included with the PME installer
32-bit versions of SQL Server Express are still supported, but they are not included with the
installer. If you want to use a 32-bit version, you need to install it on the PME server before installing
the software. On 32-bit operating systems the installer will be blocked if it cannot find a valid SQL
Server instance (pre-installed 32-bit SQL Server Express or SQL Server Standard).
The 64-bit version of SQL Server Express is included with the installer and can be installed as part
of the PME installation workflow.

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The following is a list of release notes related to upgrading older versions of the software to PME
9.0.
l Reporter (RepGen) database login removed during upgrade
l Tables not migrated to new table gadget in Dashboards
l PQ Advisor has changed to PQ Performance and needs some manual post upgrade steps
l PME 9.0 Upgrade notes
Reporter (RepGen) database login removed during upgrade

Reporter, the Excel based reporting feature, has been removed from new installations of PME 9.0.
For In-Place upgrades of older PME versions, which included Reporter, the Reporter functionality is
left in place, but the SQL login account used by Reporter to access data in the database, is
removed. This is done for security reasons.
If you want to continue to use Reporter on an upgraded PME 9.0 system, you need to create a new
SQL login account for Reporter and then update the reports with the new account information.
To enable Reporter for an upgraded system:
1. Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) on the PME database server com-
puter.
2. Create a new login with the Login name Report and SQL Server Authentication.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
security policies.
3. Run the following SQL scripts on the ION_Data and ION_Networks databases:
EXEC sp_change_users_login 'Auto_Fix', 'Report'
This re-attaches the login with the users.
4. Update the password information in the Excel reports:

a. On the PME Application server, navigate to ...Power Monitoring Expert\con-
fig\reports and backup the Excel reports that are in this folder and that you want to
update the password for.
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b. For each report in the ...Power Monitoring Expert\config\reports folder,

Open the file.
Right-click a sheet tab and click Unhide in the context menu.
In the Unhide sheet box, select |PRIVATE|Datasheets and then click OK.
Scroll to the right of the file and update the PASSWORD value to match that of the
Report SQL Server account.
Verify that the server name (column Y) and the database instance name (column Z)
are correct.
Right-click the PRIVATE|Datasheets tab and click Hide in the context menu.
Save and close the Excel report file.
WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY

Work with facility IT System Administrators to ensure that the system adheres to the site-
specific cybersecurity policies.
Tables not migrated to new table gadget in Dashboards

The Tables Web application has been removed from PME9.0. Use the new table gadget in
Dashboards instead, to setup real-time data displays.
Saved Tables are not migrated to the new table gadgets automatically during the upgrade. You need
to manually recreate the tables in Dashboards, using the table gadget, after the upgrade.
PQ Advisor has changed to PQ Performance and needs some manual post upgrade steps
The PQ Advisor software module has been renamed to PQ Performance. As part of this name
change, the VIP framework for PQ Performance has been updated. If you are using the PQ
Performance module, then we recommend that you update the framework on your system after the
PME upgrade. To do this, delete the existing PQ Advisor framework in the VIP, paste in the new
framework, and check the Vista diagram links to the VIP framework. See Configure Power Quality
Indicator Diagrams for information on pasting the framework.
If you created a custom tab in the Web Applications of the old system for PQ Advisor, you need to
recreate this tab manually in the new system. The procedure for creating custom tabs has changed
in PME 9.0. See (Optional) Create a Power Quality Performance link in the Web Applications for
details.
NOTE: The PQ Performance VIP still uses the old VIP.PQADVISOR name.
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PME release history

The following table lists the major releases of PME. Service pack and hot fix releases are not
included in this list.
PME Name and Version Year of release

Power Monitoring Expert 9.0 2018
StruxureWare Power Monitoring 7.0 2012
ION Enterprise 6.0 2009
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This section contains reference information related to the Configuration Manager tool.
TIP: See Resources for information on where to get the Configuration Manager tool.
About
Glossary
Configuration Manager User Interface
Writing to a Customized PME System
Configuration Manager 9.0 release notes
About
This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or
distribution of this program, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and
will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law.
Copyright © 2014-18 Schneider Electric.
Language: English
Version 9.0
Release date: August 2018
Glossary
The following is an alphabetical list of terms and definitions that are commonly used within the
context of using Configuration Manager.
Term Definition
Application A computer in a distributed PME system that is running all of the PME applications
Server and services. See Distributed System for more details.
A portion of a configuration. For example: Components vary from version to
Component
version.
Configuration See "PME configuration."
Database Computer in a distributed PME system that is running the SQL database server
Server software and the PME databases. See “Distributed System” for more details.
DB SQL Server Database System
Device A meter or a point of data collection.
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Term Definition
PME installation where parts of the system are installed on different computers.
Different combinations are possible but the most common is the separation of the
PME applications and the Database server onto different computers.
For example, a simple distributed install would have all the PME relevant programs
and services installed on one computer and SQL Server with the PME databases
Distributed
installed on a second computer. In this case, the computer running the applications
System
is called “Application Server” and the computer running SQL Server is called
“Database Server.”
A distributed system can also have “Web Client” computers that are running web
browsers to view the PME web applications like Dashboard, Alarm Viewer, and
Reporter inside the Web framework.
DC Data Center
ENM Event Notification Module
Factory
installed A default PME system that contains no customizations.
system
HC Healthcare
HDD Hard disk drive
Historical, timestamped measurement and alarm or event information that is
logged in the database. This information is gathered during the operation of the
ION data system, for example by monitoring devices. Examples include 15 interval logs of
Volts/Amps/Power, waveform recordings, and event log entries. This information
is domain-specific and independent from PME.
IIS Internet Information Services
OS Operating System
Information that determines the behavior of a PME system as well as its look and
feel. This information is stored in the software in various places such as the
database, the Windows registry, the file system, and configuration files.
PME Configuration information is part of the factory install and can be modified or added
configuration to during the commissioning phase and throughout the lifetime of the software.
Configuration information includes settings that are persistent and determine the
state of the software. For example, enable or disable, boundary conditions, and so
on.
A configuration scenario where a field engineer configures a PME system on a
physical computer or Virtual Machine in their office. After the system has been
Off-site completely deployed, the configuration is exported to a portable archive using the
configuration Configuration Manager. The field engineer then visits the customer site and - using
the same tool - imports the configuration from the archive into the target PME
system that was installed at the client site.
RESL Knowledge base Article - referenced by its RESL number
SSDT SQL Server Data Tools
SSMS SQL Server Management Studio
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Term Definition
Standalone Single computer running all parts of a PME system. See “Standalone System” for
Server more details.
PME installation where all parts of the system are installed on the same computer,
that is all PME applications and services, the SQL database server, and the PME
databases are on a single computer. This single computer is then referred to as
Standalone “Standalone Server”.
System
A standalone system can also have “Web Client” computers which are running
web browsers to view the PME web applications like Dashboard, Alarms, and Web
Applications component.
VM Virtual Machine (as compared to a physical computer).
Computer in a PME system that is running a Web browser to view the Web-based
Web Client Dashboards, applications like Dashboard, Alarm Viewer, and Reporter in the Web
framework.
Configuration Manager User Interface

The topics in this section describe the controls and options available in the Configuration Manager
user interface.
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Operation toolbar:
Read from System – Reads a PME

configuration.
Save to Archive – Saves a read
configuration to an archive file.
Load from Archive – Loads an archive of a
previously saved configuration.
Write to System – Replaces the system
configuration with the archived configuration.
Configuration and operation information tabs:
Content – Displays configurations.
Notes – Displays configuration notes.
Attachments – Displays configuration

attachments.
Log – Displays messages that are generated

by the Configuration Manager when it
performs an operation.
Information pane:
Displays the detailed

configuration information. Content displayed
varies depending on the information tab that
is clicked.
Writing to a Customized PME System

Performing a Write to System (WtS) on a PME system that was previously customized could
negatively impact the system configuration.
Review the following information to understand how customized components are effected.
Component Tool Behavior Effect on System

<
Alert Monitor remains configured and
SourceServerName
Alert Monitor active on the target system if it was
>.AlertMonitor.config file is
configured before.
not updated on the target system
The billing rates in the rate library can
Custom and modified default rate files be different from the default install
Billing Rates
are not updated on the target system and different from the latest WtS
archive.
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Device type mappings to Vista
diagrams can be different from the
Additions to or customizations of the default install (effects the Generate
Device Types registry related to device type support Network Diagram feature). Additional
remain on the target system device type mappings to Vista
diagrams can exist that do not exist in
a default install.
EWS server remains configured and
active on the target system if it was
Custom and modified default EWS
EWS configured before. The configuration
files remain on the target system
can be different from the latest WtS
archive.
Custom and modified default The framework files can be different
ION Frameworks framework files remain on the target from the default install and different
system from the latest WtS archive.
The LogAquisitionControl file, if
it exists, will remain on the target
The loginserter configuration can be
system. Any modifications to the
Log Inserter different from the default install and
loginserter configuration file that were
different from the latest WtS archive.
done manually on the target system
will remain on the target system.
It is possible that certain user
preferences for specific user
accounts are retained in these files.
Management MC configuration files remain on the The effect is that some user accounts
Console Options target system might see UX behavior in
Management Console that is different
from the default install and different
from the latest WtS archive.
The node diagram files on the target
Node diagram files remain on the
Node Diagrams system can be different from the
target system
latest WtS archive.
OPC server remains configured on
Custom and modified default OPC the target system if it was configured
OPC Server
files remain on the target system before. The configuration can be
Custom and modified PQDIF
The PQDIF files can be different from
PQDIF Exporter configuration and template files
the default install.
remain on the target system
The query server configuration can be
The query server configuration different from the default install, if
Query Server
remains on the target system they were manually edited after a
prior WtS.
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The registry settings can be different
The registry settings remain on the
Registry from the default install, if they were
target system
manually edited after a prior WtS.
The scheduled tasks can be different
The scheduled tasks remain on the
Scheduled Tasks from the default install, if they were
target system
manually edited after a prior WtS.
VIPs can be present that are not part
Custom VIPs are not removed from of the default install or the
VIP
the target system configuration archive that is written to
the system.
The diagram and image files on the
Custom and modified default diagram
target system can be different from
Vista (Diagrams) and image files remain on the target
the default install and different from
system
the latest WtS archive.
It is possible that certain user
preferences for specific user
accounts are retained in these files.
Vista configuration files remain on the
Vista (Settings) The effect is that some user accounts
target system
might see UX behavior in Vista that is
different from the default install and
Reports can be present in the system
Web Reporting that are not in PME by default. The
Custom report packs remain on the
(Custom Report reports can be non-functional if the
target system
Packs) latest WtS included an
ApplicationModules db.
Reports can be present in the system
Web Reporting that are not in PME by default. The
Custom report templates remain on
(Custom Report reports can be non-functional if the
the target system
Templates) latest WtS included an
ApplicationModules db.
The date range definitions on the
Web Reporting Custom date range definitions remain
(Date Ranges) on the target system
The Report-Logo.jpg file on the
Web Reporting The customized Report-Logo.jpg
(Other) file remains on the target system
Subscriptions can be present that are
Web Reporting Subscriptions are not removed from not part of the default install or the
(Subscriptions) the target system configuration archive that is written to
the system.
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Historical data can be left over from
previous WtS or from system
ION_Data is not replaced if it is not
Historical operation. The data might be visible in
present in the source archive or if the
Database queries if the latest WtS includes
user chooses to exclude it in the WtS
devices with names that match
previous names with historical data.
Database archives can be present
Historical
Database archives are not removed that are not part of the default install
Database
from the target system or the configuration archive that is
Archives
written to the system.
Configuration Manager 9.0 release notes

The following information is specific to the 9.0 release of the tool.
Change in behavior from previous release:
l The default VIP is no longer renamed on the target system to include the server name of the tar-
get system. For example, if moving from SOURCE to TARGET, the VIP.SOURCE is not
renamed to VIP.TARGET. It will remain VIP.SOURCE on the new system.
l Alarm views created in PME 8.2 and earlier cannot be upgraded and are therefore not included
in the Configuration Manager archive.
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This section contains reference information related to the content in the Configuring chapter of this
guide.
Topic Reference Links

Alarm Configuration UI
Alarm Configuration Add Alarm Rule UI
Schedules Configuration UI
ION power meter configuration
Backup Power Management Non-ION power meter configuration
Module Supported measurements and devices
EPSS test sequence of events
Billing Module Supported measurements and devices
Breaker Performance Module Supported devices
Supported measurements and devices (Branch Circuit Power)
Capacity Management Module
Supported measurements and devices (Other)
Styling a dashboard
Dashboards
Configuring Gadgets
Device Type Editor User Interface
Configuring Logging and Calculation User Interface
Modbus Data Formats
Device Type Editor
Modbus Register Properties
MeasurementTree
OPC Tags
Supported measurements and devices
Energy Analysis Module Terms and Definitions
PUE Summary Report Calculations
Custom Messaging
ENM Relay Attributes and Definitions
Event Notification Module
Source Levels
Custom OPC Attributes
Customizing the Web Applications links
General Adding idle detection to custom Web Application links
Installing a Report Pack
Insulation Monitoring Module Supported measurements and devices
Device Selection for Power Quality Performance monitoring
Supported Devices for Power Quality Performance monitoring
Power Quality Performance
Power Factor Rate File Calculation
Module
Required measurements for Power Quality Performance
monitoring
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Reports UPS Battery Health Report calculations

Trends Configuring a trend
User Manager user interface
User Manager
User access levels and permissions
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Alarm Configuration references

This section contains reference information related to Alarm Configuration.
Add Alarm Rule UI
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Main UI and Alarm Rules tab
Main UI
Selection tabs
1
Select a tab to see information related to Alarm Rules, Schedules, or Source View.
Help
2
Click Help to open the Alarm Configuration online help.
Number of displayed items
7
Shows the number of items visible on this page, and the total number in this View.
Page selector
8 Use the page selector to navigate between pages. Set the number of items that are displayed
on a page.
Alarm Rules tab
Add Alarm Rule

3
Use Add Alarm Rule to create a new Alarm Rule.
Alarm Rules table
4
The Alarm Rules table shows all the Alarm Rules that are configured in the system.
Enable Alarm Rule
Each Alarm Rule can be enabled or disabled separately. The Enable Alarm Rule slider shows
5
the enable state of the Alarm Rules. Click the slider for an Alarm Rule to enable or disable this
Rule.
Alarm Rules options
6
Use Alarm Rules options to duplicate, edit, or delete Alarm Rules.
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Schedules UI
Add Schedule
1
Use Add Schedule to create a new Schedule.
Schedules table
2
The Schedules table shows all the Schedules that are configured in the system.
Schedules options
3
Use Schedules options to duplicate, edit, or delete Schedules.
Source View UI
Source View Alarm Rules table

1 The table shows an alternate view of the Alarm Rules. Use this view to see which Alarms are
configured for which sources.
Show Alarm Rule
2 When you click Show Alarm Rule for a row in the Source View table, the Alarm Rules tab
opens with the specific Alarm Rule highlighted.
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Add Alarm Rule UI

Alarm Templates
Alarm Template groups

1
The available Alarm Templates are grouped by application.
Alarm Template list
2
A list of Alarm Templates that are available in the selected group.
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Measurement Selection UI
Measurement Selection with recommended measurements
Measurement Selection without recommended measurements
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Alarm Rule Details UI
Real-time Alarms UI
(The above is one example of a Real-time Alarm. The configuration options may vary for other Real-
time Alarms.)
Alarm Name
1 The Alarm Name is the identifier for the Alarm in the system. It is used by as a reference by
other applications.
Input Evaluation
2 The Input Evaluation setting determines how often the Alarm evaluates the input measurement
value.
Active Condition
3
The Active Condition settings determine when the Alarm goes into an Active state.
Inactive Condition
4
The Inactive Condition settings determine when the Alarm goes into an Inactive state.
Advanced Settings
5 The Advanced Settings determine which priority value is assigned to the Alarm and if the
extreme measurement value that occurs during the Alarm active state is logged.
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Logged Data Alarms UI (Fixed Setpoint)
(The above is one example of a fixed setpoint logged data Alarm. The configuration options may
vary for other fixed setpoint logged data Alarms)
Alarm Name
other applications.
Input Evaluation
The Input Evaluation setting determines how the Alarm evaluates the input measurement
value. The following options are available:
1 minute
5 minutes
In this configuration, the Alarm evaluates the logged
10 minutes
Datalog measurement value as it was logged at the specified
15 minutes
2 time intervals.
30 minutes
1hr
In this configuration, the Alarm evaluates the logged
measurements as rolled up values. The interval is
Hourly either Hourly or Daily. The roll up method is defined
Aggregated
Daily by the measurement type. For example, energy
measurements are accumulated and demand
measurements are averaged.
Active Condition
3
Inactive Condition
4
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Advanced Settings
Logged Data Alarms UI (Smart Setpoint)
(The above is one example of a smart setpoint logged data Alarm. The configuration options may
vary for other smart setpoint logged data Alarms)
Alarm Name
other applications.
Active Condition
2
Inactive Condition
3
Advanced Settings
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Smart Setpoint
A Smart Setpoint evaluates the input measurement against statistical and historical behavior of
that same input measurement. The following pre-defined settings are available:
Highest Value in last 30 days Abnormally High Value

Lowest Value in last 30 Days Abnormally Low Value
Highest Value in last Year Abnormally High Value for similar time of day
Daily Value above 50% of Average Abnormally High Value for the day of week
You can also define a custom rule for evaluating the input based on the options provided in the
Smart Setpoint configuration window.
Schedule Selection UI
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Schedule Selector
1 Select which Schedule you want to use for this Alarm Rule. Using a Schedule is optional.
Select None if you don't want to use a Schedule.
Schedule Options
2
Use these options to edit a selected Schedule or to Add a new Schedule.
Summary UI
Enable Alarm Rule

1 The Enable Alarm Rule slider shows the enable state of the Alarm Rule. Click the slider to
enable or disable this Rule.
Alarm Status Measurement Mappings
By default, real-time Alarm Status measurements are disabled, which means that information
about the state of the Alarm is only available through the Alarms application. Enable real-time
2 Alarm Status measurements if you want to access Alarm state information in Diagrams,
Trends, or other real-time applications in PME.
NOTE: These status measurements are not currently available in the VIP/Designer.
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Schedule Name
1
Provide a name for the schedule.
Schedule Preview
2
The graphic shows the time periods for which the schedule will be active and inactive.
Schedule Configuration
Add rows to define the Start Times, End Times, and days of the week when the schedule is
3
active.
Define if the schedule enables or disables the function that is controlled by it.
Backup Power Management Module references

This section contains reference information related to configuring the Backup Power Management
Module.

Non-ION power meter configuration

This section describes how to complete the following tasks:
l Add ION power meters to the Power Monitoring Expert solution.
l Deploy a custom framework on an ION power meter using the Designer application of Power
Monitoring Expert solution.
l Configure the framework with site-specific information.
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Experience using ION Setup, Designer, and other software is necessary to configure ION power
meters. Successful completion of these tasks ensures that:
l The operational states on the Active Transfer Switches (ATS) and generators are associated
with the digital inputs on the ION power meters, and that the digital inputs are appropriately
labeled and logged in the ION_Data database.
NOTE: ATS do not need to be configured for the Generator Performance software module,
only for EPSS.
l The engine data for the generators is associated with the analog inputs on the ION power
meters, and that the analog inputs are appropriately labeled and logged in the ION_Data data-
base.
l The electrical details for the generators are logged and saved in the ION_Data database.
WARNING
feedback.
damage.
Refer to the ION Reference for more information on ION module operation.
Supported ION power meters

All Power Monitoring Expert solutions can use the following ION power meters:
l PM8000, ION7550 and ION7650 for ATSs only, generators only, or for generators and ATSs
combined
l ION7550 RTU for ATSs only
Related Information
For information about adding ION power meters to Power Monitoring Expert , see the Management
Console online help or the Power Monitoring Expert 9.0 Help.
For details about configuring Analog or Digital Input modules, refer to ION Reference.
Maintenance and backups

As a good practice, always save a backup of the final framework that is pasted onto the meter. Use
Designer to create a copy of the framework from the meter. Save the framework to a location from
where the framework can be pasted back to the meter if necessary.
NOTE: Be sure to save a backup of the meter's framework before deploying and configuring the
EPSS frameworks.
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If a meter needs to be replaced, use the backup copy of the ION meter framework for the new ION
meter. For all other installation and configuration steps, you must follow the original commissioning
steps as described in the following sections.
Refer to existing Power Monitoring Expert 9.0 documentation for instructions to backup meter
frameworks.
Prerequisites
The following items must be completed before attempting to configure ION power meters to record
data from generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS) and other equipment.
l The Power Monitoring Expert solution must be installed and operational.
l All ION power meters must be installed and communicating.
l ION power meters selected to monitor each ATS device must have the following available
data recorders and inputs:
One available data recorder
At least three available digital inputs (site specific)
l ION power meters selected to monitor each generator device must have the following avail-
able data recorders and inputs:
Three available digital inputs (site specific)
Two available data recorders
l See Additional Information about Digital and Analog Inputs for more information.
l Each ATS should be physically wired to the appropriate ION power meters so that the following
status signals are represented:
Normal
Emergency
Test
Power Outage (optional)
l Each generator should be physically wired to the appropriate ION power meters so that the fol-
lowing status signals are represented:
Start (optional)
Emergency Power Source Available (optional)
Run
Stop
l The following generator electrical data must be metered and available for each generator:
Vln a Vll ab Ia kW tot
Vln b Vll bc Ib kVA tot
Vln c Vll ca Ic PF sign tot
Vln avg VII avg I avg Freq
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Additional Information about Digital and Analog Inputs
Digital Inputs
Meters used to monitor generators and other equipment must have enough available digital inputs to
handle the incoming status signals. The number of required digital inputs depends on how many
signals are available and whether they are single state or dual state signals.
Example of single state signals, where signalA represents GEN Running
l When signalA = 1, GEN Running is TRUE
l When signalA = 0, GEN Running is FALSE
Example of dual state signals, where signalA represents GEN Running and GEN Stopped
l When signalA = 1, GEN Running is TRUE
l When signalA = 0, GEN Stopped is TRUE
Analog Inputs
Meters used to monitor generators must have available analog inputs to handle the incoming
generator-specific analog data. The number of required analog inputs depends on how many
measurements are being recorded. For example, analog data can include the following:
l Exhaust Gas Temperature left and right
l Engine Coolant Temperature in and out.
l Engine Oil Pressure
NOTE: Generator analog signals can be obtained through the analog inputs or via Modbus Master
from the engine controller. Refer to the PowerLogic ION7550/7650 User Guide for more
information.
Adding ION devices

Follow these steps to add ION power meters to your system configuration.
NOTE: Complete these steps to prevent any unwanted database actions when modifying the
meter framework.
1. Stop the Log Inserter Service, as follows:

a. Open the Windows Services panel by clicking:
Start > Administrative Tools > Services
The path to Services may vary depending on the Windows operating system being used.
b. Right-click ION Log Inserter Service and select Stop.
2. Open the Management Console.
3. Use the Device window in Management Console to add each ION meter.
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The Device window includes Group and Name fields. Group is the name under which you
want to associate the device you are adding. Name identifies the meter that you are adding.
The meter name should include a reference to identify which ATS or generator is connected to
the meter.
When a meter is added, it appears in the list of devices in group.name format. For example,
if you named the group EPSS, and identified the meter as ATS1, the name in the device list is
EPSS.ATS1. Similarly, if you used the same group to add a meter identified as GEN1, the
name in the device list is EPSS.GEN1. See the Power Monitoring Expert 9.0 User Guide or
online help for information about adding a meter.
After the power meter is added, configure the appropriate frameworks as described in ATS
frameworks for EPSS deployment and Generator frameworks deployment.
ATS frameworks for EPSS deployment

Use Designer to copy and paste the ATS framework to your ION meter. Repeat this process for
every power meter in your system that records ATS data for EPSS purposes.
Pasting ATS frameworks
Before you deploy ATS frameworks, you need to be aware of the implications of free pasting and
lock pasting modules.
Use free pasting to paste a new module with a different name if a module with the same name
already exists. This helps to ensure that existing modules and their functionality are not replaced.
Use lock pasting to overwrite an existing module and its functionality with a new module, while
retaining the module name. However, you need to understand what the modules are currently being
used for before you lock paste the modules. A lock paste replaces the functionality of those
modules.
l If a power meter already uses all modules of a certain type that are a necessary part of the
framework, then a lock paste operation is required.
l If all available digital or analog input modules are in use, a lock paste of the analog or digital
input modules is required to help ensure that the parameter settings are updated
Copying the ATS framework to the ION power meter
Use Designer to copy and paste the ATS framework to the power meter. Use the EPSS ATS.fwn
framework located at ...\Power Monitoring Expert\config\fmwk\EPSS.
Paste the framework into the Advanced Setup folder on the ION device.
Use lock paste (Shift + click) for all the Digital Input modules in the framework, and do not select
Maintain external inputs.
NOTE: Lock paste overwrites a module if it already exists on the meter to make sure that the
same module is used on the device as it is in the framework file.
Repeat this process for every power meter in the system that records ATS data for the EPSS.
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ConfiguringATSframeworks
After the ATS framework has been pasted, configure the ATS framework with site-specific data.
To configure the ATS frameworks:
1. Double-click the framework folder EPSS ATS to open its node diagram.
The nodes of the ATS framework, as shown next, support the three single state status
signals: Normal, Emergency, and Test. These status signals are received by their respective
digital input modules ATS1 Normal, ATS1 Emergency, and ATS1 Test.
The names of the digital input modules are examples to identify how the label the components
in the framework. You can rename them to match the system being deployed. For example,
ATS1 could be just ATS. The remaining steps use these label names to illustrate the updates
made to the framework.
2. Right-click a Digital Input module to access its registers. The ION Module Setup screen
appears.
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The following image shows the registers for the digital input module ATS1 Normal. The ATS
controller hardware that this module interfaces with governs how Input Mode, Polarity, and
Debounce should be configured.
3. To update a register, select the register and click Modify. The Modify Registers screen
appears.
4. Change the values to the site-specific sources and quantities. Click OK to return to the node
diagram. For example:
5. The Setup Register Input Mode is set to KYZ, which forces a pulse output on both leading and
trailing edges of the signal. This causes the data recorder to record the state on each transition
of the signal.
6. The Output Register label EPSS_Norm is the name associated with the signal received by the
digital input module ATS1 Normal. The maximum number of characters for the label is 15.
Examples of Output Register labels for digital input modules ATS1 Emergency and ATS1 Test
are EPSS_Emerg and EPSS_Test, respectively.
Make sure that Output Register labels are consistently labeled across the entire system. For
example, if you plan to represent the ATS Normal state as EPSS_Norm, then you need to use
the same label for all ATSs.
For systems that use a single meter to record EPSS status measurements for multiple
EPSS devices, the Output Register naming convention for digital input modules must be
modified from quantity to quantity@source.
For example, change EPSS_Test to EPSS_Test@ATSxx where xx uniquely identifies the

ATS device.
The quantity@source format allows the data it represents to be uniquely identified.
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NOTE: The quantities remain the same (EPSS_Test, EPSS_Emerg, EPSS_Norm) but the
source name is now unique (ATSxx). If this change is not made, data for all ATSs or
generators recorded on the meter cannot be uniquely identified.
7. Right-click the Data Recorder module to access its setup registers.
8. Set the Depth setup register to at least a value of 100 to help ensure that data is recorded.
9. Select Use Custom Label and add a label that clearly identifies the data recorder within the
framework.
10. When you have completed all necessary site-specific modifications, click File > Send &
Save from the node diagram to write your changes to the ION meter.
Refer to the ION Reference for more information about configuring setup registers.
11. Restart the Log Inserter Service after you configure the framework.
You can configure the EPSS ATS framework to remotely switch the ATS into test mode, as
described next.
NOTE: (Optional) If you have a power outage signal, feed it into the above module with the EPSS
Normal Emergency and Test.
Configuring remote ATS test for ION7550/7650 power meters
Switching an ATS to test mode remotely is done by linking a control object in a Vista diagram to a
digital output on the ION7550/7650 meter that is connected to the ATS controller.
Refer to the Power Monitoring Expert User Guide for more instructions on working with Vista
diagram control objects.
For details about configuring modules, refer to ION Reference.
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NOTE: The EPSS or ATS framework must be deployed to the meter and configured before you
can set up the framework for ATS remote switching. For instructions, refer to ATS frameworks for
EPSS deployment.
Configuring the digital output

To configure the digital output for the ION7550/7650 power meter:
1. Open Designer and login as a supervisor.
2. Connect to the meter.
3. In the meter framework, open the EPSS ATS folder.
4. From the Toolbox drag and drop an External Boolean module into the EPSS folder.
5. Locate the Digital Output folder and drag in a Digital Output module.
You can also use CTRL-SHIFT left click to drag in a shortcut to the Digital Output module.
The folder should resemble the following example:
6. Configure the External Boolean Setup Registers as shown next:
7. Connect the ATSTestSwitch output to the Source input of the Digital Output module, as
shown next.
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8. Configure the Digital Output module as shown next:
Note the following details for the module setup:

Polarity - Set this to "Non-Inverting"
Pulse Width - Set this to "0"
Port - Set this to the physical port on the meter that is connected to the ATS. In this case,
DO1.
Use Custom Label - Enter a name easy to recognize, such as "ATSTestOutput."
9. Click the Send and Save icon.
Configure the Vista diagram for the meter, as described next.
Configuring the Vista diagram

Follow these steps for the ION7550/7650 power meter. Make sure Designer is closed before linking
any objects in Vista.
1. Login to Vista as a supervisor and open a new diagram.
2. From the Toolbox, drag a Control object onto the diagram.
3. Right-click on the Control object. The Control Object Configuration screen appears.
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4. Use a custom label, such as "ATSTestSwitch."
5. Configure the link to the External Boolean module's Switch output register, as shown next.
6. Click OK.
7. Right-click the ATSTestSwitch object. The Control Object Configuration screen appears.
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8. On the Action tab, set the Level to Operate field to "Controller" as shown next.
9. Click OK.
10. Close the Toolbox.
11. Restart the ION Log Inserter Service after you configure the framework.
Now you can control the ATS by clicking the switch.
Generator frameworks deployment

Use Designer to copy and paste the generator framework to the power meter. Repeat this process
for every power meter in the system that records generator data. The generator framework is
designed to capture generator status changes when they occur, and then to log generator-specific
field data when the generator is active.
This framework is a template that should be adjusted to meet the requirements of your site. GEN
Start or GEN Run can be used to initiate logging, and the frequency can be adjusted in the periodic
timer.
l The status signals for status events GEN Start, GEN Run, and GEN Stop are recorded in the
Gen State Log whenever any one of them changes state.
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l The logic is designed to record analog and general electrical data when the generator is running.
The data is logged at one minute intervals.
l The external Boolean Gen Log En must be linked to a control object in a Vista diagram and
enabled before any data is logged. This allows users to notify the system that they are running a
test and to log data accordingly.
Pasting Generator Frameworks
Before you deploy generator frameworks, you need to be aware of the implications of free pasting
and lock pasting modules.
Use free pasting to paste a new module with a different name if a module with the same name
already exists. This helps to ensure that existing modules and their functionality are not replaced.
Use lock pasting to overwrite an existing module and its functionality with a new module, while
retaining the module name. However, you need to understand what the modules are currently being
used for before you lock paste the modules. A lock paste replaces the functionality of those
modules.
l If a power meter already uses all modules of a certain type that are a necessary part of the
framework, then a lock paste operation is required.
l If all available digital or analog input modules are in use, a lock paste of the analog or digital
input modules is required to help ensure that the parameter settings are updated
Copying the generator framework to ION power meters
Use Designer to copy and paste the generator framework to the power meter. Use the EPSS
GEN.fwn framework located at ...\Power Monitoring Expert\config\fmwk\EPSS.
Paste the framework into the Advanced Setup folder on the ION device.
Use lock paste (Shift + click) for all the Analog Input and Digital Input modules in the framework,
and do not select Maintain external inputs.
NOTE: Lock paste overwrites a module if it already exists on the meter to make sure that the
same module is used on the device as it is in the framework file.
Repeat this process for every power meter in the system that records generator data.
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Configuring the generator framework
Configure the generator framework with site-specific data. Refer to the ION Reference for more
information about configuring setup registers.
1. After the generator framework has been pasted, double-click the folder EPSS GEN to open its
node diagram.
The nodes of the generator framework shown below support the three single state status
signals: GEN Start, GEN Run, and GEN Stop. These status signals are received by their
respective digital input modules GEN Start, GEN Run, and GEN Stop.
The names of the digital input modules are simply placeholders that are used as examples to
identify how the components in the framework should be labeled. You can rename them to
match the system being deployed. For example, GEN could be GEN1. The remaining
descriptions in this section use these example labels to illustrate the updates made to the
framework.
The framework also supports three analog signals. In the following image, these are Ex Gas L
(exhaust gas left), Ex Gas R (exhaust gas right), and Coolant T (coolant temperature), and
these signals are received by their respective analog input modules: Ex Gas L, Ex Gas R, and
Coolant T. These modules are examples only and they can be modified to any other
parameters that need to be monitored and recorded.
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a. Analog Input Modules
b. Digital Input Modules
2. Right-click a Digital Input module to access its setup registers. The following image shows
the registers for the digital input module GEN Start. The generator controller hardware that this
module interfaces with governs how it needs to be configured.
3. To update a register, select the register and click Modify. The Modify Registers screen
appears.
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4. Change the values to the site-specific sources and quantities, and click OK to return to the
node diagram. For example:
The Setup Register Input Mode is set to KYZ, which forces a pulse output on both leading
and trailing edges of the signal. This causes the data recorder to record the state on each
transition of the signal.
The Output Register label EPSS_Start is the name associated with the signal received
by the digital input module GEN Start. The maximum number of characters for the label is
15. Examples of Output Register labels for digital input modules GEN Run and GEN Stop
are EPSS_Run and EPSS_Stop, respectively.
Make sure that Output Register labels are consistent across the entire system. For
example, if you plan to represent the GEN Start state as EPSS_Start, or the GEN
Normal state as EPSS_Norm, then you need to use the same label for all generators.
For systems that use a single meter to record EPSS status measurements for multiple
EPSS devices, the Output Register naming convention for digital input modules must be
modified from quantity to quantity@source.
For example, change EPSS_Test to EPSS_Test@GENxx where xx uniquely identifies

the generator device.
The quantity@source format allows the data it represents to be uniquely identified.
NOTE: The quantities remain the same (EPSS_Test, EPSS_Emerg, EPSS_Norm) but
the source name is now unique (GENxx). If this change is not made, data for all
generators recorded on the meter cannot be uniquely identified.
5. Right-click an Analog Input module to access its registers. Shown below are the registers for
the analog input module Ex Gas L. The generator controller hardware that this module inter-
faces with governs how it needs to be configured.
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The Output Register label ExGasL is the name associated with the signal received by the
analog input module Ex Gas L. The maximum number of characters for the label is 15.
Examples of Output Register labels for analog input modules Ex Gas R and Coolant T are
ExGasR and CoolTemp, respectively.
Output Register labels should be consistent across the entire system. For example, if you
plan to represent Exhaust Gas Left as ExGasL then you need to use the same label for all
generators.
6. When you have completed all necessary site-specific modifications, click File > Send &
Save from the node diagram to write your changes to the power meter.
7. Restart the ION Log Inserter Service after configuring the generator frameworks.
Displaying ATS and Generator events in Alarms

The ATS and Generator frameworks are used to log events to the database for reports, however
these events may not be available to view in the Alarms application.
To display events from the ATS and Generator frameworks in the Alarms application:
1. In Designer, open the EPSS frameworks. This may include the ATS and/or the Generator
frameworks.
2. For the ATS framework, ensure the digital input modules for the Normal, Emergency, Test,
and Power Outage signals (if available) have the following setup and output register settings:
Setup Registers Output Registers

Signal
Input Mode EvLog Mode EvPriority Output Label
ATS Normal KYZ Log On 20 ATS Normal
ATS Emergency KYZ Log On 20 ATS Emergency
ATS Test KYZ Log On 20 ATS Test
Power Outage KYZ Log On 20 Power Outage
NOTE: The event priority can be any value to make the alarm information, low, medium or
high priority. For the Output Register labels, choose one of the following:
(emergency): “ATS Emerg”, “ATS Emergency”, “ATS_Emerg”, “ATS_Emergency”, “EPSS
Emerg”, “EPSS Emergency”, “EPSS_Emerg”, “EPSS_Emergency”
(test): “ATS Test”, “ATS_Test”, “EPSS Test”, “EPSS_Test”
(power outage): “Power Outage”, “Power_Outage”.
3. For the Generator framework, ensure the digital input modules for Start and Run signals (if
available) have the following setup and output registers settings:
Setup Registers Output Registers

Signal
Input Mode EvLog Mode EvPriority Output Label
Gen Start KYZ Log On 20 GEN Start
Gen Run KYZ Log On 20 GEN Run
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NOTE: The event priority can be any value to make the alarm information, low, medium or
high priority. For the Output Register labels, choose one of the following:
(start): “Crank Relay”, “Crank_Relay”, “EPSS Start”, “EPSS_Start”, “Gen Start”, “Gen_
Start”.
(run): “EPSS Run”, “EPSS_Run”, “Gen Run”, “Gen_Run”.
After the next generator test, or power outage, the ATS and generator events will be available in the
Asset Monitoring Incidents view in the Alarms Web application.
NOTE: The default view will not show events lower than 64. Either increase the event priority of
the digital input modules, or lower the event cutoff threshold of the Incident view.
Creating Transfer Time Events
The ATS framework is used to log events to the database for reports, however the transfer time
pickup and dropout events come from different digital input signals. A new framework with the
following logic must be created to correctly define an ATS transfer time state that can be viewed in
the Alarms Web application:
To display transfer time events in the Alarms Web application:
1. In Designer, open the EPSS frameworks to view the ATS monitoring framework.
2. Create three AND/OR modules and a Setpoint module. Configure them as shown in the dia-
gram, above.
NOTE: The Setpoint module must use the same “Transfer Time” label for both the module
name and the status output register. The event priority can be any value to make the alarm
information, low, medium or high.
3. Save the framework. It should look similar to this:
After the next generator test, or power outage, the transfer time events from the ATS will be
available in the Asset Monitoring Incidents view in the Alarms Web application.
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NOTE: The default view will not show events lower than 64. Either increase the event priority of
the digital input modules, or lower the event cutoff threshold of the Incident view.
Non-ION power meter configuration

This section provides information about configuring non-ION power meters for the Power Monitoring
Expert solution.
WARNING
feedback.
damage.
Refer to your meter's technical documentation for more information on its operation.
Supported non-ION power meters

Power Monitoring Expert solutions can use the following non-ION power meters for the EPSS:
l PM800 series power meters.
l PowerLogic Circuit Monitor Series 3000 and 4000 Power Meters.
Supported Sequence of Event Recorders

l SER-2408/SER-3200.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites must be completed before attempting to configure a non-ION power
meter to record data from generators and other equipment:
l The Power Monitoring Expert solution is installed and operational.
l All meters must be installed and communicating.
l The following status signals for each ATS are physically wired to the digital inputs on the appro-
priate meters.
Normal
Emergency
Test
Power Outage (optional)
l The following status signals for each generator are physically wired to the digital inputs on the
appropriate meters.
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Start (optional)
Emergency Power Source Available (optional)
Run
Stop
l The following generator electrical data are metered and available for each generator:
Currents: A, B, C, N, Avg
Minimum Apparent Power Total
Minimum Real Power Total
Frequency
Real Power Total
Apparent Power Total
Voltages: A-B, B-C, C-A, L-L Avg, A-N, B-N, C-N, L-N Avg
l The following signals for each generator are physically wired to the analog inputs on the appro-
priate meters. The number of analog inputs required depends on how many measurements are
being recorded. For example, analog data can include the following:
Exhaust Gas Temperature left and right
Engine Coolant Temperature in and out
Engine Oil Pressure
PM800 series meter configuration

This section describes how to use PowerLogic™ ION Setup to configure meters. This section does
not explain how to add power meters to the system or how to use ION Setup.
l For information about adding meters to the system, refer to the Management Console online
help or the Management Console section of the Power Monitoring Expert User Guide.
l For information about ION Setup software, refer to ION Setup Online Help or the PowerLogic
ION Setup User Guide.
For more information about configuring the PM800 series meters using ION Setup software:
l Additional Device Support in ION Setup in the ION Setup online help
l PowerLogic ION Setup Device Configuration Guide
You can configure the PM800 series meter for switching the ATS into test mode remotely. See
Configuring Auto-Enable data logs for CM4000 and PM800 series for instructions.
Adding PM800 series meters to a site using ION Setup
Use ION Setup to add PM850 or PM870 meters to the site.
1. In the devices area, right-click and select Insert Item. The New Network Item screen
appears.
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2. Select Meter and click OK. The New Device screen appears.
3. Select the General tab
4. In the Type list, select PowerLogic PM800 Series Power Meter.
5. Select the Display tab. In the Template Options box, select the type of meter you are
adding.
6. Click OK to add the meter.
7. In the Network Viewer (left pane), click the meter icon. The setup screens appear in the Con-
tent Viewer (right pane).
The following image shows a partial list of the setup screens. Use the I/O Setup, Onboard
Alarms/Events, and Data Log setup screens to access the parameters that need to be configured.
The remaining topics in this chapter describe the parameter changes that are required.
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For more information about adding PM850 or PM870 meters to a site in ION Setup, refer to the
following:
l ION Setup online help
l PowerLogic ION Setup Device Configuration Guide, "PM800 series power meter" section
l PowerLogic ION Setup User Guide, "Adding and Configuring Devices" section
Digital and analog input configuration
This section describes how to configure the digital and analog inputs for the PM800 meters. The
instructions assume that you are using separate PM800 series power meters to record data for
ATSs and generators.
WARNING
feedback.
damage.
Refer to your meter's technical documentation for more information on its operation.
Configuring digital inputs

1. In the Content Viewer, double-click I/O Setup to access the Digital Inputs for the meter.
2. Select the I/O point that you want to configure and click Edit.
The following image shows Digital In A-S1 selected.
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3. Update the Label field with a name that ends with the $ character.
The $ character activates the translated device dynamic labeling feature. If the $ character is
not used, the default label is used.
For an ATS, examples of labels that conform to the naming convention are EPSS_Test$,
EPSS_Emerg$, EPSS_Norm$, and EPSS_Util$.
For a generator, examples of labels are EPSS_Start$, EPSS_Run$, and EPSS_Stop$.
4. Set Mode to Normal, Pulse Weight to a non-zero value, for example 100, and leave Units set
as No Units.
5. Click OK to update the parameters and to close the dialog.
6. Repeat the steps above for each I/O point that you want to configure.
7. Click Send to save the changes and send the configuration to the meter.
Configuring analog inputs

PM800 series power meter Analog Inputs are only available when you install the PM8M2222
Input/Output module on the meter.
Refer to the Power Meter Input/Output Module PM8M2222, PM8M26, PM8M22 Installation Manual
for more information about installing the input/output module. Obtain this installation manual at
www.powerlogic.com. Select the country, and then Energy and Power Quality Meters >
PowerLogic Multifunction Power Meters > PM800 Series > Downloads > Tech Publications.
To configure analog inputs:
1. In the Content Viewer, double-click I/O Setup to access the Analog Inputs for the meter.
The following image shows Analog In A-AI1 selected.
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3. Click Edit to open the parameter window for the I/O point and update the Label field with a
name that ends with the $ character.
For a generator, examples of labels for analog inputs are Exhaust Gas L$, Exhaust Gas
R$, and Coolant T$.
The following image shows the label updated to Exhaust Gas L$.
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Onboard alarm and event configuration
For each digital input configured in I/O Setup, you need to configure the alarms to record when the
digital input on an ATS or a generator changes from OFF to ON, and from ON to OFF.
Configuring digital input alarms for ATSs

This section assumes that you configured digital inputs Digital In A-S1 as EPSS_Test$, Digital
In A-S2 as EPSS_Emerg$, and Digital In A-S3 as EPSS_Norm$. You must configure an alarm for
the digital input change from OFF to ON and from ON to OFF.
Digital input change from OFF to ON

To configure an alarm when a digital input changes from OFF to ON:
1. In the Content Viewer, double-click Onboard Alarms/Events to open the Setup dialog.
2. Select Digital and click Edit to open the Digital Alarm Setup dialog.
3. Select one of the Digital Input/Output points.
The following figure shows the Digital In A-S1 input selected and its label EPSS_Test$.
4. Select Status Input On from the list to set the alarm when the digital input changes from OFF
to ON.
5. Make sure that Enable is selected.
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6. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name from Digital In A-S1 to Test ON.
7. Set Priority to High(1), and select Data Log 1 as the data log to use. Select Waveform Cap-
ture if you want to trigger a waveform capture on alarm.
When the status for EPSS_Test$ changes to ON, Data Log 1 records all channels currently
configured on it.
Digital input change from ON to OFF

To configure an alarm when a digital input for EPSS_Test$ changes from ON to OFF:
1. Click Add to add another digital input alarm parameter to the list in the left pane of the Digital
Alarm Setup dialog.
NOTE: If the 12 available digital input alarms have been configured, you need to re-configure
an existing alarm for the ON to OFF status change.
2. Select Status Input Off from the list to set the alarm when the digital input changes from ON
to OFF.
3. Select EPSS_Test$ from the list.
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5. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name to Test OFF.
7. Repeat the steps above to configure alarms for digital input changes from OFF to ON and from
ON to OFF for all applicable I/O points.
The following table summarizes the configuration of the alarms, where the I/O points are
Digital In A-S1, Digital In A-S2, and Digital In A-S3:
Digital Input Label Maps to Alarm Status Alarm Name

EPSS_Test$ Digital In A-S1 Status Input On Test ON
EPSS_Test$ Digital In A-S1 Status Input Off Test OFF
EPSS_Emerg$ Digital In A-S2 Status Input On Emerg ON
EPSS_Emerg$ Digital In A-S2 Status Input Off Emerg OFF
EPSS_Norm$ Digital In A-S3 Status Input On Normal ON
EPSS_Norm$ Digital In A-S3 Status Input Off Normal OFF
8. Click OK to close the dialog.
Configuring digital input alarms for generators

This section assumes that you configured digital inputs Digital In A-S1 as EPSS_Start$, Digital
In A-S2 as EPSS_Run$, and Digital In A-S3 as EPSS_Stop$. You must configure an alarm for
the digital input change from OFF to ON and from ON to OFF.
EPSS_Start$: Digital input change from OFF to ON

To configure an alarm when a digital input changes from OFF to ON:
The following figure shows the Digital In A-S1 input selected and its label EPSS_Start$
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to ON.
6. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name from Digital In A-S1 to Start ON.
When the status for EPSS_Start$ changes to ON, Data Log 1 records all channels currently
configured on it.
EPSS_Start$: Digital input change from ON to OFF

To configure an alarm when a digital input for EPSS_Start$ changes from ON to OFF:
Alarm Setup dialog.
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NOTE: If the 12 available digital input alarms have been configured, you need to re-configure
an existing alarm for the ON to OFF status change.
to OFF.
3. Select EPSS_Start$ from the list.
5. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name to Start OFF.
ON to OFF for all applicable I/O points.
The following table summarizes the configuration of the alarms, where the I/O points are
Digital In A-S1, Digital In A-S2, and Digital In A-S3:

EPSS_Start$ Digital In A-S1 Status Input On Start ON
EPSS_Start$ Digital In A-S1 Status Input Off Start OFF
EPSS_Run$ Digital In A-S2 Status Input On Run ON
EPSS_Run$ Digital In A-S2 Status Input Off Run OFF
EPSS_Stop$ Digital In A-S3 Status Input On Stop ON
EPSS_Stop$ Digital In A-S3 Status Input Off Stop OFF
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Define a Digital Alarm for a Single Digital Input

If a single digital input is used to record signals indicating when the generator is running, and when
the generator has stopped, you need to define the digital alarm as follows:
1. In the Digital Alarm Setup dialog, select the Digital Input/Output point that will be used to
record the alarm. For example, if you configured Digital In A-S1 with a label of EPSS_Run$,
select this I/O point.
to ON.
4. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name from Digital In A-S1 to Run ON.
5. Set Priority to High(1), and select Data Log 1 as the data log to use.
EPSS_Run$: Digital input change from ON to OFF

Alarm Setup dialog.
to OFF.
3. Select EPSS_Run$ from the list.
5. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name to Stop ON.
Because of this alarm configuration where EPSS_Run$ represents both the Running and Stopped
states for the generator, when Run ON is TRUE, the signal is recorded as "1", and when Stop ON
is TRUE, the signal is recorded as "0".
Data log parameter definition
This section explains how to define data log parameters for the digital inputs, analog inputs, and
load profile data. The instructions assume that you use Data Logs 1 and 2. However, you can use
any Data Log that meets your requirements.
Defining data log parameters for digital inputs

To define the data log parameters for the digital inputs:
1. In the Content Viewer, double-click Data Log #1 to open the Setup dialog for the data log para-
meters.
2. Set Status to Enable and Interval to Only On Event. The Only On Event mode appears as 0 in
the Interval field of the Setup dialog.
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3. Select Channels, click Edit. The Parameter Selection dialog appears.
4. In the Available box, navigate to Inputs/Outputs and select a custom label, such as EPSS_
Emerg$.
5. Select the IO Point xx Digital State, where xx is the number of the I/O point present on the
meter. Click >> to move the parameter to the Selected box.
6. Repeat steps 4 - 5 for all I/O points available for the ATS or generator.
7. In the Available box, expand Miscellaneous and select Present MilliSeconds. Click >> to
move it to the Selected column.
NOTE: Add all I/O points for a given ATS or generator to the data log to help ensure that all
states are recorded in the data log when any state changes.
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Defining data log parameters for analog inputs and load profile data
Configure the system to log the analog inputs and load profile data automatically when the generator
state changes to Running. When the generator state is Running, the alarm status for digital input
EPSS_Run$ is ON.
Using ION Setup, the process to configure automatic logging is:
1. Associate Data Log 2 with the digital input alarm Run ON that you previously defined for
EPSS_Run$.
2. Select the parameters for the Analog Input data to be logged in Data Log 2.
3. Select the parameters for the Load Profile data to be logged in Data Log 2.
4. Set the status of Data Log 2 to Auto-Enable.
These steps assume that you use Data Log 2.
Associate Data Log 2 with the Digital Input Alarm Run ON

3. Select the digital input alarm Run ON that was defined for I/O point EPSS_Run$. You pre-
viously selected Data Log 1 when you configured this digital input alarm for the generator.
4. In the Data Logs: group, select 2. Now both 1 and 2 are selected.
Select Parameters for Analog Input Data to be logged in Data Log 2

meters.
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2. Select Interval and click Edit to open the Enter Logging Interval dialog. Select Continuous
from the list in Mode, set Interval to 1 minute, and click OK to close the dialog.
3. Select Channels, click Edit. The Parameter Selection dialog appears.
4. In the Available box, navigate to Inputs/Outputs and select a custom label, such as
Exhaust Gas L$.
5. Under Analog Input, select the IO Point xx Analog Input Value, where xx is the number of
the I/O point present on the meter. Click >> to move the parameter to the Selected box.
6. Repeat steps 4 - 5 for each analog input available for the generator.
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Select Parameters for Load Profile Data to be logged in Data Log 2

1. In the Setup dialog for Data Log 2, select Channels and click Edit. The Parameter Selection
dialog appears.
2. Expand each of the following categories. Within each category select the parameters indic-
ated. For each parameter click >> to move it to the Selected column:
a. In Currents, select Current A, Current B, Current C, Current N, and Current Avg.
b. In Minimum Readings, select Min Apparent Power Total, Min Real Power Total.
c. In Miscellaneous, select Frequency.
d. In Powers, select Real Power Total and Apparent Power Total.
e. In Voltages, select Voltage A-B, Voltage B-C, Voltage C-A, Voltage L-L Avg, Voltage A-
N, Voltage B-N, Voltage C-N, and Voltage L-N Avg.
Set the Status of Data Log 2 to Auto-Enable

Auto-Enable is a special mode that allows logging to be triggered when an alarm occurs. Data is
recorded in the data log at a defined interval if the logging mode is set to Continuous. Logging stops
when the alarm ends.
1. In the Setup dialog for Data Log 2, select Status and click Edit. The Select Status dialog
appears.
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2. In the drop-down list, select Auto-Enable and click OK to close the dialog.
You can also use Vista to set a Data Log to Auto-Enable. Refer to Configuring Auto-Enable data
logs for CM4000 and PM800 series for more information.
Configuring remote ATS test mode for PM800 series meter
Switching an ATS to test mode remotely is done by linking a control object in a Vista diagram to a
digital output on the PM800 series meter that is connected to the ATS controller.
Refer to Power Monitoring Expert User Guide for more instructions on working with Vista diagram
control objects.
For details about configuring modules, refer to ION Reference.
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Configuring the digital output

Configure the onboard KY output for the meter as follows:
1. In ION Setup for the meter, click I/O Setup. The Gateway Site screen appears.
2. In the Parameters box, select Digital Out KY and click Edit.
3. In the Mode field, select Normal.
The mode is dependent on the characteristics of the digital input port on the ATS controller.
4. In the Control field, select Externally Controlled.
This allows the meter to accept external commands from an application like Vista.
5. Click OK. The Gateway Site screen appears.
6. Select Send to update the meter.
Configure the Vista Diagram for the meter, as described next.
Configuring the Vista diagram

Follow these steps for the PM800 power meter. Make sure Designer is closed before linking any
objects in Vista.
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In Vista, open a new diagram and complete the setup as follows:
1. Open a new diagram in Vista.
2. Drag a Control object from the Toolbox and link it to KY Energize, as shown next.
3. Right-click the Control object.
4. On the Action tab, set the Level to Operate field to Controller, and click OK.
5. Drag another Control object from the Toolbox and link it to KY DeEnergize.
6. Right-click the Control object.
7. On the Action tab, set the Level to Operate field to Controller, and click OK.
8. Drag a Status object and link it to the Standard KY Digital Output Status, as shown next.
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9. Save the diagram. The following image is an example of the Vista diagram.
You can now use the diagram to control and view the state of the onboard digital output port.
CM3000 and CM4000 series meter configuration

This section describes how to configure CM3000 and CM4000 series meters for the system.
To obtain the CM3000 Installation Manual, CM3000 Reference Manual, and related instructions, go
to www.powerlogic.com and search for "CM3000 installation."
To obtain instructions for installing and configuring CM4000 series meters, go to
www.powerlogic.com. Select the country, and then Energy and Power Quality Meters >
PowerLogic Energy and Power Quality Meters > CM4000 > Downloads > Tech Publications.
l Installation Manual
l Reference Manual
l Series 4000T Reference Manual
l I/O Extender and Input/Output Option Card
You can configure the CM4000 series meter for switching the ATS into test mode remotely. See
Configuring Auto-Enable data logs for CM4000 and PM800 series for instructions.
Add CM4000 Series Meters to a Site in ION Setup

Complete the following steps to add CM4000 series meters to a site in ION Setup.
1. In the Network Viewer, right-click the workstation icon and select Insert Item > Site. The
New Site dialog appears.
2. Add a name to identify the site, select Ethernet, and click OK. The new site appears in the
Network Viewer.
3. In the Network Viewer, right-click the new site name and select Insert Item > Meter. The
New Device dialog appears.
4. Complete the following:
Name - Enter a name to identify the meter.
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Type - Select Modbus TCP Device from the dropdown list.
IP Address - Enter the IP address for the Modbus TCP.
Port - Select 502 from the dropdown list.
Group - Select a group name from the list or enter a name to define a new group.
5. Click the Display tab and select the CM4000 (EPSS) template option.
6. Click OK. The meter is added to the Network Viewer.
7. In the Network Viewer, click the meter icon. The setup screens appear in the Content Viewer.
The following image shows the setup screens. Use the I/O Setup, Onboard Alarms/Events, and
Data Log setup screens to access the parameters that need to be configured. The remaining topics
in this chapter describe the parameter changes that are required.
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Digital and analog input configuration

This section describes how to configure digital and analog inputs to record data on CM4000 series
power meters for the ATSs and generators.
Configuring digital inputs
In the Content Viewer, double-click I/O Setup to access the Digital Inputs for the meter.
The following image shows Dig In B-S1 selected.
2. Update the Label field with the name that ends with the $ character.
The $ character activates the translated device dynamic labeling feature. If the $ character is
not used, the default label is used.
For an ATS, examples of labels that conform to the naming convention are EPSS_Test$,
EPSS_Emerg$, EPSS_Norm$, and EPSS_Util$.
For a generator, examples of labels are EPSS_Start$, EPSS_Run$, and EPSS_Stop$.
3. Set Mode to Normal, Pulse Weight to a non-zero value, for example 100, and leave Units set
as No Units.
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Configuring analog inputs
In the Content Viewer, double-click I/O Setup to access the Analog Inputs for the meter.
The following image shows Alog In C-AI1 selected.
2. Click Edit to open the parameter window for the I/O point and update the Label field with a
name that ends with the $ character.
For a generator, examples of labels for analog inputs are Exhaust Gas L$, Exhaust Gas
R$, and Coolant T$.
The following image shows the label updated to Exhaust Gas L$.
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Onboard alarms and events configuration

For each digital input configured in I/O setup, configure the alarms to record when the digital input on
an ATS or a generator changes from OFF to ON, and from ON to OFF.
Configuring digital input alarms for ATSs
This section assumes that you configured digital inputs Dig In B-S1 as EPSS_Test$, Dig In B-S2
as EPSS_Emerg$, and Dig In B-S3 as EPSS_Norm$.
Changing digital input from OFF to ON

The following figure shows the Dig In B-S1 input selected and its EPSS_Test$ label,
configured in I/O Setup.
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to ON.
6. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name from Dig In B-S1 to Test ON.
When the status for EPSS_Test$ changes to ON, Data Log 2 records all channels currently
configured on it.
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Changing digital input from ON to OFF

Alarm Setup dialog.
NOTE: If all 40 available digital input alarms have been configured already, you need to re-
configure an existing alarm for the ON to OFF status change.
to OFF.
3. Select EPSS_Test$ from the list.
5. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name to Test OFF.
ON to OFF for all of the applicable I/O points.
The following table summarizes the configuration of the alarms, assuming that the I/O points
are Dig In B-S1, Dig In B-S2, and Dig In B-S3:

EPSS_Test$ Digital In B-S1 Status Input On Test ON
EPSS_Test$ Digital In B-S1 Status Input Off Test OFF
EPSS_Emerg$ Digital In B-S2 Status Input On Emerg ON
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EPSS_Emerg$ Digital In B-S2 Status Input Off Emerg OFF

EPSS_Norm$ Digital In B-S3 Status Input On Normal ON
EPSS_Norm$ Digital In B-S3 Status Input Off Normal OFF
Configuring Digital Input Alarms for Generators
This section assumes that you configured digital inputs Dig In B-S1 as EPSS_Start$, Dig In B-
S2 as EPSS_Run$, and Dig In B-S3 as EPSS_Stop$.
Digital input change from OFF to ON

The following screenshot shows the Dig In B-S1 input selected and its EPSS_Start$ label,
as configured in I/O Setup.
to ON.
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6. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name from Dig In B-S1 to Start ON.
When the status for EPSS_Start$ changes to ON, Data Log 2 records all channels currently
configured on it.
Digital input change from ON to OFF

Alarm Setup dialog.
NOTE: If all 40 available digital input alarms have been configured already, you need to re-
configure an existing alarm for the ON to OFF status change.
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to OFF.
3. Select EPSS_Start$ from the list.
5. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name to Start OFF.
ON to OFF for all of the applicable I/O points.
The following table summarizes the configuration of the alarms, where the I/O points are Dig
In B-S1, Dig In B-S2, and Dig In B-S3:

EPSS_Start$ Dig In B-S1 Status Input On Start ON
EPSS_Start$ Dig In B-S1 Status Input Off Start OFF
EPSS_Run$ Dig In B-S2 Status Input On Run ON
EPSS_Run$ Dig In B-S2 Status Input Off Run OFF
EPSS_Stop$ Dig In B-S3 Status Input On Stop ON
EPSS_Stop$ Dig In B-S3 Status Input Off Stop OFF
Defining a Digital Alarm for a Single Digital Input

If a single digital input is used to record signals indicating when the generator is running, and also
when the generator has stopped, you need to define the digital alarm as follows:
1. In the Digital Alarm Setup dialog, select the Digital Input/Output point that will be used to
record the alarm. For example, if you configured Dig In B-S1 with a label of EPSS_Run$,
select this I/O point.
to ON.
4. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name from Dig In B-S1 to Run ON.
EPSS_Run$: Digital Input Change from ON to OFF

Alarm Setup dialog.
to OFF.
3. Select EPSS_Run$ from the list.
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5. In the Label field, change the digital alarm name to Stop ON.
Because of this alarm configuration where EPSS_Run$ represents both the Running and Stopped
states for the generator, when Run ON is TRUE, the signal is recorded as "1", and when Stop ON
is TRUE, the signal is recorded as "0".
Configure the Data Log Parameters

This section describes how to define data log parameters for the digital inputs, analog inputs, and
load profile data. The instructions assume that you use Data Logs 2 and 3. However, you can use
any Data Log that meets your requirements.
Define Data Log Parameters for Digital Inputs
Complete the following steps to define the data log parameters for the digital inputs.
meters.
2. Set Status to Enable and Interval to Only On Event.
3. Select Channels, click Edit. The Parameter Selection screen appears.
4. In the Available box, navigate to Inputs/Outputs and select a custom label, such as EPSS_
Emerg$.
5. Under Digital Input, select the IO Point xx Digital State, where xx is the number of the I/O
point present on the meter. Click >> to move the parameter to the Selected box.
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6. Repeat steps 4 - 5 for all I/O points available for the ATS or generator.
7. In the Available box, expand Miscellaneous and select Present MilliSeconds. Click >> to
move it to the Selected box.
NOTE: Add all I/O points for a given ATS or generator to the data log to help ensure that all of
the states are recorded in the data log when any state changes.
8. Click OK to close the screen.
Define Data Log Parameters for Analog Inputs and Load Profile Data
Configure the system to log the analog inputs and load profile data automatically when the generator
state changes to Running. When the generator state is Running, the alarm status for digital input
EPSS_Run$ is ON.
Using ION Setup, the process to configure automatic logging is:
1. Associate Data Log 3 with the digital input alarm Run ON that you previously defined for
EPSS_Run$.
2. Select the parameters for the Analog Input data to be logged in Data Log 3.
3. Select the parameters for the Load Profile data to be logged in Data Log 3.
4. Set the status of Data Log 3 to Auto-Enable.
These steps assume that you use Data Log 3.
Associate Data Log 3 with the Digital Input Alarm Run ON
3. Select the digital input alarm Run ON that was defined for I/O point EPSS_Run$. You pre-
viously selected Data Log 2 when you configured this digital input alarm for the generator.
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4. In the Capture on Event list, select Data Log 3. Now both Data Logs 2 and 3 are selected.
5. Click OK to close the screen.
Select Parameters for Analog Input Data to be logged in Data Log 3
1. In the Content Viewer, double-click Data Log #3 to open the Setup dialog.
2. Select Interval and click Edit to open the Enter Logging Interval dialog.
3. In the Mode list, select Continuous. Set Interval to 1 minute, and click OK to close the dia-
log.
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4. Select Channels, click Edit. The Parameter Selection screen appears.
5. In the Available box, navigate to Inputs/Outputs and select a custom label, such as
Exhaust Gas L$.
6. Under Analog Input, select the IO Point xx Analog Input Value, where xx is the number of
the I/O point present on the meter. Click >> to move the parameter to the Selected box.
7. Repeat steps 4 - 5 for each analog input available for the generator.
Select Parameters for Load Profile Data to be logged in Data Log 3
1. In the Setup dialog for Data Log 3, select Channels and click Edit. The Parameter Selection
dialog appears.
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2. Expand each of the following categories. Within each category, select the parameters indic-
ated. For each parameter click >> to move it to the Selected column:
a. In Currents, select Current A, Current B, Current C, Current N, and Current Avg.
b. In Minimum Readings, select Min Apparent Power Total, Min Real Power Total.
c. In Miscellaneous, select Frequency.
d. In Powers, select Real Power Total and Apparent Power Total.
e. In Voltages, select Voltage A-B, Voltage B-C, Voltage C-A, Voltage L-L Avg, Voltage A-
N, Voltage B-N, Voltage C-N, and Voltage L-N Avg.
Set the Status of Data Log 3 to Auto-Enable
when the alarm ends.
1. In the Setup dialog for Data Log 3, select Status and click Edit. The Select Status dialog
appears.
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2. Select Auto-Enable in the dropdown list and click OK.
You can also use Vista to set a Data Log to Auto-Enable. See Configuring Auto-Enable data logs for
CM4000 and PM800 series.
Configuring Auto-Enable data logs for CM4000 and PM800 series

This section explains how to use Vista to configure the data logs for PM800 Series Meters and the
CM4000 Series Meters for auto-enable.
when the alarm ends. The following instructions assume that you associated Data Log 2 with the
digital input alarm Run ON to log the analog inputs and load profile data.
For information about using ION Setup to set a Data Log to Auto-Enable, see:
l For PM800 series meters, see Set the Status of Data Log 2 to Auto-Enable.
l For CM4000 series meters, see Set the Status of Data Log 3 to Auto-Enable.
Use Vista to set a data log to Auto-Enable
Complete the following steps to use Vista to set the status of Data Log 2 to Auto-Enable.
1. Open Vista and select File > New to open an empty workspace.
2. Ensure that the Toolbox is open. If not, select Options > Show Toolbox.
3. In the Toolbox, select a Control Object and drag it to the workspace.
4. Right-click the control object. The Control Object Configuration screen appears.
5. Click the Link tab. In the Link area, select Custom, and then click Edit Link. The Create
Link screen appears.
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6. In the Nodes list, double-click the meter name. The associated module directories appear in
the Managers list.
7. In the Managers list, double-click Resets and Triggers.
8. In the Modules list, double-click Log Auto-Enables.
9. In the Output Registers list, select Data Log 2 Auto-Enable.
10. Click OK to save the selection and to close the screen.
11. Double-click the control object in the workspace to set Data Log 2 on the meter to Auto-
Enable.
Verify that Data Log 2 has been set to Auto-Enable
You can verify that Data Log 2 has been set to Auto-Enable by adding a numeric object to the
workspace and linking it to a setup register for the Data Log.
1. In Vista, ensure that the Toolbox is open. If not, select Options > Show Toolbox.
2. In the Toolbox, select a Numeric Object and drag it to the workspace.
3. Right-click the numeric object. The Numeric Object Configuration screen appears.
4. Click the Link tab. In the Link area, select Custom and press the Ctrl key while clicking Edit
Link. The Create Link screen for Setup Registers.
5. In the Nodes list, double-click the meter name. The associated module directories appear in
the Managers list.
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6. In the Managers list, double-click Data Recorders.
7. In the Modules list, double-click Data Log 2.
8. In the Setup Registers list, select RE2 Enabled.
9. Click OK to save the selection and to close the screen.
When the numeric object displays "Auto," you have confirmation that Data Log 2 has been set
successfully to Auto-Enable by the control object.
Configuring SER-2408/SER-3200
The SER-2408/SER-3200 Sequence of Event Recorders can be used with the software to record
status changes of the ATSs and generator contacts in the onboard data logs.
NOTE: SER3200 are recommended for Power Monitoring Expert.
The process to set up the SER-2408/SER-3200 with Power Monitoring Expert includes these steps:
1. Install hardware and configure device communications and digital inputs.
The SER-2408/SER-3200 can be configured using the integral webserver of the device. Enter
the IP address of the device in the browser to open the setup page. Refer to SER-3200/SER-
2408 Instruction Bulletin: User's Guide for instructions.
Perform the following steps from the SER-3200/SER-2408 Instruction Bulletin: User's Guide
before proceeding:
2. In your browser, enter your device IP address and press Enter. Log in using your Login ID and
password.
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3. Click SETUP, and then click Time. Set the time/clock correctly for your location.
4. Click SETUP, and then click Inputs. Configure all necessary inputs and select the Enabled
check box next to each input. When finished, click Apply.
5. Click SETUP, and then click Groups. Assign a group to each input. When finished, click
Apply.
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6. Make sure that you enable logging for all above groups.
If you do not enable the logs in the groups section when configuring the device, the inputs will
not be available and will not appear in the Generator Performance Configuration tool.
For more information on configuring the communications and digital inputs for this device, see
the SER-3200/SER-2408 Instruction Bulletin: User's Guide.
7. Add the device in Management Console.
8. Open Vista to verify communications.
9. Use the Generator Performance Configuration Tool to assign measurements for generators or
ATS equipment.
After you complete the above steps, you can generate the EPSS or Generator Test Report for data
recorded by the SER-2408/SER-3200.
WARNING
Do not use devices for critical control or protection applications where human or equipment
safety relies on the operation of the control action.
Refer to your power meter's technical documentation for more information on its operation.
Adding the SER-2408/SER-3200 to Management Console

In Management Console, add the SER-2408/SER-3200 as an Ethernet device. Under Advanced
Properties, set the Unit ID to 1.
Verify Device Communications in Vista

After you add the device to Management Console, you can open Vista to view the device's counter,
input/output status, and data logs.
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The following examples show the device diagram and recorded data details.
Assign Measurements for Generators or ATS Equipment

After device data is logged into the database, you can assign device measurements using the
Generator Performance Configuration Tool or Generator Performance Configuration Tool with EPSS
Test Module.
Add the device and select the measurements for the generator or ATS as explained in these
sections:
l Define Generators
l Define Transfer Switches
The required status measurements for the SER-2408/SER-3200 are “Digital Input Status X” where
X = input of the SER-2408/SER-3200. On the Generators tab, the selected source and
measurement resemble the following example:
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The reports in the Backup Power Management Module support the measurements and devices
listed in the table below.
Reports Input Measurements Suitable Devices

- Generator Status Indicators:**
Stopped, Running Any device that can
Generator
- Transfer Switch Status provide digital input
Activity Report
Indicators: measurements.
Normal, Test, Emergency
Stopped, Running
- Battery Voltage Signature

Generator (voltage signature is measured
Battery Health as V4 waveform capture)* ION9000/7650/7550
Report/Export
- Digital signal from the
generator crank relay to trigger
the waveform capture
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Required:
Stopped, Running
- Generator Electrical
Measurements:
Vln a,b,c,avg; Vll ab,bc,ca,avg;
I a,b,c,avg; kW tot, kVA tot, PF
sign tot, Freq
- Transfer Switch Status

Indicators: ION9000/7650/7550,
Generator Test Normal, Test, Emergency PM8000
EPSS Report Optional: The ION7550RTU,
(for - Generator Status Indicators:** SER-2408, SER-
EPSS reporting Starting, Emergency Power 3200 can be used to
)**** Source (EPS) Available monitor generator
status I/O.
- Generator Engine Analog
Measurements :***
Engine Coolant Temp In/Out,
Exhaust Gas Temp Left/Right,
Engine Oil Pressure, Other
Engine Data
- Power Outage signal
- Load Source Data
- ATS Load Data
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Required:
Stopped, Running
- Generator Electrical
Measurements:
Vln a,b,c,avg; Vll ab,bc,ca,avg;
I a,b,c,avg; kW tot, kVA tot, PF
sign tot, Freq ION9000/7650/7550,
Generator Test PM8000
Optional:
EPSS Report - Generator Status Indicators:** The ION7550RTU,
(for general Starting, Emergency Power SER-2408, SER-
generator test Source (EPS) Available 3200 can be used to
reporting) monitor generator
- Generator Engine Analog
status I/O.
Measurements :***
Engine Coolant Temp In/Out,
Exhaust Gas Temp Left/Right,
Engine Oil Pressure, Other
Engine Data
- Power Outage signal
- Load Source Data

Stopped, Running
Generator Load - Generator Electrical ION9000/7650/7550,
Summary Measurements: PM8000
Report Vln avg; Vll avg; I avg; kW tot,
kVA tot, PF sign tot, Freq
MGE Galaxy 5500

UPS Auto Test - Critical Operation status UPS
Report reading from the UPS Galaxy VM UPS
Galaxy VX UPS
- Battery Voltage Signature
(voltage signature is measured
UPS Battery as V4 waveform capture)* ION9000/7650/7550
Health Report
- Vln a of the UPS output, to
trigger the waveform capture
* A V4 input is required on the monitoring device.

** The monitoring devices must have digital inputs to measure these parameters.
*** The monitoring devices must have analog inputs to measure these parameters.
**** See EPSS for information on emergency power supply systems.
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The following diagram represents what happens in a backup power system when the power supply
system is tested.
The diagram depicts:
l The ATS events Normal, Test, and Emergency along the top.
l The corresponding GEN (generator) events Stop, Start, and Running along the bottom.
These ATS and GEN events are required by the Test Report to execute its logic.
You can use this diagram to identify which events in the power system correspond to the ATS and
GEN events represented in the diagram, and to help ensure that the correct signals are wired to the
meter's digital inputs.
The diagram also identifies which events are used to control logging of Analog and Load Profile
data, shown beginning at GEN Start in the diagram.
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Billing Module references

This section contains reference information related to configuring the Billing Module.
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The following measurements have been pre-mapped in the Sample WAGES rate file:
Power
Measurement Unit ION Name

Block Demand Apparent Power Apparent Power Sliding Window Demand
kW
Total Delivered+Received
Reactive Power Sliding Window Demand Delivered -
Block Demand Reactive Power kW
Received
Active Power Sliding Window Demand Delivered-
Block Demand Active Power kW
Received
Energy
Measurement Unit ION Name

Apparent Energy Total kW Apparent Energy Delivered + Received
Reactive Energy Into the Load kW Reactive Energy Delivered
Active Energy Into the Load kW Active Energy Delivered
The Energy by IT Customer Report supports the measurements listed in the tables below. Only one
measurement of each type (Energy , Current) is required. If multiple types of the same
measurement exist in the system, then a look-up method is used to determine which one to use.
The tables list the supported types in order of look-up priority.
NOTE: You can edit this list of measurements in the PME database.
Energy
Measurement Unit ION Name ION Label

Active Energy kWh Active Energy Delivered – Received kWh del-rec
Active Energy Into the Load kWh Active Energy Delivered Active Energy Delivered
Current

Current Average Mean A Current Phase Average Mean I avg mean
Block Demand Current Avg Current Phase Average Sliding Window Amps Avg
A
Into the Load Demand Delivered Dmd
Current Avg A Current Phase Average Current Avg
The following devices can provide the measurements required for this report:
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l BCPM-E, PM5350 (multi-circuit mode)
l Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Device for main service entrance (PM5xxx, PM8xxx,
ION7650, ION9000)
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Breaker Performance Module references

This section contains reference information related to configuring the Breaker Performance Module.
Supported devices
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Supported devices
The Breaker Performance reports automatically read the required measurements from the breaker
control units. No measurement selection or configuration is required. Not all control unit types
support all the measurements shown in the report. Unsupported measurement data is shown as
"N/A" in the report.
The Breaker Aging Report supports the following device types:
Standard /
Circuit Breaker Range Control Unit Range
Country
l Micrologic 2 A/E/X
l Micrologic 3 X
l Masterpact MTZ 1/2/3
l Micrologic 5 A/E/P/H/X
l Masterpact NT
IEC
l Masterpact NW
l Micrologic 7 A/P/H/X
l Compact NS630b-3200
l Micrologic
5.2/6.2/5.3/6.3 A/E
(Compact NSx)
l Micrologic 2 A/X
l Masterpact MTZ 1/2/3
l Micrologic 5
l Masterpact MT
A/E/D/P/H/X
China l Compact NS630b-1600
l Micrologic 6
l PowerPact H-, J-, and D- A/E/D/P/H/X
Frame
l Masterpact MTZ 1/2/3 l Micrologic 2 A/E/X
l Masterpact NT for IEC, UL, l Micrologic 3 X
and ANSI standards l Micrologic 5 A/E/P/H/X
l Masterpact NW for IEC, UL, l Micrologic 6 A/E/P/H/X

USA
and ANSI standards
l Compact NS630b-3200
l Micrologic
l PowerPact H-, J-, D-, and L- 5.2/6.2/5.3/6.3 A/E
Frame (Compact NSx)
The Breaker Settings Report supports the following device types:
l Micrologic 2 A/E/X
l Micrologic 3 X
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l Micrologic 5.2 A/E (Compact NSx)
NOTE: The IFE/IFM versions of the above device types are supported as well.
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Capacity Management Module references

This section contains reference information related to configuring the Capacity Management
Module.
Supported measurements and devices (Branch Circuit Power Report)

Supported measurements and devices (Other Reports)
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The Branch Circuit Power Report needs branch circuit level measurements. It supports the
measurements listed in the tables below. Only one measurement of each type (Demand, Current) is
required. If multiple types of the same measurement exist in the system, then a look-up method is
used to determine which one to use. The tables list the supported types in order of look-up priority.
Demand/Power

Active Power Sliding Window Demand Demand Real
Block Demand Active Power kW
Delivered-Received Power
Block Demand Active Power Active Power Sliding Window Demand
kW kW sd del
Into The Load Delivered
Active Power Mean kW Active Power Mean kW tot mean
Active Power kW Active Power kW tot
Current

Current Average Mean A Current Phase Average Mean I avg mean
Block Demand Current Avg Current Phase Average Sliding Window Amps Avg
A
Into the Load Demand Delivered Dmd
Current Avg A Current Phase Average Current Avg
The following devices can provide the measurements required for this report:
l BCPM-E
l PM5350 (multi-circuit mode)
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The reports in the Capacity Management Module support the measurements and devices listed in
the tables below.
Input
Reports Suitable Devices Notes
Measurements
Active Power,
Equipment
Apparent
Capacity ION9000/7650/7550, PM8000
Power, or
Report
Current
The
meter
Generator Active Power must
Capacity or Apparent ION9000/7650/7550, PM8000 monitor
Report Power the
generator
output.
The
meter
must
monitor
Generator the load
Power (See
Power ION9000/7650 the
details below)
Report generator
is
expected
to
supply.
Transformers:
PM8000, Micrologic P, PM5320
Power Energy and UPS:

Losses Power (see - APC Symmetra MW (*)
Report details below) - APC MGE UPS Galaxy 5000,
- Galaxy VM UPS (*),
- Galaxy VX UPS (*)
Or external metering
UPS
Power (see
Power APC Symmetra MW
details below)
Report
* If these UPS devices are used, the energy must be calculated and logged in the VIP. Most UPSs
measure both input and output power from which energy can be calculated in the VIP.
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Power and Energy measurements
If multiple types of power and energy measurements exist in the system, then a look-up method is
used to determine which one to use. The following tables list the supported types in order of look-up
priority.
Power
Measurement Unit ION Name ID ION Labels

Block Demand Active Power
Active Power kW Sliding Window 116 kW demand, kW sd del, kW tot SD
Into The Load Demand Delivered
Active Power Demand Real Power – Sliding, Demand Real
Block Demand Sliding Window Power, Panel-Main Demand Real Power, kW
kW 107
Active Power Demand Delivered- sd del-rec, kW swd, kW tot swd, kW Dmd del-
Received rec
Active Power Real Power Total mean, Active Power Total
kW Active Power Mean 128
Mean mean, kW tot mean
kW tot, kW total, Real Power Total, Panel-
Active Power kW Active Power 193
Main Real Power Total
NOTE: If you need to create a new device type for the UPS with the Device Type Editor, use the
ION Labels listed in the table for the measurement definitions. This ensures that the correct
measurements will be logged in the database.
Energy

Active Energy Into the Load kWh Active Energy Delivered Active Energy Delivered
Active Energy kWh Active Energy Delivered – Received kWh del-rec
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Dashboards references
This section contains reference information related to configuring Dashboards.
Styling a dashboard
Configuring Gadgets
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Styling a dashboard
To add an image to a dashboard, change its background color, or modify the opacity setting for
gadgets on the dashboard:
1. Click Styling to open the Dashboard Styling dialog.
2. To use an image for the background of the dashboard:

a. Under Background Image, click Select... to open the Image Library.
b. Select an image in the Image Library and click OK.
You can add your own image to the Image Library by clicking Upload Image... to open
the Upload New Files dialog. Then either drag an image file to the area indicated in the
dialog, or click Choose Files... and navigate to an image on your system. Click Finish to
add the image to the Image Library and then click OK after you select the image for the
background.
c. Choose how you want the image to fit from the drop-down list.
3. To use a background color for the dashboard:

a. Select Background Color to enable the color palette.
b. Click the down arrow to open the palette and select a predefined color or click the color
gradient to select a color.
4. To change the opacity setting for the gadgets on the dashboard:

a. Select one of the opacity percentages in the list under Gadget Style.
An opacity setting of 100% indicates that the gadget is not transparent – the background
color or image is not visible through the gadget. A setting of less than 100% results in the
gadget being partially transparent – the background color or image is partially visible in the
gadget.
5. Click OK to close the dialog and apply the settings.
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Configuring Gadgets
The following table shows the different gadget types that are available in Power Monitoring Expert
(PME). Some of the gadgets are included in the base license, others require additional licensing.
Gadget Type Category Data Type Licensing

Bar Chart Comparison Historical Base License
Energy
Comparison Historical Base License
Equivalency
Table Comparison Real-time Base License
Pie Chart Comparison Historical Base License
Period over Period Trend over Time Historical Base License
Trend Chart Trend over Time Historical Base License
Web Viewer Web Historical Base License
Energy Usage
Sankey Usage Analysis Historical Gadget Pack
License
Energy Usage
Pareto Chart Usage Analysis Historical Gadget Pack
License
Energy Usage
Aggregated Pareto
Usage Analysis Historical Gadget Pack
Chart
License
Energy Usage
Heat Map Usage Analysis Historical Gadget Pack
License
Energy Usage
Consumption
Usage Analysis Historical Gadget Pack
Ranking
License
Aggregated Energy Usage
Consumption Usage Analysis Historical Gadget Pack
Ranking License
Blank Space * Layout n/a Base License
Power Quality
PQ Performance
Incident Power Quality Details Historical
Module License
Breakdown
Power Quality PQ Performance
Power Quality Details Historical
Incident Impact Module License
Power Quality Details Historical
Incident Location Module License
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Power Factor PQ Performance

Power Quality Overview Historical
Impact Module License
Power Factor PQ Performance
Impact Trend Module License
Impact Module License
Impact Trend Module License
Rating Module License
Rating Trend Module License
* The Blank Space gadget does not display any data and requires no configuration. The Blank
Space gadget is only visible during the dashboard Edit. By sizing and positioning this blank gadget,
you can change the location of the other gadgets to get the layout you want.
Prerequisites
For information on the functionality of the different gadget types, see Gadgets. For information on
licensing, contact your Schneider Electric representative.
There is also a Blank Space gadget in PME. This gadget does not display any data and requires no
configuration. The Blank Space gadget is only visible during the dashboard Edit. By sizing and
positioning this blank gadget, you can change the location of the other gadgets to get the layout you
want.
Prerequisites
The data for the gadgets must be available. Gadgets that depend on historical data need the correct
logged data in the database. Gadgets that depend on real-time data need the devices that provide
the data to be online and communicating.
The power quality gadgets are part of the Power Quality Performance module. Before you can use
these gadgets in a dashboard, you must first configure the Power Quality Performance module.
The following table shows the configuration that is required before you can use a particular power
quality gadget type:
Gadget Type Requirements

A rate must be defined in the Power Factor
Power Factor Impact Impact Rate file.
Power Factor Impact Trend A hierarchy view or a virtual meter must be
configured.
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Gadget Type Requirements
Power Quality Incident Breakdown

Power Quality Incident Impact Which devices to include/exclude for each
Power Quality Incident Location type of power quality event must be
Power Quality Rating configured.
Power Quality Rating Trend
An hourly rate for use in your production

environment must be included in the Power
Power Quality Impact Trend
Quality Group configuration file.
Configuring
The Gadget Setup dialog opens each time you select a gadget to add to a dashboard. The dialog
leads you through a series of gadget configuration pages. The pages and the options are specific to
each gadget. For example, some gadgets require a data series consisting of sources and
measurements, while other gadgets have no such requirement. The exception is the Blank Space
gadget, which does not require any configuration. Its purpose is to help you position gadgets on the
dashboard by inserting a resizable transparent blank area.
Note that each page of the Gadget Setup dialog is represented by labeled tabs when you edit the
settings for an existing gadget. (See Editing a gadget for more information.)
The following tables indicates the gadget configuration pages that apply to each gadget, where "Y"
indicates that the page applies to that gadget, and "-" indicates that the page is not applicable.
Gadget Configuration Pages

Gadget
General Data Viewing
Name Content Equivalency Image
Settings Series Period
Bar Chart Y - - - - Y
Energy
Y - Y Y Y Y
Equivalency
Pie Chart Y - Y - - Y
Web Viewer Y Y - - - -
General
Measurements Sources Table Settings
Settings
Table Y Y Y Y
General Data Viewing Target

Axes
Settings Series Period Lines
Period over
Y Y Y Y Y
Period
Trend Chart Y Y Y Y Y
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Pareto
General Data Viewing Sankey
Chart
Settings Series Period Chart Setup
Setup
Sankey Y Y Y Y -
Pareto Chart Y Y Y - Y
Aggregated
Y Y Y - Y
Pareto Chart
Heat Consumption
General Data Viewing
Map Ranking
Settings Series Period
Setup Setup
Heat Map Y Y Y Y -
Consumption Ranking Y Y Y - Y
Aggregated
Y Y Y - Y
Consumption Ranking
General Source PQ Viewing

Settings Selection Group Period
Power Factor Impact Y Y - Y
Power Factor Impact
Y Y - Y
Trend
Power Quality Incident
Y - - Y
Breakdown
Y - - Y
Impact
Y - - Y
Location
Power Quality Impact Y - Y Y
Y - Y Y
Trend
Power Quality Rating Y - - Y
Power Quality Rating
Y - - Y
Trend
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Configuration options
Axes
Complete the options on this page as follows:
1. Enter a label for the axes in the Title field under Left Axis or Right Axis. (Right Axis is not
applicable to the Period Over Period gadget.)
Axis titles only appear in the gadget if you have configured at least one measurement series
for the gadget.
2. For the Max Value for each axis, select Auto or Fixed for the data in the gadget. Auto is the
default for the maximum value, which is dependent on available data for the selected meas-
urement. If you select Fixed, enter the maximum value for the axis.
3. For Min Value for each axis, select Auto or Fixed for the data in the gadget. Fixed is the
default value of zero (0). You can enter a different minimum value. If you select Auto, the min-
imum value is dependent on available data for the selected measurement and the minimum
value is automatically adjusted.
4. For Chart Type for each axis, select a type from the dropdown list. The default is Column for
the left axis, and Line with Markers for the right axis.
Consumption Ranking Setup
Complete the option on this page as follows:
1. Select Horizontal Bars to display a horizontal bar chart. Clear the check mark for Horizontal
Bars to display a vertical column chart.
2. Select Sort Ascending to show the ranked columns in an ascending order from left to right.
The bars are displayed in an ascending order from top to bottom. Clear the check mark for
Sort Ascending to show the data in descending order.
3. Select Show Total to display the aggregated total consumption value of all sources above the
chart. Clear the check mark for Show Total to hide the display of the total value.
4. (Only for Consumption Ranking) (Optional) Enter a Legend Name. The legend name is dis-
played below the chart.
Content
1. Use the Source field to enter the URL for the website that you want to display.
The URL should start with http or https.
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WARNING
CONFIDENTIALITY
NOTE: When you configure the Web Viewer gadget to access a website, you should be
careful that the website does not include hidden malware, viruses, or content that could
compromise your web client computers. It is recommended that the target site specified in
the gadget be secured with the SSL or TLS protocol (accessed via HTTPS).
2. Use the Refresh Interval to indicate how often to refresh the content. The default of None
indicates that the web site is shown in real time.
3. The Width value indicates the display area within the gadget. The default width is 1,000 pixels
(px).
4. Display provides 2 display options for the gadget:

a. Select Scroll the content to enable scrolling for content that exceeds the width or height
of the the display area in the gadget.
b. Select Crop/Zoom the content to display a cropped region of the website. Adjust the
Offset X, Width, Offset Y, and Height for the crop values.
The default position is set to the top left corner of the gadget, as indicated by 0 for both the
Offset X and Offset Y positions. The default width is 1,000 pixels and the default height is
848 pixels.
It is recommended that the total of the pixel values for Offset X and Width do not exceed
the display width (1000 pixels).
5. Click Preview to view how the image will appear in the gadget.
Data Series
1. Click Add to open the sources and measurements dialog.
2. Click a source name in the Sources area to select it.
By default, the sources are listed in alphabetical order. You can use the Search field to find
sources by name.
NOTE: For large systems with many sources, it takes longer to choose a source from the
source selector if you change the Grouping setting from its default value.
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NOTE: For a Sankey Gadget select a hierarchy source. The gadget does not display data if
you select a source from the Devices list.
3. For a selected source, expand a measurement category, for example Energy, and click the
specific measurement you want to include, for example Real Energy Into the Load (kWh).
The measurements are listed in alphabetical order by measurement category. You can use the
Search Measurements field to find a specific measurement category or measurement.
Click Show Advanced to open options for filtering the measurements.
Select Display only Measurements with historical data to narrow the measurement
choices for the selected source.
4. Select Display Name to enter a name of your choice for gadget data purposes. (This is
recommended.) By default, the name is a combination of the source and the measurement.
For example, for a device main_7650, group BldgA, and measurement Real Energy
Into the Load the display name appears as BldgA.main_7650 Real Energy Into
the Load.
5. Similarly, you can select Display Units and enter a unit of your choice.
6. You can modify the following settings for each source measurement:
Series Style: select the color, line thickness, and how data is represented from the avail-
able choices in the dropdown menus.
Axis: select Right Axis or Left Axis to chart the data series against the scale for the
selected measurement.
Multiplier: change the multiplier value to convert the data from its original unit to the spe-
cified display unit. For example, convert the measurement unit from kWh to MWh by
using a multiplier of 0.001.
Equivalency
1. Click Select Predefined Equivalency to open the Predefined Equivalencies dialog.
2. Select an item from the list of predefined equivalencies.
Default values are automatically entered in the fields on the Equivalency page.
3. You can change the default values as follows:

a. Enter the Multiplier from Wh value to convert from the watt-hour values into the equi-
valent measurement.
b. Select the Decimal Places to display for the equivalent value.
c. Enter the Unit for the equivalency. For example, "miles", "kilometers", "lbs", "kg", and so
on.
d. Select Display After Value or Display Before Value to specify the position of the
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Unitlabel.
e. Enter the Energy Equivalency Description to be displayed in the gadget.
General Settings
1. Type a title for the gadget.
2. For Opacity, you can:

a. Leave the default option Use Dashboard Opacity selected.
The default opacity setting is controlled in the Dashboard Styling dialog and applies to all
gadgets included on the dashboard. This is the recommended setting.
b. Clear the check box for Use Dashboard Opacity to enable the settings for the gadget
and select one of the available percentages.
An opacity setting of 100% indicates that the gadget is not transparent – the background color
or image is not visible through the gadget. A setting of less than 100% results in the gadget
being partially transparent – the background color or image is partially visible in the gadget.
The effect of the setting varies depending on the gadget and the background image.
Heat Map Setup
1. Select Auto Color to let the gadget assign colors for the heat map automatically. If you clear
the Auto Color check box, you can manually define the color gradients by entering values
into the boxes. Enter values based on the maximum expected consumption value per interval.
2. Select Clear last log after a data gap to exclude large interval values, that are the result of
data gaps, from the displayed data set.
3. Select Remove Outliers to exclude data values that exceed the Max Threshold or fall below
the Min Threshold. Define the threshold values by entering limit values into the boxes.
4. Select Show Total to include a Total value at the top of the Heat Map chart
Image
1. Select an image to display on the gadget from the available images in the Image Library.
2. (Optional) Add an image to the Image Library by clicking Upload Image to open the Upload
New Files dialog. Then either drag an image file to the area indicated in the dialog, or click
Choose Files and navigate to an image on your system. Click Finish to add the image to the
Image Library and then select it.
Measurements
Select specific measurements from the Measurement List, or select a template of pre-defined
measurements.
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Select specific measurements
1. Select one or more measurements in the Available Measurements area. The measurements
are added to the Selected Measurements list.
(Optional) Click Show Advanced to filter the measurements list by Type or popularity
(Show).
Select predefined measurements
1. Click Select From Template to open the Predefined Measurements Templates dialog.
The dialog lists various templates that include specific measurements. The number of
measurements is identified in parentheses for each template name.
2. Select a template and click OK to add the measurements associated with the template to the
Selected Measurements area.
Pareto Chart Setup
1. Set the level of the marker line on a scale of 0-100% by entering the Marker Position. For
example, for a marker line at 80%, enter a value of 80.
2. Select Show Total to include a Total value at the top of the Pareto chart.
3. Specify a Legend Name. This name will be shown as an axis label for the left y-axis in the
chart.
PQ Group
Depending on the scope of the data that you want to display in the gadget, select All Groups (if
there is more than one group in the list), or a specific group in the list. The group names that are
listed in the dialog are defined in the Power Quality Group configuration file, which is configured
during Power Quality Performance commissioning.
Sankey Chart Setup
1. Set the depth of the Sankey diagram by entering the Max Level.
The depth is defined from the selected top node. Each bar in the diagram represents a level
and by reducing this number you can create diagrams focussing on the higher levels. There is
no limit to how many levels can be displayed.
2. (Optional) Select to View Only Last Log.
Selecting this option overrides the Viewing Period selection. Instead of displaying data for the
selected viewing period, only the last available data log value for each node in the hierarchy
structure is used. This is useful for viewing the current state of the system, e.g. Power,
Voltage, Current.
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Sources
Select the sources that you want to include in the table:
1. Select one or more sources in the Available Sources area. The sources are added to the
Selected Sources list.
(Optional) Use the Search Sources... field to find sources, click Show Advanced to filter the
source list by Type, or click Add All to select all sources.
2. Click a source in the Selected Sources area to remove it as selected.
(Optional) Click Remove All to remove all sources from the Selected Sources area.
Source Selection
1. Click Select Source to open the Source Selection dialog.
The sources listed are dependent on the views and virtual meters you create in Hierarchy
Manager.
2. Enter a source name in the Search Sources field, or expand the tree to locate the source that
you want to use.
3. Click the source name and then click OK to add your selection as the source for the gadget.
Table Settings
1. Choose Sources or Measurements for the column headings in the table.
2. Set the Minimum Column Width for the columns in the table.
3. Set the Update Interval for the data refresh in the table.
4. (Optional) Enable Simple Rendering to improve the display of large tables.
Target Lines
1. Click Add Target Line to add target line input fields to the page.
Add additional target line input fields by clicking Add Target Line again.
2. Select Fixed Target or Per Day Target for Type to specify how the target line is applied.
a. Fixed Number is a value that applies in all date ranges.
b. Per Day Target is a value that is prorated for the time range that you specify. For
example, a per day target of 100 displays the target line at 100 if viewing By Day, at 3000
if viewing By Month, and at 700 if viewing By Week.
3. Enter a label to display in the chart for the target line and select the axis for the target line in the
respective fields.
4. Use the Color Selector to choose the color of the target line.
5. Click the Remove Target Line icon to delete it.
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Viewing Period
1. Select the time range for the data that is to be displayed in the gadget.
2. If aggregation options are available, select one of the available options.
The time range and aggregation settings are specific to the gadget that you select.
NOTE: For all Power Quality gadgets, except the Trend gadgets, the recommended viewing period
is This Month (for monitoring current data) or Last Month (for monitoring historical data). For the
Trend gadgets, the recommended viewing period is Last 12 Months with a By Month aggregation
period.
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Device Type Editor references

This section contains reference information related to Device Type Editor.

Modbus Data Formats
MeasurementTree
OPC Tags
Main user interface
Measurement Tree
A B String Register Details pane C Modbus/OPC Map pane
pane
Menu bar
Menu Options
New: Create a new Modbus or OPC device type.
Open: Open an existing device type.
Save: Save the current device type.
File
Save As: Save the current device type to a different location.
Export: Export the current device type as text file in csv format
Exit: Close the Device Type Editor.
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Measurement Tree: Show or hide the Measurement Tree display

pane
Register Detail: Show or hide the String Register Details display
View pane
Register Map: Show or hide the Modbus Register Map display
pane. Show or hide the Enumerations, Address Blocks, Invalid
Addresses, and Device Info tabs.
Show or hide the Handle Exclusions, Transaction Configuration,
Advanced
Time Sync Info, and Plugin Info tabs.
Configure Software Logging: Open the Configure Logging and
Calculation tool
Expose OPC Measurements: Update the OPC measurement
Tools definition in the system
Clean Measurement Tree: Remove any unused managers,
modules, registers from the tree
Install Device Type: Open the Device Type Installer
Help Device Type Editor Help: Open the Device Type Editor help file.
Context Menus
Right-click on a manager, module, or register in the ION Tree to open a context menu. The context
menu provides access to the actions you can perform on the Measurement Tree, such as adding
and editing managers, modules, and registers.
Right-click anywhere inside the Modbus/OPC Map table to open a context menu. The context menu
provides access to the actions you can perform on the Map , such as inserting or deleting rows.
Right-click anywhere inside the Map table header row to open a context menu. The context menu
provides access to actions related to the table format, such as sorting of the table content or
showing or hiding table columns.

Use the Configure Logging and Calculation utility to:
l Enable register logging, including setting log frequency.
l Enable low (minimum), high (maximum) and mean (average) calculations and logging.
l Configure stale data settings.
l Append downstream device information to labels.
NOTE: Only numeric output registers can be calculated and logged. All other types of registers (for
example, enumerated) do not appear on the Configure Logging and Calculation screen.
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Screen overview
A Select this check box to make the downstream device columns appear
B Register area C Stale data link D Low area
E High area F Mean area G Help link
H Global register edit area. Use this area to globally edit all rows selected in the upper pane.
All the register information from the device type in the Device Type Editor is pre-populated in this
table when you open the application.
Show downstream device columns: Select this to show all the columns for selecting and setting
the downstream device properties for registers.
Register area: Use this area to individually configure registers.
Low area: Use this area to enable calculation and set logging of low values.
High area: Use this area to enable calculation and set logging of high values.
Mean area: Use this area to enable calculation and set logging of mean values.
Global register edit area: Use the bottom half of the screen to edit individual registers or multiple
registers, after selecting them in the list.
Help link: Click this link to open the Device Type Editor online help.
Stale data link (All): Click this link to open the Configure Stale Data Settings dialog.
Configuring register logging

To edit registers on an individual basis, select the row of the register and edit the cells in the row or
use the editing tools in the Global area.
To edit more than one register, select the rows you want to configure similarly and use the editing
tools in the Global area.
Log: Select to enable logging of the register.
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Interval: This value determines the logging frequency for the register. Note that this value also
controls the reset interval for the min, max and averaging modules, even if these calculations are
not being logged. The valid range is 1 to 4,000,000 seconds.
Configuring Low, High and Mean Calculation and Logging

To edit the suffix used for Low, High and Mean, click on the applicable link. For example, if you
change the suffix to Maximum, VoltsA High becomes VoltsA Maximum.
Low
Select Calculate to enable calculation of low (minimum) values for this register. Select Log to
enable logging of this value. Note how the label is appended to reflect that this is the low value.
High
Select Calculate to enable calculation of high (maximum) values for this register. Select Log to
enable logging of this value. Note how the label is appended to reflect that this is the high value.
Mean
Select Calculate to enable calculation of mean (average) values for this register. Select Log to
enable logging of this value. Note how the label is appended to reflect that this is the mean value.
Configuring Stale Data settings

The “staleness” of data is measured from time data was last read from a physical device until the
current time.
Click the All (Stale Data) link to open the Configure Stale Data Settings dialog.
Mark data stale after: Enter the time you want to elapse before data from this register is marked
stale in the data recorder. The valid range is 0 to 7200 seconds.
When data is stale: Select how you want stale data values logged. The setting “log an empty row”
logs an empty row in the data recorder, while “use last known value” logs the last non-stale value in
the data recorder until the end of the current interval.
NOTE: Stale data settings are global (they apply to all registers) for a device type.
Configuring downstream device functionality

You must select the Show downstream device columns check box in the Configure Logging
and Calculation window before you can edit downstream device functionality.
Show downstream device columns: Select this check box to make the downstream device
columns appear.
Is Downstream Device: Select this checkbox to indicate the register belongs to a downstream
device.
Downstream Device Name: Enter the name of the downstream device in this field. The register
label is appended with this name. For example, if the device name is Meter01, the register label
becomes VoltsA@Meter01.
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NOTE: Using this option without also using the Include Name of Device Instance option causes
multiple devices to appear as a single device in your energy management system. Do not use this
option on its own unless only a single instance of this device is present in your system.
Include Name of Device Instance: Select this check box to append the actual device instance
name to the register label. The placeholder !!DeviceName!! is then added to the label — the name of
the actual device instance gets inserted when it is created in Management Console.
For example, if the device instance is named Device01:
VoltsA@!!DeviceName!!Meter01
is replaced with
VoltsA@Device01Meter01
This allows for the creation of unique names within Power Monitoring Expert, as well as enabling
each device instance to appear in the product as multiple virtual devices.
For more information on downstream devices and naming conventions, see Downstream Device
Assistant
Saving and exiting

To exit the Configure Logging and Calculation screen:
l Click OK to save your settings.
l Click Cancel to exit without saving.
You are returned to the main Device Type Editor console screen.
Modbus Data Formats

Power Monitoring Expert supports the following data formats:
Format Type Description

A 16-bit signed value in 2-1 (or big ENDIAN) format. The high order byte is
SINT16
first, the low-order byte second.
A 16-bit unsigned value in 2-1 (or big ENDIAN) format. The high order byte
UINT16
is first, the low-order byte second.
A 32-bit signed value returned in two consecutive 16-bit registers. The
high-order word is returned in the first register, the low order word in the
SINT32 or S32-4321
second. In effect, the 4 bytes are returned in 4-3-2-1 (or big ENDIAN)
format.
A 32-bit unsigned value returned in two consecutive 16-bit registers. The
high-order word is returned in the first register, the low-order word in the
UINT32 or U32-4321
second. In effect, the 4 bytes are returned in 4-3-2-1 (or big ENDIAN)
format.
A 32-bit signed value returned in two consecutive 16-bit registers.
Contrary to S32_4321, the high-order word is returned in the second
S32-2143
register, the high-order word in the first. In effect, the 4 bytes are returned
in 2-1-4-3 format.
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A 32-bit unsigned value returned in two consecutive 16-bit registers.
Contrary to U32_4321, the high-order word is returned in the second
U32-2143
register, the low-order word in the first. In effect, the 4 bytes are returned in
2-1-4-3 format.
A 32-bit signed value returned in two consecutive 16-bit registers. The
S32-MFP or word stored in the first 16-bit register is multiplied by 10000 and added to
S32-M10k-4321 the word stored in the second 16-bit register. Also known as ‘signed
Modulo 10000’.
A 32-bit unsigned value returned in two consecutive 16-bit registers. The
U32-MFP or word stored in the first 16-bit register is multiplied by 10000 and added to
U32-M10k-4321 the word stored in the second 16-bit register. Also known as ‘unsigned
Modulo 10000’ or mod-10K.
A 32-bit signed value returned in two consecutive 16-bit registers.
Contrary to S32_M10k_4321, the word stored in the second 16-bit register
S32-M10k-2143
is multiplied by 10000 and added to the word stored in the first 16-bit
register.
A 32-bit unsigned value returned in two consecutive 16-bit registers.
Contrary to U32_M10k_4321, the word stored in the second 16-bit register
U32-M10k-2143
is multiplied by 10000 and added to the word stored in the first 16-bit
register.
A 48-bit signed value returned in three consecutive 16-bit registers.
S48-M10k-21-65 R3*10,000^2 + R2*10,000 + R1, where R3 is the last register and R1 is
the first register. Each registers range is -9,999 to +9,999
A 48-bit unsigned value returned in three consecutive 16-bit registers.
U48-M10k-21-65 R3*10,000^2 + R2*10,000 + R1, where R3 is the last register and R1 is
the first register. Each registers range is 0 to +9,999
A 64-bit signed value returned in four consecutive 16-bit registers.
R4*10,000^3 + R3*10,000^2 + R2*10,000 + R1, where R4 is the last
S64-M10k-21-87
register and R1 is the first register. Each registers range is -9,999 to
+9,999
A 64-bit unsigned value returned in four consecutive 16-bit registers.
U64-M10k-21-87 R4*10,000^3 + R3*10,000^2 + R2*10,000 + R1, where R4 is the last
register and R1 is the first register. Each registers range is 0 to +9,999
A 64-bit signed value returned in four consecutive 16-bit registers. The
highest order word is returned in the first register, the lowest order word in
S64-87-21
the fourth. In effect, the 8 bytes are returned in 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (or big
ENDIAN) format.
A 64-bit unsigned value returned in four consecutive 16-bit registers. The
highest order word is returned in the first register, the lowest order word in
U64-87-21
the fourth. In effect, the 8 bytes are returned in 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (or big
ENDIAN) format.
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A 64-bit signed value returned in four consecutive 16-bit registers. The
highest order word is returned in the fourth register, the lowest order word
S64-21-87
in the first. In effect, the 8 bytes are returned in 2-1-4-3-6-5-8-7 (or little
ENDIAN) format.
A 64-bit unsigned value returned in four consecutive 16-bit registers. The
highest order word is returned in the fourth register, the lowest order word
U64-21-87
in the first. In effect, the 8 bytes are returned in 2-1-4-3-6-5-8-7 (or little
ENDIAN) format.
A 16-bit signed value. Bits 1 to 15 bits are unsigned data. If bit 16 is 0, the
S16-1-15
value is positive, if bit 16 is 1, the value is negative.
A 32-bit IEEE floating point value returned in two consecutive 16-bit
IEEEFloat or F32- registers. The high-order word is returned in the first register and the low
4321 order word in the second. In effect, the 4 bytes are returned in 4-3-2-1
format.
A 32-bit IEEE floating point value returned in two consecutive 16-bit
SwappedFloat or registers. Contrary to F32_4321, the high-order word is returned in the
F32-2143 second register and the low order word in the first. In effect, the 4 bytes
are returned in 2-1-4-3 format.
A 16-bit value that is interpreted according to the bit pattern described by
the Mask attribute. Bits exposed by the mask can be read or written
without affecting the value of other bits. Unmasked bits are interpreted as
MaskedBool or 0 on a read and are unaffected on a write. Undeclared bits of a mask are
PackedBool interpreted as unmasked (i.e., mask="0x7F" is interpreted as 0x007F).
The value that is read or written is determined by using enumeration
ordinals, described below. If used for read-only Boolean data,
enumerations are not required. If no mask is specified, all bits are relevant.
A 16-bit unsigned value, range 0 to 3999, representing 3 decimal places of
PF-Nexus
accuracy.
A number is expressed as a sequence of decimal digits and then each
BCD (Binary Coded
decimal digit is encoded as an 8-bit binary number. For example, decimal
Decimal)
92 is encoded as 00001001 00000010.
The following data types can have their length specified by the “Number of Registers to
Request” setting.
A number is expressed as a sequence of decimal digits and then each
Packed BCD decimal digit is encoded as a 4-bit binary number (nibble) For example,
decimal 92 is encoded as 1001 0010.
A sequence of bytes representing the ASCII character set. Each word
ASCII
stores two ASCII characters. Trailing spaces are removed.
ASCII-Reverse Same as ASCII except every second character is in the reverse order.
Additional supported formats: U16-21, S16-21, U16-12, S16-12, U64-M10k-87-21, S64-M10k-87-21,

U48-M10k-65-21, S48-M10k-65-21, U48-65-21, S48-65-21, U48-21-65, S48-21-65,
InvertedMaskedBool, F64-87-21, F64-12-78, PF32, PF_ALT, U16-21-ARRAY, U16-12-ARRAY,
DateTime4_UTC, DateTime4_LOCAL, DateTime4, DateTime3_UTC, DateTime3_LOCAL,
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DateTime3, DateTime_YMDhms_UTC, DateTime_YMDhms_LOCAL, DateTime_YMDhms,

DateTime_IEC870_UTC, DateTime_IEC870_LOCAL, DateTime_IEC870, DateTime3_IEC870_
UTC, DateTime3_IEC870_LOCAL, DateTime3_IEC870, DateTime3_MDYhms_UTC,
DateTime3_MDYhms_LOCAL, DateTime3_MDYhms, DateTime4_MDYhms_UTC, DateTime4_
MDYhms_LOCAL, DateTime4_MDYhms, DateTime2_s2000, DateTime3_s2000, DateTime4_
shmMDY, DateTime6_smhDMY, DateTime7_YMDhms, DateTime8_MDYdowhmsc, DateTime6_
MDYhmms, DateTime_NSX2_UTC, DateTime_NSX2_LOCAL, DateTime_NSX3_UTC,
DateTime_NSX3_LOCAL, S64-M1K-87-21, U64-M1K-87-21.

The following register properties can be configured:
Name
The Modbus register name is an identifier for the register. It is used internally, but not displayed in
the measurement selector user interfaces. The ION register label, to which the Modbus register is
mapped, is used for display. If no ION register label is defined, then the ION register name is used
for display.
For multi-circuit devices, such as the BCPM, the Modbus register name is used to identify the
different circuits, with a special naming convention (example: Real Energy@!!DeviceName!!_
1PH_Ch1). These special register names are then used for the creation of managed circuits, if that
feature is configured for the device type in the Management Console.
NOTE: The register name has a maximum character limit of 50, including spaces. This is
important to consider when creating names for multi-circuit devices.
Constant Value vs. Mapped Value
To have an ION register linked to a measured value from a device, map this register to the
appropriate Modbus register. To assign a constant value to an ION register, enter this value into the
Value box for the ION register in the String Register Details pane. You must unmap a mapped
register first before you can edit the value of an ION register. To unmap a register, delete the
ION Handle number for the mapped Modbus register, or delete the entire Modbus register row for the
mapped Modbus register in the Register Map.
Disable Not Available Check
Use this field to skip the Not Available check for a register.
Enumeration
Enumeration is used to convert ordinals (position numbers) read from the device into the values
these ordinals represent.
For example, a device may represent the Baud rate with a number from 0 to 3, where 0 = 19200
Baud and 3 = 115200 Baud. Using enumeration, the value 0 is converted to the string "19200 Baud",
and the value 3 is converted to "115200 Baud". There are many applications for using enumerations
when reading Modbus register data.
To create an enumeration:
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1. In Device Type Editor, open the device type for which you want to define enumerations, and
then browse to the Enumerations tab.
NOTE: This tab is hidden by default. To show the tab, check View > Register Map >
Enumerations.
2. In Enumerations, insert a new row, using the context menu commands.
3. Enter a name in the Name field to identify this enumeration.
For the example above, the name could be "Baud_Rate".
4. Enter a default value for the enumeration in the Default Enum Value field.
For the example above, this could be "19200 Baud".
5. Click the Enum Info Option icon in the name field for this enumeration to open the Enum
Info Option table.
6. In Enum Info Option, insert new rows, using the context menu commands and enter the ordin-
als into the Ordinal fields and the corresponding values into the Value fields.
For the example above, ordinal 0 has a value of 19200 Baud, ordinal 1 a value of 38400 Baud,
ordinal 2 a value of 57600 Baud, and ordinal 3 a value of 115200 Baud.
7. Click the icon in the op left corner of the Enum Info Option grid to return to the Enu-
merations table.
8. Browse to the Register Map table and enter the enumeration name created in step 3 into the
Enum Name field for the registers to which it applies.
Format
This data format is used for decoding the values returned from the meter. The selected data format
must match the format delivered by the device. See Modbus Data Formats for the supported
formats.
ION Handle
The ION handle is the reference ID used by Power Monitoring Expert to identify the ION register
that is mapped to the Modbus register. The ION handle is automatically assigned when you map a
Modbus register from the Register Map to the ION register in the ION Tree.
Mask
The mask is used to read individual bit values from a Modbus register value. It is applied to the
register data using an AND logic. For example, if the mask “0x4” is applied, then the register value
displayed is only nonzero if the 3rd least significant bit in the register is a 1. You can apply masks to
both numeric and Boolean data types.
NOTE: For integer values, the bit order of the mask corresponds to the bit order of the actual data
and NOT the order in which the bytes representing the data are returned over Modbus. The high-
order nibble of a 32-bit value is selected as ‘0xf0000000’ regardless of whether the format is U32_
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4321 or U32_2143. It should also be noted that the resulting value of a masked integer is NOT bit
shifted. A mask of ‘0xf000’ applied to a 16-bit value of ‘0x1234’ results in ‘0x1000’ (4096 decimal)
and NOT 1.
Modbus Address
This is the physical address of the Modbus register. You can find this address number in the device
documentation. Enter the number in either decimal or hexadecimal format. The address range
depends on the register type as follows:
COIL STATUS = 0xxxx

INPUT STATUS = 1xxxx
INPUT REGISTER = 3xxxx
HOLDING REGISTER = 4xxxx
NOTE: When entered in hexadecimal format, the value is only the register offset and does not
include the Register Type identification.
Not Available Value
If the Modbus register has a control signal value to indicate when the register is not available, then
you can enter this value in this field. The value must match the control signal value that is received
from the device. This allows the user interfaces that display data for this register in Power
Monitoring Expert to indicate when the value is not available.
Number of Registers
This option is only available if the data type is set to ASCII, ASCII-Reverse or Packed BCD. It
allows you to specify the number of registers to retrieve from the device on a request.
Request Type
This tells the system whether the register is for read (R) or write (W). Other options are read/write
(RW), and command write (CW).
Scale, Multiplier, Offset
The scale, multiplier and offset can be set to any decimal value within the range of -3.402823466 E
+ 38 to 3.402823466 E + 38. These values are applied to the measured value returned from the
device in the following way:
ION value = (Modbus value - offset) * multiplier / scale
Instead of setting these values to a constant, you can also map them to ION registers that hold
these values. This is useful if the value of the ION registers can be read from the device. It is also
useful if you want to use the same scale, multiplier, or offset for multiple registers. In this case you
can map all of the registers to the same ION registers, and set their values to constants. You can
only map to registers already created in the Device Type Editor.
To map the scale, multiplier, or offset to an ION register, enter the ION handle value for this register,
in hex, into the Scale, Multiplier, or Offset fields in the Modbus Register Map.
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Setup Reg
Use this field to indicate that a register is a setup register on the device. Setup registers are read at
a lower polling rate than regular data registers, improving the overall performance of the device
driver.
Write Value
This only applies to pulse registers. Use this field to specify the value that is written to the Modbus
register on the device when the ION register is pulsed.
MeasurementTree
The Measurement Tree organizes the device measurements into a structure that is recognized by
Power Monitoring Expert and that determines how you access these measurements in the
software. The Measurement Tree consists of managers, modules, and registers.
Managers
Managers are at the top level of the tree. Managers group together modules of the same type. For
example, a manager called Maximum Readings could contain the modules Max Current, Max
Frequency and Max Voltage. You are free to choose a name for a manager that best meets your
needs. Choose a name that is relevant to the type of modules it contains. You can create up to 127
managers.
Modules
Modules are contained inside managers. Modules group together related registers. For example, a
module called Max Current could contain the registers Max Current A, Max Current B, Max
Current C. You are free to choose a name for a module that best meets your needs. Choose a
name that is relevant to the type of registers it contains. You can create up to 4095 modules inside a
given manager.
Registers
Registers are contained inside modules. (ION) Registers are linked to the Modbus registers and
hold the measured values. You can map registers to a Modbus address, then use Power Monitoring
Expert to read and write data to this Modbus device. You can create up to 255 registers per module.
Factory registers
You cannot add or remove Factory registers, but you can edit them. All Factory registers are initially
set to a default constant value. You can change these constant values, or map the registers to a
valid Modbus address.
OPC Tags
A complete OPC tag contains the elements shown in the following example:
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Energy Analysis Module references

This section contains reference information related to configuring the Energy Analysis Module.

Terms and Definitions
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The reports in the Energy Analysis Module support the measurements listed in the table below.
Report Input Measurements Suitable Devices

Single power measurement (kW, kVA, Any device capable of
kVAr) providing the measurements.
Energy Modeling Dependent Variable, Independent Any device capable of
Reports Variable (*) measuring the variables.
Two measurements (model and driver)
Energy Regression l Energy or power (model) Any device capable of

Analysis Report providing the measurements.
l Environmental or process variable
(driver)
Multiple energy measurements (electric
Energy Usage Per State Any device capable of
or non-electric) (**)
Report providing the measurements.
Single state measurement
Any device capable of
KPI Report Input parameters (application dependent) providing the input
parameters.
Multi Equipment Multiple state measurements (one for
providing the state
Operation Report each source)
measurements.
Two measurements (power and state)
Power Usage Per State Any device capable of
l kW or kVA or kVAr (power)
Report providing the measurements.
l Single state measurement
Power:
PUE Category 1:
l Total Data Center Power
ION9000 on MV Substation
l Total IT Equipment Power and main incomer, APC
Energy : Symmetra MW for all IT
PUE Summary Report UPSs
l Total Data Center Energy
PUE Category 2: ION9000
l Total IT Equipment Energy.
on MV Substation and main
(See PUE power and energy incomer, PM5320 for all
measurements below for more PDUs***
information)
Single Equipment
Single state measurement providing the state
Operation Report
measurement.
* The dependent variable is the measurement you want to model. For example, if you are modeling
the energy consumption of a building based on outside temperature, then the energy is the
dependent variable.
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The independent variable is the driver that influences the measurement you want to model. In the
above example, the outside temperature is the independent variable. You can specify one or more
independent variables.
** The energy measurements are aggregated into one total energy measurement by the report.
*** If the PDUs have embedded energy metering, with an accuracy of 1% or better, and can provide
energy, power, voltage, and current data via an industry standard communications protocol, then no
external metering is required to monitor the PDU mains.
PUE power and energy measurements

PUE Category 1
The VIP framework aggregates total kW values from all Main Incomer Meters and then calculates
and logs 3 values that can be selected in the report and used in the Vista KPI screens: kWh del,
kWh del int, and kW SWD. The VIP framework also aggregates total kW values from all UPS
Meters and then calculates and logs 3 values that can be selected in the report and used in the Vista
KPI screens: kWh del, kWh del int, and kW SWD.
PUE Category 2
The VIP framework aggregates total kW values from all Main Incomer Meters and then calculates
and logs 3 values that can be selected in the report and used in the Vista KPI screens: kWh del,
kWh del int, and kW SWD. The VIP framework also aggregates total kW values from all PDU
Meters and then calculates and logs 3 values that can be selected in the report and used in the Vista
KPI screens: kWh del, kWh del int, and kW SWD.
If multiple types of power and energy measurements exist in the system, then a look-up method is
used to determine which one to use. The following tables lists the supported types in order of look-
up priority.
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Terms and Definitions

l PUE – Power Usage Effectiveness, defined as a ratio between the total power consumed by a
data center facility and the power consumed by the IT equipment that runs in the facility. For
example, a PUE value of 2.0 indicates that for every watt of IT equipment power consumed, an
additional watt is consumed to operate the facility that houses the equipment (e.g. equipment
cooling, power distribution to the equipment).
l Total Data Center Power – Represents all the power consumed by the data center facility at
one point in time. This value should represent an instantaneous power consumption value.
l Total Data Center Energy – Represents all the energy used by the data center facility for a
given time interval. This value typically represents a 15-minute energy usage value.
l Total IT Equipment Power – Represents all the power consumed by the IT equipment used in
a data center facility at one point in time. This value should represent an instantaneous power
consumption value
l Total IT Equipment Energy – Represents all the energy used by the IT equipment in the data
center facility for a given time interval. This value typically represents a 15-minute energy usage
value.
l Support – Represents the overhead amount of energy or power required to operate the data cen-
ter, which does not account for IT equipment power consumption. This value represents the
data center power distribution losses, as well as the power consumed to cool down the data cen-
ter facility.
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In this sample, all time periods are based on July 25, 2013.
24 Hours 7 Days 30 Days Last 12 Months

From July 25,
From July 24 From July 18 From June 25 2012 12:00AM
12:00AM until 12:00AM until 12:00AM until until
July 25 12:00AM July 25 12:00AM July 25 12:00AM July 25, 2013
12:00AM
The values in the table below are calculated as follows:
PUE – The ratio between the data center and IT equipment energy measurement values. This value
is calculated for each of the required time periods by the following formula:
Sum of Data Center Energy

PUE =
Sum of IT Equipment Energy
IT Equipment – The average of the IT equipment power measurement values for each of the time
periods.
Data Center – The average of the data center power measurement values for each of the time
periods.
The values displayed in the charts below are calculated as follows:
PUE Trend – The weekly PUE values are calculated by the following formula where N represents a
week of the year:
Sum [ Data Center Energy ] week N

PUE week N =
Sum [ IT Equipment Energy ] week N
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Energy Trend – The weekly energy values for IT equipment and support are calculated by the
following formulas where N represents a week of the year:
IT Equipment
Energyweek N =
Sum [ Data Center Energy] week N -
Support Energy week N =
Event Notification Module references

This section contains reference information related to configuring the Event Notification Module.

Custom Messaging (Standard and custom OPC attributes for defining ENM messages)
Source Levels

ENM Relay Attributes
Relay Attributes for “Email”
Attribute Description
“From” Appears in the “From” field of the sent email.
Addresses of e-mail recipients, comma
“To”
separated.
This can be a server name or an IP address of the
SMTP Server Host provider. Usually obtained from the IT
department.
Credential User
Login for SMTP Server, if required.
Name
Credential Password Password for SMTP Server, if required.
This number determines how many unsuccessful
Retries send attempts are made before the email is
aborted.
True or False – indicates whether the email is
Enable SSL
sent using Secure Sockets.
The text that will appear in the subject line of the
Subject
sent email.
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Path to the folder where email messages are to
Pickup Directory
be placed in order to be processed by the SMTP
Location
server. Blank by default.
Indicates how email messages are delivered.
Blank by default. Options include:
An SMTP server.
Moving the email into the pickup directory for IIS, which then
Delivery Method
delivers the message.
Moving the email to a directory specified by

PickupDirectoryLocation for later delivery by another
application.
An integer that represents the port number on the

SMTP Service Port
SMTP host. The default value is 25.
An integer that specifies the time-out value in
SMTP Timeout
seconds. The default value is 60 seconds.
Defines the message sent out to the recipient.
The default value is [MESSAGE], which will
cause the notification to include the OPC
Message
Message text. This value can be customized as
described in Define Messages For Relay
Notifications (Optional)
Relay Attributes for “GSMOUT”
Name of the device to use for sending SMS
Gsm Device
messages.
Gsm Sim Pin Required if SIM card is pin-protected.
This number determines how many
Gsm Retries unsuccessful send attempts are made before
the SMS is aborted.
SMS number of the recipient. The GSM Out
Relay prepends '+' to the provided recipient
Gsm Recipient
number, adding an additional '+' here may have
unexpected results.
This is the full path (including name) of the log
Log File Path file. All device commands and responses are
written to this file.
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Message
Message text. This value can be customized
as described in Define Messages For Relay
Notifications (Optional).
Relay Attributes for “SNMP”
This can be a server name or an IP address of
Snmp Server
the provider. Required for the relay to work
This name is used to identify the group of the
Snmp Community
agent
An integer that represents the port number on
Snmp Port the SNMP host and the client. The default
value is 162.
This option is not editable and only SNMP v2c
Snmp Protocol Version
is selected
Message
Message text. This value can be customized
as described in Define Messages For Relay
Notifications (Optional).
ENM Relay Definitions
Term Definition
Global System for Mobile communications. This is a communications standard used
GSM by many mobile phones. SMS is defined in the GSM standard, allowing messages of
up to 160 characters.
Over-the-Air activation system. his is a category of the type of device that is
OTA
connecting to the SMSC – used in the SMPP standard.
PL SMS PowerLogic System Manager Software.
Subscriber Identity Module. This is a chip that is placed into a mobile phone and
securely stores the service-subscriber key of a user, allowing the user to switch
SIM Card
phones by replacing the SIM card. This card is mandatory in all devices that
communicate using GSM.
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Term Definition
Short Message Peer to Peer. This is an open standard that sends and SMS by
SMPP
connecting directly to an SMSC. Often used to submit messages in bulk.
Short Message Service. This is a communications protocol that allows the exchange
of short text messages (160 7-bit characters, including spaces) between mobile
SMS
phones. More information about SMS, including other protocols can be found at the
website www.smsforum.net.
Short Message Service Centre. Routes an SMS sent by a user, to the specified
SMSC
destination.
Simple Network Paging Protocol. This is a standard protocol for sending messages to
SNPP
SMS and paging devices.
Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol. This protocol can be used to send SMS messages
TAP
using a standard modem and telephone landline.
Universal Computer Protocol. This is a protocol that is used by mobile phones to
UCP
connect to an SMSC.
Voice Mail System. This is a category of the type of device that is connecting to the
VMS
SMSC – used in the SMPP standard.
Custom Messaging
This section covers:
l Standard OPC Attributes
l Custom OPC Attributes
Use these attributes for defining messages.
Standard OPC Attributes

You can replace the default [MESSAGE] value with other properties based on standard OPC
attribute values. To define a message with other OPS attributes, enclose the OPC property names
in brackets. Any text or character you add to the Message field will appear in the message. Other
text outside of brackets will appear in the notification as written.
The OPC properties you can use in a message are:
l ACKREQUIRED: Acknowledge Required
l ACTIVETIME: Active Time (Event Time)
l ACTORID: Actor
l CONDITIONNAME: Condition Name
l MESSAGE: Message
l SEVERITY: Severity
l SOURCE: Source
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l SUBCONDITIONNAME: Sub condition
l TIME: Server Time Stamp
In addition to substitution, ENM supports special cases for Source Levels and date formatting.
Source Levels
The source field can be broken into levels so that only a specific level will be inserted. To insert a
particular level use the SOURCE attribute, plus two parameters separated by the colon “:”
character.
For Source: Parameter 2 is the Level, as in Level0.Level1.Level2.Level3
For Source: Parameter 3 is the character to use in splitting the source string for the levels
For example, [SOURCE:0:.] would determine levels based on the “.” character and insert the first
level “0”.
If the SOURCE property is “Area1.Area2.Area3” then “Area1” would be inserted into the message
where [SOURCE:0:.] existed previously.
NOTE: The third parameter is mandatory when using source levels. If a delimiter is not specified,
the notification may not be sent.
In addition to accepting a numerical index for the desired element, it is also possible to use the
words "FIRST" and "LAST" to display the first or last element from the source.
Date Formatting
Dates can be formatted using a second parameter containing a valid date format. To format a date,
use the TIME or ACTIVETIME properties followed by a colon “:” character then the date format
string. Date format strings provide a great deal of flexibility to return date and time information to the
user. If the extended date format strings are used, any single character format should be prefaced
with a percent sign (%). For example, [ACTIVETIME:%t]. Standard datetime format strings, such
as the [ACTIVETIME:T] below, should not include a percent sign.
For extensive information on date format strings, refer to the following Microsoft sites for standard
formats: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/az4se3k1.aspx
An extended list for finer control can be found at the following URL: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-
us/library/8kb3ddd4.aspx
The commas, dashes, and words will appear between the inserted values as shown in the Message
field. For Example:
[SOURCE:0:.], [CONDITIONNAME] - [ACTIVETIME:dddd], [ACTIVETIME:d] at

[ACTIVETIME:T]
could return the following:
Alarm, True - Monday, 7/25/2012 at 11:39:54 AM
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You can place the OPC custom attributes into the message by inserting the name of the attributes
in brackets as you would a standard OPC property. For example, a custom attribute named
“Milliseconds” could be inserted by including [Milliseconds] in the message template.
Typical Custom Attributes from a PowerSCADA System:
l Citect Receipt Time Ticks
l Equipment
l Name
l Alarm Time Ticks
l Alarm Query Value
l Tag
l Alarm Type
l Priority
Typical Custom Attributes from a PME System:
l Cause
l CauseValue
l Effect
l EffectValue
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General references
This section contains general reference information.

Adding idle detection to custom Web Application links
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By default, Web Applications shows the following application links: Dashboards, Diagrams,
Trends, Alarms, Reports, Settings. You can add custom links, hide/unhide links, re-order links, and
delete links.
Default links:
Example customized links:
NOTICE
INOPERABLE DATABASE
Backup the database before executing SQL scripts.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in an inoperable database and loss of data.
To add a custom link:
1. On the database server, open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
2. Copy the SQL script below and past it into a query window In SSMS,
3. Update the script settings, in the marked area in the script, to meet your needs.
4. Execute the query on the ApplicationModules database.
TIP: You can execute this query repeatedly to change any of the settings for the custom link.
5. Close SSMS.
6. Reload the Web Applications if they are open in a browser.
SQL script to add a custom Web Applications link:
NOTE: You can also find this query as an SQL script file in ...\Power Monitoring
Expert\diagnostic\PowerQuality\Add_PQPerf_To_Web.sql )
-- Beginning of script
USE ApplicationModules
----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------
DECLARE @id NVARCHAR(255)
DECLARE @name NVARCHAR(255)
DECLARE @displayName NVARCHAR(255)
DECLARE @description NVARCHAR(255)
DECLARE @order NVARCHAR(100)
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DECLARE @target NVARCHAR(400)

----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------
-- Edit the following values, inside the ' ' characters, to define
your custom application settings
----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------
-- Unique internal id. This is an internal reference. It is not
displayed and should never be changed. Do not use spaces for the @id
value.
SET @id = 'PQPerformance'
-- Link description. This is an internal reference. It is not
displayed.
SET @description = 'PQPerformanceApplication_Description'
-- Link Name. This is what is displayed as the name of the link.
set @displayName = 'PQPerformanceApplication_Title'
-- Link order. The link order is assigned based on increasing order
number, from left to right. The numbers for the default links are
Dashboards (10), Diagrams (20), Trends (30), Alarms (40), Reports
(50). The Settings link is always in the right most position.
SET @order = 60
-- Target URL. For external links, specify the target URL in single
quotes, for example 'http://www.google.com'. If the linked application
is on the same computer as the monitoring software, then enter a
relative path, for example '/myApp/index.html'
SET @target = '/ion/default.aspx?dgm=x-
pml%3a%2fdiagrams%2fud%2fPQAdvisor%2fLandingPage_7d.dgm'
----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------
-- DO NOT MODIFY CONTENT BELOW
----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------
DECLARE @configurationValue NVARCHAR(MAX)
SET @configurationValue = '<FrameworkApplication id="' + @id +
'" displayName="' + @displayName +'" description="' + @description +
'" resourceSet="ApplicationFrameworkResources" target="' +
@target + '" privilege="" order="' + @order +
'" enabled="true" xmlns="uri:application-
modules/power/framework/application#" />'
EXECUTE [ApplicationModules].[Configuration].[WriteConfigurationValue]
'ApplicationFramework'
,'Applications'
,@id
,@description
,@configurationValue
,NULL
,0
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-- End of script
To hide or unhide a link:

SELECT *
WHERE ItemType ='ApplicationFramework' AND Item = 'Applications'
3. Execute the query on the ApplicationModules database. This returns the settings for the Web
Applications links.
4. Copy the content of the Value column for the link you want to hide or unhide, into a text editing
tool such as notepad.
Example: <FrameworkApplication id="Alarms"

displayName="AlarmViewerApplication_Title"
description="AlarmViewerApplication_Description"
resourceSet="ApplicationFrameworkResources" target="/Alarms/"
privilege="AlarmViewer.AccessApplication" order="40"
enabled="true" xmlns="uri:application-
modules/power/framework/application# />
5. Change the enabled property value to "false" in the text editor to hide a link, or to true if to
unhide a link

SET Value = 'Copy entire data from notepad with the modified
enabled property here'
WHERE [key]= 'type application name here'
7. Update the query settings as described in the script above.
8. Execute the script on the ApplicationModules database.
9. (Optional) Repeat steps 4-8 to hide or unhide additional links.
10. Close SSMS.
To re-order links:

SELECT *
WHERE ItemType ='ApplicationFramework' AND Item = 'Applications'
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3. Execute the query on the ApplicationModules database. This returns the settings for the Web
Applications links.
4. Copy the content of the Value column for the link you want to reorder, into a text editing tool
such as notepad.
Example: <FrameworkApplication id="Alarms"

displayName="AlarmViewerApplication_Title"
description="AlarmViewerApplication_Description"
resourceSet="ApplicationFrameworkResources" target="/Alarms/"
privilege="AlarmViewer.AccessApplication" order="40"
enabled="true" xmlns="uri:application-
modules/power/framework/application# />
5. Change the order property value to a new value in the text editor.
The link order is assigned based on increasing order number, from left to right. The numbers
for the default links are Dashboards (10), Diagrams (20), Trends (30), Alarms (40), Reports
(50). The Settings link is always in the right most position.

SET Value = 'Copy entire data from notepad with modified order
here'
WHERE [key]= 'type application name here'
7. Update the query settings as described in the script above.
8. Execute the script on the ApplicationModules database.
9. (Optional) Repeat steps 4-8 to re-order additional links.
10. Close SSMS.
To delete a link:

DELETE FROM [ApplicationModules].[Configuration].
[ConfigurationValue]
WHERE ConfigurationKeyId = (Select id from [ApplicationModules].
[Configuration].[ConfigurationKey] where Name='MyApp')
DELETE FROM [ApplicationModules].[Configuration].
[ConfigurationKey]
where Name='MyApp'
3. Replace the MyApp string with the internal unique id of the Web Applications link you want to
delete. For example, in the script to add a link, above, the id is PQPerformance. To delete this
link, you would replace MyApp with PQPerformance.
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4. Execute the query on the ApplicationModules database. This deletes the Web Applications
link.
5. (Optional) Repeat steps 3-4 to delete additional links.
6. Close SSMS.
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Adding idle detection to custom Web Application links

PME automatically times out inactive client sessions. If custom content links are added to the Web
Applications framework, then the custom content must implement the idle detection, or activity on
that content is not registered and the Web client session can time out unexpectedly.
Prerequisite: The custom application must be in the same Application Pool as the regular PME
applications, and must use the same authentication configuration.
To add idle detection to custom content:
1. In the custom Web application, Add references to jquery and jquery.idle.js.
2. Create an IdleDetection object when the document has loaded.
NOTE: If you want your application to take part in keeping PME non-idle, but you do not want
your application to log itself out after the idle period, you can add the following JSON as a
parameter to the idle() method: {enableLogoutRedirection: false;}
Example web.config for an application in the PME Application Pool:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<configuration>
<system.web>
<compilation debug="true" targetFramework="4.6" />
<httpRuntime targetFramework="4.6" requestValidationMode="2.0"
enableVersionHeader="false" />
<authentication mode="Forms">
<forms name=".APPLICATIONFRAMEWORK"
loginUrl="/SystemDataService/Auth"
defaultUrl="/SystemDataService/Auth/GenerateAuthUrl" timeout="2880"
protection="All" enableCrossAppRedirects="true" />
</authentication>
<machineKey decryption="AES" decryptionKey="AutoGenerate"
validation="HMACSHA256" validationKey="AutoGenerate" />
<authorization>
<deny users="?" />
</authorization>
</system.web>
</configuration>
Example minimal page that has idle detection added to it:
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Related Topic:
l Configuring session timeout settings
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Report packs are used to bundle and distribute custom Web reports. After installing a report pack,
the included reports are available for use in the Reports Web application.
To install a report pack:
1. On the PME server, copy the Report Pack .zip file to ...\Power Monitoring
Expert\web\ReportPacks.
2. Open a Command Prompt, run as a user with Administrative privileges on the server.
NOTE: If you are using SQL Integrated Authentication, then this user must also have access
to the PME databases.
3. In the command window, navigate to ...\Power Monitoring Expert\system\bin,

enter and execute the following command:
ReportPackUtil.exe -root "[PME Install Directory]\Web" -install "
[Report Pack Name without zip extension]".
Example: ReportPackUtil.exe -root "C:\Program Files (x86)\Schneider

Electric\Power Monitoring Expert\web" -install "Default Reports"
4. Close the Command Prompt.
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Insulation Monitoring Module references

This section contains reference information related to configuring the Insulation Monitoring Module.
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The report and Vista diagrams in the Insulation Monitoring Module support the following
measurements and devices:
Standard Input Measurements Suitable Devices

Iso-Gard Series 6 Line Isolation
Total Hazard Current
Monitor (Schneider Electric
(THC)
device)
Panel Temperature
ANSI EDS 151 Insulation Fault Locator
(Bender device)
(LIM) specific
EDS 461 Insulation Fault Locator
measurements
(Bender device)
Insulation Resistance
(Ohm) Vigilohm IM20 (Schneider Electric
IEC
Insulation Fault device)
Panel Temperature
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Manual Data Editor references

This section contains reference information related to Manual Data Editor.
Manual Data Editor user interface
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Manual Data Editor user interface

Data editor user interface (UI)
Load New Data.

Click Load New Data to open the Load Data dialog box. In Load Data you select the sources,
1 measurements, time range, and display options for the data that is loaded into the data editor.
Load Data opens automatically when you start Manual Data Editor. See Load Data UI for
more information.
Locate Changes.
Use Locate Changes to find and step through any changes you made to the data loaded into
2 the data editor, before you apply those changes. After you apply the changes, they become
part of the data set in the database and Manual Data Editor no longer identifies them as
changes.
Locate Issues.
3 Use Locate Issues to find and step through any issues identified by Manual Data Editor in the
data loaded into the data editor.
View Issue Report.
4 Use View Issue Report to see which data issues were identified by Manual Data Editor in the
data loaded into the data editor.
Insert Timestamp.
Insert a new data record in the data loaded into the data editor with a timestamp you can
specify. The timestamp must be in the time range of the data that is loaded into the editor. The
5 new record has <no data> data values. When adding new data records, keep in mind that a
historical data log timestamp marks the end of the logging interval. For example, a data log
with a 15 minute logging interval and timestamp of 17:00 represents data for the time interval
of 16:45 - 17:00.
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Smart Gap Fill.

Use Smart Gap Fill to fill in missing data in the data set loaded into the data editor. You can
6 select a range of data that you want to fill the gaps in or you can fill all gaps in the entire loaded
data range. When selecting a data range in the editor, only select the data values, not the
timestamps. See Smart Gap Fill UI for more information.
Data grid.
The data grid shows the sources/measurements that you specified in the Load Data dialog
box. Use the grid and the functions in the data editor to edit the data as needed.
7
TIP: Move the pointer over the header of a data column to see a tooltip with additional
information.
Context menu.
8 Right-click a data cell in the data grid to open the context menu. The Context menu gives you
access to the commands and functions for editing the data loaded into the data editor.
Color legend for issues highlight
9 The data editor uses different color highlights to mark data issues. This legend tells you which
colors are used for which type of issues.
View Log
10 Click View Log to open the Manual Data Editor historical audit log. See Audit Log UI for more
information.
Undo All Changes
You can undo changes that have not been applied yet. After changes have been applied to the
11
database, they are permanent and can only be modified be manually editing the data again in
the Manual Data Editor.
Apply Changes
After you have completed your data edits, click Apply Changes to write the changes to the
12
database. After changes have been applied to the database, they are permanent and can only
be modified be manually editing the data again in the Manual Data Editor.
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Load Data UI
Available Sources.
1
Select the source for which want to load the data.
Available Measurements.
Select the measurement for which you want to load data. You have the option to only see
2
those measurements that have logged data for the selected source in the drop-down control,
or see all measurements that are defined in the software.
Add Data to Selection
Click Add Data to Selection to add the source/measurement you selected, to the list of data
3
to be loaded into the data editor. You can add multiple measurements from the same source,
and measurements from different sources to the list.
Selected Pairs
4 This shows the list of selected source/measurement pairs that are to be loaded into the data
editor.
Edit commands for the Selected Pairs list
5 Use Clear All to remove all selected list items. Use Remove Selected to remove items that
you selected from the list.
Create new Measurement
Use this to create a new measurement in the software. This function is needed if you want to
add data that was manually collected for a measurement that does not exist in the software.
For example, if you wanted to add a daily count of cars parked in a parking lot, you could
define a measurement called Number of Cars, which doesn't exist in the software by default.
6
Then you can select this measurement and a source in Manual Data Editor and add data
records with the daily counts.
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Preset
Save and load settings for the Load Data dialog box. This is a way to simplify the data
7 selection for data sets that you frequently access. Set all the settings in Load Data for the
data sets you want and then save the settings to an external file using Save Preset. Load a
pre-defined set of settings into Load Data using Load Preset.
Time Range
8
Select the time range for which you want to load the data from the sources/measurements.
Timezone
Set the timezone for the display of the configurable timestamp in the data editor. The data
9
editor shows two timestamps for each data record, one timestamp in UTC and one in a
configurable timezone.
Timestamp Format
10
Set the format for the timestamp display in the data editor.
Number Format
Set the number of decimals that are displayed for the logged data in the data editor.
11 NOTE: This setting only affects the display of the data in the data editor and the accuracy to
which you can enter new data values. It does not affect data that is loaded into the editor and
then applied to the database without editing the values.
Is Interval Data
Set the expected logging interval for the data. This setting ensures that there is a data row in
the editor for every expected log entry. If there is no data record for an expected entry in the
database, then the Manual Data Editor inserts a timestamped row with a <no data> data
12
values in the editor. This makes it easier to identify missing records and correct them.
NOTE: The data editor shows all logged records in the selected time range, regardless of the
Interval Data settings. No records are hidden or filtered out.
Load Data
13
Click Load Data to open the selected sources/measurements data in the data editor.
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Audit Log UI
Data.
1 Select the source/measurement for which want to see the audit data. The available options
include all sources/measurements that have been loaded into the data editor.
Audit log.
View the change history for edited data records including timestamp, username, action,
2
original value, new value. You can use the information in the audit log to reset data values to
their original value if they were changed accidentally or incorrectly.
Smart Gap Fill UI
Time Range.
Select the range of data that you want to fill the gaps in or you can fill all gaps in the entire
1
loaded data range. When selecting a data range in the editor, only select the data values, not
the timestamps.
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Data.
2 This is a list of all the sources/measurements that are loaded into the editor. Select the
source/measurement pairs for which you want to fill gaps.
Interpolation Mode
Choose which algorithm is used to fill the gaps. You have the following choices:
Linear
Gaps are filled with the average of the last recorded value before the gaps
interpolation
and the first recorded value after the gaps. All consecutive gaps between
between known
3 the known values are filled with the same value.
values.
Last known Gaps are filled with the last recorded value before the gaps. All consecutive
Value gaps after the known value are filled with the same value.
Constant Value Gaps are filled with the value that you specify in the value box.
Optional Invalid Value

You can define a data value that is treated by the gap fill algorithm as if it was a gap. For
4
example, if you define 0 (zero) as the Invalid Value, then any data record in the Smart Gap Fill
range that has a value of 0 is treated as if it was a gap.
Change Log
The Change Log shows how many gaps were filled, for each of the selected
source/measurement pairs, after you click Fill Gaps.
5
NOTE: This is different from the Manual Data Editor audit log. The audit log records changes
that are applied to the data in the database. The Change Log shows which gaps where filled
in the data editor.
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Power Quality Performance Module references

This section contains reference information related to configuring the Power Quality Performance
Module.

Required measurements for Power Quality Performance monitoring
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The power quality data that is needed for the Power Quality Performance module is aggregated
across multiple devices and depends on data from the right device types in the right monitoring
locations.
The following sections describe the recommended device types for:
l Service entrance
l Feeders and critical loads
l Non-critical loads
Service entrance
Service entrance includes utility feeds and local power sources, such as generators, solar power, or
wind power. Service entrance monitoring should be done with high-end, high accuracy devices with
advanced power quality capabilities. The devices should have revenue accuracy (0.2 Class
accuracy or better) for the calculation of the power factor surcharges.
The following power quality measurements are required for service entrance monitoring:
l Interruption
l Voltage Sag/Swell
l Transient Voltage
l Over/Under Voltage
l Harmonics
l Flicker
l Disturbance Direction Detection
NOTE: We recommend the ION9000 and ION7650 device types for service entrance monitoring.
Feeders and Critical Loads

This category includes low voltage substations, main distribution circuits, and critical loads.
Monitoring in these locations is important for root cause analysis, which involves disturbance
direction detection. Harmonics monitoring is also of great interest on these feeders and circuits.
Feeders and critical loads may be the location for process impact monitoring, which may require
digital or analog input capabilities on the monitoring device.
The following power quality measurements are required for feeder and critical load monitoring:
l Unbalance
l Harmonics
The following power quality measurements provide additional value for feeder and critical load
monitoring:
l Interruption
l Voltage Sag/Swell
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l Over/Under Voltage
l Disturbance Direction Detection
NOTE: We recommend the PM5500 and PM5300 for the minimum required measurements, and
the PM8000 for full value feeder and critical load monitoring.
Non-critical Loads
This category includes non-critical feeders, power distribution panels, and sub-process unit panels.
Current unbalance and harmonics monitoring are of main interest at these locations. Non-critical
loads may be the location for process impact monitoring, which may require digital or analog input
capabilities on the monitoring device.
The following power quality measurements are required for feeder and critical load monitoring:
l Unbalance
l Harmonics
NOTE: We recommend the PM5300, PM5100, and PM325x device types for non-critical load
monitoring.
Devices List
See the supported devices list for more information on device types that support the power quality
measurements required for the Power Quality Performance module. To find the specific types that
meet your needs, review the device data sheets and specification for the following capabilities:
l Accuracy and sampling rate
l Power quality event and harmonics monitoring
l Data recording
l On-board alarming
l Inputs / Outputs
l Communication
NOTE: If the devices that are used for power quality performance monitoring do not support all the
required power quality measurements, then the information that is based on these measurements
is not displayed in the gadgets, diagrams, and reports. However, other power quality information,
that is based on available measurements might still be displayed.
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The following table shows which monitoring device types support the measurements that are
required for the different Power Quality Performance components:
Support
PQ Events
ed
and
Used by Supported Meters Meter
Disturban
Templat
ces
e
PQ
Performan
ce
Diagrams
PQ Rating
Gadget
PQ Rating
Trend
Gadget
PQ
Incident
Breakdow
n Gadget
ION 7350, 7400, 7550, 7650, 8600A,
PQ
8600B, 8650A, 8650B, 8650C,
Incident
8800A, 8800B, 8800C, 9000,
Impact All
PM8000, PM870, CM3350, CM4000
Interruption Gadget default
s PQ meter
DDD Support: ION7400, ION7550
Incident template
V350 and newer, ION7650 V350 and
Location
newer, ION8650A/B V4.20 and
Gadget
newer, ION9000, PM8000, CM4000
PQ
Analysis
Report
PQ
Impact
Gadget
PQ
Impact
Trend
Gadget
PQ
Impact
Report
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Support
PQ Events
ed
and
Disturban
Templat
ces
e
All
Same as
Voltage default
Interruptio Same as Interruptions
Sag meter
ns
template
All
Same as
Voltage default
Interruptio Same as Interruptions
Swell meter
ns
template
ION 7650, 8600A, 8650A, 8650B,
8800A, 9000, CM4000T All
Same as
Transient default
Interruptio
Voltage DDD Support: ION7650 V350 and meter
ns
newer, ION8650A/B V4.20 and template
newer, ION9000, CM4000T
ION 7350, 7400, 7550, 7650, 8600A, All
Same as
Over 8600B, 8650A, 8650B, 8650C, default
Interruptio
Voltage 8800A, 8800B, 8800C, 9000, meter
ns
PM8000 template
ION 7350, 7400, 7550, 7650, 8600A, All
Same as
Under 8600B, 8650A, 8650B, 8650C, default
Interruptio
Voltage 8800A, 8800B, 8800C, 9000, meter
ns
PM8000 template
PQ
Logged By Default: ION 7330, 7350,
Performan
7400, 7550, 7650, 8600A, 8600B,
ce
8650A, 8650B, 8800A, 8800B,
Diagrams
9000, PM8000, CM3000, CM4000,
PQ Rating All
TesysT, Micrologic 5.0/6.0/7.0
Voltage Gadget default
E/P/H (including IFE/IFM)
Unbalance PQ Rating meter
Not Logged By Default: PM8001,
Trend template
PM3250, PM3255, PM5100,
Gadget
PM5300, PM5350, PM5500,
PQ
EM6400, EM7000, Micrologic
Analysis
5.2/6.2/5.3/6.3 E
Report
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Support
PQ Events
ed
and
Disturban
Templat
ces
e
PQ
Performan
Logged By Default: TesysT,
ce
Micrologic 5.0/6.0/7.0 E/P/H
Diagrams
(including IFE/IFM)
PQ Rating
Not Logged By Default: PM8001,
Current Gadget
CM3000, CM4000, PM3250, n/a
Unbalance PQ Rating
PM3255, PM5100, PM5300,
Trend
PM5350, PM5500, EM6400,
Gadget
EM7000, Micrologic 5.2/6.2/5.3/6.3
PQ
A/E
Analysis
Report
PQ
7400, 7550, 7650, 8600A, 8600B,
Performan All
8650A, 8650B, 8800A, 8800B, 9000,
ce default
PM8000, CM3000, CM4000
Diagrams meter
Not Logged By Default: ION 6200,
PQ Rating template
7300, 8600C, 8650C, 8800C,
Voltage Gadget except
PM200, PM700, PM8001, PM1200,
Harmonics PQ Rating PM8000
PM3250, PM3255, PM5100,
Trend with
PM5300, PM5350, PM5500,
Gadget IEEE
EM3460, EM6400, EM7000,
PQ 519
Micrologic 5.2/6.2/5.3/6.3 E,
Analysis template
Micrologic 5.0/6.0/7.0 H (including
Report
IFE/IFM)
7400, 7550, 7650, 8600A, 8600B,
All
8650A, 8650B, 8800A, 8800B, 9000,
default
PQ PM8000, CM3000, CM4000
meter
Performan Not Logged By Default: ION 6200,
template
ce 7300, 8600C, 8650C, 8800C,
Current except
Diagrams PM200, PM700, PM8001, PM1200,
Harmonics PM8000
PQ PM3250, PM3255, PM5100,
with
Analysis PM5300, PM5350, PM5500,
IEEE
Report EM3460, EM6400, EM7000,
519
Micrologic 5.2/6.2/5.3/6.3 E,
template
Micrologic 5.0/6.0/7.0 H (including
IFE/IFM)
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Support
PQ Events
ed
and
Disturban
Templat
ces
e
PQ
Performan
ce
Diagrams
PQ Rating Logged By Default: ION 7330, 7350, All
Frequency Gadget 7400, 7550, 7650, 8600A, 8600B, default
Variation PQ Rating 8650A, 8650B, 8800A, 8800B, meter
Trend 9000, PM8000 template
Gadget
PQ
Analysis
Report
PQ
Performan
ce PQ
Diagrams Framew
PQ Rating ork and
Gadget Logged By Default: ION 7400, 7650, EN5016
Flicker
PQ Rating 8600A, 8650A, 8800A, 8800B, 9000 0
Trend evaluatio
Gadget n
PQ enabled
Analysis
Report
All meters that have measurements
Power
required by the calculation of the
Factor
defined rate structure.
Impact
Gadget For example:
Power l Active energy n/a
Power Factor
Impact l Reactive energy
Factor
Trend l Active power
Gadget
l Reactive power
PQ All meters that measures active
Analysis energy, reactive energy, and power n/a
Report factor
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Support
PQ Events
ed
and
Disturban
Templat
ces
e
G
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l
a
x
y
5
0
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0
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Uninterruptible Power 0
n/a Equipmen n/a
Supplies (UPS) G
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a
Diagrams
l
a
x
y
5
5
0
0
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Support
PQ Events
ed
and
Disturban
Templat
ces
e
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Support
PQ Events
ed
and
Disturban
Templat
ces
e
V
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P
l
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L
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2
1 The PM810 must be equipped with the PM810LOG option.
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This appendix explains the power factor calculations in the default rate files. To learn how to modify
the rate files, please refer to the PME Billing Module Toolkit.
Power Factor Impact – Active Energy Billing with PF Adjustment Option 1
The utility charges according to the active energy and adds a surcharge or adjustment for power
factor.
Power Factor Impact – Active Energy Billing with PF Adjustment Option 2
The utility charges according to the active energy and adds a surcharge or adjustment for power
factor.
Power Factor Impact – Apparent Energy Billing.xml
The utility bills all consumed energy, including the reactive energy.
Power Factor Impact – Reactive Energy Billing.xml
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Required measurements for Power Quality Performance monitoring

The following table shows which measurements are required for the different Power Quality
Performance components:
NOTE: For each disturbance category, choose only the needed measurements from the supported
list to log. Do NOT Log all of them. Logging all measurements can cause unwanted database
growth, and performance issues.
PQ Disturbances Used by Supported Measurements Label Name

ION Devices
V unbal mean
Voltage Unbalance Mean
PQ Performance
Voltage
Diagrams Non-ION Devices
Voltage Unbalance L-L
PQ Rating Gadget Voltage Unbalance L-L
Unbalance Worst
PQ Rating Trend Gadget Worst
Voltage
PQ Analysis Report Voltage Unbalance L-N
Unbalance L-N
Worst
Worst
PQ Performance
Diagrams
Current Non-ION Devices Current
PQ Rating Gadget
Unbalance Current Unbalance Worst Unbalance Worst
PQ Rating Trend Gadget
PQ Analysis Report
ION Devices
Voltage Total Harmonic
Distortion on Input V11
V1 Total HD1
V2 Total HD1
V3 Total HD1
V1 THD mean
V2 THD mean
Distortion Mean on Input V1
PQ Performance V3 THD mean
Diagrams
Voltage Distortion Mean on Input V1
PQ Rating Gadget
Harmonics Voltage Total Harmonic
Distortion Mean on Input V1
PQ Analysis Report
Non-ION Devices
THD Voltage A-B
THD Voltage A-B
THD Voltage A-N
THD Voltage A-N
THD Voltage B-C
THD Voltage B-C
THD Voltage B-N
THD Voltage B-N
THD Voltage C-A
THD Voltage C-A
THD Voltage C-N
THD Voltage C-N
THD Voltage L-L
THD Voltage L-L
THD Voltage L-N
THD Voltage L-N
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PQ Disturbances Used by Supported Measurements Label Name

ION Devices
Current Total Harmonic
Distortion Phase A1
I1 Total HD1
Distortion Phase B1
I2 Total HD1
I3 Total HD1
Distortion Phase C1
I1 THD mean
I2 THD mean
Distortion Phase A Mean
PQ Performance I3 THD mean
Current Current Total Harmonic
Diagrams
Harmonics Distortion Phase B Mean
PQ Analysis Report
Distortion Phase C Mean
Non-ION Devices
Distortion Phase A THD Current A
Current Total Harmonic THD Current B
Distortion Phase B THD Current C
Distortion Phase C
PQ Performance
Diagrams
Frequency ION Devices
PQ Rating Gadget Freq mean
Variation Frequency Mean
PQ Analysis Report
ION Devices
Voltage Flicker Plt on Input
V1
Voltage Flicker Plt on Input
V1-Flck Plt
PQ Performance V2
V2-Flck Plt
Diagrams Voltage Flicker Plt on Input
V3-Flck Plt
Flicker PQ Rating Gadget V3
V1-Flck Pst
PQ Rating Trend Gadget Voltage Flicker Pst on Input
V2-Flck Pst
PQ Analysis Report V1
V3-Flck Pst
Voltage Flicker Pst on Input
V2
Voltage Flicker Pst on Input
V3
NOTE: 1 Use only for ION 6200, 7300, 8600C, 8650C and 8800C. These measurements are NOT
logged by default.
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NOTE:
l PM8000 is categorized as an ION device.
l ION6200 is categorized as a non-ION device.
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Reports references
This section contains reference information related to configuring Reports.
UPS Battery Health Report calculations
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UPS Battery Health Report calculations

The following terms and explanations of various calculations are used in the UPS Battery Health
Report:
First Drop Analysis – Minimum Drop Voltage (V), Maximum Drop Voltage (V) and
Difference (%): The voltage drop minimum, maximum and percentage difference values are shown
in the Drop Analysis table section. To calculate these values, a valid waveform voltage drop must
be found first by sampling the waveform data.
A valid voltage drop is defined as the first waveform section of size n, where the relative minimum
and maximum voltage values have a percentage difference d. In addition, the next sample n+1 must
be greater in value than the minimum voltage, to ensure that the lowest value has been found in the
voltage drop.
The sampling section size n and the percentage difference d are determined by the user-defined
report parameters Waveform Drop Sample Size and Waveform Drop Percentage, respectively.
After the voltage drop has been found, the Minimum Voltage and Maximum Voltage are simply the
min and max values in that drop samples, and the Difference is the percentage of the maximum
voltage over the minimum voltage. For example:
Minimum Drop Voltage = Min(ws1 <= WaveformValues < = wsN)
Maximum Drop Voltage= Max(ws1 <= WaveformValues <= wsN)
ws1 is the first point in the sample and wsN is the last point in the sample
Difference (%) = [(Maximum Drop Voltage – Minimum Drop Voltage) / Maximum Drop Voltage]
Recovery Analysis – Target Recovery Voltage (V), Actual Recovery Voltage (V) and
Recovery Time (ms):
Target Recovery Voltage (V): This value is calculated for the reference waveform only. This is
calculated as follows:
Target Recovery Voltage (V) = [Recovery Voltage * Recovery Value Multiplier]
Where Recovery Voltage = Average(w1 <= WaveformValues < wN)
w1 is the very first point in the waveform and wN is the lowest point in the waveform voltage drop
and Recovery Value Multiplier is a user-defined value in the report pre-requisite page
Actual Recovery Voltage (V): The first point in the reference and comparison waveforms that
occurs after the voltage drop, that is equal or greater than the Target Recovery Voltage value.
Recovery Time (ms): This is the time elapsed from the Minimum Voltage Drop time and the Actual
Recovery Voltage time, expressed in milliseconds.
Additional calculations
Voltage Threshold: This is the red horizontal area that is highlighted in the waveform drop chart. It
represents a nominal voltage value, therefore there are no calculations for the Voltage Threshold.
For example, if the user sets the Voltage Threshold to 50V, then a red line will be drawn at 50v
(based on the Y-axis) and the area below the red line appears shaded in red.
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Trends references
This section contains reference information related to configuring Trends.
Configuring a trend
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Configuring a trend
Configuring General settings
To configure general settings:
1. In the Trend Setup dialog, on the General tab, enter a title for the trend.
2. To add a new data series, click Add under Data Series. This opens the Add Data Series dia-
log.
3. To edit an existing series, select it, and then click Edit. This opens the Edit Data Series dia-
log.
4. In Add (or Edit) Data Series, click a source in the Sources area to select it.
You can select sources organized by Devices or Hierarchy Views. You can use the Search
Sources field to find entries by source, group name, or a combination of group and source
names.
(Optional) Click Show Advanced to have the option of showing only Devices, only Hierarchy
Views, or both.
5. For the selected source, expand a measurement type, for example Voltage, and click the spe-
cific measurement you want to include in your trend, for example Voltage A-B.
The measurements are listed in alphabetical order by measurement category. You can use the
Search Measurements field to find a specific measurement category or measurement.
(Optional) Click Show Advanced to open options for filtering the measurements.
Select Display only Measurements with historical data to narrow the measurement
choices for the selected source.
6. (Optional) Select Display Name if you want to enter a series name of your choice for trend
data purposes. By default, a series name is a combination of source and measurement inform-
ation formatted as group.source measurement, for example BldgA.meterA Voltage
A-B.
7. (Optional) Select Display Units and enter a unit description of your choice.
8. You can modify the following settings for each source measurement:
Style: select the color and line thickness from the available choices in the dropdown
menus.
Decimals: select the number of decimal places for the data displayed in the legend.
Plot on: select Right or Left Axis for the location of the measurement values for the
selected measurement.
Overlay: select the values that you want to overlay on the trend. By default, no items are
selected. The selections are Min, Max, and Mean.
Data Source: select where to access the data for the trend. The options are to gather
series data from the source in real-time, gather series data from the database as it is being
logged, or gather real-time series data from the source and historical data from the data-
base to fill the trend, if possible.
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9. Click OK to save your changes and close the Add (or Edit) Data Series dialog and to return to
the Trend Setup dialog.
10. Click Add to specify additional sources and measurements for the trend.
11. Select Private Trend to keep this trend private, or clear the check box to make it public.
NOTE: Only you and users with supervisor access permission can view, edit, and delete a
private trends.
Configuring Axes settings

To configure axes settings:
1. In the Trend Setup dialog, on the Axes tab, enter a label for the axes in the Title field under
Right Axis (Primary) or Left Axis (Secondary).
Axis titles only appear if you have configured at least one measurement series and it appears
on the trend.
2. For Right Axis (Primary), Max Value and Min Value are set to Auto by default.
a. (Optional) Select Fixed and enter the maximum or minimum values in the respective input
fields.
i. When you select Upper Threshold:

Select a color from the color selector for area shading on the trend between the
maximum value and the upper threshold value.
Enter a value for the upper threshold in the input field.
Each time the latest data point of a measurement series occurs in an upper or
lower threshold, the color defined for the threshold also colors the background of
the measurement series in the legend.
ii. When you select Lower Threshold:

Select a color from the color selector for area shading on the trend between the
minimum value and the lower threshold value.
Enter a value for the lower threshold in the input field.
If the latest data point of a measurement series occurs in an upper or lower

threshold, the color defined for the threshold also colors the background of the
measurement series in the legend.
b. (Optional) Select Target Line, then select a color from the color selector and enter a value
for the target line in the input field.
You can select the Target Line independently from the Upper Threshold or Lower
Threshold settings.
3. For Left Axis (Secondary), Max Value and Min Value are set to Auto by default.
For Fixed maximum or minimum, enter the values in the respective input fields.
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Configuring Chart settings

To configure chart settings:
1. In the Trend Setup dialog, on the Chart tab, select the text size from the list.
The text size property is applied to trend axis labels, the size of the legend, the legend text
size, and trend data point tooltips.
The default setting is Medium, and the choices are Small, Medium, or Large.
2. Select the position of the legend included in the trend display area from the list.
The default setting is Right, which places the legend on the right side of the trend. The
available choices are Off, Left, or Right.
3. Select the content that you want to include in the legend from the available settings.
The default selections are Name and Value. The additional selections are Difference and
Difference (%).
Name is either the default measurement name in the form of group.device

measurement, or the custom name that you specified on the Add or Edit Data Series
dialogs.
Value is latest data value and the unit of measurement. For example, for voltage
measurements, the default value is numeric_value V such as 415.2 V.
Difference is the change in the measurement from one update to the next. For example, if the
voltage is 415.8 and it changes to 416.1 at the next trend update, the difference appears as
+0.3 in the legend.
Difference (%) is the percentage change in the measurement from one update to the next. For
example, if the voltage changes from 415.8 to 416.1 at the next trend update, the difference
expressed as a percentage appears as +0.072% in the legend.
Configuring Data display settings

To configure data display settings:
1. In the Trend Setup dialog, on the Data tab, specify the Data Update Intervals in the From
device and From database dropdown lists.
The default setting is 5 seconds for data updates for trends using the data directly from a
device, and 5 minutes for data updates for trends with data from a database.
2. Specify the Data Points for the x-axis of the trend in the Max per series input field.
The default setting is 40000.
The value must be between 100 and 500,000. Increasing the value adds more data points per
series but this can result in a degradation of trend performance.
Examples:
A data interval of 1 second equates to 3600 data points per hour (60 points per minute X 60
minutes per hour). At a setting of 40000 points, approximately 11.1 hours of data is
retained for viewing (40, 000 points / 3600 points per hour = approximately 11.1 hours).
A data interval of 5 seconds equates to 720 data points per hour (12 points per minute X 60
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User Manager references

This section contains reference information related to User Manager.

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Users user interface (UI)
User Manager Help.

1
Click Help to open the online help.
Users, User Groups, and Licenses tabs.
2
Click a tab to open the associated screen.
Add Standard User, Add Windows User, and Add Windows Group function buttons.
3
Click a button to activate its function.
Search Users box.
4
Enter a search string to find users in the users table.
Users table.
5
Shows the existing users in the system.
Edit and Delete icons.
6
Click Edit to make changes to this user. Click Delete to delete this user.
Number of displayed users.
7
Shows the number of items visible on this page, and the total number of items in the system.
Page selector.
8
Navigate between pages. Set the number of items that are displayed on a page.
User Groups UI
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Add User Group button.

1
Click the button to add a new user group.
User Group table.
2
This table shows the existing user groups in the system.
Licenses UI
1 Web Applications User Licenses Summary.

2 Licenses table.
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The access level that is assigned to a user in Power Monitoring Expert determines the permissions
this user has in the system. The following tables, Table 1 and Table 2, show the permissions
granted by the different access levels. Both tables show the same information, presented in
different formats. Table 1 is organized by access level, Table 2 is organized by application.
NOTE: Web Application access is controlled through user group settings. If a user group does not
have access to a Web Application, then the group members cannot access this application
regardless of their user access permissions.
Table 1: Permissions by access level
Supervisor Operator Controller User Observer Permissions Application

- Dashboards
- Diagrams
(Not
- Trends
Alarm View public content
- Alarms
Views)
(Viewer)
- Reports
View diagrams Vista
View diagrams Designer
- Logical
Device Type
Editor
- DB
Manager
- Diagnostics
Viewer
- Device
Type Editor
- Remote
Run the application Modem
Setup
- VIP Setup
- Update
EWS
- PQDIF
Exporter
- TOU Editor
- Configure
Managed
Circuits
Alarms
View alarms
(Viewer)
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- Dashboards
(Not - Diagrams
Diagrams Create private - Trends
or Alarm content - Alarms
Views) (Viewer)
- Reports
Acknowledge Alarms
alarms (Viewer)
View all private - Dashboards
content in own user - Diagrams
groups - Trends
Edit/delete public - Alarms
content in own user (Viewer)
groups - Reports
- Hierarchy
Manager
Run the application - Rate Editor
- Alarm
Configuration
Connect/disconnect Management
sites and devices Console
Modify device
network
Management
configuration
Console
Add devices to the
system
Run the application Update OPC
- Dashboards
- Diagrams
View/edit/delete - Trends
any content - Alarms
(Viewer)
- Reports
Create/edit users
User
Create/edit user
Manager
groups
Create/edit diagram
Diagrams
links
- Web Apps
Settings
Run the application
- User
Manager
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Create/edit
Vista
diagrams
Create/edit
Designer
diagrams
- Event
Watcher
- Reports
Configuration
- Diagrams
Run the application Configuration
- Deactivate
Alarms
- Configure
Managed
Circuits
Table 2: Permissions by application
Application Permissions Supervisor Operator Controller User Observer

(Not
View public content Alarm
Views)
(Not
Create private Diagrams
- Dashboards
content or Alarm
- Diagrams
Views)
- Trends
View all private
- Alarms
content in own user
(Viewer)
groups
- Reports
Edit/delete public
content in own user
groups
View/edit/delete any
content
Alarms Acknowledge alarms

(Viewer) View alarms
Create/edit users
User Create/edit user
Manager groups
Run the application
Create/edit diagram
Diagrams
links
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Web Apps
Run the application
Settings
- Hierarchy
Manager
- Rate Editor Run the application
- Alarm
Configuration
View diagrams
Vista
Create/edit diagrams
View diagrams
Designer
Create/edit diagrams
Connect/disconnect
sites and devices
Modify device
Management
network
Console
configuration
Add devices to the
system
Update OPC Run the application
- Event
Watcher
- Reports
Configuration
- Diagrams
Configuration Run the application
- Deactivate
Alarms
- Configure
Managed
Circuits
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- Logical
Device Type
Editor
- DB Manager
- Diagnostics
Viewer
- Device Type
Editor
- Remote
Modem Setup Run the application
- VIP Setup
- Update
EWS
- PQDIF
Exporter
- TOU Editor
- Configure
Managed
Circuits
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This section contains reference information related to the content in the Configuring chapter of this
guide.
Topic Reference Links

Alarms UI
Timeline Analysis UI
Alarms Waveforms UI
Alarm to Incident mapping
Alarms Terminology
Dashboards Dashboards user interface (UI)
Power Quality Performance Power Quality Performance events and disturbances
Report input parameters
Model creation example
Interpreting the Energy Regression Analysis Report results
Reports
Reports UI
Reports Icons
Reports Terminology
The Trends user interface
Trends
Trend options
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Alarms references
This section contains reference information related to using Alarms.
Alarms UI
Waveforms UI
Alarms Terminology
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Alarms UI
1 Main UI
View Library
The View Library contains all the Alarm Views that are configured in the system. Alarm Views
can be listed individually or they can be organized within folders.
1
TIP: To hide the Library, click the Hide Library icon ( or ) in the top right corner of the
Library. To show the Library, click the Show Library icon ( or ) at the top of the Library
ribbon, or click anywhere in the minimized Library ribbon.
Alarms Display
2
The Alarms Display pane shows the Alarm View selected in the View Library.
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2 Alarms Display UI
Update timer
1
The Update timer shows the time until the next display refresh.
Update mode
Use the update mode to switch between Date Filter mode and Auto-Update mode.
Date Filter mode: View Alarms within a certain date

2 range.
Auto-Update mode: View the latest Alarms.
NOTE: This element is only available for History Views, not for Status Views.
Search filter
3 Enter text into the search filter to search and filter the items displayed in the Alarms Display
pane.
Options menu
4 The Options menu contains options relevant to the content displayed in the Alarms Display
pane.
Number of displayed items
5
Shows the number of items visible on this page, and the total number in this View.
Page selector
6 Use the page selector to navigate between pages. Set the number of items that are displayed
on a page.
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3 Alarm Status UI
Alarm Status table columns

Click on any of the column headers to sort by that column. Use the Show/Hide Columns
option in the Alarms Display pane Options menu to customize which columns are visible. The
following columns are available:
ID Unique numeric alarm identifier.

Priority Alarm priority number from 0 - 255.
Status Graphic display of active or inactive status.
Active Active or Inactive status.
1 Name Alarm name.
Type Alarm type, for example Over Voltage.
Source Origin of the Alarm.
Unacknowledged Number of unacknowledged Alarm activations.
Acknowledged Acknowledge Alarm activation.
Last Occurrence Datetime of last Alarm activation, in browser local time.
Last Occurrence UTC Datetime of last Alarm activation, in UTC time.
First Occurrence Datetime of first Alarm activation, in browser local time.
Occurrences Total number of Alarm activations.
Details button
2
Click Details to see more information related to an Alarm. (See below for more information.)
Alarm Status table rows
3 Each row in the table shows an Alarm Definition that exists in the system. The filter settings in
the View Library control which Alarm Definitions are included in a View.
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3-1 Alarm Definition Details
TIP: Click Details for an Alarm Definition or double-click an Alarm Definition row in the table to
open the Alarm Details.
Display selector
1 Select Details to see information about the Alarm Definition.
Select History to see past instances of this Alarm.
Alarm Definition Details information
2
See detailed information about this Alarm Definition.
Actions
Click Acknowledge to open the Acknowledge Alarms window.
3
Click Open Device Diagram to open the Device Diagram for the source this Alarm is
associated with.
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4 Alarm History UI
Alarm History table rows

1 Each row in the table shows an Alarm Instance that occurred. The filter settings in the View
Library control which Instances are included in a View.
Details button
2 Click Details to see more information related to the Alarm Instance. (See below for more
information.)
4-1 Alarm Instance Details
TIP: Click Details for an Alarm Instance or double-click an Alarm Instance row in the table to open
the Alarm Details.
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Display selector
Select Details to see information about this Alarm Instance.
1
Select Events to see the Events that are associated with this Alarm Instance.
Select Waveforms to see all the waveform that are associated with this Alarm Instance.
Alarm Instance Details information
2
See detailed information about this Alarm Instance.
Actions
Click Acknowledge to open the Acknowledge Alarms window.
Click Open Representative Waveform to see the waveform of the worst disturbance that is
associated with this Alarm Instance.
3 Click Open Incident to see information on the Incident that is associated with this Alarm
Instance.
Click Open Alarm Definition to see information on the Alarm Definition for this Alarm.
Click Open Device Diagram to see the Device Diagram for the source that is associated with
this Alarm.
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5 Incident History UI
Incident History table rows

1 Each row in the table shows an Incident that occurred. The filter settings in the View Library
control which Incidents are included in a View.
Analysis button
Click Open Timeline Analysis to open the timeline analysis window for the Incident.
TIP: To analyze multiple Incidents together, select the Incidents in the table and then choose
2 Open Timeline Analysis on selection from the Options menu in the top right corner of the
Alarms Display pane.
TIP: For multi-selection, use Ctrl+Click to select individual Incidents, use Shift+click
to select a block of Incidents.
Details button
3 Click Details to see more information related to the Incident. (See below for more
information.)
5-1 Incident Details
TIP: Click Details for an Incident or double-click an Incident row in the table to open the Incident
Details.
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Display selector
Select Details to see information about this Incident.
1 Select Alarms to see the Alarm Instances that are associated with this Incident.
Select Events to see the Events that are associated with this Incident.
Select Waveforms to see all the waveform that are associated with this Incident.
Incident Details information
2
See detailed information about this Incident.
Actions
Click Incident Analysis to see the timeline analysis of the Incident.
3 Click Acknowledge to open the Acknowledge Alarms window.
Click Open Representative Waveform to see the waveform of the worst disturbance that is
associated with this Incident.
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6 Event History UI
Event History table columns

Use the Show/Hide Columns option in the Alarms Display pane Options menu to customize
which columns are visible. The following columns are available:
ID Unique numeric Event identifier.

Source Origin of the Event.
Timestamp Datetime when the Event was recorded, in browser local time.
1 Timestamp UTC Datetime when the Event was recorded, in UTC time.
Event Event string, for example RSP10 Status.
Condition Threshold value of the Event trigger at the time the Event was recorded.
Measurement Measurement that triggered the Event.
Value Measured value at the time the Event was triggered.
Type Event trigger type, Pick up, Drop out, or Instantaneous.
Priority Event priority number from 0 - 255.
Event History table rows

2 Each row in the table shows an Event that occurred. The filter settings in the View Library
control which Events are included in a View.
TIP: Double-click an Event row in the table to open the Alarm Instance Details for the Alarm that is
associated with this Event.
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7 View Settings
Alarm Status Alarm and Incident History Event History
Options menu and Hide Library icon .

The Options menu contains options relevant to the View Library. The following options are
1 available:
Add View
Add Folder
Search filter
2
Enter text into the search filter to search and filter the Views displayed in the Library.
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Back button
3
Use the Back button to exit the View Settings and go back to the Library.
View Name
4
Set the name of the View in the Library.
Location
5
Determine where the View is stored in the Library.
View Access Permissions selector
Select Public to make this View public. Select Private to make this View private.
6
NOTE: Everyone in your User Group can see a public View. No one except you can see a
private View.
View Type selector

7 Select Alarm Status to create an Alarm Status View. Select Alarm History to create an Alarm
History View.
Priority filter
8 Click the priority buttons to include or exclude Alarms with that priority. The priorities are, from
left to right: No, Low, Medium, High.
State selector
Select which Alarm states to include. The following options are available:
Active or Unacknowledged
9 Active and Unacknowledged
Unacknowledged
Active
All
Sources selector
10
Include all sources, or select specific sources.
Category selector
Include or exclude certain categories of Alarms and choose specific types within each
category. The following categories are available:
Power Quality
11 Asset Monitoring
Energy Management
General
Diagnostics
See Alarms for a list of available types in each category.
Level of Detail selector
Select to see Incidents, Alarms, or Events.
12
NOTE: This setting is only available for History Views, not for Alarm Status Views.
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Priority filter
Select which priority Events to include or exclude. This filter allows more precise priority
filtering than the other priority filter.
13
NOTE: This selector is only available for Event History Views, not for Alarm Status or
Incident and Alarm History Views.
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Waveforms UI
Incident and Alarm instance Waveforms UI
Page selector.
1
Navigate between pages.
Waveforms timeline.
The timeline shows at what point in time the Waveforms that are associated with this Incident
2
or Alarm Instance were captured. Each waveform capture is represented by a dot. The
Representative Waveforms for this Incident or Alarm Instance are shown with black dots.
Inspect button
3
Click the button to open the waveform inspection window for this Waveform.
Representative Waveform
The black marking identifies the Representative Waveform for this Incident or Alarm Instance.
4
The Representative Waveform is the Waveform for the worst disturbance in the Incident or
Alarm Instance.
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Waveform inspection UI
Display Mode
1 Select one of the following display modes for the waveform chart: Waveform, Waveform and
RMS, RMS.
Channels
2
Select which channels (V1, V2, V3, I1, I2, I3) to include or exclude from the waveform chart.
Advanced Options
Select which charts are shown in the Analysis pane. The options include
Analysis Area, Phasors, Harmonics (V), Harmonics (I). You can also switch
View
between a Compact View and an Extended View. The Compact View groups
the charts together, the Extended View shows them below each other.
Harmonics Set the number of Harmonics to display in the Harmonics column chart.
Select the sampling rate at which the waveform was captured. The sampling
3 Source
rate is detected automatically. Use this control to make adjustments if the
Sampling
sampling rate setting is incorrect. The sampling rate is set correctly when the
Rate
Analysis Region covers one cycle of waveform capture.
Source Select the source frequency. The frequency is detected automatically. Use this
Frequency control to make adjustments if the frequency setting is incorrect.
TIP: The Advanced Options are hidden by default. Click the Advanced Options label to show
or hide these settings.
Analysis Area selector

4
Use the slider to select an Analysis Area in the waveform chart.
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Zoom
Use the left and right sliders to zoom in and out of the waveform chart. You can also click and
5 drag the pointer on the plot to zoom. To pan while zoomed in, click and drag the area between
the sliders. Click to the right of the sliders to zoom out to the original size.
Analysis Area chart

This chart shows the waveform signature of the section of the waveform that has been
6
selected by the Analysis Area selector (see 4). The Phasor and Harmonics calculations are
based on the waveform data from the Analysis Area.
Phasor chart
This chart shows the phasor analysis of the section of the waveform that has been selected
7
by the Analysis Area selector (see 4). Phasor details are shown in a polar diagram and a data
table.
Voltage Harmonics chart
8 This chart shows the voltage harmonic analysis of the section of the waveform that has been
selected by the Analysis Area selector (see 4). Harmonic details are shown in a column chart.
Current Harmonics chart
9 This chart shows the current harmonic analysis of the section of the waveform that has been
selected by the Analysis Area selector (see 4). Harmonic details are shown in a column chart.
Compare Waveforms
Use this option to open this waveform in a new, Compare Waveforms tab in the browser. You
10
can then select other waveforms to open in the same window. If a Compare Waveforms tab is
already open, then the present waveform is added to that window.
Download Waveform
11 Use this option to download the waveform data of the present waveform in .csv file format.
The file is downloaded to your local Windows Downloads folder.
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Analysis UI
NOTE: Alarms and data measurements during an Incident occur in very short time intervals. To
show the correct sequence of events in the Timeline Analysis, the Analysis item timestamps must
be accurate. Consider using monitoring devices with Precision Time Protocol (PTP) or GPS time
synchronization for accurate time stamping.
Options menu
1
Contains options relevant to the content displayed in the Analysis UI.
Notes area
2
(Optional) Enter notes related to the Analysis.
Grouping control
3
Choose to group the items in the Analysis by time or by source.
Zoom and Heatmap
Use the sliders or the time controls to zoom in or out of the Analysis time window. Use the
4
button on the right of the slider to zoom out to the original size. The colored areas act as a
heatmap, showing you where the Analysis items are located on the time window timeline.
Analysis items
These are the Alarms, Waveforms, and Bursts that are associated with this Timeline. The color
bars to the left of the items indicate the item priority. Arrows, pointing up or down, to the left of
5 some of the items indicate Disturbance Direction Detection measurements. Hover the pointer
over the arrows to get specific disturbance direction information.
TIP: Click the item name to open a Details view for the item.
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Timeline
Each Analysis item is represented by a dot on the timeline or a burst data display. The color of
6 the dot indicates the priority of the item. Alarms with a start and end event are shown with two
dots, connected by a line. Waveforms are shown with a white dot. Zoom in to see the
waveforms timeline. Click a waveform dot to open the waveform viewer.
Analysis item Options
7
Hide an item from view or choose to open a Details view for an item.
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Timeline Analysis View Settings UI
View Name
1
Shows the name of the Timeline View.
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Location and sharing

Determines where the View is stored in the Library and who can access it.
2
NOTE: Everyone in your User Group can see a public View. No one except you and
Supervisor level users can see a private View.
Quick Expand
3 Click this option to extend the time window of the view and adds all devices, and all
categories.
Priority filter
4 Click the priority buttons to include or exclude Alarms with that priority. The priorities are,
from left to right: No, Low, Medium, High.
Sources selector
5
Include all sources, or select specific sources.
Show control
Show or hide Burst data, Waveform data, the Notes area, Spanning Alarms, Hidden Items.
6 NOTE: Spanning Alarms are Alarms that started before the Time Window. Hidden Items are
Analysis items that are marked as hidden through the item Options menu. Hidden items
appear dimmed when shown.
Category selectors
Include or exclude certain categories of Alarms from the Analysis and choose specific types
within each category. The following categories are available:
Power Quality
7 Asset Monitoring
Energy Management
General
Diagnostics
See Alarms for a list of available types in each category.
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The following table shows the mapping of Alarm types to Incidents:
Incident Category Incident Type Alarm Types

Interruption Interruption
Over Voltage Over Voltage
Under Voltage Under Voltage
Unclassified Disturbance Unclassified Disturbance
Sag Sag (Voltage)
Swell Swell (Voltage)
Transient Transient
Flicker Flicker
Power Quality
Frequency Variation Frequency Variation
Harmonics
Harmonics (Current)
Harmonics
Harmonics (Power)
Harmonics (Voltage)
Unbalance
Unbalance Unbalance (Current)
Unbalance (Voltage)
Communication Status Communication Status
Diagnostics Device Status Device Status
System Status System Status
Air Air
Demand Demand
Electricity Electricity
Energy Management Gas Gas
Power Factor Power Factor
Steam Steam
Water Water
Protection Protection
Backup Power Backup Power
Over Current
Asset Monitoring Sag (Current)
Current Monitor
Swell (Current)
Under Current
Thermal Monitor Thermal Monitor
General Event
Clock / Time
Clutter
General Device Settings
Unassociated Dropout
General Setpoints General Setpoint
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Alarms Terminology
The following is a list of commonly used terms related to Alarms in PME.
Alarm
The term Alarm is commonly used to describe both, an Alarm Definition and an Alarm Instance.
Which one it represents in any particular application must be derived from the context in which it is
used. It is better to use the terms Alarm Definition and Alarm Instance to avoid ambiguity.
Alarm Definition
An Alarm Definition is the specification of defined condition for a particular measurement from a
particular source. When the condition is met, the Alarm goes active. When the condition is no longer
met, the Alarm goes inactive. Example: An Overcurrent Alarm that goes active when the measured
current for a load goes above a defined limit. The Alarm Definition includes the Alarm Name, the
source and measurement, the Alarm limits, and any other conditions that are relevant for the Alarm.
Alarm Instance
An Alarm Instance is a record of an occurrence where a monitored load exceeds the limits set in the
Alarm Definition. An Alarm Instance starts when the Alarm state goes active and ends when it goes
inactive. An Alarm Instance has a start and end date.
Alarm Occurrence Count

The Alarm Occurrence Counts is a count of the Alarm Instances that have happened for an Alarm
Definition.
Alarm State
The Alarm State shows if the monitored load presently meets the conditions defined in the Alarm
Definition or not. If it meets the conditions, the Alarm State is Active. If it does not meet the
conditions, the Alarm State is Inactive.
Alarm Acknowledgment
An Alarm Acknowledgment is a way to indicate in the software that you have seen the Alarm and
that it is being managed. When you acknowledge an Alarm, the date and time of the
acknowledgment is recorded together with an optional note that you can enter in the acknowledge
window.
An Alarm can be acknowledged after it has gone active. An Alarm stays unacknowledged until you
acknowledge it. After you have acknowledged an Alarm, it stays acknowledged until the next time it
goes active. At that point it is reset to unacknowledged and is waiting for you to acknowledge it
again.
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NOTE: You can acknowledge Alarms in Status Views and History Views. If you acknowledge
Alarms through an Incident History View, all Alarms that are part of this Incident will be
acknowledged. Whenever you acknowledge an Alarm, from any of these locations, you are
acknowledging the Alarm Definition itself, not a particular instance of it. That means
acknowledging an alarm marks it as Acknowledged for all Instances and resets the
Unacknowledged occurrence counter.
Incident
An Incident combines Alarms, Waveforms, and Burst data from many sources in the system. The
elements are combined based on the proximity in time when the data was recorded and based on an
analysis of the type of data. The goal is to create a single representation of a real world power event
that shows the impact of this event on the power system as a whole.
Burst Data
Burst data is pre- and post event data that is logged during an Alarm Instance. The recording of the
data is triggered by an Alarm going active. Devices that support Burst data keep a continuous buffer
of data logs in memory, until a Burst data capture is triggered. At that point, the data is recorded and
uploaded to the software. By showing both pre- and post event data, Burst data is a very effective
analysis tool. Burst data can be high speed data, such as half-cycle RMS measurements of
voltages, currents, and other quantities, or it can be 1 second measurements for slowly changing
parameters.
Event
Events are records of activity or conditions in the monitoring system. Events are generated by
devices and the software and are logged and displayed as they happen in the system without any
processing or aggregation. The system uses Event records to determine Alarm types and states.
Status View
A Status View in the Alarms application shows Alarm Definitions in the system, their present state,
how often they occurred, their priority, and other relevant information.
History View
A History View in the Alarms application shows instances of Incidents, Alarms, or Events that have
occurred in the system.
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Dashboards references
This section contains reference information related to using Dashboards.
Dashboards user interface (UI)
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Dashboards user interface (UI)

Main UI
Dashboard Library
Contains all the Dashboards that are configured in the system. Dashboards can be listed
individually or they can be organized within folders.
1
Dashboards display pane.

2
Shows the Dashboard selected in the View Library.
Gadget Settings UI
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Gadget settings tabs.

1 The tabs group the different setting options for the gadget. Different gadget types can have
different settings tabs and different settings options within those tabs.
Dashboard Settings
Options menu and Hide Library icon .

Contains options relevant to the Dashboard Library. The following options are available:
1 Add Dashboard
Add Folder
Slideshow Manager
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Search filter.
2
Enter text to search and filter the Dashboards displayed in the Library.
Back button.
3
Exit the Dashboard Settings and go back to the Library.
Dashboard Name.
4
Set the name of the Dashboard in the Library.
Add Gadget.
5
Add new gadgets to the Dashboard. See Adding a gadget to a dashboard for more information.
Styling.
6 Set the appearance of the Dashboard by adding a background image, setting the background
color, and setting the gadget opacity. See Styling a dashboard for more information.
View Access Permissions selector.
7
Select Public to make this Dashboard public. Select Private to make this Dashboard private.
Location.
8
Determine where the Dashboard is stored in the Library.
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Power Quality Performance Module references

This section contains reference information related to using the Power Quality Performance Module.
Power Quality Performance events and disturbances
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Power Quality Performance events and disturbances
Events
Power Quality (PQ) events are short-term disturbances that are characterized by magnitude,
duration, and direction.
The following table provides definitions for the different PQ events:
Magnitud Duratio Consequenc

PQ Events Summary Source
e n e
½ cycle
Loss of the Less than
Interruption Utility or to 1
supply 10% of Downtime
s facility minute
voltage nominal
or more
90% to
Utility or
Decrease 10% of ½ cycle
Voltage large Malfunction
in voltage nominal to 1
Sag motors or downtime
magnitude voltage minute
starting
(typical)
110% to
Increase in ½ cycle Equipment
Voltage 180% of Utility or
voltage to 1 malfunction
Swell nominal facility
magnitude minute or damage
(typical)
Switchin
Short- Potentiall
g
duration y several <50 ns Electronic
Transient activities
high thousand to 50 equipment
Voltage or
overvoltag s of volts ms damage
lightning
e and amps
strikes
Sustained 110% to Equipment
More
Over increase in 120% of Utility or malfunction
than 1
Voltage voltage nominal facility or motor
minute
magnitude (typical) heating
Sustained 80% to
More Equipment
Under decrease 90% of Utility or
than 1 malfunction
Voltage in voltage nominal facility
minute or damage
magnitude (typical)
Power Quality event classifications

The following image illustrates the classification of events in relation to a CBEMA chart. The Power
Quality Performance gadgets and reports follow this same color classification of Power Quality
Events.
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Percent of nominal No impact

A B C Transient D Swell
voltage region
Under
E Over Voltage F Sag G H Interruption
Voltage
Disturbances
Power Quality (PQ) disturbances are long-term disturbances.
The following table provides definitions for the different PQ disturbances:
PQ
Magnitu Consequen
Disturbanc Summary Source Duration
de ce
es
0.5% -
Non- 2.5% of Overheatin
Voltage Utility or Steady
symmetric nominal g or
Unbalance facility state
al voltages voltage malfunction
(typical)
1.0% -
Non- 30% of Malfunction
Current Utility or Steady
symmetric nominal and breaker
Unbalance facility state
al current current trip
(typical)
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PQ
Magnitu Consequen
Disturbanc Summary Source Duration
de ce
es
Malfunction
Voltage Waveform 0 to 20% Nonlinear Steady
and
Harmonics distortion (typical) loads state
overheating
Malfunction
Current Waveform 0 to 20% Nonlinear Steady
and breaker
Harmonics distortion (typical) loads state
trip
Up to Standby
Deviation
5% generators
of the Malfunction
Frequency deviatio or poor Intermitte
frequency or motor
Variation n of power nt
from the degradation
nominal infrastructu
nominal
(typical) re
Load
Voltage Flickering
0.1% to exhibits
waveform Intermitte lights,
Flicker 7% significant
envelope nt equipment
(typical) current
variations malfunction
variations
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Reports references
This section contains reference information related to using Reports.

Reports UI
Reports Icons
Reports Terminology
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The report input area opens when you select a report in the Report Library. You must specify the
necessary input parameters before you can generate the report. For saved reports, some or all of the
input parameters may already be specified.
After you generate a report, you can display or change the input parameters you specified for it by
clicking show inputs in the top-right corner of the report display area. To return to the generated
report without changing any of the input parameters, click hide inputs. If you change any of the
input parameters, click Generate Report to regenerate the report.
The following information describes the inputs for the report templates. The available inputs vary by
report template listed in the Reports Library.
Aggregation Data
This input determines the period of time over which data is accumulated for presentation in the
report, such as day, week, and so on. From the dropdown list, select the aggregation interval that
you want to use. If a custom report includes a predefined aggregation interval, contact the owner to
adjust the interval for your use.
Aggregation Interval
Aggregation Period
Aggregation Type
The aggregation data that will be displayed: Average, Maximum, or Minimum.
Align Day of Week for Months

When the Aggregation Interval is Month, selecting Yes includes the data in the table by day of week
(Sun, Mon, Tues, and so on). Selecting No includes the data in the table by the day of the month (1,
2, 3, and so on). The default is Yes.
ATS Summary
1. Click ATS Summary.
2. Click Include ATS Summary to include the Automatic Transfer Switch Summary section in
the report. The remaining options in the screen are enabled. Alternatively, clear this check box
to exclude the Automatic Transfer Switch Summary section from the report.
3. Click Include Pass/Fail Indicator to include both the Required Transfer Time and Test
Status results. The Test Status shows the pass/fail grade. Alternatively, clear this check box
to exclude the results from the report.
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4. Lead ATS - Select the ATS device that you want to use as the lead ATS in reporting the trans-
fer time. The lead ATS is the ATS upon which the pass/fail grade is based.
You can choose the Auto Select Lead ATS option if you want the system to
automatically select the lead ATS. The ATS device that is first to enter test mode becomes
the lead ATS. If multiple ATS devices enter test mode at the same time, or if none of the
devices enter test mode, the system selects the ATS based on alphabetical order.
5. Click OK to save your changes and return to the report template.
Auto-scale Y-Axis
Select whether or not to scale the chart normally. Selecting No sets the starting point of the Y-axis
at zero. The default is Yes.
Baseline Date
Use the Baseline Date to compare the current state of the breaker settings to a baseline point in
time. If a change is detected between the state of the settings today and the state of the settings on
the baseline date the change will be noted in the report.
CBEMA (1996), CBEMA (Updated), ITIC, SEMI F47 curves

Click Yes for the power quality curve (CBEMA (1996), CBEMA (Updated), ITIC, or SEMI F47) that
you want to show in the incident plots. Click No to hide the curve.
You can select one or more of the curves.
Change Summary
Click Yes to include the Change Summary section of the report. Click No to not include it. The
default is No.
Chart Type
Select one of the available chart types from the dropdown list to graphically display the data that you
specified for the report.
Choose a Model and a Reporting Aggregation Interval

Select the model you want to use for the report from the Model drop-down list.
Select the aggregation interval you want to use for the report from the Reporting Aggregation
Interval drop-down list. The options available in this drop-down list depend on the selected model.
Circuit Breaker Inventory

Click Yes to include the Inventory section of the report. Click No to not include it. The default is
Yes.
Comments
Use this field to add comments that will appear at the bottom of the generated report.
Company Name
Type a name for the company in the text box.
Cumulative Degradation Threshold

Enter the value that represents the maximum total voltage difference between the reference
waveform and the evaluated waveforms. For example, if the waveform is off by 1.0 on each point
from the reference, the total degradation is 10. If the threshold value is 8, then the degradation
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exceeds the threshold.
Custom Page Height

Specify a custom output page height. This value is ignored if Page Size is set to Fit to Page.
Custom Page Width

Specify a custom output page width. This value is ignored if Page Size is set to Fit to Page.
Custom Units Label

Enter any text to be used as the measurement label for instances when normalization is used , for
example, kWh/Person. The default is kWh.
Custom URL
(Optional) Specify the URL for any page or image that you would like to include in the report. This
could be a page from an external or internal website, or a local image.
Customers
Click Select Customers. Select the customers that you want to include in the report from the list.
Click Select All to select all the customers from the list. Click None to deselect all the customers.
Click OK.
Data Center Energy Measurement

Click Select Measurement to choose the measurement for interval energy usage for the entire data
center. This will typically be a 15-minute interval value.
Data Center Power Measurement

Click Select Measurement to choose the measurement for instantaneous power consumption for
the entire data center.
Data Center Source

Click Select Source to choose a single source to represent the entire data center facility.
Degree Days Pivot Point

The Degree Days Pivot Point is the point where either heating or cooling is required to keep the
temperature within the designated degree range.
Dependent Variable
The dependent variable is the measurement you want to model. For example, if you are modeling
the energy consumption of a building based on outside temperature, then the energy is the
dependent variable.
To specify the dependent variable,
1. Click Select Source and select a device from the Devices list or a Hierarchy node from the
Views list.
2. Click Select Measurement and select the measurement to be modeled.
3. Select an aggregation method for the measurement from the Aggregation Method drop down
list.
The following aggregation methods are available:
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AVG: calculates the average measurement value over the interval.

SUM: adds up the measurements values over the interval.
DELTA: subtracts the beginning measurement value from the end measurement value of the
interval.
NOTE: If you are using a Hierarchy node as a source for the dependent variable and you are using
a cumulative measurement, such as Real Energy (kWh), you must use SUM as aggregation
method. This is because the hierarchy converts the cumulative measurement into interval
measurements.
Deviation Type
Enter a percentage or specific value to specify the type of deviation to show in the report.
Display Billing ID
Click Yes to show an alphanumeric billing ID for a tenant which can be used by third party billing
engine.
Display Mode
Select in which form you would like to see the report output from the Display Mode drop-down list.
The following display modes are available:
Forecast: Compare the model output for the reporting period to the actually measured data for that
period, where the model was created for a baseline period in the past.
Backcast: Compare the model output for a past period to the actually measured data for that
period, where the model was created for the reporting period in the present time.
Display Zero Days

Select whether or not to show days where data is logged but the values are all zero. Note that days
with no logged values at all are still included in the report. The default is No.
Driver Data Quantity

Click Select Measurement. Navigate to and select a measurement, and then click OK.
Driver Data Source

Click Select Source, and then choose from the dropdown list a Grouping: None, Group Name, Site,
or Device Type. Navigate to and select a source, and then click OK.
Email Recipients (comma separated)

A comma-separated list of email addresses to which to email the transformed XML.
Email XML Export

Select Yes to email the transformed XML output ('XML Export File') to the addresses specified in
Email Recipients.
End Hour
Select the end hour to display when filtering the data by the time of day.
The time range in the list is in 24-hour format in descending order.
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Energy Cost per kWh

Enter the appropriate value for the blended cost of energy. This value is used in the calculations for
the cost of losses in the report. Only numeric values with up to two decimal places will be used in
the report.
The currency symbol used to display the cost values is set in Web Applications SETTINGS >
Localization.
Energy Measurement Label

Type a label to describe the measurements selected in Energy Measurements.
Use this label to aggregate disparate units into a common measurement unit.
For example, for Gas (GJ) and Electricity (kWh) values you could define the Energy Label as 'BTU'.
Energy Measurements
1. Click Select Load Measurement to open the Load Measurement Selector dialog.
2. Under Load, click Select Source to open the Source Selector.
The Source Selector dialog provides options to show Devices or Views.
Use the Devices option to select the devices you want to include in the report.
From the Grouping list, select the way in which you want to display the sources (for
example by device type or by group name). Click + and - to expand and collapse items in
the navigation tree. Click the check box beside a device (or group of devices) to select it.
Click Select All or Select None in the top-right corner to select or clear all the check
boxes.
Use the Views option to select a hierarchy view (a tree of relationships) or virtual meters.
The hierarchy views and virtual meters are configured in the Hierarchy Manager
component. (See the Hierarchy Manager Help for further information about hierarchies,
virtual meters, and views.) Click + and - to expand and collapse items in the tree. Click
the check box beside any hierarchy item in the tree or any virtual meter to select it.
Click OK after making your selections.
3. Under Measurements:
a. Click Select Measurement to open the Measurement Selector.
b. Choose the measurement you want to use for the energy comparison and click OK.
c. If required, enter a Multiplier value.
The multiplier lets you add multiple measurements. For example, a multiplier can be used
to get gas and electricity energy currencies onto the same unit footings, so they can be
added together.
4. (Optional) Use Normalization to normalize measurement values.

a. In Label, enter the normalization label value.
b. In Value, enter the value that you want to normalize.
For example: To normalize energy usage per square foot of a building, enter Energy per
Square Foot in the Label value, and the square footage of the building in the Value field.
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5. Click OK.
Enter an optional coefficient in % to be applied on the modeled data

(Optional) Enter coefficients that are applied to the modeled data to adjust the model output based
on known or expected changes.
For example, if you implemented an energy conservation measure on June 1, 2016 for which you
are expecting an energy saving of 15%, enter -15 as a coefficient and June 1, 2016 as the start date
from which to apply it on. All modeled data, starting with that date, will be adjusted by -15%. You
can add multiple coefficients at multiple dates. Coefficients are applied cumulatively, on top of any
previously applied coefficients.
To specify a coefficient,
1. Enter the coefficient value in percent, including the sign, in the text box.
2. Enter the date on which this coefficient takes effect into the date box.
To add additional coefficients, click the + sign next to the coefficient text box. Click - to remove a
coefficient.
EPSS Group
Select the transfer switches and other equipment group for the report. The list shows the groups that
you defined in the configuration utility. When you select a group from the list, the field to the right
shows the devices included in the group.
Evaluation Limits
Click Configure to configure the EN50160 parameters used in the report. Default values are
provided based on the EN50160 standard.
Click the links in the dialog box to access configuration options for various measurements included
in the report:
l Basic Configuration: Type the maximum percentage of intervals in an observation period

where the component does not meet the EN50160 N1 and N2 requirements before the com-
ponent is considered non-compliant.
l Supply Voltage Dips: Type the maximum percentage of intervals in an observation period that
the RMS value can drop below 90% of the nominal voltage for each duration and depth presen-
ted in the dialog box before the component is considered non-compliant.
l Short and Long Interruptions: Type the maximum percentage of intervals in an observation
period that the RMS value can be less than 1% of the nominal voltage for the given duration
before the component is considered non-compliant.
l Temporary Overvoltages: Type the maximum percentage of intervals in an observation period

that the RMS value can exceed the nominal voltage by each magnitude for each duration
presented in the dialog box before the component is considered non-compliant.
NOTE: The EN50160 standard defines the observation period for the above components as one
week.
Event Location
Select how you want to identify the location of the events that are included in the generated report.
The available selections are Internal and External, Internal only, or External only.
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Event Priority
Select the priority of alarms and events that you want to include in the report. The options include
high, medium, and low priority alarms and events.
Events Summary
1. Click Events Summary.
2. Click Include Events Summary to include the Events Summary section in the report. The
remaining options in the screen are enabled. Alternatively, clear this check box to exclude the
Events Summary section from the report.
3. Click Include Generator Events to include generator events in the report. Alternatively, clear
this check box to exclude generator events from the report.
4. Click Include ATS Events to include ATS events in the report. Alternatively, clear this check
box to exclude ATS events from the report.
Exclude Days with Rollover

Exclude days that contain rollover from the report.
Exclude Incomplete Days

Exclude days that are incomplete from the report.
Exclude Incomplete Weeks

Exclude weeks that are incomplete from the report.
Exclude Sources
(Optional) Define the sources to exclude from the report:
a. In the Sources Included area, select sources to exclude and then click > to move those
sources to the Sources Excluded area.
b. To move all of the sources into the Sources Excluded area, click >>.
c. Click OK to save the sources and return to the report template.
The devices in the group appear in the Sources section of the generated report. Excluded devices
appear as grayed-out entries.
Exclude Values Over

Enter a value to indicate the point at which values over this number are not plotted in the chart. The
default value is No Exclusions.
Exclude Values Under

Enter a value to indicate the point at which values over this number are not plotted in the chart. The
default value is No Exclusions.
Facility Location
(Optional) Type the data center facility location.
Facility Name
Type the data center facility name.
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Flicker Baseline - High

Type the Flicker Baseline High value if the default is not appropriate for your needs.
Flicker Baseline - Low

Type the Flicker Baseline Low value if the default is not appropriate for your needs.
Frequency Baseline [%]

Type the Frequency Baseline value if the default is not appropriate for your needs.
Frequency Nominal [Hz]

Type the nominal frequency of the system (for example, 60).
Generator Summary
1. Click Generator Summary.
2. Click Include Generator Summary to include the Generator Summary section in the report.
The remaining options in the screen are enabled. Alternatively, clear this check box to exclude
the Generator Summary section from the report.
3. Click Include Pass/Fail Indicator to include both the pass/fail grade and the test method
used to evaluate each generator. The pass/fail grade is based on both the run duration and the
minimum specified percentage of the prime nameplate rating. Alternatively, clear this check
box to exclude the pass/fail grade and the test method from the report.
4. Select the Electric Data options to specify the electrical data in the report:
Include Chart: Select this check box to include a generator chart showing kW Load, kVA
Load, and the threshold for the minimum acceptable power load based on the specified
load percentage for the run duration.
Include Avg., Min, Max Table: Select this check box to include a table showing min-
imum, average, and maximum electrical readings for the longest continuous load at (or
above) the specified load percentage. The electrical readings measured are: kW, kVA, Ia,
Ib, Ic, In, Vab, Van, Vbc, Vbn, Vca, Vcn.
Include Details: Select this check box to include a table showing the generator electrical
details. The data is organized by time intervals and displays the readings for kW, kVA,
load (the percentage of maximum load identified on the generator nameplate), Power
Factor (PF), I avg, VLL avg, VLN avg, and Frequency.
5. Select the Engine Temperature Data options to specify the engine temperature data in the
report:
Include Chart: Select this check box to include a chart showing the engine temperature
for the run duration, and a horizontal line identifying the minimum temperature required for
the run duration.
Include Avg, Min, Max Table: Select this check box to include a table showing Min-
imum, Average, and Maximum engine temperature readings for the longest continuous
engine temperature equal to or above the minimum acceptable engine temperature.
Include Details: Select this check box to include a table showing the Longest Continu-
ous ET (Engine Temperature) time period, the Minimum ET, Required Run Duration (Min),
and Actual Run Duration.
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NOTE: The configuration tool does not convert the engine temperature values from one
temperature type to another.
6. Select the Exhaust Gas Temperature Data options to specify the exhaust gas temperature
data in the report:
Include Chart: Select this check box to include a chart showing the exhaust gas tem-
perature for the run duration, and a horizontal line identifying the minimum temperature
required for the run duration.
Include Avg, Min, Max Table: Select this check box to include a table showing Min-
imum, Average, and Maximum exhaust gas temperature readings for the longest con-
tinuous engine temperature equal to or above the minimum acceptable exhaust
temperature.
Include Details: Select this check box to include a table showing the Longest Continu-
ous EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) time period, the Minimum EGT, Required Run Dur-
ation (Min), and Actual Run Duration.
7. Under Engine Data, click Include Details to include engine details in the report. Details for
each generator include:
Generator name
Generator start and stop times by date
A label to indicate whether the data was collected automatically or manually.
A table of measurements; such as battery voltage and coolant temperature. Each meas-
urement includes a timestamp and the corresponding values.
Gauge Scale Override

Choose a specific value for all of the gauge scales to use in custom situations, such as when
normalizing data. This input is optional.
Group
Keep the default option All Groups or select a specific power quality group from the list.
The groups are defined in the Power Quality Group configuration file, which is implemented during
Power Quality Performance commissioning.
Grouped By
Select from the dropdown list to determine how the circuit breaker aging and electrical wear analysis
results are sorted.
High Target Line (Left and Right Axis)

Enter a value for the target line representing the target for the high end of your energy use. This
target line is red in the generated report. The default is No Target Line.
High Target Name (Left and Right Axis)

Enter a name to identify the high target line in the chart legend for the left and right axis,
respectively. The defaults are Left Axis High Target and Right Axis High Target, respectively.
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Highlight End
Select the end hour to stop the highlighting of the line in the chart.
The time range in the list is in 24-hour format in descending order.
Highlight Start
Select the start hour to begin the highlighting of the line in the chart.
The time range in the list is in 24-hour format in ascending order.
Incident Interval
Select the incident interval that you want to use in the report (such as, 20 seconds, 10 minutes, 1
week).
The incident interval is the time window used by the generated report to group multiple disturbances
together into a single incident. The default value is 20 seconds.
Include Activity Details

Click Yes to include a generator details section in the report. Click No to exclude this section.
Include Aggregation Chart

Select whether or not to include a bar chart in the generated report showing a summary of the
measurement you chose for the selected sources. The default is Yes.
Include 100% Area Chart

Select whether or not to include an area chart showing the data results stacked to a 100% level. The
default is Yes.
Include Area Chart

Select whether or not to include an area chart in the generated report to view the contribution of data
over a given period of time.
Include Average Harmonic Charts

Select whether or not to include charts showing the average values related to harmonic compliance.
The default is Yes.
Include Breakers with Minor Aging and Wear

Select Yes or No. Selecting Yes allows all of the breakers to appear in the report regardless of the
current electrical aging and electrical wear levels. Selecting No allows only breakers with moderate
or critical electrical aging and electrical wear to appear.
Include Chart
Select whether or not to include the chart in the generated report. The default is Yes.
Include Column Chart

Select whether or not to include a column chart in the generated report to compare the data
represented in the chart. The default is Yes.
Include Data Table

Select whether or not to show the data table in the generated report. The default is No.
Include Data Tables

Click Yes to include a section for capacity data in the report. Click No to exclude capacity data.
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Include Data Tables in the Detail Section

Select whether or not to show data table for power quality events in the generated report. The
default is No.
Include Data Warnings

Click Yes to include data warnings in the report. If there are none, the section is not included. Click
No to exclude this section.
Include Duplicates
Select whether or not to show duplicate data in the generated report. The default is No.
Duplicate data collection is disabled in Power Monitoring Expert by default. In order to be able to
include duplicate data in a report, duplicate data collection must first be enabled for the system.
Include Electrical Details

Select the option to specify the start records. When you click Select Reference Starts you can
choose the specific start records by generator and date. For example, you can use this option to
compare yesterday's Gen 1 start voltage signature to the Gen 1 start voltage signature from six
months prior.
Include EN50160 Configuration Parameters

Select whether or not to include the configuration inputs entered in the Configure Evaluation Limits
dialog in the generated report.
Include Event History

Click Yes to include event log data in the report. Click No to exclude it.
Include Events And Disturbances in the Detail Section

Click the field to open the Events and Disturbances dialog. By default, all items under Events and
Disturbances are selected, as well as Power Factor.
Clear the checkboxes for any specific items that you do not want to include in the generated report.
If you clear or select Events or Disturbances, the checkboxes for all of the items included in that
category are cleared or selected.
Include Gauges
Select whether or not to include the gauges in the generated report. The default is Yes.
Include Harmonic Detail Charts

Select whether or not to include charts showing a second level of harmonic compliance detail for the
generated report. The default is No.
Include Interval Column Trend

Select whether or not to include a bar chart in the generated report showing the measurement you
chose for the sources for each hour in the 24-hour period for the specified days. The default is Yes.
Include Interval Line Trend

Select whether or not to include a line chart in the generated report showing the measurement you
chose for the sources for each hour in the 24-hour period for the specified days . The default is No.
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Include Line Chart

Select whether or not to include a line chart in the generated report to display the data trend over a
given time period. The default is Yes.
Include Measured Data

Choose to include the actual data with the modeled data or not by selecting Yes or No for Include
Measured Data.
Include Non Impacting Events

Select Yes if you want to include events in the Power Quality Events — Details section of the
generated report that are classified as having no impact on the power quality of your site. By default,
power quality events with no impact are excluded from the generated report.
Include Pie Chart

Select whether or not to include a pie chart in the generated report to show a numerical proportion of
the results. The default is Yes.
Include Report Parameters Summary

Select whether or not to include report parameters in the generated report. The default is Yes.
Include Stacked Aggregation Chart

Select whether or not to include a stacked chart in the generated report showing the measurement
you chose for the selected sources. The default is No.
Include Stacked Column Chart

Select whether or not to include a stacked column chart in the generated report to display the
proportions for the data represented in the chart. The default is Yes.
Include Tables
Select whether or not to include the tables in the generated report. The default is Yes.
Include THD/TDD Charts

Select whether or not to include charts showing the total harmonic distortion (THD) of the voltage
waveform, and the total demand distortion (TDD) of the current waveform, in the generated report.
The default is Yes.
Include Two Specific Periods Only

Select whether or not to include only the first and last period of data in the selected date range. The
default is No.
Include Unassociated Breakers

Include breakers that are not defined as being part of Switchboards and Groups in the report. The
default is Yes.
Include Undetermined Incidents

This option represents the number of events that cannot be classified as External or Internal.
Select Yes or No to include or exclude the data for these events from the generated report.
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Independent Variable
The independent variable is the driver that influences the measurement you want to model. For
example, if you are modeling the energy consumption of a building based on outside temperature,
then the outside temperature is the independent variable. You can specify one or more independent
variables.
To specify the independent variables,
1. Click Select Source and select a source from the list. Hierarchies are not supported for inde-
pendent variables.
2. Click Select Measurement and select the measurement.
3. Select an aggregation method for the measurement from the Aggregation Method drop down
list.
The following aggregation methods are available:
AVG: Calculates the average measurement value over the interval.

SUM: Sums the measurements values over the interval.
DELTA: Subtracts the beginning measurement value from the end measurement value of the
interval.
MIN: Selects the minimum measurement value over the interval.
MAX: Selects the minimum measurement value over the interval.
CDD: Calculates the Cooling Degree Days.
HDD: Calculates the Heating Degree Days.
For CDD or HDD, enter the base temperature in the Degree Days Base Temperature input
box that is displayed when one of these options is selected.
To add additional variables, click the + sign next to the Select Source button. Click - to remove a
variable. To enable or disable a variable, select or clear the check box next to the Select Source
button.
Input Source Measurements

Select one or more measurements and their sources, to be used in the calculation of the KPI. Each
measurement is associated with a label, for example A,B,C, ... which you use to define the KPI
formula.
Insert Data
You can save the output of the model report into the Power Monitoring Expert database and use it
for display in Dashboards and Trends. The source name created for this data in the database is
Modeled_Data.<model name>. The following measurements will be recorded for this source:
Measured: This is a copy of the dependent variable measured data.

Modeled Data: This is the data calculated by the model for the dependent variable.
Residual: This is the delta between the Measured data and the Modeled data
Residual%: This is the Residual data in percent.
To save the data into the database, select Yes for Insert Data.
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TIP: Setup a subscription to run the model report weekly for the last 7 days and save the output
into the database. This will ensure you have a complete data set for modeled data for use in
Dashboards and Trends.
Interval and Sub Model Configuration

Select the reporting interval from the Interval drop-down list.
Select the sub model from the Sub Model drop-down list. The options in this drop-down list depend
on the selected Interval and the sub models that have been defined in Settings > Configuration
Tools > Modeling Configuration.
The Database Driven option is used to define operating conditions instead of time periods for sub-
modeling. For example, you could define the condition of Power Factor < 0.8. That means that one
sub-model is used when the Power Factor is < 0.8 and a different one when it is >= 0.8. This is
similar to sub-modeling based on weekdays versus weekend days, just that the Power Factor value
is used as a condition instead of the day of the week.
When you select Database Driven, additional input boxes are displayed to select the Source,
Measurement, Key, and Value. The Key is the condition, for example for Power Factory < 0.8,
enter <0.8 in the Key input box. The Value box is just a label to identify the condition, so you could
enter Low PF for low Power Factor.
You can add one or more conditions. Click the + icon to add additional conditions.
NOTE: Conditions are applied in the order in which they are defined in the report.
IT Equipment Energy Measurement

Click Select Measurement to choose the measurement for interval energy usage for all the IT
equipment used. This will typically be a 15-minute interval value.
IT Equipment Power Measurement

Click Select Measurement to choose the measurement for instantaneous power consumption for
all the IT equipment used.
IT Equipment Source
Click Select Source to choose the single source that represents all the IT equipment operated in
the data center facility.
Keep True Totals

Select Yes if you want the totals in the report to be unaffected by the filtering. If you want the totals
in the report to be based on line item and tenant filter, select No.
KPI Formula
Enter the mathematical formula that is used to calculate the KPI from the input parameters. Use the
labels that are associated with the input parameters in the Input Source Measurements section as
variables in the formula. You can use the following operators +, -, /, *, Pow(), Sqrt().
Here are some examples of valid formula syntax:
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l (A + B) / C
l A+B+C
l C / (A + B)
l Pow(A+B+C,2)
l Sqrt(A+B)
KPI Measurement
Select the measurement that is used to represent the KPI output value. The calculated KPI values
will be logged under this measurement and the KPI Source. Use the KPI Measurement Override
if you cannot find a suitable output measurement.
KPI Measurement Override

Only use this input if you cannot find a suitable measurement under KPI Measurement.
Manually enter the name of a measurement to be used to represent the KPI output value. This
overrides any measurement selected under KPI Measurement. If the measurement you enter does
not already exist in Power Monitoring Expert, it is created.
KPI Source
Enter the name of the source for which the calculated KPI values are logged in Power Monitoring
Expert. The source is created automatically, if it does not exist already.
Line Item Filter

Anything entered in the Line Item Filter parameter (comma separated) includes rows from the Item
column. For example, to include the On Peak Usage line item, enter On Peak Usage in the Line
Item Filter. To include both On and Off Peak usage, enter Peak Usage.
Load Measurement
Select the source you want.
Lock Chart Scales at Zero

Select whether or not to force the y-axis to start at zero rather than scaling the chart normally. The
default is Yes.
Logged Measurement
1. Click Select Source to open the Source Selector dialog.
2. Select the source and then click OK.
3. Click Select Measurement to open the Measurement Selector dialog.
4. Select the instantaneous measurement (power, power factor, current, THD, etc.) and then
click OK.
Low Target Line (Left and Right Axis)

Enter a value for the target line representing the target for the low end of your energy use. This target
line is yellow in the generated report. The default is No Target Line.
Low Target Name (Left and Right Axis)

Enter a name to identify the low target line in the chart legend for the left and right axis, respectively.
The defaults are Left Axis Low Target and Right Axis Low Target, respectively.
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Lower Target Line

Enter a value for the target line representing the target for the low end of the energy use. The lower
target is a yellow line in the report. Columns in charts that are on lower target line, or between the
lower target line and the upper target line, are outlined in yellow. The default value is 0.
Maintenance Status
Click Yes to include the Maintenance Status section of the report. Click No to not include it. The
default is Yes.
Manual
Click Manual to select the runs according to a date range and run reason, and then do the following:
1. Select the Reporting Period date range for th eruns to include in the report.
2. Select the Run Reason for the runs to include in the report.
If you select Most recent run and define excluded sources, the exclusions are ignored
when you generate the report.
The devices in the group will appear in the Sources section of the report. Devices that you excluded
from the report will be gray-shaded.
Max Authorized Deviation

Enter a value by which deviation is allowed for the report.
Measurement Label
Input the label to be used to describe the measurements selected in Load Measurement.
Measurements (Reports other than Load Profile)

Use this input to select the measurements you want to include in the report.
Click Select Measurement to open the Measurement Selector dialog. Click + and - to expand and
collapse items in the navigation tree. For reports where you can select multiple measurements,
click the check box beside a measurement (or group of measurements) to select it. For reports
where you can only select a single measurement, click the measurement name to select it.
After selecting the measurements, click OK.
Measurements (with Smart Mode)

Smart Mode is enabled in the Measurement Selector when you select the Views radio button in
the Source Selector, which then lets you select a hierarchy view or a virtual meter for your source
parameter.
When you open the Measurement Selector, Smart Mode lists general measurement names by
default. A Detailed Mode option is also available for the measurements.
Smart Mode provides a general measurement name for you to select. The measurement is based
on a subset derived from all of the available measurements in the particular measurement category.
The underlying operation selects an applicable measurement for each device to produce equivalent
results for reporting purposes.
The following image illustrates how measurements in Smart Mode are determined and applied from
the priority list of measurements. The priority list contains measurements that usually provide
equivalent results for the measurement selected in Smart Mode.
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For example, for each device included in a hierarchy view or in a virtual meter, the report starts with
the Real Energy measurement in the priority list. If data for that measurement exists, then it is used
in the report. If data does not exist for the Real Energy measurement, then the report goes to the
Real Energy Total measurement in the list. If data exists for that measurement, then it is used. The
report continues to progress through the priority list to select a measurement that pertains to each
device associated with a hierarchy view or a virtual meter.
You can select Detailed to change to the detailed selection mode. This mode allows you to select
from a full list of measurements.
Smart Mode Detailed Mode
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The Measurement Selector provides a full list of measurements when you select the Devices
radio button in the Source Selector.
Click + and - to expand and collapse items in the navigation tree. For reports where you can select
multiple measurements, click the check box beside a measurement (or group of measurements) to
select it. For reports where you can only select a single measurement, click the measurement name
to select it.
After selecting the measurements, click OK.
Measurements (Load Profile Report)

This input determines whether the report is calculated using demand or power measurements.
Select either Demand or Power from the dropdown list.
Measurement Interval
Select the observation period (that is, the measurement interval) of 2 Hour, 10 Minute, or 3
Second to use for the IEC61000-4-30 report.
Measurement Target Line

Select a measurement to use with the source identified in Source Target Line to establish ON and
OFF peak target lines in the generated report.
Model Data Quantity

Click Select Measurement. Navigate to and select a measurement, and then click OK.
Model Data Source

Click Select Source, and then choose from the dropdown list a Grouping: None, Group Name, Site,
or Device Type. Navigate to and select a source, and then click OK.
Multiplier
Enter a value to use as a muliplier in normalizing the raw data in the report. The default is 1.
n % Crossing
Type a value for the duration percentage. This value indicates where to place a cross on the plotted
line identifying where that percentage value occurs.
Notes
Any notes appear at the bottom of the report page.
Sub-reports
The options available for selection are Generate dynamically and Embed into single report.
l Select Generate dynamically to generate an incident summary report only. You can click the
links in the report to view incident details and also associated waveforms.
This option provides a convenient way to generate a summary of incidents to give you an
indication for investigating a particular incident or waveform. This option is recommended for
interactive viewing and analysis within the reporting period.
l Select Embed into single report to include the incident summary, the incident details, and the
waveforms associated with those incidents in a single generated report. This single report
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format facilitates exporting the information to one of the available download formats, and it also
facilitates setting and delivering a report subscription. This option is recommended for attaching
the report to an email.
This option provides a convenient way to extract and share power quality-related information.
Although power quality events vary from system to system, it takes longer to generate the
report using this option because the system queries more data, including data-intensive
waveforms. To prevent possible report timeouts, it is suggested that you keep the number of
waveforms to a minimum by:
Selecting a single source.
Specifying a reporting period of a single day or less.
Operating Room
The hospital rooms whose panels you want to include in the report.
Overwrite XML Export

Selecting Yes overwrites an existing file if it exists, and selecting No appends the new data to an
existing file.
Page Size
Select from the dropdown list. Select Fit to Page to automatically scale each output page to fit onto
a single report page. Select Custom to scale the output based on the height and width values
provided in the Custom Page Height and Custom Page Width boxes.
Page Wait Time in Seconds

Specify the maximum time the report waits for the slideshow or custom URL to load. If you selected
multiple slideshows, then this maximum wait time is applied to each of the slideshows. If a
slideshow or URL loads faster than the maximum wait time, the report completes before this time
has elapsed.
Power Factor Target

The target power factor for the site. The default target is 92, which you can change to match you site
power factor target.
The target power factor is configured in the Power Factor Impact Rate.xml file when the Power
Quality Performance module is commissioned. This rate file is included in the Billing Module, which
is subject to licensing. Contact your Schneider Electric representative for further information.
Primary Sort
Select the primary sort column from the drop-down list. Your choice sets the primary sort column for
the report; customer, rack or circuit. Depending on how your hierarchy is configured, the sort might
contain customer and circuit only.
Priority
Select the priority of alarms and events that you want to include in the report. The options include
high, medium, and low priority alarms and events.
Protection Modes
Click Yes to include the Protection Modes section of the report. Click No to not include it. The
default is Yes.
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PUE Category
Select a number for the report category. The value appears as a label below the report title. The label
will be “Category n”, where “n” represents the number selected.
Category 1 is measured at the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). Category 2 is measured at the
Power Distribution Units (PDU). Category 0 and 3 are not included in the PUE Report.
Rate
Select the appropriate rate structure to apply to this report. The rate determines how the cost for
each tenant is calculated.
Rates
Use this input to set up parameters for energy cost reporting. Click Configure Rates to open the
Energy Rates dialog.
l Click Energy and Demand to configure basic rate parameters for the report.
In the Select Measurements section, click the check box beside a measurement to
include it in the report.
In the Select Billing Calculation section, select Flat Rate or select TOU Schedule. If
you select TOU Schedule, select a time of use (TOU) schedule from the dropdown list
(see the Time of Use Editor topic in the online help for Management Console Tools for
information on configuring a time of use schedule).
In the Set Rates section, enter the rates for the selected measurements.
In the Set Demand Calculation section, select the calculation method used to determine
demand: Independent (peak demand is calculated independently for each source) or Coin-
cident (the demand measurements of the sources are correlated with the peak demand of
the main meter). If you select Coincident for the calculation method, click Main Meter to
select the source to which you want to correlate the demand measurements.
l Click WAGES to include WAGES (Water, Air, Gas, Electricity, Steam) measurements in the
report. Click the +/- buttons to add or remove measurements. Enter a name for the meas-
urement then click Select Source and Select Measurement to select a source and meas-
urement. Enter a rate for the measurement in the Rate field.
l Click Additional Fees to add additional rate information to the report. Enter a name in the Rate
Name field and rate information in the Amount field.
Recovery Value Multiplier

Enter the multiplier value from 0.01 to 1.00. This value is used by the algorithm to determine the
waveform recovery voltage value and time (relative to the waveform voltage drop) for both reference
and comparison waveforms.
Regression Type
Choose from the dropdown list Single-Line or Broken-Line.
Report Data
Select one or more system configurations to use in the report:
1. Click Select Generator Systems. The Selector screen appears with the UPS systems you
set up in the Generator Power Configuration Utility.
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2. Select one or more generator systems.
3. Click OK.
Report Data Generators

1. Click Select Generator Systems. The Selector screen appears with the UPS systems you
set up in the Generator Power Configuration Utility.
2. Select one or more generator systems.
3. Click OK.
Report Data UPS

1. Click Select UPS Systems. The Selector screen appears with the UPS systems you set up
in the UPS Power Configuration Utility.
2. Select one or more UPS systems.
3. Click OK.
Report End Date

Select either Today or Fixed Date for the data you want to generate in the report. If using Fixed
Date, enter the desired date.
Select either Server Local Time or UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
Report Group
Select the group for which the report is intended.
Reporting Period
Use this input to select the timeframe for the data you want to view in the report.
Select the reporting period from the dropdown list. The timeframe options in the timeframe dropdown
are relative to the date the report is run. To run a report that starts and ends in the past, select the
fixed date option. Type a start and end date in the date boxes or click the arrows beside the dates to
display a pop-up calendar and select a date. Type a time in the time boxes or click the up and down
arrows beside the time to adjust the hours or minutes up or down.
Select whether you want to view timestamps in either Server Local Time, UTC (Universal
Coordinated Time), or in the timezone of the source.
Reporting Period (with additional options)

The Reporting Period input contains the following fields and dropdown lists:
l Timezone: Select whether you want to view timestamps in either Server Local Time or UTC
(Universal Coordinated Time).
l Aggregation Period: Select the block of time for which you want to compare data (i.e., day,
week).
l Comparison Type: Select what period of data you want to compare the selected Aggregation
Period to (i.e., today vs. the same day from the previous month or current month vs. the same
month from the previous year). The options vary depending on the Aggregation Period selected.
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l Number of Comparisons: Enter the number of periods you want to compare.
l Aggregation Interval: This input appears when you select Month for the Aggregation
Period. Select how you want data grouped for the report: by date (Day of Month) or the day of
the week.
l Selected Dates: This box displays the dates of the data that will appear in the report based on
the options selected.
For example, to compare the selected measurements for the same day of the month over the last 12
months, set Aggregation Period to Day, set Comparison Type to Today vs. Same Weekday
From Previous Month, and enter 12 in the Number of Comparisons field.
Reporting Period (for Power Quality report)

Use this input to select the timeframe for the data you want to view in the report. The report retrieves
all events over the duration of the reporting period. The events are summarized into incidents and
displayed on the report according to the Incident Interval setting.
Select the reporting period from the dropdown list. The timeframe options in the timeframe dropdown
are relative to the date the report is run. Use a relative date option for reports that you want to
generate on a regularly scheduled basis. To run a report that starts and ends in the past, select the
fixed date option. Type a start and end date in the date boxes or click the arrows beside the dates to
display a pop-up calendar and select a date. Type a time in the time boxes or click the up and down
arrows beside the time to adjust the hours or minutes up or down.
Select whether you want to view timestamps in either Server Local Time or UTC (Universal
Coordinated Time).
Report Type
Select either Summary or Detail.
l Summary – Shows only the aggregated values for all racks/circuits for a given tenant.
l Detail – Shows the aggregated value as well as child values of the racks and circuits.
Rollup
Select from the dropdown list the period of time for which the report data is rolled up.
Save Billing Totals

Save Billing Totals calculates the billing total per Tenant (Source) and writes the value back into
the database so that it can be used in other applications, such as Dashboards, Diagrams or
Reports.
Save Calculated Values

Click No to preview the report outputs without saving them to the database. Click Yes to save the
report outputs in the database.
The report overwrites any values, for this KPI, that already exist in the database from previous
report runs.
Save Model Configuration

Choose to save the created model to the database or not by selecting Yes or No for Safe Model
Configuration.
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For saving the model, enter the model name in the Model Name input box that is displayed when
Yes is selected for Safe Model Configuration.
Scale Measurement
Select the measurement as the base against which to scale the main dataset. This input is optional.
Scale Source
Select the source as the base against which to scale the main dataset. This input is optional.
Select
Select Top (highest result) or Bottom (lowest result) to indicate the order of the gauges in the
generated report. The default is Top.
Select Date Range

Select this if you want to select the runs according to a date range and run reason, and then do the
following:
1. Select the Reporting Period date range for the runs to include in the report.
2. Select the Run Reason for the runs to include in the report.
The devices in the group will appear in the Sources section of the report. Devices that you excluded
from the report will be gray-shaded.
Select EPSS Group

Select Generator Starts

Select the option to specify the start records. When you click Select Reference Starts you can
choose the specific start records by generator and date. For example, you can use this option to
compare yesterday's Gen 1 start voltage signature to the Gen 1 start voltage signature from six
months prior.
Select Group
Select Number
Enter the number of sources that you want to include in the ranking. The default is 99.
Select Time of Use

Select a TOU schedule to use for the report. Existing time of use schedules are referenced in the
list. If you have not created a time of use schedule, the field indicates that no time of use schedule
is available.
Select Waveforms
1. Click Select Source, choose a source from the list, and then click OK.
2. Click Select Reference Waveform, select the check box next to one or more comparison
waveforms, and then click OK.
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3. Define the comparison waveforms using one of the following:

Click Enter the number of comparison waveforms and enter a value in the field.
By default, the report looks for the five most recent waveforms that have been captured
for the source to be compared against the reference waveform. Use this mode for reports
that are to be delivered using a report subscription.
Click Select the comparison waveforms, then click Select Comparison Waveforms,
select the check box next to the waveforms you choose, and then click OK.
This mode allows you to select specific comparison waveforms. It is not recommended to
use this mode with a report subscription.
Shifts
Use the +/- buttons to add additional shifts. For each shift, enter a name and set the start and end
time for the shift.
To configure a shift that spans midnight, use two shifts with the same name. For example, to set up
a day shift and a night shift, add three shifts: Day from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Night from 8:00 PM to
12:00 AM, and Night from 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
Show Daily Rollups

Click Yes to include the daily peak load for the equipment. If you click No, the report shows the
peak load for the entire reporting period.
Show Data Warnings

Click Yes to include data warnings in the report. If there are none, the section is not included. Click
No to exclude this section.
Show Detailed Results

Choose to include details in the report or not by selecting Yes or No for Show Detailed Results.
Details include the calculated formulas and individual relationship between each driver and the sub
model data.
Show Errors
Click Yes to include error messages in the report, or No to exclude them.
Show Header & Footer

Click Yes to include the standard report header and footer in the report. Click No to not include the
standard report header and footer in the report.
The standard report header includes the logo, report title, and report generation information.
Show Occurrences Chart

Click Yes to include an Occurrences chart in the report. Click No to exclude this chart.
Show Report Parameters Summary

Select whether or not to show report parameters in the generated report. The default is Yes.
Show Start & End Periods Only

Select to show or not in the report the start and end periods. The default is No.
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Show Min/Max Timestamps

Click Yes to include the report period timestamps. Click No to exclude them.
Signaling Voltage 1, 2 and 3 Eval Limit [%]

Type the maximum percentage of intervals in an observation period in which the mean value of the
signaling voltage can exceed the curve defined in the EN50160 standard before that mains signaling
voltage is considered non-compliant.
Slideshows
This box shows all available slideshows in your system. Select the slideshows you want to include
in the report.
Source Label
Select an option for the format of the label describing the source. The options are Source Name,
Source Description, and Combined Name/Description.
Sources
Use this input to select the devices you want to include in the report.
Click Select Sources to open the Source Selector dialog. From the Grouping list, select the way in
which you want to display the sources (for example by device type, by group name, and so on).
Click + and - to expand and collapse items in the navigation tree. Click the check box beside a
device (or group of devices) to select it. Click Select All or Select None in the top-right corner to
select or clear all the check boxes.
After selecting the devices, click OK.
Sources (Devices and Views)

The Source Selector dialog provides options to show Devices or Views:
Use the Devices option to select the devices you want to include in the report.
From the Grouping list, select the way in which you want to display the sources (for example by
device type or by group name). Click + and - to expand and collapse items in the navigation tree.
Click the check box beside a device (or group of devices) to select it. Click Select All or Select
None in the top-right corner to select or clear all the check boxes.
After selecting the devices, click OK.

Use the Views option to select a hierarchy view (a tree of relationships) or virtual meters. The
hierarchy views and virtual meters are configured in the Hierarchy Manager component. (See the
Hierarchy Manager Help for further information about hierarchies, virtual meters, and views.) Click +
and - to expand and collapse items in the tree. Click the check box beside any hierarchy item in the
tree or any virtual meter to select it.
Click OK after making your selections.
Source Target Line

Select a source to use with the measurement selected in Measurement Target Line to establish
ON and OFF peak target lines in the generated report.
Start Hour
Select the start hour to display when filtering the data by the time of day.
The time range in the list is in 24-hour format in ascending order.
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State Labels
Use state labels to add labels to equipment state codes. For example: value = 1, state =
maintenance.
NOTE: State labels are related to the state measurements in the Power Monitoring Expert
database.
For each state that you want to include in the report:
1. In the Value field, enter a state value.
2. In the State field, enter the value's corresponding state. For example, if the state with a value
of 3 = medium, enter 'medium'.
3. (Optional) Click + and then repeat steps 1 and 2 to add a state label for each state that you
want to include in the report.
4. (Optional) Click - to delete a state label.
NOTE: If you do not add state labels for every source state, and you set Include Data Warnings
to Yes, the generated report will include error warnings indicating that equipment states are
unaccounted for in the State Label mapping.
State Measurement
Use state measurement to select a piece of equipment with state values.
4. Select the equipment state measurement and then click OK.
Depending on how your state measurements are configured, the equipment state
measurement could be grouped under "Miscellaneous" or "Custom".
State Measurements
Use state measurement to select equipment with state values.
4. Select the equipment state measurement and then click OK.
Depending on how your state measurements are configured, the equipment state
measurement could be grouped under "Miscellaneous" or "Custom".
5. (Optional) Click + and add another source measurement pair.
Stylesheet (optional)
Apply further transformation of the XML file by selecting a stylesheet file to create an HTML page to
display of the billing data with enhanced formatting.
Technical knowledge of XML, XSLT, and HTML is recommended.
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Target Line
Enter a value for the target line in relation to the measurement you selected. The default value is not
to include a target line.
Target Line (kW)

Enter a value for the location of the target line in the kW chart in the generated report. The default is
0.
Target Line (kVAr)

Enter a value for the location of the target line in the kVAr chart in the generated report. The default
is 0.
Target Line (kVA)

Enter a value for the location of the target line in the kVA chart in the generated report. The default is
0.
Technician Name
Type a name for the technician in the text box.
Tenant
Click Select Source to open the Source Selector dialog. Select a view name or Virtual Meter in the
View dropdown list. Select a tenant name, a device under a tenant name, or a virtual meter. Click
OK to add your selection to the report.
Selecting by view allows you to choose a source associated with a hierarchy configuration, such as
a floor in a physical layout or a circuit in an electrical view. Virtual meters available for selection are
defined separately in Hierarchy Manager. For additional information regarding hierarchies and virtual
meters, see Hierarchy Manager Help.
Tenant (multiple selection)

Click Select Source to open the Source Selector dialog. Select a view name or Virtual Meter in the
View dropdown list. Select one or more tenant names, one or more devices under a tenant name, or
one or more virtual meters. Click OK to add your selections to the report.
Selecting by view allows you to choose sources associated with hierarchy configurations, such as
a floor in a physical layout or a circuit in an electrical view. Virtual meters available for selection are
defined separately in Hierarchy Manager. For additional information regarding hierarchies and virtual
meters, see Hierarchy Manager Help.
Tenant Filter
Anything entered in the Tenant Filter parameter (comma separated) that matches any Billing meta
data line items (Tenant column) is included. An '*' can be entered to include everything.
THD Baseline [%]

Type the THD Baseline value if the default percentage is not appropriate for your needs.
Title
Type a title for the report in the text box.
Threshold
Enter the percentage for the maximum test run load capacity. This is the percentage of the
equipment electrical rating (in amps) entered in the Transfer Switches tab or the Equipment tab.
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Threshold Hours
Enter the maximum number of hours the generators should run in non-emergency use. Enter a value
that is in compliance with local authority requirements. For example, in the United States, the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that generators can run no more than 100 hours in
non-emergency use.
Timestamp Coincidence
Select either with Customer Peak or with Data Center Peak.
Trip Settings
Click Yes to include the Trip Settings section of the report. Click No to not include it. The default is
Yes.
Unbalance Baseline [%]

Type the Unbalance Baseline value if the default percentage is not appropriate for your needs.
Upper Target Line

Enter a value for the target line representing the target for the high end of your energy use. The upper
target is a red line in the report. Columns in charts that on or above the upper target line are outlined
in red. The default value is 0.
UPS Group
Add the UPS groups that you wan tto include in the report.
Use Exception Periods

Choose to use exception periods or not by selecting Yes or No for Use Exception Periods.
Use Run History

Click Use Run History to select the most recent run, or select other specific runs that are stored in
history, and then do the following:
1. Click Refresh Run History to populate the Runs list with the latest run records.
2. In the Runs list, select Most recent run or the specific run record. The date and reason for
the run appear below the dropdown list.
If you select Most recent run and define excluded sources, the exclusions are ignored
when you generate the report.
Voltage Baseline [%]

Type the Voltage Baseline value if the default percentage is not appropriate for your needs.
Voltage Nominal [V]

Type the nominal voltage of the system (for example, 120).
Voltage Threshold
Enter voltage threshold value. This input represents a nominal voltage that is used by the report to
display a voltage threshold area below the reference waveform voltage drop.
Waveform Drop Percentage

Enter a percentage value from from 1.00 to 100.00. This input value represents the percentage that
is used by the algorithm to detect the first voltage drop in the reference and comparison waveforms.
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Waveform Drop Sample Size

Enter a value for this sample size. This input represents the number of waveform samples (or
points) - from 2 to a total number of waveform samples (for example, 1024, 2048, and so forth) -
used by the algorithm in the detection of the waveform voltage drop for the reference and
comparison waveforms.
X Axis Calculation Method

Choose from the dropdown list one of the following methods: Cooling Degree Days, Heating Degree
Days, Average, Sum, or Delta.
XML Export File

Type the name of the XML output file (including the file share or physical path) that is created after
the XML transform has been applied. For example: C:\bill_
report\MonthlyBillingDataMain.xml.
XML Transform File

Select the XML transform (xslt) file (via file share or physical path) to transform the default XML
output into a specific format.
Technical knowledge of XML and XSLT is recommended.
Y Axis Calculation Method

Choose from the dropdown list one of the following methods: Average, Sum, or Delta.
Y-Axis Max Value (% Nominal)

Choose one of the available percentage values to visually increase the level of detail above the
nominal value. The percentage value that you select sets the maximum vertical axis in the incidents
plot. The default value is 500%.
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The following example shows the process of creating a model for use with the Use Model Report. It
shows the steps for creating a basic model and then improving it iteratively.
In this example we use the report to model the HVAC related electrical energy consumption of a
building. Our goal is to create a daily model for energy consumption based on outside temperature
and humidity. We use consumption data for the year 2017 to create the model.
Model creation run 1

The dependent variable is the electrical Real Energy (kWh) measurement for the HVAC system of
the building. The independent variables are the outside temperature and humidity.
We use the following inputs for the Create Model report:
Title Create Model Report

Source = HVAC - Fans and Compressors
Dependent Variable Measurement = Real Energy (kWh)
Aggregation Method = SUM
Source = Victoria.Weather
Measurement = Weather Temperature (°C)
Aggregation Method = AVG
Independent Variable(s) Source = Victoria.Weather
Measurement = Weather Relative Humidity
(%)
Reporting Period 1/1/2017 - 12/31/2017, Server Local Time
Interval = Week
Sub Model = No Sub Model
Use Exception Periods No
Show Detailed Results No
Save Model Configuration No
For the first run we choose an interval of Week, only to see if there is a strong relationship between
consumption and the independent variables. Later we change this to Day to get a Daily Model.
Results:
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TIP: Move your pointer over the chart line to see tooltips with measurement details.
The model accuracy, measured by the R² value, is pretty high, which show that there is a correlation
between the energy consumption and the outside temperature as well as humidity.
For the next run, we use a Daily aggregation method.

We change the Interval to Day.

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(%)
Interval = Day
Sub Model = No Sub Model
Results:
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The R² has dropped and the visual correlation is not very high. The charts show that there is a big
difference in consumption between weekdays and weekends. This difference cannot be explained
by outside temperature or humidity alone. For the next run we use sub-models for weekdays and
weekends.

We use a Weekday vs Weekend sub-model.

(%)
Interval = Day
Sub Model = Weekday vs Weekend
Results:
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The R² has much improved. There is a good correlation between outside temperature and humidity
and consumption. There are still a few days with a large negative residual value. Upon closer
inspection we find that most of these days are holidays. For the next run we use exception periods
to account for the holidays.

We use exception periods to account for the holidays.

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(%)
Interval = Day
Use Exception Periods Yes
Results:
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We have again improved the model. In our example, the building is cooled electrically, which means
the greatest impact of outside temperature on energy consumption is during the cooling season. To
account for that, we change the Aggregation Method for outside temperature to Cooling Degree
Days (CDD) for the next run.

We change the Aggregation Method for outside temperature to Cooling Degree Days (CDD) with a
base temperature of 11 °C.

Aggregation Method = CDD
(%)
Interval = Day
Use Exception Periods Yes
Results:
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We now have a pretty accurate model of our energy consumption based on outside temperature and
humidity.
TIP: Choose to include model creation details in the report.
Select Yes for Show Detailed Results in the Report Inputs to include information on the modeling
formulas and the relationship between the drivers and the sub model data. The following are
selected examples of the type of details you can get.
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Statistical information:
Weekday sub-model data driven by outside temperature vs measured data:
Weekday sub-model data driven by outside temperature with influence of humidity removed vs
measured data:
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Weekend sub-model data driven by outside temperature vs measured data:
Weekend sub-model data driven by relative humidity vs measured data:
Next Step:
Run the Create Model report one last time with the Save Model Configuration parameter set to
Yes. This saves the model into the database and makes it available for use with the Use Model
Report.
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The Energy Regression Analysis Tool is a highly configurable tool that allows you to monitor and
manage a building or facility’s energy and resource consumption. This practice, called energy
modeling, involves analyzing building energy systems, monitoring energy consumption, and
detecting anomalies or changes in system behavior that may require that you perform energy
efficiency upgrades or fixes. The Energy Regression Analysis Report allows you to model energy
data one independent variable at a time with a wide range of desired independent variables, such as
weather or occupancy rate.
It is recommended that users have a basic understanding of energy modeling and understand how
to create an Energy Regression Analysis Report. This section discusses in detail the purpose of
each parameter in the report and how to read and interpret meaningful results of an Energy
Regression Analysis Report. After generating the report, conclusions can be drawn from the
generated tables and charts to monitor energy consumption and make cost saving decisions.
Energy Regression Analysis Report results provide a characterization of a building's performance.
You can perform different types of energy analysis with this information, including the following:
l Energy Benchmarking
l Energy Budgeting
l Energy Savings
Glossary of terms
Term Definition
Measurement designed to reflect the demand for energy needed
Cooling Degree Days (CDD)
to cool a building.
Comparing energy profiles against expected profiles and
Cost Savings Analysis
identifying outlying data that may signify areas of improvement.
One degree of departure, on a single day, of the daily mean
Degree Day
temperature from a given standard temperature.
Comparing the energy performance of similar buildings, or
Energy Benchmarking
comparing the energy performance of a single building over time.
Determining future energy use and associated costs for different
Energy Budgeting
times of the year.
Computerized simulation of a building that focuses on energy
Energy Modeling consumption, utility bills and life cycle costs of various energy
related items such as air conditioning, lights, and hot water.
Measuring savings by comparing performance profiles before
Energy Savings
and after energy efficiency modifications.
Disaggregating building energy into different categories, such as
Energy Use Breakdowns weather-dependent energy use or weather-independent energy
use.
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Term Definition
Measurement designed to reflect the demand for energy needed
Heating Degree Days (HDD)
to heat a building.
Performance (Regression) Line The statistical line of best fit.
Statistical process for estimating the relationships among
variables. Includes many techniques for modeling and analyzing
Regression Analysis
several variables, when the focus is on the relationship between
a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.
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Reading the report

This section discusses how to read the different types of information in the report.
Report Parameters Summary table
The Report Parameters Summary table appears at the beginning of the report. Based on what you
select for the Show Report Parameters Summary option on the prerequisite page, you can make
this table appear or be hidden in the report.
This table provides important details, such as data sources, calculation methods, and other
parameters about how the report inputs are configured that can help the user understand report
results.
Regression Analysis Chart
The Regression Analysis Chart shows the relationship between the driver and model data.
In this chart, the blue dots represent real data points. In this case, the data is aggregated weekly
over the course of one year, therefore, there are 52 data points with each data point representing one
week of the year. The yellow line is the regression line, or performance line, of the building. The
performance (regression) line is the best fit line--a line that indicates the expected energy
consumption. The slope of the performance line is a measure of how much extra fuel, energy, or
other resource is consumed for an increase in the independent variable (such as degree days,
production units, and so forth).
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Deviations between building performance lines over time means that something has changed in the
way the facility consumes energy. This may be a result of energy efficiency modifications, or it
could indicate an issue with building systems, equipment, or processes. The performance line
provides a benchmark by which changes in energy consumption can be monitored, and appropriate
actions can be taken if variations are detected.
The point of intersection between the two performance lines is called the breakpoint. For energy
consumption analyzed with respect to average temperature, the breakpoint indicates the
temperature at which heating or cooling of a facility begins. Therefore, having a breakpoint further to
the right is better because this indicates that heating or cooling systems are running for less time,
which results in less energy usage.
Regression Analysis Main Characteristics Table
The Regression Analysis Main Characteristics Table provides information about the Regression
Analysis Chart.
The Side column shows the left and right sides. The Slope column shows the slope values of the
two best-fitting lines intersect. This intersection point is called the breakpoint. The Y-Intercept
column shows a point where the graph of a function or relation intersects with the y-axis of the
coordinate system. Therefore, these points satisfy x = 0.
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The R2 column shows a value that indicates how well the data fits the model. The RMSE column
shows the square root of the mean/average of the square of the error. The X Value and Y Value
columns show the coordinates of the Change point.
Monitoring the slopes and breakpoint values provides useful information about a facility’s energy
consumption. Flatter slope lines are better as they indicate a smaller increase in energy
consumption for every additional unit of the independent X-axis variable.
For more information on interpreting the report results, see Interpreting the report.
Measured Values Against Expected Values Chart
The Measured Values Against Expected Values Chart shows the relationship between the model
data and time.
In this chart, the blue line indicates the real energy usage over time and the performance line
indicates the expected energy usage over time based on the regression analysis.
The time axis, or X-axis, has different units depending on the selected aggregation period. For
weekly aggregation, the numbers on the X-axis represent the weeks of the year and for daily
aggregation, they represent the days of the year. The year or years contained within the reporting
period are displayed on the chart directly below the X-axis values.
Exceptions Table
The Exceptions Table below shows information for any data point that falls outside of the exception
range defined by the Deviation Type and Max Authorized Deviation parameters.
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If there are no exception points, this table does not appear in the report.
Full Table
The Full Table below shows information for all data points.
Within the Full Table, there is a row with missing values.
This row stores information about the breakpoint from the Regression Analysis Chart.
This report generates with almost any set of data and regardless of other parameter selections.
However, the generated report is only of assistance in monitoring energy consumption if the
parameters are configured correctly and with specific intent.
The following section provides specific examples of how to use the Energy Modeling Report to
monitor certain aspects of a facility’s energy consumption.
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Interpreting the report

After generating the report, the data can be analyzed in different ways to draw different conclusions
about energy and resource consumption. Below are two examples involving different independent
variables.
Example 1: Justifying Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Regression analysis of energy or resource consumption with respect to Degree Days can provide
valuable information about a facility’s energy efficiency with respect to outside changes in
temperature. Such information can be used to determine when energy efficiency upgrades are
necessary, and to monitor the effectiveness of such solutions after implementation.
For example, a facility manager could compare the Heating Degree Day energy profile of their
building to another facility in a similar climate. If the other building proves to be much more energy
efficient, an analysis could be performed on the differences in building design that could cause
these results. Perhaps the only significant difference is that the more efficient building recently
upgraded their insulation. The less efficient building could then use this information, along with the
Regression Analysis charts to pitch the case that an insulation upgrade should take place to reduce
natural gas usage at the facility.
If the upgrade is successful, a change appears in the Regression Analysis chart the following year.
The chart above shows a possible Regression analysis for the year before the energy efficiency
modifications. The red line in the chart shows how the performance lines and breakpoint could
change when the upgrades are successful. The slopes of the lines in the second figure are flatter,
indicating less energy usage for every additional degree day. The breakpoint also occurs later,
indicating that heating does not have to begin at as low of a temperature as before, thereby saving
additional resources.
Example 2: Identifying Equipment Failure
Regression analysis can also be used to detect equipment deterioration or failure. Below are two
Regression Analysis charts showing natural gas consumption with respect to production units.
The red line in the chart has a steeper slope and an earlier X-axis intersection point. This indicates
that more natural gas is being used for every unit of production. If data for these charts is collected
over different periods of time, but with no changes to manufacturing processes or equipment, the
steeper regression line in the second chart could indicate deterioration of equipment.
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Plotting energy consumption data against any independent variable, not just time, allows you to
analyze in greater detail the energy efficiency of your buildings or facilities, and to make necessary
upgrades or cost analysis decisions.
Conclusion
Energy modeling is a relatively new practice for monitoring and analyzing energy consumption in
buildings and facilities. It involves using computerized simulations to analyze energy consumption,
and it allows customers to understand their expected energy consumption and use this information
to make system design decisions and perform cost benefit analysis.
The Energy Modeling Report, or XY Regression Report, allows users to create energy profiles for
their buildings or facilities. These benchmark energy models provide valuable information about
energy and resource consumption that can help Facility Managers save resources by identifying
and addressing consumption issues.
Recommendations
Many of the report parameters on the prerequisite page are interdependent and configuring this page
requires close attention. It is recommended to rely on documentation to correctly configure the
report. Note that there is no filtering of parameters on the prerequisite page.
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Reports UI
Report Library
The Report Library contains all the Reports that are configured in the system. Reports can be
listed individually or they can be organized within folders.
1
Reports Inputs panel

The top part of the Reports Display pane shows the inputs for the selected report. Different
2
reports have different input types. Some inputs are preset with default values, others are
unassigned and must be set before the report can be generated.
Hide Report Inputs / Show Report Inputs link
3
Click this link to hide or show the report input panel.
Generate Report button
4
Click this button to generate the report after you have set all the required input parameters.
Report Display panel
5 View the report output after generating the report. Use Download report as, at the top of the
panel, to download the report in PDF, Excel, or Tiff image format.
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Reports Icons
Reports uses different icons to differentiate between reports and report templates in the Report
Library. The following is a list of icons used.
Report template
Private Report with some inputs saved
Private Report with all inputs saved
Public Report with some inputs saved
Public Report with all inputs saved
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Reports Terminology
The following is a list of commonly used terms related to Reports in PME.
Report
A report is a report template that has been saved with some or all of its input parameters set. Every
time you run a report, it queries the database to retrieve the required data. A report does not store the
output data after it was generated. To save a permanent copy of the output, download the report in
one of the supported formats and save it externally.
Report Template
A report template defines the output layout, the types of inputs and the information in the database
that is accessed for that report. The difference between a report and a report template is that a report
has one or more of its input parameters saved and a template does not.
In the Report Library, report templates are shown with an icon that does not have a small circle on
its lower right corner .
Downloaded Report
A downloaded report is a copy of the output of a report. You can download a report in different
formats. Download a report to permanently save a copy of its output.
Report Input Parameters (or Inputs)

Report input parameters are the variables that must be entered before a report can be generated. For
example, the input parameters can determine for which devices a report is run, or which
measurements are included. Different report templates have different input parameters.
NOTE: You can identify a reports and report templates in the Report Library by their icon. See
Reports Icons for more information.
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Trends references
This section contains reference information related to using Trends.

Trend options
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The Trends user interface consists of a trends display pane and a Trend Library pane.
Trends display pane

The Trends display pane shows the trends selected in the Trend Library. When you create a trend,
it automatically opens in the display pane and the trend name is selected in the Trend Library. You
can select multiple trends to be shown simultaneously in the display pane. Scroll the display pane to
view all of the trends that you selected in the Trend Library. For information on the options and
controls available in the trend view, see Trend options.
If you log out of the application, your selections are retained and are loaded in the Trends display
pane the next time you log in.
Trend Library
The Trend Library contains all the trends that are configured in the system. Trends can be listed
individually or they can be organized within folders. You use the Trend Library to select the trends
you want to view.
TIP: To hide the Library, click the Hide Library icon ( or ) in the top right corner of the Library.
To show the Library, click the Show Library icon ( or ) at the top of the Library ribbon, or click
anywhere in the minimized Library ribbon.
For information on how to configure Trends, see Trends configuration.
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Trend options
The following options are available in the upper right area of the trend in the display pane.
These options are summarized in the following table.
This icon appears only if there is an information,

error, or warning message associated with the
device. If the icon pulses, the viewer contains a
new error or warning message that has not yet
Open the Diagnostic been viewed. When you open the viewer, you
Log Viewer can click Clear Log to remove the existing
entries. This action removes the icon from the
trend display area until new information is logged
in the viewer. Click Close to close the viewer
and return to the trend display.
The setting for the time range on the X-axis.
Select a time range from the dropdown list. The
view window reflects the time in minutes or
hours from the last data point read from the
View list
source. For example, if you are viewing a 15
minute window and the last data point occurred
20 minutes ago, then the trend time range spans
the previous 35 to 20 minutes.
Acts as toggle to enable and disable the
inspection mode for the trend. When you enable
inspection mode, inspect icons appear on the
trend when you place your pointer anywhere on
the diagram. A slider also opens below the X-
Inspect
axis. Use the slider to adjust the time range for
the trend. Data values are not updated in the
trend but they continue to be updated in the
legend. When you disable inspection mode, all
data that was captured is shown.
Opens the Trend Setup dialog. You can modify
Edit
any of the settings for the trend.
Saves the trend data that is displayed in the
Download trend data diagram in a CSV file on your system. When
as CSV events occur, you can download the data to a
CSV file for further analysis.
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Displays the trend in a full browser page. Click

Maximize the Restore icon to return to the default size
in the trend display area.
Closes the trend. This also clears the checkbox
Close
for the trend in the Trend Library.
Trend legend
The legend opens on the right of the trend by default. You can select Left or Off on the Chart tab in
the Add Trend or Trend Setup dialogs to change the location of the legend or to remove it from the
trend display.
The legend provides the following capabilities:
l You can close and open the legend by clicking the arrow on the left side of the legend.
l If you have enabled multiple axes in your trend, when you place your mouse pointer over a
measurement series in the legend, it indicates which axis the series is drawn on.
l You can temporarily disable a measurement series by clicking the color swatch for the series.
l The background color of a measurement series entry changes to match the threshold colors
when the series passes into the upper or lower threshold. You set the threshold colors on the
Axes tab of the Add Trend or the Trend Setup dialog.
Inspection mode
The following icons appear when you enable the inspection mode and you place your pointer on the
trend.
A Reset Zoom (100%) - resets the trend to its default size.

Pan the chart - after you zoom in to an area of the diagram, click Pan
B the chart, then click and hold the left mouse button on the diagram
and drag it left or right.
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Zoom in to selection area - zooms in when you drag the mouse over
C an area of the chart. The zoom action occurs when you release the
left mouse button.
When the trend is in inspection mode, the trend remains static until you toggle inspection mode off
to return the trend to its update mode. Note that the data in the legend continues to update in real
time with the latest values even though the trend remains static for analysis purposes. When you
toggle inspection mode off, the trend refreshes and includes all of the data that was captured while
you were in inspection mode.
You can drag the slider below the X-axis to the right to decrease the time range for the trend. For
example, if the time range is set to 15 minutes and you drag the slider to the right, the range values
decrease, and if you continue to drag the slider to the right, the values decrease further to show
minutes and seconds on the scale.
Glossary
Process Impact Alarm
Process impact alarms are used by the Power Quality Performance module. These alarms indicate
that a monitored process has been disrupted. If the disruption coincides with a power quality event,
then the Power Quality Performance module assumes that it was caused by the event. The module
then applies a flat-rate cost estimate to the duration of the process impact alarm to calculate an
impact cost.
Process impact alarms can be generated based on:
l An electrical value, for example a current, voltage, or power measurement, taken by a power
monitoring device. The software detects the process impact based on certain conditions for the
measurement, for example a drop or increase.
l A process impact signal from a third party system or equipment, such as:
A digital or analog value that is hard wired to the input of a power monitor, or PLC, which is
connected to the software.
An OPC tag served up by an OPC server and read by the software through it's OPC client
capabilities.
Software Features
A feature is a system functions that can be used without requiring custom engineering. Most
features require some configuration, such as selecting the input parameters for a report, or the
specification of sources, measurements and time ranges for dashboard gadgets. Examples of
features include the Dashboards, Diagrams, Trends, Alarms, and Reports applications.
Software Modules
Software modules are engineered solutions that combine different software features and
capabilities to create a specific set of deliverables. Software modules are designed around a
particular application. Most software modules require custom engineering to be deployed. Examples
of software modules include the Power Quality Performance module, the Energy Analysis module,
and the Breaker Performance module. Some software modules require data that is only available
from certain device types, such as high-end power monitors, protection relays, or breaker
monitoring devices.
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System databases
Power Monitoring Expert uses four databases to store device communication parameters, system
configuration settings, and logged historical data:
Database Description
Contains all of the configuration data for the Web
ApplicationModules
Applications component.
Contains the logged historical data, events, and
ION_Data
waveforms from devices.
Contains device communication information and
ION_Network
general settings.
Contains system events that occur during the
ION_SystemLog
operation of the software.
System migration
A system migration is when you move a Power Monitoring Expert system from one computer to
another, or uninstall and re-install it on the same computer.
Alarm
A condition that is being monitored for a particular source in the system. Example: Monitoring for an
over voltage on feeder X.
Occurrence
The alarm condition for the monitored source is met and the alarm goes active. Example: The
voltage on feeder X exceeds the threshold
Alarm Instance
The time period during which an alarm is active, starting when it goes active, ending when it goes
inactive.
Alarm Status
The state the alarm is in. Alarm Status is either active or inactive.
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Power Monitoring Expert 9.0

The addition of either symbol to a "Danger" or "Warning" safety label

Capacity Management Module Design 87

Configuration Manager 215

Deleting a report 294

Virtual meter 374

Insulation Monitoring Module configuration 551

Setting up your network in Management Console 712

Optional OPC server license 808

Viewing a Timeline Analysis 866

Creating and customizing a user diagram 1173

Setup Types and applicable Installer pages 1314

Trends references 1588

Document organization and content

How to Use This Document

What's new in Power Monitoring Expert 9.0

Highlights of this release

l New energy modeling capabilities.

l Support for multi-site systems, including multi-timezone support.

l Support for Windows authentication and Windows Active Directory.

l New Manual Data Editor tool for historical data.

Details of this release

The following new gadget types are available with

l Aggregated Consumption Ranking

The CM tool has been updated to support the

The following device types are now supported in

l PM8000v2 (with ION over Modbus support)

l MTZ Wave 2 (support for breaker aging)

New device type support l PowerTag

l Backup Power Management Module

l Capacity Management Module

l Energy Analysis Module

l Event Notification Module

l Insulation Monitoring Module

l Power Quality Performance Module

l System Guide (English) – Document number 7EN02-0411

l What's New Guide (English) – Document number 7EN12-0314

l OR Isolated Power Interface User Guide (English) – Document number 7EN02-0412

l Web Applications Guide (Multilingual) – Document number 7EN02-0409

l EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert portal

l Downloads (Software Installers, Service Packs, Device Drivers, and so on)

l Power Monitoring Expert Design and Quote tools:

Commissioning Time Calculator

Database Growth Calculator

Secondary Server Calculator

l Power Monitoring Expert Install and Maintain documents:

Before Installing Your Software (English)

Using the SQL Server 2016 DVD Guide (English)

ETL 5.0 – Installation and Configuration Guide

ETL for 3rd Party Billing – Administration Guide

ETL for Data Center Operation – Administration Guide

EGX300 and Com'X 510 to PME – ETL Data Migration Guide

PME Upgrade tools and resources

l PME Licensing Portal

l Schneider Data Privacy and Cookie Policy

l Technical Support by country:

l Software Licensing Support

[Offline license activation, license returns]