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What type of client requires installation on the main Power Monitoring Expert server?
What type of client requires installation on the main Power Monitoring Expert server?
Which application is primarily used to view high level, historical and real-time data?
Which application is primarily used to view high level, historical and real-time data?
Which tool is specifically used to configure setup registers of PowerLogic ION meters?
Which tool is specifically used to configure setup registers of PowerLogic ION meters?
What is a primary function of the Engineering Client's tools menu?
What is a primary function of the Engineering Client's tools menu?
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Which application provides a primary user interface for viewing alarm data?
Which application provides a primary user interface for viewing alarm data?
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Which of the following does the Configuration Tools application NOT do?
Which of the following does the Configuration Tools application NOT do?
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What feature does the Management Console NOT provide?
What feature does the Management Console NOT provide?
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Which of the following statements about the Virtual Processor (VIP) is correct?
Which of the following statements about the Virtual Processor (VIP) is correct?
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What is one key capability of a user-defined device driver?
What is one key capability of a user-defined device driver?
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Which communication network type does not require additional hardware for connection?
Which communication network type does not require additional hardware for connection?
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What is a significant limitation of using serial communication for networks?
What is a significant limitation of using serial communication for networks?
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For Ethernet devices in PME, what type of addresses must be provided?
For Ethernet devices in PME, what type of addresses must be provided?
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What happens when you use Ethergate protocol with serial devices?
What happens when you use Ethergate protocol with serial devices?
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What is a common use for the devices in the power monitoring portfolio?
What is a common use for the devices in the power monitoring portfolio?
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What is the primary recommendation for deploying Power Monitoring Expert?
What is the primary recommendation for deploying Power Monitoring Expert?
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When is it necessary to choose Distributed Database Architecture?
When is it necessary to choose Distributed Database Architecture?
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How is data typically secured in Ethernet and Serial communications?
How is data typically secured in Ethernet and Serial communications?
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What influences the bandwidth requirements for Ethernet devices?
What influences the bandwidth requirements for Ethernet devices?
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What role does Microsoft SQL Server play in the Power Monitoring Expert environment?
What role does Microsoft SQL Server play in the Power Monitoring Expert environment?
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What is a significant disadvantage of Distributed Database Architecture compared to Standalone Architecture?
What is a significant disadvantage of Distributed Database Architecture compared to Standalone Architecture?
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What is the purpose of the Engineering Client in Power Monitoring Expert?
What is the purpose of the Engineering Client in Power Monitoring Expert?
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Why might a customer choose to implement SQL Clustering with Power Monitoring Expert?
Why might a customer choose to implement SQL Clustering with Power Monitoring Expert?
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Which client is specifically designated for viewing power monitoring information?
Which client is specifically designated for viewing power monitoring information?
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What is implied about performance when choosing Distributed Database Architecture?
What is implied about performance when choosing Distributed Database Architecture?
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Which protective relay series is specifically designed for critical power applications?
Which protective relay series is specifically designed for critical power applications?
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What is one of the features offered by Power Monitoring Expert for system integration?
What is one of the features offered by Power Monitoring Expert for system integration?
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Which of the following communication protocols is supported by the devices mentioned?
Which of the following communication protocols is supported by the devices mentioned?
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Which protection application is focused on protecting against electrical arcs?
Which protection application is focused on protecting against electrical arcs?
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What type of data can PME NOT import?
What type of data can PME NOT import?
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Which of the following relay series primarily offers products compatible only with Modbus communication?
Which of the following relay series primarily offers products compatible only with Modbus communication?
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What does the ETL technology enable in Power Monitoring Expert?
What does the ETL technology enable in Power Monitoring Expert?
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Which of the following devices is NOT listed among those that utilize over Modbus communication?
Which of the following devices is NOT listed among those that utilize over Modbus communication?
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What is the primary function of the Virtual Processor service (VIP)?
What is the primary function of the Virtual Processor service (VIP)?
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How does PME facilitate the exchange of power quality data?
How does PME facilitate the exchange of power quality data?
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What integration feature does EcoStruxure™ Power Operation (PO) provide with PME?
What integration feature does EcoStruxure™ Power Operation (PO) provide with PME?
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Which statement accurately describes the functionality of PME with EcoStruxure™ Building Operation (EBO)?
Which statement accurately describes the functionality of PME with EcoStruxure™ Building Operation (EBO)?
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What is the advantage of PME being ODBC-compliant?
What is the advantage of PME being ODBC-compliant?
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In what way does the Virtual Processor contribute to industrial and commercial operations?
In what way does the Virtual Processor contribute to industrial and commercial operations?
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What type of data does the PME database primarily handle?
What type of data does the PME database primarily handle?
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Which component is necessary for PME to export data in the PQDIF format?
Which component is necessary for PME to export data in the PQDIF format?
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Study Notes
Architecture
- The recommended architecture for Power Monitoring Expert is Standalone.
- This architecture involves using a single server to host both the application and the database.
- A distributed database architecture is an alternative option when the standalone approach is not feasible.
- In a distributed architecture, the application resides on one server, while the database is located on a separate server.
- The distributed architecture does not provide any performance benefits over standalone architecture.
Deployment Scenarios for Distributed Database Architecture
- Existing SQL server: If the customer already has an existing SQL server, a distributed architecture can utilize it.
- IT Requirements: If IT regulations prevent installing SQL server with another application on the same server, distributed architecture is necessary.
- Redundancy: If SQL server redundancy is required through SQL Clustering or third-party tools, a distributed database architecture is needed.
- Database Management: If specific database management rules are required, such as SQL jobs, backups, or data security, distributed architecture allows for separate management.
Client Types
- There are two types of clients: Engineering Client and Web Client.
- Both types require a Client Access license.
Engineering Client
- An administrative interface for configuring and managing the PME system.
- Installed on the main PME server as a thick client.
- Contains applications for system management, design, and configuration:
- Management Console: For adding, removing, and configuring system components, such as devices.
- Designer: For creating graphical representations of the power system, displaying real-time and historical data.
- Configuration Tools: For configuring setup registers of PowerLogic ION meters and creating frameworks on ION devices or software nodes.
Web Client
- Provides access to applications like dashboards, diagrams, trends, alarms, and reports for daily power management tasks.
- Primary user application for viewing real-time, historical, and alarm data in a single interface.
- Applications include:
- Dashboards: View high-level, historical, and real-time data in gadgets.
- Diagrams: View low-level, historical, and real-time data in one-line diagrams and graphics.
- Trends: View trends for real-time and historical data.
Network Types
- There are two basic network types: Ethernet and Serial.
Ethernet Networks
- Can be incorporated into regular corporate LANs or be independent networks.
- Devices are configured with fixed IP addresses (IPv4 or IPv6) and ports or based on device names.
- Ethernet communications rely on encapsulated Modbus or ION protocols and are not encrypted.
Serial Device Networks
- Require an intermediate converter or gateway to establish a network connection.
- Devices are configured by providing fixed IP addresses, ports, or through device names.
- Serial communications can limit overall system performance.
- Bandwidth needs are generally low but depend on the volume and type of data requested from devices by PME.
Power Monitoring Devices
- A variety of electrical monitoring devices are available for different applications.
- Devices offer multiple communication protocols, including Modbus, Ethernet, and IEC 61850.
- Key products include:
- Easergy P1, P3, and P5: Offer basic to advanced capabilities for different power distribution systems.
- Sepam Series 60-80, MiCOM Px10, Px20, Px30, and Px40: Provide comprehensive monitoring, protection, and automation functionalities.
- Vamp 11: Designed for basic energy submetering in various applications.
System Integration
- PME can connect with external systems and software as both a server and a client.
- Data can be exchanged between PME and other systems, including real-time and historical information.
- Integration technologies include:
- OPC DA server: Exports real-time data.
- OPC DA client: Imports real-time data.
- EWS server: Exports real-time, historical, and alarm data.
- EWS client: Imports historical and alarm data.
- ETL: Exports or imports historical data.
- ODBC: Provides access to historical data for any ODBC-compliant application.
- PQDIF: Exports power quality data in a standardized format for sharing power quality information between software applications.
Virtual Processor Service (VIP)
- A Windows-based service that runs on the PME server.
- Functions as a virtual device, operating within the server's memory, not as a remote device.
- Contains ION modules for processing information, providing coordinated data collection, processing, and control functions.
- Enables distributed operations, customized solutions, and data exporting for various industry needs.
EcoStruxure Integration
- PME integrates with EcoStruxureTM Power Operation (PO) and EcoStruxureTM Building Operation (EBO) for enhanced functionality and user experience.
- PME reports and dashboards are embedded within PO and EBO interfaces.
- The integration provides a seamless user experience by combining PME features within the respective EcoStruxure system interfaces.
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Explore the architectural options for Power Monitoring Expert, focusing on standalone and distributed database architectures. This quiz delves into deployment scenarios where distributed database architecture might be necessary, such as IT requirements and existing SQL servers.