6 - Device Management

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What is the primary function of a server in the PME system?

To monitor network traffic

To provide internet connectivity

To store user data

To control access to the network and its resources (correct)

Which term refers to a group of devices that share a common communications link?

Site (correct)

Switch

Node

Network Hub

What type of site consists of an RS-485 chain of devices?

Ethernet Gateway site

Wi-Fi site

Direct site (correct)

Bluetooth site

Which component is used to display the contents of the selected System Setup icon?

Display window Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Current filter applied' display indicate?

The active filtering criteria in use Signup and view all the answers

Which option indicates the ability to view devices that were historically connected?

Show historical devices option Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Pin/Unpin icon?

To keep menu items visible Signup and view all the answers

What does the Edit Filter button allow users to do?

Modify the active filters Signup and view all the answers

Which functionalities can be performed in the Device Manager?

Configure devices and sites Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Diagnostics Viewer for an ION7650?

To show how utilized a communication channel is Signup and view all the answers

What type of data format can be used to import device configurations into PME?

CSV format Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about batch operations in Device Manager is true?

Both import and export can be performed in bulk Signup and view all the answers

Which service diagnostics are available for specific services mentioned?

ION Site Signup and view all the answers

What feature allows for efficient configuration of large systems in PME?

CSV import/export functionality Signup and view all the answers

Which option is NOT a part of the capabilities offered by Device Manager?

Real-time dashboard monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What can be imported from other applications into Device Manager?

Device and site configurations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of connection schedules in a server?

To automate connections and disconnections from sites. Signup and view all the answers

What type of events does the System Log Events feature track?

Network events for selected time frames. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for site naming in PME?

Each site must have a unique name. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length of a Group.Device name in PME?

99 characters plus one for the separator. Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when naming devices in PME?

They should be simple and meaningful. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components can be viewed in the System Log Events?

Events for specified time frames and components. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Device Group refer to in PME?

A logical location or grouping of devices. Signup and view all the answers

The device name consists of which two parts in PME?

Group and Device. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Device Type Editor (DTE)?

To create device drivers for Modbus and OPC devices Signup and view all the answers

Which two files are essential for defining a Modbus device driver?

Map file (.xml) and Tree file (.ion) Signup and view all the answers

What does the ION handle represent in the PME system?

The reference ID for identifying the ION register Signup and view all the answers

How is the ION handle assigned to a Modbus register?

Automatically when mapping from the Register Map Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ION Tree in PME applications?

To organize ION Handles into a hierarchical structure Signup and view all the answers

Where can you access the Device Type Editor within the PME software?

From the Management Console > Tools > System Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Map file in Modbus device driver architecture?

To define the mapping of Modbus registers Signup and view all the answers

How is the structure of the ION Tree typically displayed in PME?

As a hierarchical listing of nodes and ION Handles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using hierarchies in PME applications?

To group device data at different aggregation points Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following measurements are aggregated in the context of hierarchies?

Energy and other consumption measurements Signup and view all the answers

Which application does NOT utilize hierarchies according to the information provided?

Security Management Signup and view all the answers

What feature does the Management Console provide regarding network components?

It is used to configure and manage devices and servers Signup and view all the answers

What type of configuration can be imported quickly using the Device Manager?

Multiple devices and sites using CSV Template Signup and view all the answers

What must be done to prevent unauthorized access to the configuration file during transfer?

Keep the configuration file secure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following measurements are considered averaged?

Average power measurements Signup and view all the answers

What type of sites cannot be added using the Device Manager?

Direct serial sites and modem sites Signup and view all the answers

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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