BenchMark Configuration

Recommended Configuration Steps

  1. Complete General, Options, Details, Logging and Connection Tab directions.
  2. Complete Device Tab directions.
  3. RTU Configuration
  4. Complete Archive Tab (Optional Historical Collection).


See the  Common Device Configuration guide for assistance configuring the General, Options, Details, and Logging tabs.  See the Connection/Schedule page for assistance with the Connection tab.

Device Tab

Device ID Number

Default = 1. Device Address/ID Number.

Station Meter

Meter Object assigned to this device representing event and audit archives.

Click  to select or create one. See the Meter section for more details.

Timezone

Default = (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada).  This should be the timezone where the device is installed.

RTU Read Configuration

RTU Read Configuration Enable

Default = Not selected. Select to enable and set interval and priority.

RTU Read Configuration Interval

Select the desired RTU Read Configuration Interval relating to the Schedule object assigned on the Connection tab. RTU Read Configuration will occur in frequency based on the configuration of this interval.

RTU Read Configuration Priority
  • Low (Default).Queues up with other Low priority items.
  • Medium. Interrupts Low priority items, and queues up with other Medium priority items.
  • High. Interrupts Medium and Low priority items, and queues up with other High priority items.

RTU Write Configuration

RTU Write Configuration Enable

Default = Not select. Select to enable and set priority.

RTU Write Configuration Priority
  • Low. Queues up with other Low priority items.
  • Medium. Interrupts Low priority items, and queues up with other Medium priority items.
  • High (Default). Interrupts Medium and Low priority items, and queues up with other High priority items.

Archive Collection Tab

Archive Collection Priority

  • Low (Default).Queues up with other Low priority items.
  • Medium. Interrupts Low priority items, and queues up with other Medium priority items.
  • HighInterrupts Medium and Low priority items, and queues up with other High priority items.

Archive Collection Interval

Select the appropriate interval for the Archive Collection Interval that is configured in the selected Schedule object for the following:

  • Meter Config
  • Audit Interval
  • Event Interval
  • Hourly Interval
  • Minutes 15 Interval


Note

If multiple schedule objects are selected for this device (Primary, Secondary, or Alternate) ensure that each Schedule has the same interval numbers configured.

Archives Tab

Audit

Default = Not selected. Select this to collect Audit Data. 

Click  to select or create a Configurable Audit Archive. See the Configurable Archive section for more details.

Event

Default = Not selected. Select this to collect Event Data. 

Click  to select or create a Configurable Event Archive. See the Configurable Archive section for more details.

15 Minute Meters

Default = Not selected. Select to collect 15 minute meter data. Use the numbered meter listing to select the meter to enable and configure.

Click  to select or create a Meter. See the Meter section for more details.

Click  to select or create a Configurable Archive. See the Configurable Archive section for more details.

Hourly Sections

Collect Hourly Selections Data. Use the numbered meter listing to select the meter to enable and configure.

Click  to select or create a Meter. See the Meter section for more details.

Click  to select or create a Configurable Archive. See the Configurable Archive section for more details.

For assistance, please submit a ticket via our Support Portal, email autosol.support@autosoln.com or call 281.286.6017 to speak to a support team member.