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What is the primary function of a server in the PME system?
What is the primary function of a server in the PME system?
Which term refers to a group of devices that share a common communications link?
Which term refers to a group of devices that share a common communications link?
What type of site consists of an RS-485 chain of devices?
What type of site consists of an RS-485 chain of devices?
Which component is used to display the contents of the selected System Setup icon?
Which component is used to display the contents of the selected System Setup icon?
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What does the 'Current filter applied' display indicate?
What does the 'Current filter applied' display indicate?
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Which option indicates the ability to view devices that were historically connected?
Which option indicates the ability to view devices that were historically connected?
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What is the primary purpose of the Pin/Unpin icon?
What is the primary purpose of the Pin/Unpin icon?
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What does the Edit Filter button allow users to do?
What does the Edit Filter button allow users to do?
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Which functionalities can be performed in the Device Manager?
Which functionalities can be performed in the Device Manager?
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What is the purpose of the Diagnostics Viewer for an ION7650?
What is the purpose of the Diagnostics Viewer for an ION7650?
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What type of data format can be used to import device configurations into PME?
What type of data format can be used to import device configurations into PME?
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Which of the following statements about batch operations in Device Manager is true?
Which of the following statements about batch operations in Device Manager is true?
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Which service diagnostics are available for specific services mentioned?
Which service diagnostics are available for specific services mentioned?
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What feature allows for efficient configuration of large systems in PME?
What feature allows for efficient configuration of large systems in PME?
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Which option is NOT a part of the capabilities offered by Device Manager?
Which option is NOT a part of the capabilities offered by Device Manager?
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What can be imported from other applications into Device Manager?
What can be imported from other applications into Device Manager?
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What is the primary purpose of connection schedules in a server?
What is the primary purpose of connection schedules in a server?
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What type of events does the System Log Events feature track?
What type of events does the System Log Events feature track?
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Which of the following is a requirement for site naming in PME?
Which of the following is a requirement for site naming in PME?
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What is the maximum length of a Group.Device name in PME?
What is the maximum length of a Group.Device name in PME?
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What should be considered when naming devices in PME?
What should be considered when naming devices in PME?
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Which of the following components can be viewed in the System Log Events?
Which of the following components can be viewed in the System Log Events?
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What does the Device Group refer to in PME?
What does the Device Group refer to in PME?
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The device name consists of which two parts in PME?
The device name consists of which two parts in PME?
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What is the primary purpose of the Device Type Editor (DTE)?
What is the primary purpose of the Device Type Editor (DTE)?
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Which two files are essential for defining a Modbus device driver?
Which two files are essential for defining a Modbus device driver?
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What does the ION handle represent in the PME system?
What does the ION handle represent in the PME system?
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How is the ION handle assigned to a Modbus register?
How is the ION handle assigned to a Modbus register?
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What is the function of the ION Tree in PME applications?
What is the function of the ION Tree in PME applications?
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Where can you access the Device Type Editor within the PME software?
Where can you access the Device Type Editor within the PME software?
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What is the role of the Map file in Modbus device driver architecture?
What is the role of the Map file in Modbus device driver architecture?
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How is the structure of the ION Tree typically displayed in PME?
How is the structure of the ION Tree typically displayed in PME?
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What is the primary purpose of using hierarchies in PME applications?
What is the primary purpose of using hierarchies in PME applications?
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Which of the following measurements are aggregated in the context of hierarchies?
Which of the following measurements are aggregated in the context of hierarchies?
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Which application does NOT utilize hierarchies according to the information provided?
Which application does NOT utilize hierarchies according to the information provided?
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What feature does the Management Console provide regarding network components?
What feature does the Management Console provide regarding network components?
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What type of configuration can be imported quickly using the Device Manager?
What type of configuration can be imported quickly using the Device Manager?
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What must be done to prevent unauthorized access to the configuration file during transfer?
What must be done to prevent unauthorized access to the configuration file during transfer?
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Which of the following measurements are considered averaged?
Which of the following measurements are considered averaged?
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What type of sites cannot be added using the Device Manager?
What type of sites cannot be added using the Device Manager?
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Study Notes
Server
- A server is a computer that runs administrative software to control network access and resources.
- Servers control access to metering devices.
Sites
- A group of devices that share a common communications link.
- Direct sites use serial communications between a computer and meters.
- Ethernet gateway sites have an RS-485 chain of devices.
Connection Schedules
- Connection schedules are programmed routines for a server to connect and disconnect from sites and devices.
System Log Events
- System Log Events lists events for the network.
- Events can be filtered by time frame and components.
- System log events can also be seen from PME Web Applications.
Site and Device Naming
- Each site in the system requires a unique name.
- Device names are comprised of two parts: Group.Device
- The maximum length for a Group.Device name is 99 characters.
Diagnostics Viewer
- Displays how utilized a communication channel is for an ION7650.
Device Manager
- Allows for adding, configuring, and managing devices and sites in PME.
- Includes options to import/export device and site configurations in CSV format.
- Can import device and site configurations from other applications, such as ION Setup.
Batch Add and Edit Devices
- Allows adding and editing devices in bulk using a CSV file.
- CSV export from ION Setup can be imported into PME for efficient configuration of large systems.
Device Type Editor
- Used to create device drivers for Modbus and OPC devices.
- Device drivers are called Device Types in PME.
Modbus Device Driver Architecture
- Defined by two files: the Map file (.xml) and Tree file (.ion).
- These files work together to create the Modbus device driver.
ION Handle and ION Tree
- The ION handle is the reference ID PME uses to identify ION registers mapped to Modbus registers.
- The ION tree is a hierarchical listing of ION Handles, organized into manager, module, and register.
- Used to easily find measurements in PME applications like Vista and Designer.
Main user interface
- Located in the Management Console > Tools > System > Device Type Editor.
- Includes a Measurement Tree pane, String Register Details pane, and a Tenant 1 and Tenant 2 room.
Virtual Meters
- Aggregate common loads using Virtual Meters.
Using hierarchies in other applications
- Hierarchies can be used in Dashboards, Reports, and Trends.
- View allows for grouping device data at different aggregation points in the hierarchy.
- Aggregated measurements accumulate and are cumulative (energy and WAGES consumption)
- Averaged measurements are all other measurements (power, demand, current, voltage).
Key Points to Remember
- The Management Console is used to add, remove, and configure network components like servers, sites and devices.
- WAGES devices can be integrated for real-time monitoring and historical trending.
- A hierarchy organizes devices by defining their relationships to each other.
- The Device Manager can import multiple devices and sites using CSV templates.
- The Management Console is used to add direct serial sites or modem sites.
- Keep the configuration file secure during and after transfer to prevent unauthorized access.
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Test your knowledge on server management, devices, and connection schedules. This quiz covers essential aspects of network communication and event logging. Perfect for those studying network administration and device management.