Meter Configuration

Overview

This object is used to map tags in the device, to identifiers used for EFM history output formats.

Configuration

Configuration Record Tab

Click Edit Configuration to view the field configuration. 

Enable

Enabled rows are used in the processing of device meter configuration data records by publishing outputs. Changes to both enabled and disabled rows are saved to the record object.

Field

Field name from internal fixed list. Read Only.

Assignment Type

Select Address, Constant or Rule. This controls how the Value column is used for this row entry. The available options may vary based on the nature of the Field.

Value

If Address is selected in the Assignment Type column, enter the address of the I/O location to read from the device.

If Constant is selected in the Assignment Type column, select the type from the predefined list that will be displayed

If Rule is selected in the Assignment Type column, this column will display the Rule indication. When selected for editing, the Rules dialog appears. This is discussed below.

Unit

The unit assigned to this row. Select the unit from the predefined list that will be displayed.

Rules

Rules are used to map the value at the address for the Field on the device with it's appropriate value for the Meter Configuration.

Example: Assume the address for differential pressure units is 49683.  If the value at that address is 1, then the value for differential pressure units is "PSI".  If the value at that address is 2, then the value for differential pressure units is "bar", and so on.

Rules Dialog for given example

Click Disc Icon when complete to save and close. Click X icon to dismiss form without saving changes.