Powermanager Help en PDF
Powermanager Help en PDF
Powermanager Help en PDF
Security Information
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i For your own safety, observe the warnings and safety instructions contained in this document, if available.
Target Audience
This manual is mainly intended for customers who are involved in the configuration, operation, and parame-
terization of powermanager.
Scope
This manual is valid for powermanager.
Technical Support
If you have any further questions regarding , do not hesitate to contact your local Siemens representative.
Assistance with queries regarding is also available on the following Internet site:
powermanager support
Training Courses
Further training material is available on the following Internet site:
powermanager training material
Notes on Safety
This manual is not a complete index of all safety measures required for operation of the equipment (module or
device). However, it includes important information that must be followed for personal safety and to avoid
material damage. Information is highlighted and illustrated as follows according to the degree of danger:
! WARNING
WARNING means that death or severe injury may result if the measures specified are not taken.
² Comply with all instructions, in order to avoid death or severe injuries.
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! CAUTION
CAUTION means that medium-severe or slight injuries can occur if the specified measures are not taken.
² Comply with all instructions, in order to avoid moderate or minor injuries.
NOTE
i Important information about the product, product handling or a certain section of the documentation
which must be given attention.
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Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the secure operation
of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect the plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary to imple-
ment – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Siemens’ products
and solutions only form one element of such a concept.
Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines and networks.
Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the enterprise network or the internet if and
to the extent necessary and with appropriate security measures (for example, use of firewalls and network
segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into account. For more
information about industrial security, please visit http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens
strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to always use the latest product
versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply latest updates may
increase customer’s exposure to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS Feed under http://
www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.
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Preface.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Security Information.....................................................................................................................................5
1 Help on Help............................................................................................................................................... 13
1.1 Description....................................................................................................................... 14
1.2 CHM Help......................................................................................................................... 15
1.3 Typography.......................................................................................................................16
2 Installation..................................................................................................................................................17
2.1 Prerequisites for powermanager........................................................................................18
2.1.1 Hardware Requirements.............................................................................................. 18
2.1.2 Software Requirements............................................................................................... 22
2.1.3 Add-ons...................................................................................................................... 24
2.1.4 Firewall Settings.......................................................................................................... 24
2.2 Windows...........................................................................................................................26
2.2.1 Installing Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM)................................................26
2.2.2 Installing powermanager............................................................................................. 26
2.2.3 Silent Installation.........................................................................................................29
2.2.4 Transferring the License Keys.......................................................................................30
2.2.5 Uninstalling powermanager.........................................................................................31
2.2.6 Silent Uninstallation.................................................................................................... 32
2.3 Licensing.......................................................................................................................... 33
2.3.1 Automation License Manager (ALM)............................................................................ 33
2.3.2 License Packages......................................................................................................... 33
3 Application................................................................................................................................................. 35
3.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................... 36
3.2 SEM3................................................................................................................................ 54
3.2.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................54
3.2.2 Creating SEM3 Device Type..........................................................................................54
3.2.3 Creating the SEM3 Device............................................................................................ 56
3.2.4 Monitoring Online Values............................................................................................ 60
4 User Interface............................................................................................................................................. 71
4.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................... 72
4.2 Menu Bar.......................................................................................................................... 74
4.3 Functions on the Tool Bar..................................................................................................76
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6 Views........................................................................................................................................................ 101
6.1 Standard View................................................................................................................ 102
6.1.1 Tabs in Standard View............................................................................................... 102
6.1.2 Dashboard.................................................................................................................102
6.1.3 Overview...................................................................................................................103
6.1.4 Selected Values......................................................................................................... 103
6.1.5 Power Quality............................................................................................................104
6.1.6 Harmonics.................................................................................................................104
6.1.7 Energy.......................................................................................................................105
6.1.8 Trend........................................................................................................................ 106
6.1.9 Status and Commands............................................................................................... 106
6.1.10 Web.......................................................................................................................... 108
6.1.11 Parameters................................................................................................................ 108
6.2 KPI.................................................................................................................................. 109
6.2.1 Overview...................................................................................................................109
6.3 Input View...................................................................................................................... 119
6.3.1 Overview...................................................................................................................119
6.4 Reaction Plans.................................................................................................................122
6.4.1 Overview of Reaction Plans........................................................................................ 122
6.4.2 Opening and Closing Reaction Plans...........................................................................122
6.4.3 Configuring Reaction Plans........................................................................................ 123
6.4.4 Tabs in Reaction Plans................................................................................................125
6.4.4.1 Parameterize Outputs Tab.................................................................................... 125
6.4.4.2 Switch Outputs Tab.............................................................................................. 125
6.4.5 Selecting a Source..................................................................................................... 126
6.4.6 Saving the Configuration........................................................................................... 129
6.4.7 Restoring the Configuration....................................................................................... 130
6.4.8 Deleting Devices........................................................................................................130
6.5 Data Evaluation - Basic Report......................................................................................... 131
6.5.1 Basic Report...............................................................................................................131
6.5.1.1 Report View......................................................................................................... 131
6.5.1.2 Tabs in Report View..............................................................................................131
6.5.2 Creating Report Templates and Reports......................................................................132
6.5.2.1 Creating a Report Template.................................................................................. 132
6.5.2.2 Absolute Energy...................................................................................................133
6.5.2.3 Cost Center Allocation..........................................................................................138
6.5.2.4 Energy Analysis.................................................................................................... 141
6.5.2.5 Energy Export...................................................................................................... 145
6.5.2.6 Key Performance Indicator (KPI)........................................................................... 149
6.5.2.7 Load Duration Curve ............................................................................................153
6.5.2.8 Load Variance Analysis ........................................................................................ 157
6.5.2.9 Sankey.................................................................................................................160
6.5.2.10 Standard.............................................................................................................. 166
6.5.2.11 Top 10 Energy......................................................................................................171
6.5.2.12 Total Energy.........................................................................................................175
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7 Tools......................................................................................................................................................... 183
7.1 Trends............................................................................................................................ 184
7.1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................184
7.1.2 Creating a Trend View................................................................................................184
7.1.3 Configuring Trend View............................................................................................. 185
7.1.4 Selecting a Datapoint.................................................................................................186
7.1.5 Displaying the Trend View......................................................................................... 188
7.2 Alert Classes....................................................................................................................190
7.3 Data Evaluation - Advanced Report.................................................................................. 192
7.3.1 Overview of Data Evaluation...................................................................................... 192
7.3.2 powermanager Report............................................................................................... 192
7.3.2.1 Overview powermanager Excel Report................................................................. 192
7.3.2.2 Opening the powermanager Report .....................................................................192
7.3.2.3 powermanager Report......................................................................................... 192
7.3.2.4 Returning to the powermanager Report Window.................................................. 193
7.3.2.5 Closing powermanager Report............................................................................. 193
7.3.2.6 Menus in powermanager Excel Report.................................................................. 193
7.3.3 Data Evaluation......................................................................................................... 194
7.3.3.1 Report Types........................................................................................................ 194
7.3.3.2 Evaluating Data....................................................................................................196
7.3.4 Media........................................................................................................................196
7.3.4.1 Overview of Media............................................................................................... 196
7.3.4.2 Creating a Medium...............................................................................................196
7.3.4.3 Deleting a Medium...............................................................................................197
7.3.5 Tariff Sets.................................................................................................................. 197
7.3.5.1 Overview of Tariff Sets......................................................................................... 197
7.3.5.2 Creating a Tariff Set..............................................................................................197
7.3.5.3 Deleting a Tariff Set..............................................................................................201
7.3.6 Cost Centers.............................................................................................................. 201
7.3.6.1 Overview of Cost Centers..................................................................................... 201
7.3.6.2 Creating a Cost Center..........................................................................................201
7.3.6.3 Deleting a Cost Center..........................................................................................202
7.3.7 Templates................................................................................................................. 203
7.3.7.1 Overview of Templates.........................................................................................203
7.3.7.2 Creating a Template............................................................................................. 203
7.3.7.3 Opening a Template.............................................................................................204
7.3.7.4 Editing a Template............................................................................................... 205
7.3.7.5 Updating Templates............................................................................................. 205
7.3.7.6 Conducting SQL Queries.......................................................................................206
7.3.7.7 Overview of Template Structure........................................................................... 207
7.3.7.8 The Template Areas..............................................................................................208
7.3.7.9 Using Keywords for Headers and Footers.............................................................. 210
7.3.8 Reports......................................................................................................................210
7.3.8.1 Overview of Reports............................................................................................. 210
7.3.8.2 Creating a Report................................................................................................. 210
7.3.8.3 Saving a Report.................................................................................................... 211
7.3.8.4 Opening a Report................................................................................................. 211
7.3.8.5 Quick Selection – Semiautomatic Report Creation.................................................211
7.3.8.6 Creating a Report Using Quick Selection............................................................... 213
7.3.8.7 Schedule – Automatic Report Creation..................................................................213
7.3.8.8 Configuring the Report Type.................................................................................215
7.3.8.9 Canceling Report Protection................................................................................. 217
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7.3.9 Datapoints.................................................................................................................217
7.3.9.1 Overview of Datapoints........................................................................................ 217
7.3.9.2 Inserting a Measured Value into a Template..........................................................218
7.3.9.3 Deleting a Datapoint from a Template.................................................................. 218
7.3.9.4 Editing Data of a Datapoint.................................................................................. 219
7.3.9.5 Datapoints in the Cost Center Report.................................................................... 219
7.3.9.6 Datapoints in the EnergyReport............................................................................ 221
7.3.10 Mailing List................................................................................................................223
7.3.10.1 Overview of Mailing List....................................................................................... 223
7.3.10.2 Creating a Mailing List.......................................................................................... 223
7.3.10.3 Sending an E-mail Manually................................................................................. 224
7.3.10.4 Sending an E-mail Using a Schedule..................................................................... 224
7.3.11 HTML Pages...............................................................................................................224
7.3.11.1 Overview of HTML Pages...................................................................................... 224
7.3.11.2 Creating a Base Directory..................................................................................... 224
7.3.11.3 Creating an HTML Page........................................................................................ 225
7.3.11.4 Creating an HTML Page Using Schedule................................................................ 225
7.3.11.5 Publishing Reports on the Internet........................................................................226
7.3.12 Use Cases.................................................................................................................. 226
7.3.12.1 Creating a Cost Center Report...............................................................................226
7.3.13 System Requirements................................................................................................ 227
7.3.13.1 System Requirements...........................................................................................227
7.3.13.2 Technical Requirements Prior to Installing powermanager Excel Report................. 227
7.3.13.3 Adding a New Language to the Excel Report......................................................... 228
7.3.13.4 Settings for Continuous Operation........................................................................228
7.3.14 Installing powermanager Excel Report....................................................................... 230
7.3.14.1 Automatic Installation.......................................................................................... 230
7.3.14.2 Starting powermanager Excel Report.................................................................... 230
7.3.14.3 Installing a powermanager Excel Report Client Computer......................................230
7.3.15 Configuring powermanager Excel Report................................................................... 232
7.3.16 Configuring the Microsoft Excel Macro Security Level................................................. 244
7.4 Export.............................................................................................................................245
7.4.1 Overview of Topology Export..................................................................................... 245
7.5 Power Peak Analysis........................................................................................................ 246
7.5.1 Overview of Power Peak Analysis............................................................................... 246
7.5.2 Opening the Power Peaks Window............................................................................. 246
7.5.3 Creating a Report.......................................................................................................247
7.5.4 Configuring Power Peaks........................................................................................... 247
7.5.5 Saving the Power Peaks Configuration....................................................................... 250
7.5.6 Calculating Power Peaks............................................................................................ 251
7.5.7 Closing the Power Peak Window................................................................................ 251
7.6 Mass Parameterization.................................................................................................... 252
7.7 Diagnostic Tool............................................................................................................... 256
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1.1 Description 14
1.2 CHM Help 15
1.3 Typography 16
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1.1 Description
1.1 Description
After you install powermanager, you can view the powermanager online help in CHM format.
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1.2 CHM Help
Display of Topics
The individual pages are displayed on the right-hand side. For more information, see 1.3 Typography.
There are linked pages with explanations for the subchapters for the main chapter.
• Contents: Tree-structured overview of the contents. Folders marked with a + contain subdirectories or
individual pages. If you prefer help in a logical, book-like form, click from top to bottom through the
directory or use the browse sequences (see sequential topics).
• Search: Here you can perform full-text searches. Enter the term you want to search for in the Type in the
word(s) to search for field. If the word exists, an appropriate page is displayed. Click Options > Search
Highlights On to highlight the search terms. The search terms are sorted by frequency of occurrence.
You can also alphabetically sort the topics by clicking the table header of the display.
Initially, activate Search titles only in the check box below. Only when the required result is not found,
click Match similar words. You can also use wildcards such as * (for any number of characters) or ? (for
one character). You can restrict your search result by using terms in quotation marks (for example, Insert
config).
• Favorites: Here you can use Add to add the current page to your favorites. Select Remove to remove the
page again or Display or double-click to display the pages.
• Hide: Hides the left pane with the tabs. Select Display to display it again.
• Start page: Takes you back to the start page of the help.
• Options: A menu of the previously listed buttons, Internet options, and print options can be set here.
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1.3 Typography
1.3 Typography
The following font types are used in this online help:
NOTE
i The background of the text is highlighted. This option is available only with Windows.
NOTE
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Hardware requirements depend on the size and dynamics of the projects. A large number of statistical data-
point functions (for example, compression of readings, and A/C) have a negative impact on start time and
capacity, and must be considered.
The following items have a decisive effect on the hardware requirements:
NOTE
i Hard disk storage capacity refers to the powermanager installation only and to the space required to start a
minimum project (without going into the Emergency mode). For larger projects, recording historical data,
alert archives, log files, and others, you must calculate the possibility for more storage capacity.
The size of the swap file must be 1 or 2 times the size of the working memory (RAM) and should not be
floating. This file is hidden under Windows to store the program components and data files that were
swapped out because of very low working memory. A similar size should be used for the /swap partition of
a Linux system.
Depending on the planned usage, powermanager supports a wide range of input devices (for example,
mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, and trackball).
For controlling a development system (image creation, scripting, configuration, and so on), it is highly recom-
mended to use a mouse with at least 2 buttons and a standard keyboard.
Network Requirements
When setting up the hardware for powermanager project, perform benchmark tests before installing power-
manager to avoid problems due to insufficient hardware performance (perform the tests when using redun-
dant systems).
Network Connection
The network connection between the servers and clients must be at least 100 MBit. A fast connection
between the servers in redundant system is necessary. Additionally, a time synchronization is required within
the network.
• Copy large files (for example, HDB-datasets > 500 MB) from one system to another.
• Copy the same files to the local disk to test the local disk performance without network overhead.
The transfer rate in a standard system must be 50 MB/s to 100 MB/s.
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• powermanager General:
The minimal recommended hardware for using powermanager
• Development System:
Development workstation for creating new powermanager projects
• Small Server:
Server configuration for a small powermanager system
• Remote Client:
Minimal hardware recommendation for remote user interface clients
NOTE
Additional information that should be considered for planning your powermanager system:
• Network requirements
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NOTE
i With an additional server, the PC load can be reduced. The system configuration is based on the default
system settings (number of polled and archived datapoints).
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Operating Systems
powermanager supports the following Siemens AG tested specifications list configurations.
Operating System Version Supported
Windows 7 Ultimate/Enterprise/Professional with SP1 (64-bit)
Windows 10 CB Version 1703 64-bit, LTSB Version 1607 64-bit, Enterprise/Professional
(64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 R2 Server 2012 R2 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 R2 Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)
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NOTE
i The desktop UI is supported only on a 64-bit operating system. 32-bit operating systems are not supported.
Install the TCP/IP protocol on the platforms, because managers use TCP protocol to communicate in the
powermanager.
For more information on vSphere HA Cluster, refer to the Extended help.
Name Resolution
Working name resolution is required for powermanager. If the name resolution does not work, a process is
momentarily blocked.
Ensure that the mapping of IP addresses to computer names and the mapping of computer names to IP
addresses works properly (this is also valid for computers in the network, where a remote user interface is
running).
Use an entry in the hosts file (which contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names) or use a DNS server
that allows forward (using a domain name to find an IP address) and reverse (using an IP address to find a
domain name) search.
The host file is located in:
<SystemRoot>\system32\drivers\etc
NOTE
i The same host names in different domains are not supported in powermanager. Use the function getHost-
name() to view the host name without domain.
VMware Workstation
To ensure the integrity and operation of the powermanager application, the powermanager systems running
on VMware follow certain hints:
• The clock of the virtual machine must never make an unexpected jump (forward or backward) while
powermanager is running.
• Redundant powermanager systems must run on physical redundant hardware and network configura-
tions.
• powermanager must not run on a virtual machine for safety critical systems.
• Excel 365
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NOTE
i Excel is used only in advanced reports and not in the Reports view.
Antivirus
Antivirus software decreases the system performance.
2.1.3 Add-ons
Reporting
Infoserver
NOTE
i If the Infoserver database is running on the same computer as powermanager (not recommended except
for Access and higher data rates), consider these additional requirements into account when selecting the
hardware.
The Infoserver can send values to the following relational database systems:
Database Specifications
Microsoft Access Access 97 SR 2, Access 2000, Access 2002, Access 2003
Microsoft SQL Server
MySQL Version 4.0
Oracle 10, 11
When using powermanager together with a firewall, consider that the execution of the processes that open
ports for the communication are restricted by the firewall.
In case of powermanager, the following programs must be added to the firewall exceptions:
• Process manager
WCCILpmon (Default port: 4999)
• Data manager
WCCILdata (Default port: 4897)
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• Archive manager
– WCCOAvalarch (Default port: 4899) -> First archive manager (-num 0)
– Default port: 4900 -> second Archive manager (-num 1)
– Default port: 4901 -> third Archive manager (-num 2)
– Default port: 4902 -> fourth Archive manager (-num 3)
– Default port: 4903 -> fifth Archive manager (-num 4)
– Default port: 4904 -> sixth Archive manager (-num 5)
• Event manager
WCCILevent (Default port: 4998)
• Redu manager
WCCILredu (Default port: 4776)
• Split manager
WCCILsplit (Default port: 4778)
• Dist manager
WCCILdist (Default port: 4777)
Go to the advanced settings of Windows firewall and check whether the powermanager.exe file is added to
the inbound rules. You can find a short instruction here.
NOTE
i Ensure that the port cannot be blocked by any firewall or intelligent switches. Alternatively, you can check
whether the named ports are opened and not blocked from another system, or the port forwarding is deac-
tivated.
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2.2 Windows
NOTE
i If a lower version of ALM is found on the system during installation, it will be upgraded to the latest
version.
ALM V6.0 SP3 manages the license keys for operating powermanager.
You can operate powermanager based on the conditions of use of the installed license.
Installation Prerequisites
Ensure that the following prerequisites are met before you start the powermanager installation.
Administration Rights
You must have administrator rights on the system where the powermanager is installed.
Installation Steps
Upgrading powermanager:
• If the previous version of powermanager is found on the system during installation of powermanager
V3.6, it will be upgraded to latest version automatically.
To install powermanager, proceed as follows:
² Close all active applications before you start powermanager installation.
² Insert the installation disk in the DVD.
² Open the DVD drive and double-click the Setup.exe file.
The powermanager V3.6 Setup window appears to select the language.
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[sc_pm_setup1, 4, en_US]
[sc_pm_setup2, 4, en_US]
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[sc_pm_setup3, 4, en_US]
² To change the installation path, click Browse..., select the desired path in the Browse For Folder
window, and click OK.
² Click Next >.
The Ready to Install screen is displayed.
[sc_pm_setup4, 4, en_US]
² Click Install.
The powermanager V3.6 Setup screen appears displaying the installation status.
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[sc_pm_setup5, 4, en_US]
² Click Finish.
If the powermanager installation is successful, the following path is created in the Start menu: Start > All
Programs > SENTRON > powermanager V3.6.
NOTE
i As part of the powermanager installation, the powermanager installer creates a certificate in the computer
name and places it under the certificate store of the local computer. If you want to create your own certifi-
cate, refer to the SSL certificated section of extended help.
Silent installation is an unattended installation via the command prompt. It is performed by running the
Setup.exe with the following parameters:
• Source
• Language
• Reboot
Running Setup.exe
To execute the Setup file:
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NOTE
The notification icon and the respective notifications in the taskbar display the installation progress of
the powermanager application.
NOTE
i During the installation of powermanager, if any of the installation prerequisites is not met, the installation
is aborted. Also, the prerequisite that was not met is displayed in the log file.
The license keys are included on the USB drive supplied with the installation disk. Additionally, you receive
multiple USB drives, each containing different license keys for optional or expansion packages.
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• Using the powermanager setup file and selecting the Remove option.
• Using the Windows start menu location of powermanager. Click Start > All Programs > SENTRON >
powermanager V3.6 > Uninstall to start powermanager uninstallation.
• Using the Uninstall or change a programs dialog from the Control Panel in Windows.
NOTE
[sc_pm_uninstall_pm, 3, en_US]
To access the Uninstall or change a programs dialog, click Start > Control Panel. In the Control Panel, click
Uninstall a program.
In the Programs and Features dialog, select the powermanager installation, and select Uninstall/Change
from the context menu..
Ensure that only the following files are deleted:
• Items in the start menu that did not exist before the installation
• Files that did not exist before the installation, apart from directories log/, bin/, config/, install/,
and the shield file in the powermanager installation
Delete these files explicitly.
• Entire directory structure for the powermanager installation up to the first not empty directory
After uninstalling powermanager, the following directories and registry items will be available:
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NOTE
i Additional program components (for example, ALM and powermanager Web client) are not uninstalled
with the uninstallation of powermanager. Uninstall these additional components separately in the Add or
Remove Programs dialog from the Control Panel in Windows.
Uninstallation of Patches
Uninstall powermanager completely to uninstall all the patches. You cannot uninstall patches individually.
Silent Uninstallation
To uninstall powermanager via command prompt, proceed as follows:
² Navigate to the installation directory and open the Setup folder.
For example: C:\Siemens\SENTRON\powermanager\Setup
² Execute the Setup.exe with the following parameters:
C:\Siemens\SENTRON\powermanager\Setup\Setup.exe /arp /sx
powermanager is removed successfully.
NOTE
i The notification icon and the respective notifications in the taskbar display the uninstallation progress
of the powermanager application.
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2.3 Licensing
2.3 Licensing
powermanager is fully functional only with a valid license. The Automation License Manager (ALM) is required
to install the license on the system.
The licenses are supplied on a USB drive. Copy the licenses to disk using the ALM interface or operate them
directly with the USB drive.
Refer to the Automation License Manager Help for the range of functions, and details on how to link the
license.
NOTE
i The TRIAL version of the powermanager contains a test license that is valid for 60 days. powermanager
automatically shuts down 30 mins after the 60 days free license period.
If a valid license is installed and detected via the ALM, powermanager continues to work without runtime
restriction.
NOTE
i Check the log file if you receive a warning of the following nature when starting the user interface:
WCCOAui (..), ...., SYS, FATAL,....
The log file contains information about the nature of the problem, for example, client licenses are unavail-
able.
Licenses
The following licenses are available for powermanager:
License Range of Functions (Validity)
3ZS2711-0CC30-0YA7 Trial version
3ZS2711-0CC30-0YA0 Basic package
3ZS2 711-0CC30-0YD0 Device pack (20)
3ZS2712-0CC30-0YD0 Device pack (50)
3ZS2713-0CC30-0YD0 Device pack (100)
3ZS2714-0CC30-0YD0 Device pack (200)
3ZS2715-0CC30-0YD0 Device pack (500)
3ZS2716-0CC30-0YD0 Device pack (1000)
3ZS2711-0CC30-0YE0 LEAN upgrade to device package (10)
3ZS2712-0CC30-0YE0 STANDARD upgrade to device package (50)
3ZS2713-0CC30-0YE0 ADVANCED upgrade to device package (100)
3ZS2714-0CC30-0YE0 MAXIMUM upgrade to device package (200)
3ZS2710-3CC0-00YD0 Client (5)
3ZS2710-2CC20-0YH0 Expert
3ZS2 718-1CC00-0YH0 Distributed Systems (2)
3ZS2 718-2CC00-0YH0 Distributed Systems (5)
3ZS2 718-3CC00-0YH0 Distributed Systems (10)
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System Overview
powermanager is used to acquire, monitor, evaluate, represent, and archive measuring values of the meas-
uring devices 7KT PAC1200, PAC1500, PAC1600, 7KM PAC2200, PAC3100, PAC3120, PAC3200, PAC3220,
PAC3200T, PAC4200, power quality devices 7KM PAC5100, PAC5200, SICAM P850/855 and the circuit
breakers 3VA, 3VA27, 3VL, 3WL, 3WL10, and any Modbus TCP enabled measuring devices.
powermanager has the following functions to perform the mentioned tasks:
• Alarm management
• Demand curve
• Reporting, integrated report engine with predefined report templates, like Energy analysis or Cost Center
report and individual reports based on EXCEL.
• Load monitoring
• Reaction plans
• Archiving system
• User management
You can enhance powermanager at any time and tailor it to your requirements.
Possible expansions include:
• Expert option package: Graphical representation of plants with predefined graphics objects for all meas-
uring devices and switches, as well as its own script language.
Device Integration
7KT PAC1200
The 7KT PAC1200 multi-channel current-measuring system supplements the product range of the power
monitoring system. It provides a low-cost solution for the transparent representation of energy consumption
and also enables the resulting costs to be displayed. The current values themselves are measured by means of
sensors that are fitted above the miniature circuit breakers. The simple cost center allocation enables
maximum transparency over the entire application.
The 7KT PAC1200 multi-channel current-measuring system monitors and displays the energy consumption of
up to 96 outgoing feeders. You can configure 12 sensor bars for a maximum number of 8 times (always 8 bars
with the respective combination). Up to eight different selectable consumption sources can be compared with
each other. The system can be scaled to individual needs and application scenarios. The individual sensors can
be named individually and compared with each other. The system can be configured flexibly as the number of
Sensor bars can be varied.
For more information, refer to the PAC1200 manual.
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7KT PAC1500
The 7KT PAC1500 is an E-counter for measuring consumption values in three-phase systems. This unit regis-
ters exported or imported energy and it stores active and reactive energy.
The device has a pulse output (S0), and so it is designed for two tariff measurements. Communication
modules can be interfaced via the integrated optical interface (IrDA).
7KT PAC1600
The 7KT PAC1600 is a family of E-counters for measuring consumption values in three-phase systems. This
unit registers exported or imported energy and it stores active and reactive energy.
The following variants are available for PAC1600:
• 7KT PAC1651
• 7KT PAC1652
• 7KT PAC1661
• 7KT PAC1662
• 7KT PAC1665
• 7KT PAC1666
• 7KT PAC1682
7KM PAC3100
The 7KM PAC3100 is a power monitoring device for displaying basic electrical variables and energy acquisition
values (counters) in low-voltage power distribution. It performs single-phase, two-phase, and three-phase
measurement and can be used in three-wire or four-wire TN, TT, and IT systems.
The minimum supported firmware version for 7KM PAC3100 is 1.0. You can use the gateway functionality of
the PAC4200 to connect the device to powermanager. You can also use any Modbus gateway to establish the
connection.
With the help of the basic measured variables (for example, voltage, currents, energy values), extensive evalu-
ations can already be undertaken in the powermanager.
For more information, refer to the PAC3100 manual.
7KM PAC3120
The 7KM PAC3120 is a power monitoring device for displaying basic electrical variables and energy acquisition
values (counters) in low-voltage power distribution. It performs single-phase, two-phase, and three-phase
measurement and can be used in three-wire or four-wire TN, TT, and IT systems.
The minimum supported firmware version for 7KM PAC3120 is 1.0. You can use the gateway functionality of
the PAC4200 to connect the device to powermanager. You can also use any Modbus gateway to establish the
connection.
The device menu contains the Hardware write-protection command. If the write protection is activated, no
parameter can be written by powermanager:
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PAC3120 has a device LED that can be set to active or inactive state. It can used to indicate the following:
• Off
• Device ON
• Remote
• Rotation
• Limit violation
• Pulse output
• Remote color
7KM PAC3200
The 7KM PAC3200 is a power monitoring device for displaying all the relevant line parameters. It collects all
the basic measured variables and the extended measured variables (for example, THD). Limit values are avail-
able for line monitoring. It performs single-phase, two-phase, or three-phase measurement and can be used in
two-wire, three-wire, or four-wire TN, TT, and IT systems. The 7KM PAC3200 with multi-range power supply
can thus be connected direct in every low-voltage system up to a line voltage of 690 V.
Connect 7KM PAC3200 power monitoring device to powermanager through the integral Ethernet interface
using Modbus TCP.
In addition to the measured value display, powermanager supports the following device functionality:
NOTE
i For more information on the special features of the digital inputs, see 8.2.3 Inputs and Outputs.
7KM PAC3220
The 7KM PAC3220 is a power monitoring device for displaying all the relevant line parameters. It collects all
the basic measured variables and the extended measured variables (for example, THD). Limit values are avail-
able for line monitoring. It performs single-phase, two-phase, or three-phase measurement and can be used in
two-wire, three-wire, or four-wire TN, TT, and IT systems. The 7KM PAC3220 with multi-range power supply
can thus be connected direct in every low-voltage system up to a line voltage of 690 V.
Connect 7KM PAC3220 power monitoring device to powermanager through the integral Ethernet interface
using Modbus TCP. PAC3220 device has 2 expansion slots. The Expansion Slot 1 and Expansion Slot 2 param-
eter groups show the properties of the additionally connected PAC3220 modules.
The device menu contains the Hardware write protection command. If the write protection is activated, no
parameter can be written by powermanager:
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• Off
• Device ON
• Remote
• Rotation
• Limit violation
• Pulse output
• Remote color
7KM PAC3200T
The 7KM PAC3200T is a power monitoring device for displaying all the relevant line parameters. It collects all
the basic measured variables and the extended measured variables (for example, THD). Limiting values are
available for line monitoring. The 7KM PAC3200T performs 1-phase, 2-phase, or 3-phase measurement and
can be used in 2-wire, 3-wire, or 4-wire TN, TT, and IT systems. The 7KM PAC3200T with multi-range power
supply can thus be connected directly in every low-voltage system up to a line voltage of 690 V.
Connect the 7KM PAC3200T power monitoring device to powermanager through the integral Ethernet inter-
face using Modbus TCP.
In addition to the measured value display, powermanager supports the following device functionality:
NOTE
i For more information on the special features of the digital inputs, see 8.2.3 Inputs and Outputs.
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7KM PAC4200
7KM PAC4200 is a power monitoring device for displaying, storing, and monitoring all relevant line parame-
ters in low-voltage power distribution. Compared to 7KM PAC3200, the 7KM PAC4200 has extended meas-
uring functions (> 800 measured variables), an integral memory for buffering the load profile and events, as
well as, gateway functionality. It performs single-phase, two-phase, or three-phase measurement and can be
used in two-wire, three-wire, or four-wire TN, TT, and IT systems.
The minimum supported firmware version for 7KM PAC4200 is V1.2. Connect the 7KM PAC4200 power moni-
toring device to powermanager through the integral Ethernet interface using Modbus TCP.
NOTE
i On creation of a new PAC4200 device with firmware version 2.1.1 or above, it is recommended to restart
the project so that all the properties of the devices could be polled.
You can connect any Modbus enabled measuring devices to powermanager through the Ethernet or gateway
using the RS485 interface.
Along with the measured value display, powermanager supports the following device functionality:
• Gateway functionality
• Time synchronization
NOTE
i For more information on the special features of the digital inputs, see 8.2.3 Inputs and Outputs.
NOTE
i Load profile data is displayed in the powermanager only if the time difference between the PAC device and
the PC lies within specific tolerances. Synchronize the times between the PC and the device if load profile
data is not collected.
PAC2200
The PAC2200 is a power monitoring device for displaying all the relevant line parameters. It collects all the
basic measured variables and the extended measured variables (for example, THD). Limit values are available
for line monitoring. It performs single-phase, two-phase, or three-phase measurement and can be used in
two-wire, three-wire, or four-wire TN, TT, and IT systems. The PAC2200 with multi-range power supply can
thus be connected directly to every low-voltage system up to a line voltage of 690 V. Connect the PAC2200
power monitoring device to powermanager through the integral Ethernet interface using Modbus TCP.
In addition to the measured-value display, powermanager supports the following device functionalities:
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3VA27
The 3VA27 molded case circuit breaker is a current-limiting circuit breaker with IEC certification and is an addi-
tion to the existing 3VA IEC portfolio.
Current-limiting molded case circuit breakers are defined as:
• Circuit breaker that, within a specified range of current, prevents the let-through current from reaching
the prospective peak value and which limits the let-through energy (I2t) to a value less than the let-
through energy of a half-cycle wave of the symmetrical prospective current.
These are the positive characteristics of a protection device that is most frequently used on the outgoing side
and that, like the 3VA27 molded case circuit breaker, is dynamically selective and current limiting in the event
of a fault. Current limiting means that the peak value of the prospective impulse short-circuit current Ip is
limited to a smaller let-through current iD. Effective current limitation means that the circuit breakers and
busbar trunking systems can be constructed more compactly. In the event of a short-circuit, the molded case
circuit breaker substantially reduces the magnitude of the let-through currents, wherein, it reduces the load
reaching downstream equipment (less thermal load, lower dynamic forces). The let-through energy is also
significantly reduced. 3VA molded case circuit breakers are designed to be current limiting. It has the
following characteristics:
• Choice of 2 designs:
– As a toggle operating mechanism (for example, as an additional manual operating mechanism).
– As a stored energy spring mechanism for integration of internal spring charging motors (external
dimensions are not affected by this). Optionally available either as a fixed-mounted version or as a
withdrawable version. An especially high Icu value (up to 110 kA @ 415 V) and an Icw value (up to
20 kA 1s).
Table 3-1 State symbols of the 3VA27 molded case circuit breaker
State symbol without State symbol with guide Description of the state
guide frame frame
The circuit breaker is absent.
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State symbol without State symbol with guide Description of the state
guide frame frame
The molded case circuit breaker is in the connected
position and open. A trip message is pending.
• Power frequency
• Phase angle
• Flicker according to IEC 61000-4-15 standard (only PAC5200 and SICAM P855)
Connect the PAC5100/PAC5200 or P850/P855 multifunctional devices to powermanager via Ethernet inter-
face.
Fault records for PAC5200 and P855 devices are displayed in the Web tab on the base panel. Use the SIGRA
plug-in or COMTRADE viewer to view the fault records. For more information, refer to 6.1.10 Web.
For more information, refer to the PAC5100/PAC5200 manual and SICAM P850/P855 manual.
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The current circuit-breaker status is also displayed in the powermanager as well as the measured values. The
circuit breaker can be switched with the relevant authorization.
There are three switching functions:
NOTE
i powermanager does not detect the specific circuit breaker version and the available measured values auto-
matically. In the device engineering for the circuit breaker, select the measured values that are available in
your circuit breaker. For this purpose, activate the check box for Address, and if necessary, set archiving on
the Configuration tab.
Table 3-2 Colored background of the molded-case circuit breaker symbol for designating the status of
messages
The circuit breaker is opened. At the moment, neither tripping nor warning
or setpoint messages are present.
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The circuit breaker has tripped. At the moment, neither tripping nor warning
or setpoint messages are present.
The circuit breaker has tripped. At the moment, at least one warning or
setpoint message is present.
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The current-limiting contact system furthermore ensures a very high switching capacity. ETUs guarantee reli-
able overload protection, short-term delayed or instantaneous tripping in case of a short-circuit, neutral
conductor protection, and fault protection against ground.
Mobile test devices allow the checking and parameterization of ETU functions in MCCBs on site.
Table 3-4 Colored background of the molded-case circuit breaker symbol for designating the status of
messages:
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offline offline The circuit breaker is in test position and has tripped. At
the moment, at least one warning or setpoint message is
present.
Table 3-6 Colored background of the molded-case circuit breaker symbol for designating the status of
messages:
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The molded-case circuit breaker is in the connected position and open. A trip
message is pending.
The circuit breaker is in test position and opened. At the moment, neither
tripping nor warning or setpoint messages are present.
The circuit breaker is in test position and opened. At the moment, a tripping
message is present.
The circuit breaker is in test position and opened. At the moment, at least
one warning or setpoint message is present.
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The circuit breaker is in the test position and closed. A trip message is
pending.
The circuit breaker is in the test position and closed. At least one warning
message or one threshold warning is pending.
The circuit breaker is in test position and has tripped. At the moment there
are neither tripping nor warning or setpoint messages present.
The circuit breaker is in test position and has tripped. At the moment, a trip-
ping message is present.
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3WL10
The air circuit breaker is an integral part of an economically efficient power distribution system that is
designed to protect personnel and material assets. The 3WL10 air circuit breaker is an IEC circuit breaker
(3WL1) with frame size 0 (3WL10) and is an addition to the existing 3WL1 IEC portfolio.
The 3WL10 air circuit breaker meets the following requirements:
• Integrated metering function with internal voltage tap and expansion module MF Basic/MF Advanced
(with electronic trip units of the 6-series)
The circuit breaker is in the connected position and open. Currently neither trip
messages nor warning messages nor threshold messages pending.
The circuit breaker is in the connected position and open. A trip message is
pending.
The circuit breaker is in the connected position and open. At least one warning
message or one threshold warning is pending.
The circuit breaker is in the test position and is open. Currently neither trip
messages nor warning messages nor threshold messages pending.
The circuit breaker is in the test position and is open. A trip message is pending.
The circuit breaker is in the test position and is open. At least one warning
message or one threshold warning is pending.
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The circuit breaker is in the connected position and closed. A trip message is
pending.
The circuit breaker is in the connected position and closed. At least one warning
message or one threshold warning is pending.
The circuit breaker is in the test position and closed. Currently neither trip
messages nor warning messages nor threshold messages pending.
The circuit breaker is in the test position and closed. A trip message is pending.
The circuit breaker is in the test position and closed. At least one warning
message or one threshold warning is pending.
The circuit breaker is in the connected position. It is not known whether the
circuit breaker is open or closed. Currently neither trip messages nor warning
messages nor threshold messages pending.
The circuit breaker is in the connected position. It is not known whether the
circuit breaker is open or closed. A trip message is pending.
The circuit breaker is in the connected position. It is not known whether the
circuit breaker is open or closed. At least one warning message or one threshold
warning is pending.
The circuit breaker is in the test position. It is not known whether the circuit
breaker is open or closed. Currently neither trip messages nor warning messages
nor threshold messages pending.
The circuit breaker is in the test position. It is not known whether the circuit
breaker is open or closed. A trip message is pending.
The circuit breaker is in the test position. It is not known whether the circuit
breaker is open or closed. At least one warning message or one threshold
warning is pending.
The circuit breaker is in the connected position and has tripped. Currently neither
trip messages nor warning messages nor threshold messages pending.
The circuit breaker is in the connected position and has tripped. A trip message is
pending.
The circuit breaker is in the connected position and has tripped. At least one
warning message or one threshold warning is pending.
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! DANGER
Use of generic switches:
If ignored, it results in death or serious injury.
² Lock the circuit breaker against undesired/unauthorized operation and against the Tripped status.
There is no software locking mechanism for the circuit breaker.
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3.2 SEM3
3.2.1 Overview
The new Siemens Embedded Micro Metering Module (SEM3) is a modular metering solution for energy moni-
toring, data analysis, and sub billing applications. The flexible design allows for low, medium, and high density
metering requirements to be met efficiently and economically using only a few standardized components inte-
grated into Siemens Panelboard and Switchboard products.
The SEM3 system is made up of the following components and options:
• Controller
• Meter modules
• Meter racks
• Communication cables
For more information about SEM3, refer to the respective SEM3 manuals.
To work with the respective SEM3 devices, you must create the SEM3 device type.
To create the SEM3 device type, proceed as follows:
² In the project tree view, right-click the project tree root.
² In the context menu, click System settings.
The System settings page opens.
² Click the Device tab.
² In the Device tab, under Create SEM3 device type, click Import.
The Import SEM3 device type window opens.
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² Enter the valid IP address, SEM3 device type name, User name, and Password.
[sc_pm_importsem3_values, 1, en_US]
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i In case of any error message, you must resolve the issue and try to import the file again.
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² Right-click SEM3 > Communication > Start communication to start the communication with the device.
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i You can change the names of the measured variables for all the languages supported by the powerman-
ager. The Element column shows the modified names.
² Click Save.
² Right-click the SEM3 device and select Start communication in the context menu to start the communi-
cation with the device.
Additionally, a green circle is displayed next to the Communication field indicating successful communica-
tion.
It is possible to access the SEM3 device in the system tree and to monitor the online values in a similar way to
the existing devices in the powermanager application. The runtime view displays the following tabs for moni-
toring online values:
• Overview
• kWh
• Meter values
• Energy
• Parameters
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Right-click SEM3 and select Communication > Start communication in the context menu to start the
communication with the device.
Additionally, a green circle is displayed next to the Communication field indicating successful communica-
tion.
[sc_pm_startcomm, 1, en_US]
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This tab displays the Meter name, CT Rating, and Connection status of the meters with respect to the
different phases of the device.
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Meter Values
This tab displays the online monitoring values of the meters. The meter values are categorized according to
the phases (1-Pole, 2-Pole, and 3-Pole).
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Energy
This tab displays the energy-consumption details. This tab enables you to compare the energy consumption
between 2 different time ranges.
For more information, see 6.1.7 Energy.
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• Device-level Commands
[sc_pm_sem3_status_commands, 1, en_US]
You can reset the command for Under voltage alarm and Over voltage alarm.
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• Meter-level Commands
You can reset the commands for the following alarms under the tabs 1-Pole, 2-Pole, and 3-Pole:
– Phase loss alarm
– Phase over current pre-alarm
– Phase over current alarm
– Monitor over kw demand alarm
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Parameters
This tab displays the Firmware version and Device serial number.
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4.2 Menu Bar 74
4.3 Functions on the Tool Bar 76
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• Dashboard
• Overview
• Selected values
• Harmonics
• Energy
• Trend
• Operations
• Web
• Parameters
NOTE
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Alerts
This area allows you to acknowledge alerts.
To acknowledge an alert:
• Click Acknowledge.
NOTE
i You can also acknowledge the alerts and warnings in the alert screen. Click to open the alert screen.
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Standard Opens the Standard view. For more information refer to 6.1.1 Tabs in
Standard View.
KPI Opens the KPI view. For more information refer to 6.2.1 Overview.
Input Opens the Input view. For more information refer to 6.3.1 Overview.
Reaction plan Opens the Reaction plan view. For more information refer to 6.4.1 Overview
of Reaction Plans.
Reports Opens the advanced Reports view. For more information refer to
6.5.1.1 Report View.
Tools
Trends Opens the Trends dialog. For more information refer to 6.1.8 Trend.
Alerts Opens the Alerts dialog. For more information refer to 7.2 Alert Classes.
Advanced Report Opens the excel Report. For more information refer to 7.3.2.1 Overview
powermanager Excel Report.
Topology export Opens the Topology export dialog. For more information, refer to 7.4.1 Over-
view of Topology Export.
Power peak analysis Opens the Power peaks dialog. For more information refer to 7.5.1 Overview
of Power Peak Analysis.
Mass parameterization Opens the Mass parameterization dialog. For more information refer to
7.6 Mass Parameterization.
Diagnostic Tool Opens the Diagnostic Tool dialog. For more information refer to 7.7 Diag-
nostic Tool.
Graphics editor Opens the Graphics editor dialog. For more information refer to 8.9.1 Range
of Functions.
Settings
System management Opens the System management window. For more information, refer to
7.3.14.2 Starting powermanager Excel Report.
Mail configuration Opens the Mail configuration dialog. For more information, refer to
8.3 Configuring E-Mail Server Settings.
E-mailing list Opens the E-mailing list dialog. For more information, refer to 8.4 E-mailing
List.
OPC server configuration Opens the OPC server configuration dialog. For more information, refer to
8.5 OPC Server Configuration.
Panels
Start panel Takes you back to the start panel (Standard view).
... New panel, takes you to a blank panel.
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Standard view
In this view, the KPIs can be created and configured. It also displays all the created
KPIs.
KPI view
In this view the report templates can be created and configured. Reports can be
created out of the configured templates. You can also view all the created report
templates and reports.
Report view
In this view, the variations in the values of a device over a specific time range can
be represented. A trend can contain any number of hierarchical areas for repre-
senting curves, with scales and legends. Value-over-time and value-over-value
representations are also possible.
Variable trend
In this view, the alerts and events are displayed in the form of a table. You can sort
and filter alerts for display.
Alert screen
Opens the powermanager Online Help.
Online Help
• In the Language settings section, select the languages for which you want the icon to be enabled.
• In the Toolbar settings section, select the number of Additional toolbar buttons you want to add, from
the drop-down list.
• Click Save.
• Click OK.
The panel is assigned to the selected panel.
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5.1 Creating a New Project
NOTE
i The name of the powermanager project must not contain any spaces.
[sc_pm_admin, 1, en_US]
²
Click .
The New project dialog opens.
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[sc_SelectProjType, 1, en_US]
² Click Next.
Step 2: General settings
² In the General settings section, enter a unique Project name.
²
Click to, open the Choose a Folder dialog.
In the Choose a Folder dialog, browse to the folder where you want to save the new project.
[sc_GeneralSettings, 1, en_US]
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² Click Next.
Step 3: UI settings
This step is only applicable if you have selected Client project in the Project type setting step.
[sc_ServerProj, 1, en_US]
²
Click to browse to a location where a server project already exists.
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5.2 Starting the Project via Console
[sc_pm_console, 1, en_US]
The powermanager: Console window lists the processes that powermanager uses.
The St column indicates the status of each process.
0 (Red) - Process is stopped.
1 (Yellow) - Process started.
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5.2 Starting the Project via Console
After all the processes in the selected project is started, the project Log in window is displayed.
[sc_pm_basepanel, 1, en_US]
NOTE
i When powermanager is installed, the root user account has no password assigned to it. If required, assign a
password to the root user.
The processes visible in the powermanager console are background processes. Opening or closing the
powermanager console has no effect on the state of the process. Data acquisition continues to run even
when the console is closed.
After starting the project, you can add devices in the project tree.
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5.2 Starting the Project via Console
[sc_pm_startpro, 1, en_US]
²
Select the project to be started and click to run the project as a service.
A desktop shortcut is created for the selected project and the project is started.
² Double-click the shortcut to run the powermanager application.
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[sc_pm_pm_admin, 1, en_US]
²
Click to start the project.
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5.4 Project Operations
[sc_pm_projecttree, 1, en_US]
[sc_pm_createarea, 1, en_US]
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[sc_pm_create_area, 1, en_US]
NOTE
• A-Z, , , ‘ ‘, ‘-‘,’_’
• a-z
• 0-9
• (Space)
• - (Hyphen)
• _ (Underscore)
[sc_pm_copyarea, 1, en_US]
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NOTE
Pasting an Area
To paste the area:
² Right-click the system.
[sc_pm_pastearea, 1, en_US]
[sc_pm_paste_area, 1, en_US]
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By default when you paste devices/sector/area, _1 is added as a suffix to the name of the devices. This is done
to give a unique name to all the copied devices. This name can be changed manually in the New device name
column.
Name Description
Status Indicates if the new name is unique or not.
Source location Shows the location from where the device/area/sector is copied from.
Original device name Shows the original name of the device/area/sector.
Destination location Shows the location where the device/area/sector is being pasted to.
New device name Used to give a new name to the pasted devices.
Sectors
An area can be divided into sectors and sectors can be sub-divided into other sectors. You can create up to 5
levels of sectors.
[sc_Sectors, 2, en_US]
Creating a Sector
To create a sector:
² Right-click the area or sector for which you want to create the sector.
² Click New Sector.
The Create sector dialog is displayed.
[sc_pm_createsector, 1, en_US]
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To cut a sector:
² Right-click the required sector from the selected area.
[sc_pm_cutarea, 1, en_US]
NOTE
Pasting a Sector
To paste the sector:
² Right-click the area/sector in which you want to paste the copied sector.
² Click Paste sector from the context menu option.
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NOTE
i A sector can be pasted under the same area in which it is already available.
A sector cannot be pasted under itself.
A sector cannot be pasted into No Area.
Devices
You can create devices in an area or a sector.
[sc_Devices, 2, en_US]
Creating a Device
To create a device:
² Right-click the area or sector in which you want to create the device.
² Click create device.
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[sc_pm_createdevice, 1, en_US]
Cutting a Device
To cut the devices:
² Select the devices that you want to cut from project tree.
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[sc_pm_cut_device, 1, en_US]
² Right-click the selected devices and select Cut devices from the context menu.
NOTE
i THe cut operation can be performed only on the same type of entity, for example, you cannot cut a device
and a sector at the same time.
Copying Devices
To copy the devices:
² Select the devices that you want to copy from project tree.
² Right-click the selected devices and select Copy devices from the context menu.
NOTE
Pasting Devices
To paste the devices:
² Right-click the area or sector in which you want to paste the copied devices.
² Select Paste devices from the context menu.
The Paste devices dialog opens.
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[sc_pm_pastedevice, 1, en_US]
NOTE
i A device can be pasted into any area/sector including the same sector/area in which it is already present.
Communication
You can view the communication status from the icon beside the device:
Renaming a Device/Sector/Area
To rename a device/sector/area:
² Right-click the device/sector/area which you want to rename.
² Click Rename device/sector/area from the context menu.
The Rename: Device/Sector/Area dialog opens.
[sc_pm_renamedevice, 1, en_US]
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²
Click .
The Text for every language dialog opens.
[sc_pm_language, 1, en_US]
² Enter the desired name in the Text column for the device for the required languages.
The device name entered for each language will be displayed according to the language selected in the
UI.
² Click Ok, to confirm.
² Click Apply.
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5.5 Upgrading and Updating a Project
NOTE
Install powermanager V3.6 on the system and upgrade the project in 2 steps.
Step 1
² Click Start > All Programs > SENTRON > powermanager V3.6 > Project Administration to launch
powermanager Project Administration.
² Double-click Doubleclick for list of older projects.
The Project Adminstrator window is displayed.
This window lists all the previous projects from powermanager V3.4 and earlier, which are not yet
upgraded.
²
Select the project you want to upgrade and click .
[sc_pm_update_confirm, 1, en_US]
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Step 2
² Start the upgraded project with powermanager V3.6.
An older version of a project is automatically updated to the latest version, when it is started in powermanager
V3.6.
[sc_pm_update, 1, en_US]
NOTE
• Dashboard
• Overview
• Selected values
• Power quality
• Harmonics
• Energy
• Trend
• Operations
• Web
• Parameters
6.1.2 Dashboard
The Dashboard tab displays the values of the data points, which are configured in the Dashboard configura-
tion tab corresponding to the selected device.
[sc_Dashboard, 1, en_US]
6.1.3 Overview
The Overview tab is available for all devices except virtual devices. This tab displays the summary of different
data point values measured by the devices.
The color next to Alarm field displays the current status of the alarm. The color next to the Communication
field shows the communication status between the device and powermanager.
[sc_pm_4200_overviewtab, 1, en_US]
The selected values tab lists all preselected measured variables with description, current measured value, and
defined unit.
You can preselect the measured values in the Display column of the Configuration tab in the Device Engi-
neering view.
NOTE
i By default, the values for the following items are displayed in the Selected values tab.
[sc_pm_selected_values, 1, en_US]
The parameters for Selected values tab are set on the device or on the device type (inheritance). You can
create filters in the system.
If a measured value is highlighted in red, it indicates that the address is deactivated in the configuration.
To add additional measured values:
• Select Display.
• Click Save.
NOTE
i When selecting at area level or system level, select the device type from the shortcut menu.
Area level: Inheritance of the list by all devices of the selected device type within the area.
System level: Inheritance of the list by all devices of the selected device type within the station.
The Power quality tab is available only for the PAC3200/3200T/4200/5100/5200 and P850/P855. This tab
displays actual, minimum, and maximum values of the power factor and frequency.
This tab also displays the actual and maximum distortion in the voltage and current values.
[sc_pm_powerquality, 1, en_US]
6.1.6 Harmonics
The values of the harmonics are displayed in a bar chart. This tab is only available for the 3WL, P855, P850,
PAC1600 (1681/1682), PAC4200, PAC5100, and PAC5200 devices.
[sc_pm_harmonics, 1, en_US]
6.1.7 Energy
The Energy tab displays the energy consumption details. This tab enables you to compare the energy
consumption between two different time periods.
To compare the energy consumption between two different time periods:
² Select a Data point, from the drop-down list.
² Select an Interval, from the drop-down list.
² Select an Duration, from the drop-down list.
² Select the Compare option.
² Click Apply, to compare the energy consumption between two selected time periods.
The comparision is displayed in the form of a graph.
6.1.8 Trend
The Status and Commands tab consists of 3 sections Digital outputs, Digital inputs, and Commands for
measuring devices. The State of the breaker is displayed for circuit breakers.
[sc_pm_status_commands, 1, en_US]
You can switch the digital outputs of the PAC3120, PAC3200, PAC3200T, and PAC4200 devices on the Digital
outputs section. For this purpose, configure the digital outputs as remote output in the device.
A lamp icon indicates the switching state:
Icon State
Signal of the digital output is high (1).
Signal of the digital output is low (0).
Use the button to the right of the lamp icon to switch on or off the digital output.
Digital Inputs
This section displays the digital input and its type of use.
LED
[sc_pm_led, 1, en_US]
This section displays the LED usage type for PAC3120 and PAC3220 devices.
Commands
The commands section contains buttons that can be used to change device settings during runtime.
The commands can only be transferred if password protection is switched off on the device.
The following commands are available:
PAC1665 • Reset energy counter
• Reset work hour counter
• Reset maximum demand values
PAC1682/1661 • Reset energy counter
• Reset work hour counter
• Reset maximum demand values
• Reset maximum/minimum
PAC2200 • Acknowledge diagnostics
• Reset counter
PAC3100/PAC3120 • Acknowledge diagnostics
• Reset maxima
• Reset minima
• Reset counter
PAC3200/PAC3200T/PAC3220 • Acknowledge diagnostics
• Reset maxima
• Reset minima
• Reset counter
PAC4200 • Reset operating hours counter
• Reset maxima
• Reset minima
• Reset counter
• Reset event
3VL/3WL • Breaker ON
• Breaker OFF
In addition to the circuit breakers, a symbol indicates the current status.
3VA • Reset min/max
6.1.10 Web
The Web tab is only visible for the PAC1200/PAC2200/PAC3200T/PAC3220, PAC5100/PAC5200, and P850/
P855 devices. This tab displays the Web interface for the PAC1200/PAC2200/PAC3200T/PAC3220, PAC5100/
PAC5200, and P850/P855 device connected to powermanager.
Use the COMTRADE viewer to view the saved fault records. The COMTRADE view is installed in the following
location:
6.1.11 Parameters
Parameters tab displays the device information. This includes manufacturer, firmware version, module infor-
mation, and so on.
[sc_pm_parameters, 1, en_US]
6.2 KPI
6.2.1 Overview
In this view, you can generate the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of any building or industry. The view
consists of a tree where you can add KPIs. KPIs can be calculated according to time ranges like day, week,
month, and year.
A cluster of KPIs forms a group. Group1 is available by default. A maximum of 9 KPIs can be created in a group.
Creating a Group
[sc_pm_creategroup_kpiview, 1, en_US]
To create a group:
² Right-click the tree root.
² Click Create group.
The Create group dialog is displayed.
[sc_pm_create_group, 1, en_US]
Pasting a Group
A previously copied or cut group can be pasted in the tree root.
² Right-click the tree root.
² Click Paste group.
The Paste group dialog is displayed.
[sc_pm_paste, 1, en_US]
[sc_pm_renamekpi, 1, en_US]
Creating a KPI
To create a KPI:
² Right-click a group from the tree.
[sc_pm_kpi, 1, en_US]
[sc_pm_data_source, 1, en_US]
²
In the Data source section, click .
[sc_pm_sel_tree, 1, en_US]
NOTE
i If you do not enter any value for Unit divisor and Converted Unit, by default, the value 1 is taken as Unit
divisor and Unit is taken as Converted Unit.
- or -
² If you select Data point, the default value (1) is taken and if the selected data point is not a counter
value, the instantaneous value is used for the KPI calculation.
The unit is displayed according to the selected value.
[sc_pm_cost_factor, 1, en_US]
² In the Cost factor settings section, if you select the option Use cost factor, you will have to enter a Cost
factor for the KPI calculation.
² Enter a Currency associated with the cost factor.
[sc_pm_general_settings, 1, en_US]
² In the General settings section, select a Calculation interval from the drop down menu.
According to the selected interval, the KPI will be calculated every hour, day, week, month, or year.
² Enter a Target value.
The target value acts as a reference value for the KPI.
NOTE
i The target value is not used for any KPI calculations, but is used in configuring the range associated with
the KPI.
² Select Archive KPI, if you want to archive the KPI calculation results, if not clear it.
[sc_pm_alarmsettings, 1, en_US]
In the Alarm/Gauge settings section, you can set a range at which you will get an alarm.
These ranges are indicated by three colors:
• Green: The color green indicates the good threshold value range.
• Yellow: The color yellow indicates the warning threshold value range.
• Red: The color red indicates the out of threshold value range.
² Select Enable alert to get an alert when the KPI value is in the red range or above the red range. You can
clear the Enable alert to turn off alerts.
² Click Save, to save the KPI configuration.
² Select the newly created KPI from the KPI tree, its gauge, and bar chart will be displayed.
The gauge is displayed with values, units, and ranges.
If a KPI group is selected from the KPI tree, all its gauges are displayed.
[sc_KPI_Group_View, 1, en_US]
This view displays all the KPIs in the selected group in the form of gauges. A maximum of 9 KPIs can be
displayed.
[sc_KPI_View, 1, en_US]
This view displays the selected KPIs bar chart and gauge.
[sc_KPI_Data_pt_Selector, 1, en_US]
The KPI data point selector is used to select data points via KPI measuring groups.
6.3.1 Overview
The Input view enables you to add measured values for the manual measuring devices.
In the menu bar, click View > Input to switch to input mode.
NOTE
i In the Input view, only the manual measuring devices are visible at the sector, area, and project tree root
level.
The sector, area, and project tree root level display:
• The latest measured value entered for each device and the timestamp associated with the measured
value.
- or -
² At the sector, area, or project tree root level, double-click the device name in the table for which you
want to add the measured value.
- or -
²
Click on the right-side of the table.
The Input panel window opens.
[sc_pm_inputpanel, 1, en_US]
NOTE
i • The date and time entered in the Input panel dialog must be between the date and time of creation
of the device and the current date and time.
• If the overflow limit set for the device is 0, then ensure that the measured value that you enter is
higher than the measured value entered for the previous timestamps.
NOTE
i After you add the measured value, the time and value entered is visible under <new time> and <new
value> columns respectively.
²
Click on the right-side of the table, to edit the input Value.
The Input panel dialog opens.
• Target
The target of a reaction plan is a digital output. On the device, configure the output as Remote output to
enable switching.
• Function
The function denotes the type of triggering.
The switching operation can be triggered as follows:
– Digital input of a device
– Alert of a measured value
– Switching bit of a load monitoring device
• Source
Any datapoint element (DPE) that provides the selected function serves as the source.
Together, the function and the source are the switching condition.
Validity
The system checks the validity of the source and target when a reaction plan is configured.
The reaction plan is not checked during the runtime. Later changes in the system lead to incorrect parameteri-
zation. When you reopen the configuration view for reaction plans, messages pointing out such arising param-
eterization errors are displayed.
[sc_ParameterizeOutputs_tab, 2, en_US]
Scope
The reaction plans table lists the existing digital outputs. Additionally, incorrectly parameterized, deactivated,
or reaction plans that can still be configured are visible.
The scope is limited to the level selected in the project tree. All digital outputs existing in the system are listed
when the project tree root is selected.
A digital output only appears once in the list. Therefore, you can assign only one condition to one output.
Sorting
When you open the reaction plans table, all the columns are automatically sorted in ascending order based on
the digital outputs, that is, the first two columns: output area.sector(s) and Output.
Sorting is possible for all columns.
Click the column header to sort the table in descending order. Click once again to sort the table in ascending
order.
• Digital input
• Alert
• Load monitoring
Select a source whenever you select a function. The system opens a corresponding selection window. A func-
tion can be reassigned at any time. The source for a selected function can be changed later.
An existing reaction plan is deactivated by selecting the No function function.
The columns for sources that are not assigned are blank.
Nonexecutable Parameterization
A configured reaction plan becomes nonexecutable if the type of use of the digital output is modified later,
either directly on the device or via the powerconfig configuration software. In this case, a different value is
visible in the table instead of the Remote output type of use.
The system uses color coding to identify reaction plans that have become nonexecutable. The existing assign-
ment of the target, function, and source is retained.
Color Error class Meaning
Red 1 The output is configured as Rotation. It cannot be switched.
Yellow 2 An alert is selected as the source, but the associated alert handling is not activated.
The alert cannot arrive, and so the reaction plan is not executed.
Grey 3 The address of the source or of the target is deactivated. In this case, the system
does not register the changes or the switching command is not forwarded to the
device.
Logical Inversion
In the Inverted column, you can invert the switching state. Inverting the switching state also inverts the
output status.
• Type of use
This column displays the configured type of use of the digital output. Configuration of a reaction plan
requires the Remote output type of use.
• Function
This column is used to set the trigger for the switching operation of the digital output.
You can set one of the following triggers:
– Digital input of the device
– Alert of a measured value
– Switching bit of a load monitor
Click the table cell to open a list box. You can select the trigger types from this list.
Click on a list entry to open the corresponding dialog for selection of the source.
• Source state
This column displays whether the source is switched on or off.
• Inverted
You can invert the switching state using this column.
If this column is set to YES, then logical inversion is switched on.
If this column is set to NO, then logical inversion is switched off.
• Switching group
This column displays the switch group.
• Type of use
This column displays the configured type of use of the digital output. Configuration of a reaction plan
requires the Remote output type of use.
• State
This column displays the switching state of the digital output.
If the switching state is OFF, then the digital output is low.
If the switching state is ON, then the digital output is high.
• Switch
This column displays the command for switching the digital output.
Change the command to OFF to switch the signal of the digital output to low.
Change the command to ON to switch the signal of the digital output to high.
Based on the change in the switching status in this column, the values in the Status columns are
updated.
• The digital output switches to the ON status if the digital input switches to the ON status.
• The digital output switches to the OFF status if the digital input switches to the OFF status.
Digital inputs of all devices in the source system are offered as a binary input, regardless of their parameteriza-
tion:
• PAC3220/PAC4200: At least two digital inputs. Up to 10 digital inputs if 2 DI/DO modules are fitted.
[sc_pm_dig_input, 1, en_US]
Click OK button to transfer the selected source to the table of reaction plans and closes the dialog. Click
Cancel to cancel selection.
[sc_SelectionTree_Alerts, 2, en_US]
Click OK to transfer the selected source to the reactions plan table and close the window.
• switchNo
The SwitchNo bit is set when the correction power is within the configured limit curve.
• switchOff
The switchOff bit is set when load has to be deactivated to avoid exceeding the setpoint in the tariff
interval and the correction power lies outside the limit curve.
• switchOn
The switchOn bit is set when load is connected without exceeding the setpoint in the tariff interval and
the correction power lies within the limit curve.
Use a filtered view of the project tree to select the load monitoring function and switching bits. Click the Load
monitoring value in the Function column to open the Selection tree for load monitoring window.
[sc_SelectionTree_LM, 2, en_US]
Before deleting a device from the system, check whether any of its elements is used as a source or target in a
reaction plan.
If an element is being used, then the system displays a message with instructions to resolve the issue.
You cannot delete the device until the corresponding reaction plans have been deleted.
[sc_pm_reportview, 1, en_US]
The Report view is used to create, view, and configure reports and report templates. It consists of 4 tabs,
Create report, View report, Template management, and Schedule.
The reports created can be saved to an external server via a web client.
NOTE
Create report
The Create report tab displays all the available report templates in the form of a template tree. Each report
template can be configured to create a different report. Reports can be scheduled to be created in regular
intervals of time.
View reports
The View reports tab displays the type, file name, and the last modified time of all the created reports.
Template management
The Template management tab displays the following types of report templates, which can be created:
Types of Reports, which can be created:
• Absolute energy
• Energy analysis
• Energy export
• KPI
• Sankey
• Standard
• Top 10 energy
• Total energy
Settings
The Settings tab is used to configure the medium configuration, cost center configuration, and display the
schedule of the reports to be generated.
[sc_pm_add_template, 1, en_US]
[sc_pm_createtemplate, 1, en_US]
NOTE
[sc_pm_selectiontree, 1, en_US]
[sc_pm_absoluteenergy, 1, en_US]
You can add, delete, or edit data points using the respective buttons.
You can deselect the Use engg settings option in the Use engg settings column. This enables you to change
the Divisor and Converted Unit values for each data point in the corresponding column.
² To delete a data point from the list, select a data point.
²
Click to delete the data point from the list.
You can select Create Min/Max/Avg values option to view the minimum, maximum, and average values
in the report. These values will be displayed in the form of a graph.
You can also select Highlight Min/Max value option to highlight the minimum and maximum values in
the report.
² Click Save, to save the template.
[sc_pm_absolute_energy_Create_rep, 1, en_US]
² Select the required absolute energy template from the template tree.
The Create report tab is displayed in the Absolute energy section.
² Select a value for Duration.
The report values will be displayed based on the duration selected.
²
Click select a period.
NOTE
i If the default path is changed, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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²
Select a path by clicking .
The Choose a Folder dialog is displayed.
² Click Select Folder.
The selected folder path will be displayed.
² You can select the Email option to Email the report.
Click Save to schedule the creation of the report.
For more information on how to configure an Email ID, refer to 8.3 Configuring E-Mail Server Settings.
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You can add, delete, or edit data points using the respective buttons.
You can deselect the Use engg settings option in the Use engg settings column. This enables you to change
the Divisor and Converted Unit values for each data point in the corresponding column. You can change the
Medium, Cost center, and Weighting factor column values. The weighting factor is the proportional assign-
ment of the counted consumption values for the selected cost center, expressed as a decimal factor.
For more information on medium, refer to 6.5.3 Settings Tab.
² To delete a data point from the list, select a data point.
²
Click to delete the data point from the list.
You can select Create Min/Max/Avg values option to view the minimum, maximum, and average values
in the report. These values will be displayed in the form of a graph.
You can also select Highlight Min/Max value option to highlight the minimum and maximum values in
the report.
² Click Save, to save the template.
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² Select the required cost center allocation template from the template tree.
The Create report tab is displayed in the Cost Center Allocation section.
² Select the value for Duration.
The report values will be displayed based on the duration selected.
²
Click to select a period.
NOTE
i If the default path is changed, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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²
Click and select the Next trigger.
The next report will be generated on the displayed time.
² Select the Status as Active, if you want the report to be generated.
In the Data parameters section,
² Select the value for Duration.
² Select a Chart type.
The data parameters report is generated according to the schedule parameters configuration.
² In the Report parameters section, select a File type, either Excel or PDF.
²
Select a Path by clicking .
The Choose a Folder dialog is displayed.
² Click Select Folder.
The selected folder path will be displayed.
² You can select the Email option to Email the report
Click Save to schedule the creation of the report.
For more information on how to configure an Email ID, refer to 8.3 Configuring E-Mail Server Settings.
² Click OK.
The data point is added to the list.
You can deselect the Use engineer settings option. This enables you to change the Divisor and
Converted Unit values for each data point in the corresponding column.
To delete a data point from the list:
² Select a data point from the list.
You can select Create Min/Max/Avg values option to view the minimum, maximum, and average values
in the report. These values will be displayed in the form of a graph.
You can also select Highlight Min/Max value option to highlight the minimum and maximum values in
the report.
² Click Save to save the template.
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² Select the required Energy Analysis template from the template tree.
The Create report tab is displayed in the Energy Analysis section.
² Select the value for Duration.
The report values will be based on the duration selected.
²
Click select a period.
² Select Compare.
²
Click select a period.
The data point values between two selected periods will be compared and a report will be generated.
² Select the File type, either Excel or Pdf.
²
Select a Path by clicking .
The Choose a File dialog is displayed.
NOTE
i If the default path is changed, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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You can add, delete, or edit data points using the respective buttons.
You can deselect the Use engg settings option in the Use engg settings column. This enables you to
change the Divisor and Converted Unit values for each data point in the corresponding column.
To delete a data point from the list, proceed as follows:
² Select a data point in the list.
²
Click to delete the data point from the list.
You can select the Create Min/Max/Avg values in a report option to view the minimum, maximum, and
average values in the report. These values will be displayed in the form of a graph.
You can also select the Highlight Min/Max values in a report option to highlight the minimum and
maximum values in the report.
² Click Save to save the template.
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NOTE
i By default, the interval is set as 15 min. It indicates that the report values are generated for every 15 min.
NOTE
i If you change the default path, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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To select the data points via the KPI data point tab:
² Select the required data point from the selection tree.
You can add, delete, or edit data points by using the respective buttons.
To delete a data point from the list, proceed as follows:
² Select a data point from the list.
²
Click to delete the data point from the list.
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²
Click to select a period.
NOTE
i If you change the default path, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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²
Click to add a power period data point.
The Data point selector for energy values dialog is displayed.
² Select a power period data point from the tree.
²
Click .
The name of the selected data point is displayed in the Data point field.
You can deselect the Use engineering settings, it enables you to change the Unit, Divisor, and
Converted Unit values.
You can select Create Min/Max/Avg values option to view the minimum, maximum, and average values
in the report. These values will be displayed in the form of a graph.
You can also select Highlight Min/Max value option to highlight the minimum and maximum values in
the report.
² Click Save, to save the template.
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² Select the required Load Duration Curve template from the template tree.
The Create report tab is displayed in the Load Duration Curve section.
² Select the value for Duration.
The report values will be based on the duration selected.
²
Click select a period.
NOTE
i If the default path is changed, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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You can deselect the Use engineering settings, it enables you to change the Divisor and Converted
Unit values.
You can select Create Min/Max/Avg values option to view the minimum, maximum, and average values
in the report. These values will be displayed in the form of a graph.
You can also select Highlight Min/Max value option to highlight the minimum and maximum values in
the report.
² Click Save, to save the template.
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² Select the required Load Variance Analysis template from the template tree.
The Create report tab is displayed in the Load Variance Analysis section.
² Select the value for Duration.
The report values will be based on the duration selected.
²
Click select a period.
NOTE
i If the default path is changed, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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²
Select a Path by clicking .
The Choose a Folder dialog is displayed.
² Click Select Folder.
The selected folder path will be displayed.
² You can select the Email option to e-mail the report.
Click Save to schedule the creation of the report.
For more information on how to configure an Email ID, refer to 8.3 Configuring E-Mail Server Settings.
6.5.2.9 Sankey
This report gives an overview of the energy consumption of the data points for the selected time intervals. You
can view the total energy consumption at each level in terms of percentage.
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NOTE
i You can change the template name according to the language by using the Text for every language
dialog.
²
Click .
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NOTE
i The Source Parameter assignment area allows you to assign the data points to calculate and view the
energy leakage at template level in the generated report. If you do not assign any data point, energy
leakage information is not displayed in the report. Click to delete the data point.
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NOTE
i You can create multiple groups or elements with the same name.
²
Click .
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NOTE
i The Source Parameter assignment area allows you to assign the data points to calculate and view the
energy leakage at the group level in the generated report. If you do not assign any data point, energy
leakage information is not displayed in the report. Click to delete the data point.
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²
Click to add a data point.
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You can deselect the Use engineering settings option in the Consumption Parameter assignment area.
This enables you to change the Divisor and Converted Unit values for each data point.
² Click Save to save the template.
A confirmation prompt appears to confirm the selection of new settings.
NOTE
i You can add and save only the energy data points. The units of all the data points created in a Sankey tree
must be the same.
² Click Yes.
The template is created with the selected energy data point.
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NOTE
i If you change the default path, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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6.5.2.10 Standard
This report can be used for any measuring values that is archived. This report displays all the values of the
selected data points for a selected time period in a table.
NOTE
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² In the Filter settings section, select the required Device type from the drop-down list.
² Enter the Device name.
² Enter which Group it belongs to.
² Enter the required Measured value.
² Select the required data point from the selection tree.
² Click OK, to add the data point to the data point list.
You can add multiple data points above or below the selected data point in the list by using or .
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You can add, delete, or edit data points by using the respective buttons.
You can deselect the Use engg settings option in the Use engg settings column. This enables you to change
the Divisor and Converted Unit values for each data point in the corresponding column. To generate a sum of
the values for the selected data point in the report, you can select the Sum option in the Sum column.
² To delete a data point from the list, select a data point.
²
Click to delete the data point from the list.
You can select Create Min/Max/Avg values option to view the minimum, maximum, and average values
in the report. These values will be displayed in the form of a graph.
You can also select Highlight Min/Max value option to highlight the minimum and maximum values in
the report.
² Click Save, to save the template.
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NOTE
i When you update the project from an older version to the latest version, the CSV export templates and the
corresponding schedules will be displayed under the standard reports.
²
Select a Path by clicking .
The Choose a File dialog is displayed.
NOTE
i If the default path is changed, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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²
Select a Path by clicking .
The Choose a Folder dialog is displayed.
² Click Select Folder.
The selected folder path will be displayed.
² You can select the Email option to e-mail the report.
Click Save to schedule the creation of the report.
For more information on how to configure an Email ID, refer to 8.3 Configuring E-Mail Server Settings.
NOTE
i By default, all the devices with the respective data points are considered for calculation of energy values.
Separate configuration of data points is not required.
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NOTE
i If you change the default path, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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²
Click to select a period.
²
Select a Path by clicking .
The Choose a File dialog is displayed.
NOTE
i If you change the default path, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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²
Click and select the Next trigger.
The next report will be generated for the displayed time.
² If you want to generate the report, select the Status as Active.
² In the Data parameters section, select the value for Duration.
The data parameters report is generated according to the schedule parameters configuration.
² In the Report parameters section, select a File type, either Excel or PDF.
²
Select a Path by clicking .
The Choose a Folder dialog is displayed.
² Click Select Folder.
The selected folder path will be displayed.
² You can select the Email option to e-mail the report.
² Select the checkbox option in the Exclude column for the respective device under the Exclude devices
from Top 10 area to exclude the device from the Top 10 reactive energy report.
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You can add, delete, or edit data points using the respective buttons.
You can deselect the User engg settings option in the Use engg settings column. This enables you to change
the Divisor and Converted Unit values for each data point in the corresponding column.
² To delete a data point from the list, select a data point.
²
Click to delete the data point from the list.
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² Select Compare.
²
Click select a period.
The data point values between two selected periods will be compared and a report will be generated.
² Select a Chart type.
The report values will be represented in the form of the chart type selected.
² Select File type, either Excel or Pdf.
²
Select a Path by clicking .
The Choose a File dialog is displayed.
NOTE
i If the default path is changed, the created report will not be listed in the View reports tab list.
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The Settings tab consists of Medium configuration, Cost center configuration, and Schedule tabs.
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To rename a medium:
² Right-click a medium.
To delete a medium:
² Right-click a medium.
² Select Delete medium.
The Information dialog is displayed.
² Click Yes, to delete the medium.
The 5 default mediums which can be configured are Air, Electricity, Gas, Steam, and Water.
The tariff settings for each medium is similar.
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² In the Tariff settings section, select a Sub Tariff from the drop-down list.
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² Set the From time, To time, currency/unit (example: Euro/m3), and the days of the weeks for which the
tariff is applicable.
NOTE
i The From time and To time is not applicable for the default sub tariff.
² Select the Holiday option if you want to apply the tariff for the holidays too.
The system ensures that there is no time overlap or errors. You receive an error message if the total daily
period deviates from the 24-hour day, or the defined weekdays do not result in a 7-day week.
²
Click to copy the sub tariff.
The Duplicate sub tariff dialog is displayed.
² Enter a New name for the sub tariff and click Apply.
A duplicate of the selected sub tariff is created.
The system shows an error if the validity range of 2 sub tariff sets overlap.
²
Click to set a period.
The Calendar is displayed.
² Set the Valid from date and click OK.
² Set the Valid to date and click OK.
The duplicated sub tariff will be valid only in between the selected period.
² Select Apply every year, to set the sub tariff for every year.
²
Click to rename the selected sub tariff.
The Rename sub tariff dialog is displayed.
² Enter the value for New name for the sub tariff and click Apply.
The sub tariff is renamed.
²
Click to add a new sub tariff.
The Add sub tariff dialog is displayed.
² Enter a New name for sub traiff.
² Click Apply, to rename the sub tariff.
The new sub tariff is added to the Sub tariff drop-down list and its settings are displayed.
²
Click to delete the selected sub tariff.
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²
In the Holiday list section, click .
The Calendar is displayed.
² Select a day and click OK.
The date will be added to the date list.
² Select the option in the Apply every year column, to apply the selected date as holiday every year.
² Click Save, to save the created sub tariffs.
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²
Click .
The Add cost center dialog is displayed.
² Enter a Name for the cost center and click Apply.
The cost center will added to the Cost centers list. This cost center can be used to create reports.
²
Click to delete the selected cost center.
²
Click to rename the selected cost center.
The Rename cost center dialog is displayed.
² Enter a new Name for the cost center and click Apply.
Schedule tab
The Schedule tab consists of the Scheduled Report list.
This list displays the reports which are scheduled for creation.
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² It displays the type of report that is to be created (Template type), the name of the report (Template
name), the period of the report (Duration), and whether it is Active or not.
7.1 Trends
7.1.1 Overview
Trends allow you to represent the variations in the values of a device over a specific time range. A trend can
contain any number of hierarchically arranged areas for representing curves, with scales and legends. Value-
over-time and value-over-value representations are both possible here.
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NOTE
i If the Select Trend View dialog does not open, click Properties... in the Trend window to open the dialog.
² Close the Select Trend View dialog and start the configuration of the new trend view.
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² From the Select trend configuration and time range list on the Select Trend View dialog, select the
trend view that you want to edit.
² Click Edit.
The Trend Configuration Editor window opens.
In the Trend Configuration Editor window, select the datapoint and define the time range.
For more information, see 7.1.4 Selecting a Datapoint.
² Click OK to close the Trend Configuration Editor window.
² In the Select Trend View window, select the time limitation from the Time Range list box.
There are two types of time ranges available to complement the time ranges selected from the Trend
Configuration Editor:
Open: The values for these time ranges come from the database. Additionally, new values are added to
these time ranges online.
Closed: The values for these time ranges come exclusively from the database.
² Click View if the time range is closed.
- or -
² Click Forward if time range is open.
In this scenario, define the Start time and End time for the time range.
Click View.
The trend window shows the configured trend view.
The trend retains all its configurations if it is used again.
NOTE
i The trend view allows visual comparison of individual trends. You can add or remove datapoints from the
trend view to modify the results. For more information, see 7.1.4 Selecting a Datapoint.
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• If the Trends window was last closed using the button or the ALT + F4 command, it opens the
last closed trend view.
• If the Trends window was last closed using the Close button on the window, it opens an empty trend
view along with the Select Trend View dialog.
You can open a trend view from this dialog.
You can open an existing trend view.
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• Use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out of the trend view.
• Click Legend to open the header area. The header area lists the datapoints, which enables displaying and
hiding of the curves.
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High and low limits of measured values always belong to the same alert class.
You can select the alert class from a list box.
The following types of alert classes are available:
List box in device engi- Alert class (DPE) Color Type of acknowledgement
neering
Warning not acknowl- Warning does not Yellow Cannot be acknowledged
edgeable require acknowledge-
ment
Warning Warning requires Yellow CAME or WENT requires acknowledge-
acknowledgement ment
Alert not acknowledge- Alert does not require Red Cannot be acknowledged
able acknowledgement
Alert Warning requires Red CAME or WENT requires acknowledge-
acknowledgement ment
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• The abbreviations are displayed in the first column of the alert area.
• The priority of the alert is displayed in the second column of the alert area.
• Cannot be acknowledged: The alert area can only be in the CAME or no alert state. The normal state is
only achieved by a value change. Acknowledgement is not possible.
• CAME or WENT required acknowledgement: Each alert range can be in one of the following states.
– came/unacknowledged
– came/acknowledged
– went/unacknowledged
– No alert
The normal state is only achieved by a value change and acknowledging the alert. However, for
acknowledging the alert, acknowledge either the came alert in the came/unacknowledged state or
the went alert in the went/unacknowledged state.
Alert Coding
powermanager Excel Report is an Excel application that provides access to process data, and support for
simple generation of reports based on this data.
You can define further compression levels over and above those present in the powermanager database in
Excel for special cases. Once report templates are created, you can share them for use with different time
ranges (daily report, monthly report).
• Energy report
• Manual
• Semiautomatic
• Fully automatic
• Report
• Template
• Reports
The menu titles contain the additional Excel commands that you need for working with the powermanager
report generator.
The menu titles are available in all Excel windows that you open from the start window.
The menus are only available if you open an Excel template from the powermanager report window.
• Click the View tab, and click Switch Windows > Report.xls.
NOTE
i If you try to close Report.xls without closing all the other report windows, you get the following message:
The project cannot be terminated as project files are still open!
Energy Report
The energy report is available for exporting power demand values.
the associated tariff rate is first determined using the cost center assigned to the demand value and the
assigned medium.
Determine the associated subtariff rate using the validity of the subtariff rate and the time stamp of the
demand value. The tariff within the subtariff rate then also results from the time stamp of the demand value.
The following values are calculated based on these single costs and single demand values:
Comparing Measured Values Over Different Time Periods (Measuring Point Comparison)
Use the Comparison Report template to compare several measured values over different periods of time.
You can cancel and select the count values for the comparison. Only the first 10 counted values are consid-
ered when creating a chart. The values queried in the event of a query from the database are determined via
the report types. You can select between 15-minutes, hourly, and daily values. The Data entry in the report
type definition is evaluated in this case.
dialog in which, after selecting a device, you are offered its power demand values. The dialog offers only
power demand values whose time stamp is at the start of the calculation interval. The query period selected
when making the query defines the time range of the query. You can save the template any number of times
under a different name.
• A medium is created.
NOTE
NOTE
• Create a schedule.
• After generating the report, you can also create a chart with values selected from the retrieved values
with the aid of the Chart Wizard under MS Excel.
7.3.4 Media
² In the Password dialog, enter the password as erAdmin and click OK.
The Medium window opens.
²
In the Medium window, click .
The Media dialog opens.
² In the Media dialog, enter the name and unit of the medium in the respective fields.
² Click OK.
A medium is created. The medium is available for selection when defining a tariff set.
² In the Password dialog, enter the password as erAdmin and click OK.
The Tariff sets window opens.
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²
In the Tariff sets window, click .
The Tariff set Details window opens.
² Enter the tariff data in the Tariff set Details window.
For the description of all the fields in the Tariff set Details window, see Tariff set Details Window.
² Click OK.
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• Name
Name of the tariff set.
• Medium
Material or energy type with an assigned unit that is priced in the tariff.
• Currency
Currency of cost recording.
• Sub-tariff Set
All data within the Sub-tariff set area refers to the currently selected subtariff set.
You can see the existing subtariff sets in the list box in this area.
The Sub-tariff set area has the following components:
– Copy
Click Copy to create a copy of the currently open subtariff set.
– Edit
Click Edit to change the name of the subtariff set.
– Delete
Click Delete to delete the subtariff set.
powermanager does not prompt you for confirmation after you click Delete.
– Valid from, Valid to
The time range for which the subtariff set is valid.
The system shows an error if the validity range of two subtariff sets overlap.
The set the validity of the subtariff set to one day, set the validity from 00:00:00 h to 23:59:59 h.
• Times/Costs
Under the Times/Costs area, select a tariff to activate it.
Specify the following information for each tariff that you select:
– Specify the validity period for the tariff.
The validity period must be exact to the hour. If you specify the period in minutes or seconds, then
powermanager rejects the validity period.
By default, the validity period is set from 00:00:00 to 00:00:00, indicating a validity of a full day.
– Price for the consumption time.
– The days of the weeks for which the tariff is applicable.
Select the Ho option if you want to apply the tariff to the holidays too.
The system ensures that there are no time overlaps or errors. You receive an error message if the
total daily period deviates from the 24-hour day or the defined weekdays do not result in a 7-day
week.
• Holidays (Ho)
You can list the public holidays in the Holidays box.
For more information, see Defining Holidays in the following section.
Defining Holidays
To define the holidays for the period that is recorded in the cost center report:
² In the Holidays (Ho) area, click Add.
The Insert Date dialog opens.
² In the Insert Date dialog, enter the date of the holiday.
² Click OK.
The specified date is added to the list of holidays.
² In the Sub-tariff entry area, enter the start and end date of the subtariff validity period.
The subtariff set is created.
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²
In the Cost Center window, click .
The Cost Center dialog opens.
If there are no tariff sets defined, powermanager does not open the Cost Center dialog and shows an
error message.
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NOTE
² Click the Add-Ins tab, and click Report > Configuration > Cost Centers.
² In the Password dialog, enter the password as erAdmin and click OK.
The Cost Center window opens.
² In the Cost Center window, select the cost center that you want to delete.
²
Click to delete the selected cost center.
7.3.7 Templates
Report Format
The report generator uses the term format to describe the type of report, for example, Cost center report.
From the technical perspective, the format encompasses the underlying standard template and all the auto-
matic mechanisms set up for data selection and representation.
Prerequisites
Before creating a template, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
• At least one tariff set is defined on creation of the default cost center report.
• At least one cost center is defined on creation of the default cost center report.
To create a template:
² Click New under Template area.
- or -
² Click the Add-Ins tab, and click Template > New.
² In the Report format window, select the report format.
² Click OK.
The Report types window opens.
² Select one or more report types.
For more information, see Report Types in the following section.
² Click OK.
Excel opens the standard template of the selected report format.
² Add the required datapoints to the template.
² Click to save the template.
- or -
For Microsoft Excel 2007, click , and click File > Save.
For Microsoft Excel 2010/2013, click the File tab and then click Save.
Ensure that you do not use the Save As option to save the template as this procedure saves the template
as an Excel table.
NOTE
i Ensure that the name of the template does not end with a number.
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• Use the < and > buttons to move individual report types from one box to another.
• Use the << and >> buttons to move all the available report types from one box to another.
• The Min color and Max color boxes define the color coding of the extreme values in the report. Click the
buttons to change the color.
² In the start window of the report generator, click Open in the Template area.
- or -
² Click the Add-Ins tab, and click Template > Open.
The Template option in the menu bar is available in all windows that you open from the report generator
window.
² Open the required template.
- or -
²
For Microsoft Excel 2007, click , and click File > Save.
For Microsoft Excel 2010/2013, click the File tab and then click Save.
Ensure that you do not use the Save As option to save the template as this procedure saves the template
as an Excel table.
NOTE
i Ensure that the name of the template does not end with a number.
NOTE
i You can only update the templates located in the Template directory.
To update a template, select the template and click Report > Update templates.
NOTE
i Update templates by making changes to the configuration. This concerns changes to the basic values, the
report types, and the format templates of the status bits.
NOTE
i You cannot use aliases for SQL queries with Excel Report. You can, however, use aliases for direct queries
via the History Database (HDB).
NOTE
i Do not use the SQL Wizard to query datapoints of a distributed system. Only values of the local system are
adopted. You cannot add the datapoints of a distributed system to the list of the selected datapoints.
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Figure 7-12 SQL Query Report Template with Measured Value Inserted Via SQL Wizard
• Default Settings (containing the report type, for example, standard report)
• Header
• Data
NOTE
i Do not delete or modify the keywords (in the standard report in column A, in the ATV report and operating
report: row '1'), and the orange-colored rows assigned for the area demarcations.
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Default Settings
The information on each of the datapoints is saved in the Default Settings area.
This section is not visible in completed report.
NOTE
i Do not add or delete rows in this area. Only experienced users should edit these rows if necessary when
creating a template.
² Click OK.
Keywords
To display the statistics functions, enter keywords in the header and footer areas.
In a default report, the associated values of each datapoint are entered in the column A.
Use the following keywords:
Min, Max, MinTime, MaxTime, Number, Sum, Integral0, Integral1, SumNumber, Average, Average1,
Time0, Time1, Changes, Changes01, Changes10, StartValue, EndValue, and Difference
Requirements
The applicable cells are formatted in the matching display format.
Example
Data
The Data area is defined using one or more rows, which contain the individual values for the datapoints over
time. These rows are used cyclically in the report layout. For example, if the set parameter creates a template
in which one white row, one green row, and one yellow row are displayed in its three-row data area, in the
final report, this color sequence are repeated cyclically as many times as is necessary to display all the rows of
values.
NOTE
i In the template for a daily report containing hourly values, you do not need to allocate 24 rows in the data
area. powermanager Report 3.x automatically fits in the necessary number of rows when the report is
created.
You can customize the formatting. Insert formulas in columns where no datapoint is defined. You can also
compile mixed queries across several systems in one joint report.
Reports are protected with sheet protection by default. Therefore, subsequent changes to individual cells
cannot be made.
To exclude individual cells from sheet protection:
7.3.8 Reports
Report Types
Predefined report types are available for selection in the templates.
Prerequisites
Ensure that the following prerequisites are met before you start creating a report:
² In the Time period for the report window, specify the report type and time range for the report.
Depending on the selected report type, the system assigns a default time range to the report.
You can modify this time range to suit your requirements.
² Click OK.
The report generator creates the report. The report opens in a new window in Excel.
²
For Microsoft Excel 2007, click , and click File > Save.
For Microsoft Excel 2010/2013, click the File tab and then click Save.
For more information on saving reports, see Saving a Report.
File Name
The powermanager report generator names the reports based on the following format:
• <template_name>\YYYYMMDD.xlsm
Here, YYYY, MM, and DD stand for year, month, and day respectively. The date displayed is the generation
date of the report.
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The lamp icon that precedes the schedule name indicates the status of the schedule:
• Yellow lamp: Schedule is skipped because the report was still running
Creating a Schedule
Ensure that the following prerequisites are met before you create a schedule:
• Setup a permanently running computer for cyclic and automatic report generation. This computer must
be a server computer and not a workstation computer.
To create a schedule:
² Click the Add-Ins tab, and click Report > Schedule.
The Schedule window opens.
²
In the Quick Selection window, click .
The Schedule dialog opens.
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NOTE
NOTE
i If the archive structure is changed, then the update these changes in the template. Thus, new datapoints
for DP types that exist can be adopted immediately in the template without updating.
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• Use the < and > buttons to move individual report types from one box to another.
• Use the << and >> buttons to move all the available report types from one box to another.
• Min color
Min color defines the color for display of the minimum value for each column in the report.
The default color is green.
• Max color
Max color defines the color for display of the maximum value for each column in the report.
The default color is red.
• Track changes
Select this option to archive and insert the report changes in an automatically created report sheet.
To change the color for Min/Max color buttons:
² Click the Min color or Max color button.
The Change color dialog opens.
² Enter the RGB value in the respective text box.
You can also move the sliders pertaining to each color.
The color selection preview is shown in the top area.
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² Click OK.
To parameterize the highlighting settings of the changes:
² Click the Review tab and click Track Changes > Highlight Changes.
The Highlight Changes dialog opens.
² Select the List changes on a new sheet option.
NOTE
i The individual sheets are no longer be protected against changes (the sheet protection is activated when
the changes are not tracked).
7.3.9 Datapoints
Use the Insert datapoint operation to define the values assigned to powermanager process variable in a
column.
The procedure is similar for all templates:
• The dialog makes the possible data available for selection in list boxes.
• The report generator applies the data from the dialog to the Excel template.
NOTE
i In powermanager, the datapoint types supported by the following device types are made available to you:
PAC1200, PAC1500, PAC1600, PAC2200, PAC3100, PAC3120, PAC3200, PAC3200T, PAC3220, PAC4200,
PAC5100, PAC5200, P850, P855, generic Modbus device, virtual counter, 3WL, 3WL10, 3VL, 3VA, and
3VA27.
Additionally, you can manually insert datapoints for devices that cannot be directly integrated with power-
manager.
Prerequisites
Ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
NOTE
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The Insert Measured Value window for Cost Center report contains the following fields:
• Archive type
The Counter value is selected by default in the Archive Type list box. It limits the list of measured values
to the consumption values.
• System
In a single system installation of powermanager, System1 is selected by default. You cannot change this
value.
In a distributed system installation of powermanager, select any one of the distributed systems.
• Device Type
From the Device Type list box, select the device type of the device that supplies the data. This device is
also called the datapoint type (DPT).
The Device list box at the bottom of the table lists the devices associated with the selected device type.
• Measured Value
From the Measured Value list box, select the measured value that the selected device supplies. This
measured value is also called the datapoint element (DPE).
Its availability depends on the selected device type. The table in the following section lists the counters.
• Filter
Use the filter feature to limit the number of devices in the Device list box to a subset.
• Cost Center
From the Cost Center list box, select the cost center to which the counter demand values are assigned.
• Medium
From the Medium list box, select the medium that is assigned to the cost center via the tariff set.
If several media are assigned to the selected cost center, the list box offers the media for selection.
• Denominator
The Denominator box determines the conversion ratio for both the units. By default, the value in the
denominator box is 1.
Example
To convert from watt hours to kilowatt hours, enter the denominator value as 1000.
• Weighting (0-1)
Proportional assignment of the counted consumption values for the selected cost center, expressed as a
decimal factor.
For example, the value 0.2 corresponds to a proportional share of 20 %.
• Device list
The Device list box lists all devices created in the system that correspond to the selected device type and
the filter criterion. Select the desired device.
1 5 universal counters
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• Archive type
Select one of the following options from the Archive type list box:
– Counter
Select this option to limit the list of measured values to the consumption values.
– HDB directly
Select this option to limit the list of measured values to the general measured values.
Select the HDB directly option for the energy report to select power demand values.
• DP function
The DP function field has a predefined value.
• Offset
Adjust the value in the Offset box for the Measured value comparison report.
For other reports, do not change the predefined value 0.
• Automatic formatting
Select any one of the following options from the Automatic formatting list box to format the raw data in
the report output:
– No formatting: Select this option if you do not want to format the exported data.
– Only format: Select this option to assign values up to a fixed number of decimal places.
– Format and unit: Select this option to assign values to a fixed number of decimal places. The unit of
the measured variable is also displayed.
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• Statistical functions
You can print the minimum value, maximum value, average of all values, or sum of all values in the
footers of the reports.
The default report templates are prepared only for these four functions.
² In the Label field, enter the name of the recipient or a recipient group.
- or -
²
Click to open the Find address dialog.
Select one or more recipients and click OK.
² Enter the subject for the mail in the Subject field.
² Click OK.
• A report is open.
² Click the Add-Ins tab, and click Reports > Send Mail.
The Send mail dialog opens.
² In the Send mail dialog, select a recipient from the To list box.
² Click OK.
NOTE
i You can only generate HTML pages with Report if you are using MS Excel 2013/2016.
² Click OK.
The Settings dialog opens.
² In the Settings dialog, click the HTML tab.
² In the HTML field, specify the directory path to store the HTML pages.
The default path is C:\Siemens\SENTRON\powermanagerV3.4\data\xls_report.
The report is placed in a subdirectory depending on the report type.
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² Click OK.
Prerequisites
Ensure that the following prerequisites are met before you create an HTML page for the report:
Procedure
Click the Add-Ins tab, and click Report > Save as HTML to save the report in HTML format.
Prerequisites
Ensure that the following prerequisites are met before you create a cost center report:
• Medium is created
Creating a Template
To create a template:
² In the powermanager report window, under the Template area, click New.
The Report format dialog opens.
² In the Report format dialog, select the Cost center report template from the Format list box.
The Report types dialog opens.
² In the Report types dialog, select the required report type. Excel opens the cost center report template of
the selected report format.
Using a Template
² Create the first datapoint in column C of the Excel template.
Mark any cell or any cell area in column C.
² Click the Add-Ins tab, and click Template > Insert DP.
The Measured Value window opens.
² In the Measured Value window, select the datapoint type.
² In the Measured value list box, select the datapoint element for the counter of the device type.
² In the Device list area, select the device that provides the demand values.
² In the Cost center list box, select the cost center to which the counted demand values are assigned.
² Enter a conversion factor if the values in Unit in report and Unit of DP differ.
² Enter a weighting (0-1) as a decimal factor that specifies the proportionate assignment of the counted
demand values for the selected cost center. A share of 0.2 corresponds to a share of 20 %.
² Click OK.
² Click OK.
Excel applies the data from the Measure Value window to column C of the template.
² Insert further datapoints in column D, E, and so on.
² Save the template under proj_path/data/xls_report/Template with the .xltm extension.
Creating a Report
² Create a report using the previously created template and by entering the time range.
² In the Time range for report types dialog, select Costcenter_daily.
² Enter the time range for the new report.
² Save the report under proj_path/data/xls_report/Report with the .xlsm extension.
Operating system, Excel, and Windows 7, Windows Server 2008/2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, and
ADO Windows 10
Excel 2013, Excel 2016 (activate macros and ActiveX manually)
Network TCP/IP capable LAN, for templates with file access
You must be a member of the Main user group (this is also valid for powermanager, not only for the Excel
Report).
NOTE
i Under Windows 2008/2012, it is not possible to register the subtimer.dll file. In this case, the file
MSVBVM50.DLL is missing. Download the file from the Microsoft site http://support.microsoft.com/kb/
180071/.
NOTE
i Activate macros in Excel. Share the whole project (project directory) with both write and read permissions.
NOTE
i If you use statistical functions and have specified the Always start calculation at time on the Synchroniza-
tion tab of the datapoint function, the start time for the report has to be the same as the Always start
calculation at time of the DP function.
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² Configure the macro settings so that you do not have to confirm the use of macros when starting the
Excel Report.
² Configure Scheduled tasks on the Windows Control Panel:
1. Task for starting the Excel Report.
2. Task for stopping the Excel Report via the following scripts:
Name: kill_excel.sh:
#*
#*************************************************************
GetExcelID()
echo $1
#*************************************************************
#* MAIN
#*************************************************************
set -x
pid=$( GetExcelID )
kill $ pid
and
Name: kill_excel.cmd:
@ bash kill_excel.sh
NOTE
i When you configure the tasks, the directory where the tasks are executed must the same directory where
the data (Excel Report, scripts) is located.
Configure the tasks so that they are executed cyclically, for example, once a week. Select the times so that
they do not overlap with the times of automatic report calls.
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Figure 7-22 Launching Excel Report from the System Management Panel
Example
The network contains two computers, a server and a client.
Use the server to:
• Set up all the necessary powermanager components, except the project. The components are installed
automatically for the UI client installation option.
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Figure 7-24 Setting Up the COM Manager for the Client Using Example Entries
To access all the settings that must be specified once at the time when a project is set up:
Operator Controls
The buttons used in the parameterization dialogs are described below:
Password
NOTE
i To ensure protection of data, replace the default password (erAdmin) with your own password after you
start the application for the first time.
NOTE
i The settings for Report can only be made once you have entered a password.
NOTE
i If, after enabling Save password you forget to turn off this access to Report, these Report settings are not
protected, although you must enter the password again after restarting powermanager Report.
to block the configuration. The icon changes to and you log off.
• Configuration of report. The default password is erAdmin. You can modify the password.
• Sheet protection for normal reports. The default password is erAdmin. This password is different from
the report configuration password. You can modify the password.
• Protection of the release for reports with the Track changes option. The default password is erAdmin.
This password is different from the report configuration password and the sheet protection password.
You cannot modify the password for existing reports.
• Protection of the whole report file using a fixed password for released reports (contact the Siemens AG
product center regarding the password). Use this password to open a report when the Excel Report is not
running and does not play any other role.
Change Password
To change the password:
• Click the Add-Ins tab, and click Report > Configuration > Change password.
The Change password dialog opens.
• Click OK.
NOTE
i The password is not specific to any user and is also used for sheet protection of all reports created.
Options
Use the Options menu to define general settings and specifications regarding communication between the
COM manager and powermanager (TCP/IP).
Click the Add-Ins tab, and click Report > Configuration > Options to open the Settings dialog.
The Options menu is present in the Settings dialog.
The settings are defined for each computer. The Default setting applies to all computers for which no specific
setting is defined. Excel Report defines the correct computer name.
In the Options for the host list box, select the computer that serves as the host for timing control. The
settings then apply to the current host.
Click to delete an existing computer name with the associated settings. You cannot delete the default
settings.
• data datahostname
• event eventhostname
HTML HTML Specify a path where new reports are saved as HTML files by
default.
In Report Versions 2.0 and above (with Excel version 2000
and above), you can generate finished reports automatically
as HTML pages using the Schedule option.
You can also generate an HTML page manually from an
opened report.
NOTE
i It is recommended that you stick to one language for all parameter settings (especially, for importing the
archive structure and the datapoint list).
As data and event are not entered in the powermanager config file by default, specify the paths to Data
Manager and Event Manager in the command line during client installations.
If powermanager data is accessed simultaneously by separate Report installations, the ID of each computer
involved must be unique. The number of different IDs depends on the powermanager license.
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Basic Values
From the various compression structures of different datapoint types, those elements that contain similarly
compressed data, for example, hourly values or daily values, are collected together into a group of basic
values. You can select any name for these basic values.
All the compression levels for the standard intervals of interest are derived automatically from the archive
structure. powermanager creates the automatically generated basic values when the structure file is imported.
The basic values simply require confirmation by the parameter setter.
Do not change the basic values. The following screenshot is an example of all basic values defined for a
project.
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The following basic value parameterization window is used for editing or creating an entry.
In case of distributed systems, you can select between several systems.
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Use the magnifying glass to select other data records to assign to the basic value that is open for editing.
Use the Interval as a filter criterion for selecting the archives and as a default value for the period (result) or
the interval (data) for the report types.
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Define the filter settings in the top window section. These settings affect the lower part of the display.
The datapoint element within a datapoint type is defined in the DPE column beside the datapoint type. In the
adjacent columns, the selected compression level and associated interval are displayed.
Report Types
The report type establishes the connection between the datapoint names (represented by the basic values)
and their archive values.
Similar to basic values, you can also derive the report types automatically from the archive structure for the
standard intervals of interest. Therefore, it is not necessary to make any changes to the report types.
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The settings of the basic values are subdivided into a data and a result area.
The period that is set represents the time period displayed in this report. Each data record is displayed at a
time interval derived using the interval for a time period.
Use the synchronization settings to offset the start time for the report. For example, if a day changeover point
is set to 06:00 hours and you open a daily report with a period of one day and an interval of one hour, the first
value is entered at 06:00 hours and the last for 05:00 hours of the following day.
Settings Notes
Name Enter a name for the report format.
Data Select the interval period.
Result Select the periodic querying of the report.
Period Select the report creation period.
Interval Select the interval.
The Interval is used as a filter criterion for selecting the archives and as a default
value for the period (result) or the interval (durations) for the report types.
Report begins at Specify the time of triggering the report creation repetition interval.
On the day of the week Select a day of the week.
On the day of the month Select a day of the month.
In a month Select a month.
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Status Bits
For every value entered in the powermanager database, a 64-bit data word is saved containing the status bits
that represent the saved value. The information contained in the status bits ranges from flagging up invalid
values, through identification of range violations, right up to labeling of correction values.
Use the status bits to format the values in a report. Simplify the status bits to avoid having to handle all theo-
retically possible status bit combinations (2^64). Excel recognizes the 64 status bits mapped onto 5 different
status designations (valid, substitutional, invalid, corrected, default) by a bit-wise comparison of the status bits
with a bit pattern. If a match is found, the relevant cell is formatted according to the identified status. The
actual formatting corresponds to the Excel standard. For example, invalid values or correction values are high-
lighted in a suitable way in the Excel reports.
The status bits in the standard version are predefined. Do not change the status bits. You can rearrange these
status settings or add new ones to them.
The following figure lists the defined status bits with their meaning. When evaluating the data, the bit pattern
list is worked through from top to bottom until the first match is found. This formatting is then applied to the
row. Place those bit patterns expected to occur most frequently (for example, valid) as close to the top of the
list as possible.
A 0 in the bit pattern indicates that the bit is not set. A 1 indicates that the bit is set. A question mark labels
irrelevant status bits. This indicates that the bits are irrelevant to the comparison whether these bits are 0 or 1.
The Ignore values column indicates whether a value identified for this status is included in the statistical func-
tion, or whether it is ignored (applies to calculations in MS Excel).
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•
Click to assign formatting to the selected status designation.
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• Click an individual element in the comparison bit-pattern to change the value in the sequence ?-1-0.
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• Select the Ignore values option to include the value whose status matches this bit pattern in the statis-
tical calculations in Excel. The format template is saved in the Report (Report.xls).
After changing this format template, update each template.
To update the template, click the Add-Ins tab, and click Report > Update templates.
NOTE
Tariff Sets
For information on tariff sets, see 7.3.5.1 Overview of Tariff Sets.
Cost Centers
For information on cost centers, see 7.3.6.1 Overview of Cost Centers.
Media
For information on media, see 7.3.4.1 Overview of Media.
The security concept of Microsoft Excel enables you to decide whether to run the macros or not. For interrup-
tion-free operation of the powermanager report generator, set the security level to low.
To configure the Microsoft Excel macro security level:
²
7.4 Export
powermanager contains a report generator for determination of power peaks within a specified time range.
You can evaluate the following values using the report generator:
• Power demand values of the PAC device types. The time stamp of the power demand values is at the start
of the period.
Report
You receive the result of analysis in the form of a tabular report in the csv file format. You can open, print, and
edit the report file with Microsoft Excel.
powermanager issues the report in the language that you set.
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To create a report:
² Open the Power Peaks window.
² Modify the configuration data to suit your requirements.
² In the Target Path field, specify the directory where you want to save the report.
² Click Create Report to start the report creation.
Wait until the progress bar goes up to 100 % and then goes back to 0 %.
Save the modified configuration if you wish to keep it.
Scope
Configuring power peak analysis comprises:
• Selecting datapoints
Selecting Datapoints
The Measured values table lists the datapoints that are included in the analysis and are printed in the report.
The Meas. Value Selection area under the Measured value table provides the following functions for editing
the table entries:
² In the Value Selection dialog, select the required datapoint from the selection tree.
²
Click .
The datapoint with its assigned threshold is now visible in the Measured Value table.
NOTE
i The system deletes the selected datapoint without prompting for confirmation.
NOTE
i The system deletes the selected datapoint without prompting for confirmation.
Selecting the Single Limit or General Limit option changes the behavior of the button.
² Select the Single Limit option to transfer the current values of the Measured value and Limit fields to the
Measured value table while retaining the existing entries in the table.
- or -
² Select the General Limit option to transfer the current values of the Measured value and Limit fields to
the Measured value table and overwriting the thresholds of the existing entries with the new threshold
value.
NOTE
Query Period
The Start time and End time fields in the Query parameters area narrow down the query period.
A number of previously defined calendar periods are available for selection.
Open intervals:
• Today
• This week
• This month
• This year
Closed intervals:
• Yesterday
• Last week
• Last month
• Last year
• Last 24 hours
• Last 3 days
Any periods:
• Any day
• Any period
A selected previously defined period can be modified to suit requirements.
To define a query period:
² Click Set query time.
² Select one of the previously defined periods in the dialog.
- or -
² Define an individual period in the Start time and End time fields.
²
Click to save the changes.
Filename
powermanager generates the power peak analysis report in the csv file format.
The format of the file name is:
Peak_Data_<YYYY>_<MM>_<DD>_<HH>_<MM>_<SS>.csv
Here, <YYYY>, <MM>, and <DD> denote year, month, and date respectively. They indicate the date when the
report generation started.
<HH>, <MM>, and <SS> denote the hour, minute, and second respectively. They indicate the time when the
report generation started.
Directory
To select the directory where the report is saved:
² Specify the directory in the Target path field.
By default, the Target path field contains the address of the last set directory.
If you want to save the report to other directory, overwrite the path to suit your requirements.
The lowermost directory must end with a directory delimiter. For example, ../data/ instead of ../data.
Default Directory
If the specified directory does not exist, powermanager saves the report in the default directory.
The \data directory underneath the project directory is the default directory.
The default directory is set by default when the application is installed.
Any directory deviating from the default directory is stored on the client system and not throughout the
system.
NOTE
i Unsaved configuration changes are lost when you close the Power Peaks window.
²
Click to save the power peaks configuration.
Scope
powermanager calculates power peaks based on archived data.
A power peak consists of one or more periods. It begins with the end period of the first measured value that
exceeds the defined threshold and ends with the end period of the last measured value that exceeds the
defined threshold.
To determine the end of the period, the period length at the time of the period start is determined and is
added to it. If several measured values exceed the limit in succession, the highest violation within the time
range is specified as the power peak. The end period of the value is always specified in the report as the time
for a measured value.
Percentage Deviation
The percentage deviation from the limit is calculated based on:
((Value of the highest violation) – (Limit)) / (Limit) * 100
The percentage deviation is rounded to integral percentages without decimal places.
Based on the values in the preceding table, the following violations have occurred:
01.01.2010 10:30 h to 01.01.2010 11:00 h
Value: 2215 W
Therefore, the percentage of deviation is:
( 2215 W – 2000 W ) / ( 2000 W ) * 100 % = 11 %
²
Click to close the Power Peaks window.
NOTE
i Unsaved configuration changes are lost when you close the Power Peaks window.
Example
Consider that you want to create the following devices in an automated fashion:
• One PAC3100 device with the name MyPAC3100_1 via Slot1 of the gateway MyPAC4200_2
• One PAC3100 device with the name MyPAC3100_2 via the standard gateway
• The format of the command to create the above devices in automated fashion is:
DP name;DP type;area;sector;IP address;gateway;unit_address;frame;port
Here,
– DP name is the internal device name.
– DP type is the device type.
Following device types are available in powermanager:
– pmDev3VAETU5
– pmDev3VAETU8
– pmDev3VA27
– pmDev3VLCOM21
– pmDev3WL (3WL)
– pmDev3WL10 (3WL)
– pmDevPAC1200, pmDevPAC1500, pmDevPAC1600, pmDevPAC2200, pmDevPAC3100,
pmDevPAC3120, pmDevPAC3200, pmDevPAC3200T, pmDevPAC3220, pmDevPAC4200,
pmDevPAC5100, pmDevPAC5200
– pmDevMB (generic Modbus device)
– pmDevP850, pmDevP855 (SICAM P85x devices)
– pmDevManualMeasuringDevice
– Area is the area name in the project tree.
– Sector is the sector name in the project tree.
Only 1 sector level is supported.
– IP address is the IP address of the system.
– Gateway has a value range of TRUE or FALSE.
Following gateways can be defined:
– Modbus-TCP: FALSE
– Modbus-RTU: TRUE
– Unit_Address is the address of the unit in the subnetworked Modbus network.
– Modbus-TCP: 0 (no relevance)
– Modbus-RTU: 1 - 247
– Frame is defined as [tcp; rtu]
– Following ports are available:
– Modbus-TCP: 502
– Modbus-RTU – Slot1 : 17002 (7KM PAC4200, RS 485 bus is connected to slot "MOD1")
– Modbus-RTU – Slot2 : 17003 (7KM PAC4200, RS 485 bus is connected to slot "MOD2")
– Modbus-RTU – standard gateway: 502
• Therefore, for the above example, the following entries must be made in the csv file:
MyPAC4200_1;pmDevPAC4200;area_4;sector_2;192.168.219.214;FALSE;0;tcp;502
MyPAC4200_2;pmDevPAC4200;area_4;sector_2;192.168.219.215;FALSE;0;tcp;502
MyPAC3100_1;pmDevPAC3100;area_4;sector_2;192.168.219.215;TRUE;1;rtu;17002
MyPAC3100_2;pmDevPAC3100;area_4;sector_2;192.168.219.214;TRUE;1;rtu;502
NOTE
i • Select tcp as a frame for a device you want to operate over the standard gateway.
• A predefined sample file PM_MassDataTmplte.csv is present in the data directory of the demo
project.
User Interface
In the menu bar, click Tools > Mass parameterization to access the mass parameterization display.
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• File
The File table in the left panel lists all the csv files that are created in the data directory of the current
project.
• Read file
Select a file from the file table and click read file to see the data of the file in the right panel.
– If a device with an identical name and device type exists in the project tree, the device is highlighted
in Yellow.
– If a device with an identical name and a different device type exists in the project tree, the device is
highlighted in Red.
• Import data
Click Import data to import the data of the selected file.
You can also overwrite existing devices or create areas that do not exist.
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The System settings page enables you to change the project settings. It enables you to change the project
configuration and change device configuration.
To open the System settings page, right-click the project tree root and click System settings.
System settings page has the following tabs:
• Configuration
The Configuration tab displays the version number of the project. Additionally, it contains the following
options:
– In the General section,
No archive smoothing
Select this option to disable smoothing of the measured values, but it will increase the memory
utilization in the database.
UL standard
Select this option to represent the measured values in accordance with UL standard. The default
standard used is IEC standard.
– In the Default value in case communication stops section,
Default device value
Select this option to assign a default value to any device in the project if the communication
between the device and powermanager stops.
If you select this option, define the default value in the Default value box.
The default values will not be assigned for energy and power period values.
Set as invalid value for report
Select this option if you want to highlight the devices that use the default values in the report.
– Report settings
Password
erAdmin is the default password for basic reports. Use this field to customize the password for all
basic reports. It is recommended that you change the password.
• Device
The Device tab contains the following options:
– Create Device
Use this option to create a new device type.
For more information, see 8.1.3 Creating New Device Type.
– Delete device
Use this option to delete any of the manually created device types.
To delete a device type, select the device type from the Device type drop-down list, and click
Delete.
– Update database for
Use this option to set the database size for the current project.
To set the database size for the current database, select the maximum number of devices from the
drop-down list and click Update.
Overview
powermanager offers the following options to improve the performance of the system:
Value Range
Meaningful threshold values lie in the range from 0 % to 5 %.
• In the context menu, click System settings and select the Driver tab to view the driver settings.
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• In the Driver settings view, enter the relative threshold percentage in the % field next to the change
smoothing button.
The recommended relative threshold range is from 0 through 5 %.
• In the Polling times table, under the New value column define the updated polling time.
• Under the Unit column, select the unit for each polling group from the drop-down list.
NOTE
i Ensure that the polling time assigned to each group is between 100 ms to 900 s.
Reducing Addresses
You can reduce the number of active addresses to optimize the performance of powermanager. You can
reduce the addresses for the PAC1200, PAC3200, PAC3200T, PAC3220, PAC4200, PAC5200, P855, and P850
devices using a semi-automated process. For PAC1500, PAC3100, and PAC3120 the scope of addresses is
already reduced by default.
To reduce the addresses:
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• To reduce address of a device, under the Address column, deselect the checkbox corresponding to the
device.
Result
The reduced scope of addresses affects:
The XML import feature enables you to add new device types to powermanager.
Prerequisites
Before importing the XML file to powermanager, create the XML file with valid device information.
You can create a new XML file using the following method:
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8.1.4.1 Overview
powermanager enables you to synchronize the power demand values and the tariffs of multiple devices using
the digital input of a single device. You can only synchronize the PAC devices (PAC2200, PAC3100, PAC3120,
PAC3200, PAC3200T, PAC3220, and PAC4200).
NOTE
powermanager enables you to add offline device for synchronization. These devices are taken into considera-
tion when they come online.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you meet the following prerequisites before enabling synchronization:
• Ensure that all the devices that you want to synchronize have the Synchronization via Bus setting
enabled.
• Ensure that the synchronization interval for all the devices is 15 minutes.
NOTE
²
Click to save the changes.
NOTE
²
Click to save the changes.
8.2.1 Device Engineering for Power Monitoring Devices, E-counters, and Circuit
Breakers
Device Support
• Power monitoring devices and circuit breakers: powermanager supports the power monitoring devices
belonging to the PAC series and the 3VL, 3VA, and 3WL circuit breakers.
• Generic Modbus device: Use the generic Modbus device, to connect any Modbus-enabled data acquisi-
tion devices directly to the powermanager via Ethernet (Modbus TCP) or via a gateway (for example,
PAC4200) using RS485 interface.
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• IP address of the device: When communicating via a gateway, use the IP address of the higher level.
When communicating via Modbus TCP, use the IP address of the device.
• Gateway communication: Activate gateway communication if the device is connected using Modbus
RTU via gateway.
– Select the Access point:
– PAC4200 - 1st slot
– PAC4200 - 2nd slot
– Gateway
– Port number:
This option with the default port number 502 in the text box is displayed only on selecting the check
box Gateway communication. You can modify the port number.
– Unit address:
Unit address (Modbus address in the Modbus RTU subnet)
• Device password:
Using this option, you can enter the device password for the following devices:
– PAC2200
– PAC3100
– PAC3120
– PAC3200
– PAC3200T
– PAC3220
– PAC4200
For the password-protected devices, the synchronization of the device is possible only when you enter
the correct password.
powermanager uses units and factors for setting the displayed unit. The conversion factor between the unit in
the device and the displayed unit is specified.
NOTE
i A unit change and a denominator refer to the display and do not change the datapoint.
When using a PAC4200 as the gateway, configure the unit address on the device.
The 3VL circuit breaker cannot be operated via COM11 over the gateway of the PAC4200.
• Data manager:
The Data manager tab displays the configuration options for all data points of the data-manager compo-
nent of the PAC1200 device. The inheritance option is available only in the data manager Configuration
tab.
• Sensor:
The Sensor tab displays the configuration options for all data points of all the sensors that can be
connected to the data manager (96 in total). The units for data-manager data points and sensor data
points are the same.
NOTE
i Communication setup is required only for data manager configuration. By default, the energy data points
from data-manager configuration and the sensor configuration are archived.
² Click OK.
The selected parameter is added to the Curve name list.
²
Click , to delete the selected data point.
²
Click , to delete all the data points.
² Click Save.
The new curve is visible under the Trend tab in the standard view of the device type.
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8.2.2 PAC4200
NOTE
i Set the messages in the system settings to back-to-normal if you have authorization for switching (3). For
example, use this setting when messages of the PAC4200 event memory are displayed but the associated
messages in the device are deleted.
• Universal counter
• Status
The software detects the selected mode automatically.
Outputs
General
For information on digital outputs, see 6.4.1 Overview of Reaction Plans.
PAC3100/PAC3120
If you switch an output of the PAC3100/PAC3120, it takes up to 10 s before the switching operation is visible
for the powermanager user. The switching operation takes effect immediately on the device.
N-conductor Module
N-conductor modules can be connected to PAC3200/PAC3220 and PAC4200 devices. Only one N-conductor
module can be connected to one PAC3200/PAC3220/PAC4200 device. The system checks if any N-conductor
module is connected to the device and displays the N-conductor details accordingly. The N-conductor details
are available in the Status and Commands tab in the respective section. The functionality is similar to that of
any DI/DO module getting plugged into the device. Also, if the N-conductor module is plugged in, in the Over-
view tab of the PAC3200/PAC3220/PAC4200 device, the neutral current measured is also displayed below the
neutral current. The details about I5 and I6 are displayed in powermanager as they are configured in the
device.
• Up to 50 measured variables
• 10 status messages
• 5 counter values
• 10 digital outputs
Power and energy values are displayed in groups.
The following specifications are mandatory for device configuration:
• Transformation type
• Index
Overflow Limits
You can parameterize the overflow limits of the counters on the Counter Configuration tab.
8.2.5.1 Overview
Use a virtual counter to calculate consumption values such as active energy, reactive energy, or counted units
of the universal counter.
• Unit
– Unit recorded by the universal counter of the connected device. For example, m3 for cubic meters.
– Unit of the energy counter.
• Factor
Define a factor to convert units. For example, conversion from watt-hours to kilowatt hours with a factor
of 0.001.
• Variable
Universal counter or energy counter
• Operator
Operators for adding or subtracting counters
To add a universal or energy counter to the Counter configuration tab:
² Define the unit of the counter in the Unit field.
²
Click .
The VC input panel window opens.
² In the VC input panel window, define the factor in the Factor field.
Select the universal or energy counter from the Variable drop-down list.
² Click OK.
² Click Save, to save the changes.
NOTE
8.2.6.1 Overview
You can create the calculation value device unit in the project tree.
The Calculation value object enables you to group and convert a maximum of 10 freely selected measured
values using a customized formula.
Variable
Select the measured values using the selection tree. Every selected measured value is assigned a variable iden-
tifier p1, p2, and so on. Use the variables in the calculation formula.
Operators
They are also used for the following Boolean functions:
Notation 1 Notation 2 Function
OR || OR
AND && AND
XOR ^ EXCLUSIVE OR
NOT | NOT
Examples
Following are some examples of syntactically correct formulas:
• p1 + p2 + p3
8.2.7.1 Overview
The average value device is a virtual device, which enables you to calculate the average value of any data
point from a physical device or another average value device over a specific time period.
After configuring an average value device, you can monitor, represent, and archive the average value calcu-
lated by the device.
The Device Engineering view enables you to define average value parameters for each device on the
Average value configuration tab. You can define up to 10 average value parameters for each device.
For more information, see 8.2.7.2 Average Value Configuration Tab.
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NOTE
i To delete a parameter, select the parameter and click . The parameter is deleted and is replaced by the
respective placeholder.
For example, if you delete the third parameter, then it is replaced by the placeholder Average Value 3.
² In the dpSelector window, select the device for which you want to create the average value parameters.
² Click OK.
² The average value parameter is added to the table.
² By default, the average value for a device is calculated for an interval of 15 minutes. However, you can
set the interval between 1 min to 1440 minutes (24 hours).
² Under the Factor column, define a factor to calculate the average value for the defined unit.
² Under the Unit column, define the unit of the average value data point.
² Click Save, to save the configuration.
NOTE
i Ensure that the average value parameter fulfills the following conditions:
• The selected data point must belong to a local system and not a distributed system.
• The selected data point type must be an integer, unsigned integer, or float value.
• The selected data point must not be an average value data point itself.
• Each combination of the data point and the calculation interval should be unique.
Additionally, the selected data point must also be archived for powermanager to calculate the correct
average value. If the data point is not archived, powermanager will still calculate the average value for that
data point. However, if you restart the project, powermanager does not calculate the correct value for the
data point.
NOTE
i For information on the Configuration and Extended Configuration tabs, see 8.2.1.3 Configuration Tab
and 8.2.1.5 Extended Configuration Tab.
8.2.8.1 Overview
The converter device is a virtual device, which enables you to convert the power values to corresponding
energy values and vice versa.
After configuring a converter device, you can monitor, represent, and archive the power or energy values
calculated by the device.
The Device Engineering view enables you to select data points to convert for each device on the Converter
configuration tab. You can define up to 10 converter data points for each device.
For more information, see 8.2.8.2 Device Engineering for Converter Device.
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²
Click .
The Selection tree for energy values window opens. The Selection tree for energy values window
displays only the energy data points of all the devices.
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NOTE
i To delete a parameter, select the parameter and click . The parameter is deleted and is replaced by the
respective placeholder.
For example, if you delete the third parameter, then it is replaced by the placeholder Energy Value 3.
² In the Selection tree for energy values window, select the data points for which you want to create the
average value parameters.
² Click OK.
The converter parameter is added to the table.
² Under the Period (mins) column, select the time interval for which the energy data is collected. This data
is then converted to power data.
² Under the Factor column, define a factor to convert units. For example, converting kW to kWh.
² Under the Unit column, define the unit of the converter data point.
² Select the show trend option from the Show trend column.
This enables you to view the trend graph of the selected data points in the trends view.
² Click Save.
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²
Click .
The Selection tree for power values window opens. The Selection tree for power values window
displays only the power data points of all the devices.
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NOTE
i To delete a parameter, select the parameter and click . The parameter is deleted and is replaced by the
respective placeholder.
For example, if you delete the third parameter, then it is replaced by the placeholder Power Value 3.
² In the Selection tree for power values window, select the data point for which you want to create the
average value parameters.
² Click OK.
The converter parameter is added to the table.
² Under the Factor column, define a factor to convert units. For example, converting kWh to kW.
² Under the Unit column, define the unit of the converter data point.
² Select the show trend option from the Show trend column.
This enables you to view the trend graph of the selected data points in the trends view.
² Click Save.
NOTE
• The selected data point must not be a converter data point itself.
NOTE
i For information on the Configuration and Extended Configuration tabs, see: 8.2.1.3 Configuration Tab
and 8.2.1.5 Extended Configuration Tab.
• Filtering total active power of all devices in the system with heating as part of their names
Using Filters
User-defined filters are available at the area, sector, and project tree root level. The required filter can be
selected from the filter list box in the base panel.
² In the project tree, select the level (root, area, or sector) to which you want to apply the filter.
² Select the required filter from the filter list box.
The base panel shows the filtered datapoints of the selected project tree branch.
The system remembers the assignment of the project tree branch and filter. Use No filter from the filter list
box to return to the unfiltered overall view.
NOTE
i If the filter list box shows only the default and No filter filters, then it implies that no user-defined filters
are created.
In this case, create a filter list.
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• Basic Functions
The area at the top provides four basic functions:
–
– Create a filter
–
– Delete a filter
–
– Save filter settings
–
– Rename a filter
• Previous Settings
The previous settings area shows the settings of the currently selected filter.
• Configuration Elements
The Filter mode and Filter definition areas enable you to configure the filters.
Deleting a Filter
² Select the filter you want to delete from the list box at the top of the filter administration view.
²
Click to delete the selected filter.
NOTE
Renaming a Filter
To rename a filter:
² Select the filter you want to rename from the list box at the top of the filter administration view.
²
Click to rename the selected filter.
Types of Definitions
Filter administration offers two methods of configuring filter settings:
Areas
The filter conditions can be applied to:
• Area
Areas that are created in the project tree.
• Device type
Device types.
• Device name
Devices that are created in the project tree.
• Sectors
Sectors that are created in the project tree.
• Measured value
All retrievable measured values.
Five tabs denote the objects to which filter conditions are applied. Each tab represents one object.
If you select the list option, the tabs provide area-specific lists for selection.
A text sequence of the wildcard filter definition type is effective in the area in which it has been created.
Language Dependence
If you use the list option, the filter results are identical for all languages in the project. The system saves the
compiled filter based on the internal designation.
Wildcards refer to the designations in the current language. When you use wildcards, the same filter in
different languages return different results.
Select a measured variable from the available measure points box and click to move it to the
selected box.
Select a measured variable from the selected box and click to move it to the available measure
points box.
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? Any character
* One or several of any characters
Example:
The text sequence PAC* entered in the advance selection of the Device tab limits displays only the devices
from the PAC series.
Empty Filter
No filter is active when the Pattern box is blank or contains the test sequence *.
The configured filters are displayed immediately in the Previous settings area.
NOTE
i Assign a password to each user with administration rights. Else, access to powermanager is unprotected.
When powermanager is delivered, the standard user root has no password. Assign a password to the
standard user root.
• 5 user groups
• 5 authorization levels
• Authorization levels
NOTE
To create a user:
² In the menu bar click Settings > System management.
The System Management window opens.
² Open the Permission tab in the System Management window.
²
Click .
The User Administration window opens.
² On the User Administration window, click Add User.
The User Characteristics window opens.
² Enter the required information in the User Characteristics window.
Assign a password.
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• User name
powermanager logon name
• Groups
User groups to which a user is assigned
Each user receives specific user rights through the group. Assign each user to at least one group.
• ID
Internal identification number of the user account
• User language
Language of the powermanager user interface
powermanager suggests the language when you log on.
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• User name
Name of the user account
The user uses this name to log on.
• Full Name
Full name of the user
• Description
Short description of the user account
• Language
Language of the powermanager user interface
The language is suggested to the user at logon.
• Group membership
Assign the user to at least one user group. You can also assign the user to multiple groups.
The group assignment confers the group rights on the user. For more information on the rights assigned
to the users in different groups, see Predefined Authorization Levels and User Groups.
• Password
Click Password to open the field for assigning password.
Ensure that you assign a password for each user having administration rights. Else, the access to power-
manager is unprotected.
Alert Classes
With the default database configuration, archive records are not deleted from the hard disk until they are
saved using Backup. Therefore, the hard disk capacity becomes full unless appropriate backups are made.
To prevent this, warning limits are set as default for hard disk capacity monitoring.
The default settings are:
• Hard disk full (warning): powermanager displays this warning when 3 GB or less hard hard disk is free.
• Hard disk full (alert): powermanager displays this alert when 1 GB or less hard hard disk is free.
• Emergency mode: powermanager displays this alert when 100 MB or less hard hard disk is free.
You can change these settings. For more information, see Monitoring the hard disk.
If disk capacity falls below the set emergency limit of 100 MB, powermanager switches to a safe mode to
protect its own database integrity. In the safe mode, you can still operate the project, but values are no longer
archived.
To exit emergency mode, correct the storage bottleneck and restart the project.
General
The following measured values are archived as standard:
• Energy values
– Active energy (total of tariff 1 and tariff 2, tariff 1 by default)
– Reactive energy (total of tariff 1 and tariff 2, tariff 1 by default)
– Apparent energy
The power demand values are used to display load curves. You can optimally save the associated min/max
values. The energy values are used for consumption analysis.
NOTE
i Adapt the archive size due to the multiple measured variables. To optimize storage capacity, the data is
only written to the database when modified.
Inheritance
Inheritance means that the configuration of a device type is transferred to all devices within the area.
To activate inheritance, select the Inherit area settings option in Device engineering.
To set the valid area settings:
• In the shortcut menu, under device engineering, select the device type for which you want to create the
area settings.
• Click Save.
Inheritance is applied to all devices in the area for which the Inherit area settings option is selected.
Deselect the Inherit area settings option if you want to remove inheritance from the device.
General Configuration
Perform general configuration of powermanager in the System Management.
For more information, see System Management.
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²
Click to add the mailing list details.
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² Using the list-box option, select the desired OPC group value as OPCRead, OPCWrite, OPCUARead, or
OPCUAWrite.
² Click Add group.
The Add group dialog is displayed.
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OPC UA services
You must start the OPC UA Server manually to use OPC UA services. A separate license is required to enable
OPC UA services. For more information on OPC UA, refer to the Drivers section in the extended help.
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• The Device data point tab under Custom view displays the project tree with project-specific designa-
tions for the area, sector, and device.
• The KPI data point tab under Custom view displays the KPI tree with project-specific designations for the
group and KPI.
• The DPE tab under the Technical view displays the three-stage tree of the datapoint types, datapoints,
and datapoint elements.
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NOTE
² For DPE tab, apply the filter criteria in the Filter options box.
The Filter options box contains the following fields:
DPT filter: The Datapoint Type (DPT) filter field has a default filter value of pmDev*. The * in the string
indicates any character string.
DP Filter: Define the Datapoint (DP) filter in this field.
The final results are filtered based on the filters defined in both the fields.
Orientation Variables
Load monitoring supplies two orientation variables for estimation of consumption behavior:
• Correction power
Correction Power
The correction power is the power that has to be connected or disconnected to use the energy volume avail-
able for the current tariff interval optimally. It informs you whether the energy imported in the tariff interval is
within the limits of available energy and is used optimally.
Response
Load monitoring supports reactive measures with:
• Switching bits
• Alerts
Switching Bits
Load monitoring sets the following switching bits:
• Element switchNo: The bit is set if the correction power is within the limit curve or the first or last calcu-
lation interval is calculated.
• Element switchOff: powermanager sets this bit if the load needs to be deactivated.
• Element switchOn: powermanager sets this bit if the load needs to be activated.
The bits are triggered based on the defined limit curve.
The switching state is queried in reaction plans.
For more information on reaction plans, see 6.4.1 Overview of Reaction Plans.
powermanager manages load monitoring as a device. It is attached to an area or sector in the project tree. The
command to create a load monitor is in the shortcut menu of the project tree.
To create a load monitoring device:
² Right-click the system node.
² Click Create device > Monitoring functions > Load monitoring.
² Assign a name to the load monitoring device. The name must not contain any spaces, special characters,
or diacritical marks.
² Click Create.
² Creation of the new device can take some time depending on the device and the project size.
The load monitor is visible in the project tree, but it is not configured. The Configuration view is launched
automatically.
For more information, see 8.7.5.1 Overview of Configuration.
8.7.4 View
• Timing
• Correction value
The values are shown as:
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Bar Chart
The bar chart contains the following components:
• Consumption: The blue Consumption bar shows the actual percentage energy consumption in the
current tariff interval. The reference value is 100 % of the setpoint.
The percentage value of the consumption with respect to the setpoint is displayed in the text box and
indicated in the bar chart.
• Forecast: The Forecast bar shows the forecast of the consumption in the current tariff interval.
The forecast is updated for each calculation interval.
The percentage value of the forecast is displayed in the text box and indicated in the bar chart.
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Graphic
The Energy profile tab contains the following information:
• The black trend line denotes the consumption setpoint. It is always linear.
8.7.4.3 Trend
The Trend tab displays the power demand of the monitored load during the current day and the previous day.
The trend of the previous day is not displayed if no data is available for the previous day or if the calculation
interval length has changed with respect to the previous day.
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• The X-axis shows the tariff intervals for a 24 hour time range.
• The blue column shows the actual output of one tariff interval.
• The red column shows the tariff interval with the highest power demand during the day.
• The magenta column shows the tariff intervals with invalid values.
• Correction power values of the calculation intervals during the current tariff interval
• Alert notifications for Switch on, Switch off, No switch and Soon are displayed with LED controls.
Superpositioning of the 2 curves results in the calculation intervals with the switching recommendation that
takes effect.
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Limit Curve
The limit curve shows the defined positive and negative limits within which no switching recommendation is
given.
The limit curve can be configured in device engineering view, on the Limit curve tab.
The Limit curve tab displays the following information:
• The colored bars show the correction power of the calculation interval.
– The green bars above the X-axis indicate positive correlation power in the calculation interval.
– The red bars below the X-axis indicate negative correlation power in the calculation interval.
8.7.5 Configuration
NOTE
i Ensure that you use only positive values for load monitoring. Using negative values results into display
problems.
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Monitored Datapoint
The Datapoint selection area enables you to select the data source for Power or Energy that you want to
monitor via the radio button options.
Ensure that you provide the appropriate information in the following list boxes to select the data source that
you want.
Click to select the respective data point for Power or Energy directly from the project tree structure.
Interval Settings
Use the Interval settings area to define the length of the tariff and calculation intervals.
Limit Settings
Assign a constant or variable setpoint to the monitored data source.
Set a schedule for a variable setpoint.
• Guideline: Select Guideline to assign a constant setpoint to the monitored data source.
Selecting this option activates the Setpoint field.
• Setpoint: Define the momentary power in kW in the Setpoint field. The smallest calculated setpoint is 1
kW.
• Timetable: Select Timetable to assign a variable setpoint to the monitored data source.
The Edit button is activated after you select this option.
Click Edit to prepare a schedule for a variable setpoint.
For more information on creating schedules, see 8.7.5.3 Schedule.
8.7.5.3 Schedule
Objective
For each tariff interval during a day, a schedule defines the rated power of the monitored datapoint. Thus, the
planned rated power varies in intervals and can increase or decrease at various times in a day.
The system calculates the number of tariff intervals. The interval length in the schedule is prepared accord-
ingly. For example, if a 15-minute tariff interval is configured, the schedule contains 96 intervals.
A schedule applies to any selected calendar period. For all days without an assigned individual schedule, the
system accesses a default schedule.
The time difference between summer and winter time is not considered in the schedule. Configure the
changeover days separately.
To create or edit schedules, explicitly activate an edit mode. This prevents inadvertent parameterization errors.
<load_monitor_name>_default.csv
• Click Edit.
If a schedule exists, it is used automatically and the table is filled with it. Else, a message appears.
[sc_pm_edit_schedule, 1, en_US]
• No.: The nth tariff interval in the course of the day. The system calculates and specifies the number of
tariff intervals.
• View file: This option is selected by default when you open the Edit Schedule window. It enables you to
view the current schedule in the table.
Also, only the starting point of the schedule is activated in the Period area when you select this option.
Period Area
In the display mode, only the top date boxes Year, Month, and Day are open. The visible schedule is assigned
to the selected calendar date.
In the edit mode, the bottom date fields are additionally open. The top and bottom calendar dates specify the
calendar period to which a schedule is assigned. The top calendar date specifies the start day and the bottom
calendar date specifies the end day.
Creating a Schedule
To create a schedule:
• In the Period area, define the time range for which the schedule is valid.
• Set up the schedule in the table. Define the power setpoint of the monitored datapoint for each tariff
interval.
Empty Setpoint cells in the table assume the value from the Setpoint cell above. If you want to apply a
constant setpoint through the entire day, define the setpoint only for the first interval at the start of the
day.
If the Setpoint cell of the first tariff interval at the start of the day is not filled, the value entered on the
Parameterization tab applies.
Objective
The limit curve defines the threshold of the correction power. Switching is only recommended if the actual
power exceeds the limit curve. The purpose of limit definition is to smooth brief power spikes, thus reducing
the number of switching recommendations.
[sc_pm_limitcurve, 1, en_US]
• Alarming
Select whether you want the limit curve to be defined according to power (in kW) or the percentage of
the setpoint.
• Envelope 1
Define the threshold for the positive correction power in the Envelope 1 area.
• Envelope 2
Define the threshold for the negative correction power in the Envelope 2 area.
• P1, t1 to P4, t4
Define the interpolation points of the limit curve in these boxes under the Envelope 1 and Envelope 2
areas.
You can see the preview of the limit curve at the bottom of the Limit curve tab.
Alerting
Activate the alerts in the Alerting area of the Limit curve tab.
The internal switching bits of the system trigger the alerts sending. In turn, which switching bits the system
sets depends on the defined limit curve.
There are four options available in the Alerting area:
• No switch
Select this option to receive an alert/warning whenever the switchNo switching bit is set.
You do not need to connect or disconnect the load.
• Switch off
Select this option to receive an alert/warning whenever the switchOff switching bit is set.
Disconnect the load.
• Switch on
Select this option to receive an alert/warning whenever the switchOn switching bit is set.
Load can be connected.
• Soon
Switch off the load because the percentage threshold in the Limit % field is reached.
The value in the Limit % field refers to the energy consumption setpoint in the tariff interval. 100 %
corresponds to the setpoint.
Several electrical subsystems within non-residential buildings or small and medium industrial plants consist of
measuring devices, which are either not capable of or restricted from communicating with any external
systems such as powermanager. The manual measuring device feature enables you to manually add data from
an external device that cannot be integrated with powermanager.
The runtime view for manual measuring devices shows the following tabs.
Overview Tab
[sc_pm_overviewtab, 1, en_US]
The Overview tab displays the measured values entered for the selected devices. This tab shows a maximum
of 50 previous values. In order to add new measured values for the device, switch to Input view. For more
information, see 6.3.1 Overview.
Energy Tab
[sc_pm_energy_runtime, 1, en_US]
The Energy tab displays the energy consumption details. This tab enables you to compare the energy
consumption between 2 different time periods.
After adding the device to powermanager, on the Unit+Overflow tab, define the following parameters:
Unit: The measurement unit for the data entered for the device. You cannot change the unit after you save
the configuration.
Overflow: The maximum acceptable measured value.
NOTE
[sc_pm_devengg, 1, en_US]
Archiving
By default, powermanager creates an archive of the measured values entered for a device. Each archive stores
measured values upto 13 months. After the archive is full, it is closed and you cannot edit the archive.
Reporting
You can generate the Cost Center report and the Energy report for manual measuring devices.
The Expert option offers a Graphics Editor (GEDI). Use GEDI to create and display new panels.
Expert mode also offers a script language to customize your adaptations to the product.
For more information, see Graphics Editor (GEDI).
You can display the measuring devices and their measured variables, created in the project tree, in the
graphics pictures.
NOTE
i A separate license is required to enable use of the Expert option. For more information, see 2.3.2 License
Packages.
To open the graphics editor, right-click the project tree root in the device tree and then click Tools > Graphics
Editor. This option is disabled without a valid license.
In GEDI, the pm tab under All Objects contains the device types of powermanager.
Device Information
PAC 1200
[sc_PAC1200_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
PAC 1500
[sc_PAC1500_DeviceInfo.tif, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
PAC1651
[sc_PAC1651_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
PAC1661
[sc_PAC1661_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
PAC1665
[sc_PAC1665_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
PAC1682
[sc_PAC1682_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
PAC2200
[sc_PAC2200_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
PAC3100
[sc_3100_deviceinfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens. You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object.
Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed measuring points at runtime.
PAC3120
[sc_3120_deviceinfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
PAC3200
PAC3200
[sc_PAC3200_DeviceInfo.tif, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens. You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object.
Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed measuring points at runtime.
PAC 3200T
[sc_pm_3200, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens. You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object.
Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed measuring points at runtime.
PAC 3220
[sc_3220_deviceinfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens. You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object.
Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed measuring points at runtime.
PAC 4200
[sc_PAC4200_DeviceInfo.tif, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens.
You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object. Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed
measuring points at runtime.
PAC5100
[sc_P850_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
PAC5200
[sc_P855_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens.
You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object. Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed
measuring points at runtime.
P850
[sc_P850_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens. You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object.
Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed measuring points at runtime.
P855
[sc_P855_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Display:
• Device name
• Communication status
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens.
You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object. Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed
measuring points at runtime.
3WL
[sc_3WL_DeviceInfo.tif, 1, en_US]
Indicator:
• Device name
• Communication status
• Sum alert
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens.
You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object. Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed
measuring points at runtime.
3WL10
[sc_3WL10_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Indicator:
• Device name
• Communication status
• Sum alert
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
3VA
[sc_3VA_DeviceInfo, 1, en_US]
Indicator:
• Device name
• Communication status
• Sum alert
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens.
You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object. Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed
measuring points at runtime.
3VL
[sc_3VL_DeviceInfo.tif, 1, en_US]
Indicator:
• Device name
• Communication status
• Sum alert
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens.
You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object. Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed
measuring points at runtime.
3VL COM21
[sc_3VLC21_DeviceInfo.tif, 1, en_US]
Indicator:
• Device name
• Communication status
• Sum alert
• DP does not exist in the database (device is deleted without adapting the graphics)
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens.
You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object. Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed
measuring points at runtime.
[sc_GMD_DeviceInfo.tif, 1, en_US]
The display visualizes the values that you select, analogously to the PAC devices.
After you insert the object, the Properties panel opens.
You can assign a device (DPE) to the graphics object. Right-click the graphics object to select the displayed
measuring points at runtime.
General Switch
[sc_GeneralSwitch_DeviceInfo.tif, 1, en_US]
• Switch ON
• Switch OFF
• Switch Tripped
• Switch Withdrawn
• Switch Close
• Switch Open
For more information on the functionality of the graphics editor, see Graphics Editor (GEDI).
Distributed systems enable connection of two or more autonomous powermanager systems via a common
network. Each subsystem of a distributed system can be configured either as a single-station system or a
multi-station system. Each system can process and display values and alerts of other systems. Access is only
possible if there is a permanent network connection between the systems.
Within the powermanager, the Distribution Manager is the interface to the other systems.
[sc_DistributionManager, 1, en_US]
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
#distPeer = "Host1" 1
#distPeer = "Host2" 2
#distPeer = "Host3" 3
#distPeer = "Host4" 4
NOTE
NOTE
i powermanager saves the individual datapoints including the system name in the database. If the system
name is changed, it is recommended to reconfigure the datapoints in KPI, Reports (Basic and Advanced),
and Custom panels.
Example
If the system number is 1, the system name is System, and the project name is powermanager, then run the
following command:
WCCOAtoolSyncTypes –system 1 System -proj powermanager
Distributed systems in powermanager enable you to connect two or more autonomous powermanager
systems via a network. You can configure each subsystem of a distributed system either as single-station
system or multiple-station system in each case redundant or not redundant. A subsystem is a server on which
an Event manager is running (it is not necessarily a complete project). In a redundant system, both redundant
running servers are considered as a single system.
The distributed systems in powermanager are intended for the following purposes:
• Increased performance (increase of the entire performance and number of the DPEs via load sharing on
several computers).
[sc_DistributedSystems, 1, en_US]
• The figure shows a distributed system consisting of a redundant system (System 1), a multiple-station
system (System 2) and, a single station system (System 3).
• Each system has its own process connection (PLC, DDC, telecontrol head).
• All process data is mapped to datapoints local (in the own system).
• In a plant display, you can show datapoints of the local as well as of the connected systems.
• A weighting can be assigned to errors occurring in a subsystem. You must parameterize the weighting,
that is, how grave the error is for the specific system. Also, a possible loss of a connection to a subsystem
has an assigned error weighting (like a PLC breakdown).
For more information on the parameterization of weighing for error cases, see System overview panel for
distributed systems.
• Parameterize complete identical systems (datapoint types and datapoints) only once. For example, create
the panels and reference the datapoints with $ parameters only once.
Prerequisites
• The configuration of the languages (it is defined when creating the project) on all systems is similar.
• The access rights are evaluated in the network of a distributed system. Create the same users with same
rights on all systems.
NOTE
i Use the following connect and query functions to query datapoint values: :dpConnect(), dpQuery(),
dpQueryConnectAll(), dpQueryConnectSingle(), isAnswer(), and isRefresh().
For more information, see Control Functions.
Installation
Install powermanager on all the systems in a distributed system.
For more information on installing powermanager, see Installation Under Windows.
For more information on configuration of a distributed system with powermanager, see Creating a distributed
system.
• How many subsystems does the complete system consist of? A subsystem is a server with an Event
manager. In a redundant system, both servers of the redundant pair are counted as one system. Remote
stations are not considered.
• Are commands transferred to the remote systems or is the data of these systems only displayed?
• Is there are a system which is a higher-level system than the other systems. Should the subcontrol rooms
be able to communicate with each other. Which things do you want to handle from the main control
room?
• Are there systems with equal rights, which control one or more systems (manned and unmanned
stations)?
• Should only values of other systems be available on one system (visualization in specific panels, overview
panels) or should the process images of remote systems also be displayed?
• In which systems should the collected data be evaluated (reporting, archiving, processing)?
• Which systems are used at which time and who is using the systems?
• Which alerts should be displayed in which systems? Who (which user in which system) must acknowl-
edge them.
You can parameterize the alert classes differently on each system in a distributed system.
• Which bandwidth (capacity of the network connection) is available for connecting single systems?
Hardware
Following hardware components are recommended for distributed systems:
• Ensure that the network connections between the systems are permanent connections (leased lines).
powermanager does not support switched lines directly. Switched lines are only possible when power-
manager cannot detect that it is a switched line.
Therefore, build the connection independently using the router when data is transferred via the line and
the connection is released after the time-out. If you use switched lines Siemens AG recommends using
hardware routers of Cisco.
• For the construction of computers in distributed systems consider the number of datapoints and
dynamics of the local system and the part of locally used datapoints of other systems. Also, consider the
additional communication overhead.
• For bigger applications (projects with > 20000 DPEs) computers with dual processors are recommended.
Archiving/Reporting
You need a network connection to access historical data of other systems.
The data is located on the particular source systems by default.
If historical values are not saved in the source system, create the datapoints in the system in which the histor-
ical values are saved. Transmit the values via a runtime script with registration on these datapoints. However,
this is not recommended because problems with data and correction values arise.
Rights
If a function is used from several systems, implement the specification and switching of commands manually
(which user interface to use the function on which system at a particular time). All other user interfaces/users
normally do not have any rights in this case.
The access rights are also evaluated in the network of a redundant system. Therefore, it is necessary to create
the same users with the same rights on all systems.
Functions
• For enhanced performance, ensure that CTRL functions avoid intensive calculating and system-wide
queries. Also, large number of dpConnect() calls on the datapoints of a remote system overload the
computer and the network.
• If you use dpConnect() to access datapoints, ensure that the datapoints are located on the same system.
• If you use dpGet() or dpSet() to query or set several datapoints, ensure that the datapoints are located on
the same system.
• The dpGet() call works only on the local system. If you use dpGet() call to query remote systems, the log
viewer shows the following error message:
WCCOAui (1), 2007.09.26 14:11:19.266, PARAM,SEVERE, 175, this request cannot
address more than one system, DP: dist_789:ExampleDP_Arg1.:_original.._value
WCCOAui (1), 2007.09.26 14:11:19.266, CTRL, WARNING, 76, Invalid argument in
function,
WCCOActrl (2), 2007.09.26 14:24:54.887, PARAM,SEVERE, 175, this request
cannot address more than one system, DP: dist_789:ExampleDP_Arg1.:_orig-
inal.._value
WCCOActrl (2), 2007.09.26 14:24:54.887, CTRL, WARNING, 76, Invalid argument
in function, dpGetAll.txt Line: 14, dpGet
• All nodes of a distributed system must contain the same number of languages.
• You cannot set the following parts of the General config from a UI on the remote system:
Description, format, unit, and alias
If you want to set these parts do it via a control datapoint and an easy runtime script that runs the
command local. However, the configs can be parameterized via a remote UI (VISION, PARA, GEDI) on
each system via the network.
• You can create, change, or delete the datapoints in Module PARA only on the local system.
• The configurations (saved default settings) of event and alert panel, trend, group datapoints, and so on,
are saved on the system on which the configurations were created.
For more information, see Alert and event panel.
• Sum alerts (alerts) cannot handle alerts from 2 or more different systems simultaneously.
• The initialization of the Dist Manager and its connection establishment takes longer than the start of the
first user interface or runtime script (CTRL) when starting the system. If these build connections (dpCon-
nect() with hotlinks) to datapoint elements on remote systems the connection is not established until the
Dist Manager starts. Else, the datapoints of remote systems are identified as not available.
• If you use a dpGet() call on a remote system and the Dist connection does not exist, the dpGet() call
returns 0 (OK). Use getLastError() to query the error.
GetLastError() returns the following error message: Message could not be sent, DP:
System1:ap.:_original.._value, MAN: (SYS: 1 Dist -num 1 CONN: 1), Could not
send message DP_MSG_SIMPLE_REQUEST #326.
NOTE
SQL Queries
• You cannot run SQL queries on two or more systems simultaneously. Also, the alert and event panel
divide such queries in the distributed systems into several queries.
• To run queries, use the appropriate SQL keyword (= REMOTE) across the system boundaries. Use the
keyword REMOTE ALL to query all systems.
For more information, see:
– SQL keyword
– SQL panel
Driver Parameterization
The parameterization of driver datapoints in distributed systems is only allowed on the local system.
A distributed system consists of two projects on different computers with different or same operating system.
The distributed powermanager systems are connected the Dist manager (WCCOAdist). The Dist manager
builds the logical connection to several Dist managers of other powermanager systems. There is one Dist
manager per system and it is responsible for the connection to all other systems.
The redundancy is an exception. In a redundant system, a Dist manager runs on each redundant computer.
The data of other systems is accessed like the data of the local system. Datapoints of remote systems are not
copied to the local system. Thus, you can only access the remote data when the connection to the specific
system exists (when the connection to the subsystem is lost, queries are not possible anymore). Only active
queried information is transferred (that is, replies to queries that were executed on a subsystem via dpGet(),
dpGetPeriod(), dpConnect() calls).
The Dist Manager is responsible for the following tasks in a distributed system:
• Transmission of messages.
Each system in a distributed system must have a unique system name and a unique system number. The
manager number of the Dist Manager is assigned automatically when the Data Manager starts. The manager
number also represents the system number of the particular system.
The DP identification of the systems is exchanged when a subsystem and the Dist Manager start. For perform-
ance reasons, each DP of a system is accessed in powermanager internal via a number instead of the name.
This number is the DP identification (= Id). The names are converted internal to IDs via tables.
The following information is used when converting the names:
• Datapoint types: There is an internal table per DPT. This table contains the name of datapoint types and
elements.
• Datapoint elements: There is an internal table per DPE. The table contains the description, unit, format,
and alias.
• System name
• Config and attribute names: The config and attribute names are fixed. You cannot change them in the
project.
In bigger projects, the DP Id is bigger, with size up to several MBs. The access to DPs (for example, with CTRL)
is not possible without this Id.
For more information, see DP identification.
Datapoints/System Name
The first part of each datapoint identifier (datapoint name) in powermanager contains the system name
(default is the local system name). All datapoints within the system contain the same system name. Therefore,
each involved system must have a unique system name and a unique system number. Datapoints of remote
systems are addressed using the system name and a colon.
Example
"System3:ExampleDP_Trend1.:_original.._value"
If you refer to a datapoint in a script (UI, CTRL) without a system name, powermanager uses the local system
name. All scripts and all panels that process or display data of other systems must use complete datapoint
identifiers.
Example
The following function call in a script only returns datapoints (that match the pattern) of the system where the
function was called:
dpNames("*","ExampleDP_Bit");
The following call in a script returns the datapoints (that match the pattern) of all systems:
dpNames("*:*","ExampleDP_Bit");
NOTE
i The system name is not used hard coded in project-specific scripts. In the datapoint lists which are
imported via the ASCII manager, specify the datapoint identifiers without system name, although the data-
points are imported to other systems.
The datapoint types and datapoints must be different in the subsystems. The DP identification is exchanged
when the connection to other systems is established via the Dist manager. Therefore, you can access all
remote DPEs (for example, with dpGet(), dpGetPeriod(), dpConnect(), dpSet(), and so on). However, the data-
points of remote systems are not copied to the local system. Therefore, the datapoints are not multiplied and
you can only access the datapoints of a subsystem when a connection to the system exists. You can use the
DPEs on the remote systems like the local DPEs (the connected systems and DPTs/DPEs are visible in the PARA
module).
If the connection to a subsystem is lost, this is visible via the invalid bit of the original value for the attributes
_original.._invalid and _original.._bad as well as via the online value for the attributes _online.._invalid and
_online.._bad . For more information, see _original and _online.
Query these attributes to know the connection status. This means that all dpConnect() functions with reply
(second parameter is TRUE) to a subsystem return a hotlink with a null value and the status bits are set so that
the value is marked as invalid. Furthermore, the dpConnects with a reply return an error (can be queried via
getLastError() ) with code 144. This applies also to the functions dpQueryConnectAll() and dpQueryConnect-
Single().
[sc_Hierarchical_structure, 1, en_US]
The advantage of this kind of structure is the parameterization of distributed systems with this configuration.
When the parameters are set, it is sufficient to specify the connection in one direction. System 1 is defined first
under the Settings of the new own project via Creating a distributed system with the wizard. The second
step is to create the further subsystems and parameterize their connections to other systems. This is made in
the wizard via the connected systems part. For more information, see Example of a redundant distributed
system.
If the connection to a system is built, it is bidirectional and the systems at the ends of the connection see each
other (if the connection from system 4 to system 2 is established both can communicate with each other and
are visible in the system overview panel). This kind of structure ensures that new lower-level systems are
included in the topology restarting the server (Dist Manager). For information on how configuration of a hier-
archical structure looks like in the config file, see 8.10.6 Configuration File for Distributed Systems.
NOTE
i Connect the powermanager systems that exchange messages with each other directly. The messages are
not routed (for example, as shown in the preceding figure, the system 4 cannot exchange any messages
with the system 3). If the connection to a system is built once, it is bidirectional and the systems at the
ends of the connection discover each other. Therefore, the parameterization of the connection in one
direction is sufficient.
Forwarding of Messages
The following paragraphs describe the messages and how they are forwarded (queries on subsystems) in
distributed systems. The following figure displays the principle of distributed systems.
[sc_DistributedSystems2, 1, en_US]
System 3 is a single station system, system 2 a multiple-station system, and system 1 is configured redundant.
All three systems are connected via the local network. The network connection to the three computers used in
this distributed system can be redundant. The three systems can have their own process connection.
For more information on creating a distributed system using powermanager, see Creating a distributed
system.
When using this configuration the messages are forwarded as follows (the forwarding of messages is
described using system 3 and system 2):
• A CTRL script is started on system 3. The CTRL script queries values of DPEs on the system 2 (for example,
via dpGet(), dpGetPeriod(), dpConnect()).
• The CTRL manager sends a message to the Event manager of the local system. The Event manager
forwards the message to the local Dist manager. The Dist manager again forwards the message to the
Dist manager of system 2. The Dist manager on the system 2 forwards the message to the local Event
manager that evaluates the message.
• The reply to the query is sent in reverse direction. The Event Manager on the system 2 forwards the
queried value to the Dist Manager. The Dist Manager on the system 2 forwards the value to the Dist
Manager on the system 3 (which sent the original query). The Dist Manager on the system 3 forwards the
value to its Event manager and this forwards it again to the source. The source is the CTRL manager
which processes the reply to the query.
NOTE
i If the connection between the Dist Managers of the two systems is lost when dpConnect() registrations
exist. the registrations remain. When the connection is established again, the values of existing registra-
tions are updated for all registered managers.
Each manager in powermanager is identified via the manager type and number, system number, and replica.
Therefore, you can identify each manager in a distributed system. Via this manager identifier, forward
messages to other managers in a subsystem without a direct connection between the source and target
manager. Therefore, when a message is sent, all managers located between the source and target manager
only forward the message and do not deal with the content. In a redundant system (for example, like in the
figure System 1), the messages are forwarded via the Dist Managers of the subsystems in the distributed
system. The Dist Manager of the active computer sends the message to the active Event Manager in case of
redundancy. The split mode in a redundant system is an exception. Since both Event Managers of the redun-
dant system are active in the split mode, determine the active Dist Manager in the system overview panel.
This chapter describes the necessary entries that are generated automatically when creating a distributed
project. The entries are set in the config file located in proj_path/config/.
Following entries required for a distributed system:
Example 1
[sc_2DistributedSystems, 1, en_US]
To create a distributed system containing two different systems connected with each other (System 1 and
System 2) following entries are necessary on the two systems:
[general]
distributed = 1
#The System 1 does not need any distPeer entry since it is a server for
#the System 2
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
distPeer = "Host1" 1 #Connect to Host1 (of System 1), system number 1
Example 2
[sc_4DistributedSystems, 1, en_US]
To create a distributed system containing four different systems (System 1, System 2, System 3, and System
4), the following entries are necessary:
NOTE
i In this example, System 4 is server for all other systems, System 3 is client to System 4 and server for
System 1 and System 2, System 2 is client to System 3 and System 4, and server for System 1. System 1 is
client to all other systems.
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
[general]
distributed = 1
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
Example 3
Consider a distributed system containing 7 different systems arranged in a hierarchical structure.
All systems are connected to System 1, System 5 is connected to System 2, and Systems 6 and 7 are
connected to System 3.
In a hierarchical structure, the best solution is that the top-level system is server for all other systems, the
bottom-level systems are clients to all other systems and the medium-level systems are servers for all systems
below and clients to all system above. This has two advantages: you need less config entries, and if you add
lower-level systems, you do not have to change the config file of the higher-level systems (and therefore, you
do not have to restart the higher-level systems).
[sc_7DistributedSystems, 1, en_US]
[general]
distributed = 1
System 1 does not need any distPeer entry since it is a server.
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
distPeer = "Host1" 1 #Connect to Host1 (of System 1), system number 1
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
distPeer = "Host1" 1 #Connect to Host1 (of System 1), system number 1
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
[general]
distributed = 1
[dist]
NOTE
main()
int sysId;
string sysNam;
sysNam = getSystemName();
DebugN("NAME IS:",sysNam);
sysId=getSystemId(sysId);
DebugN("ID IS:",sysId);
}
8.10.7 Summary
Distributed systems in powermanager enable you to connect two or more autonomous powermanager
systems via a network. You can configure each subsystem of a distributed system as single-station system or
multiple-station system, in each case redundant or non-redundant. A subsystem is a server on which an Event
manager is running (not necessarily a complete project). In a redundant system, both redundant running
servers are considered as one system.
Each system can process and display data (values and alerts) of other systems. You can also access online
values, alerts, and history of each system using distributed systems in powermanager. When you access
remote DPEs, the datapoints of the subsystems are not copied to the local system. Therefore, the datapoints
are not multiplied and you can only access the system when a connection to this specific system exists.
Configurations for New Projects and Projects Updated from Previous Versions
The following tables show the recommended configurations for each archive manager for the projects
updated from the previous versions of powermanager and new projects considering the number of devices in
the system.
Additionally, the following conditions apply to projects that are updated from previous versions:
NOTE
i The Energy and the Power Interval values are archived for each existing device. Siemens recommends
reviewing the archive configuration after the upgrade to V3.5.
• Device types
• Topology information
The request JSON file is generated using the export JSON option.
The request JSON file exported can be viewed in the SENTRON MindApp. You can select the devices and the
data to be transferred to SENTRON MindApp during the onboarding process. A response JSON file is then
generated from SENTRON MindApp and this JSON file can then be imported back to powermanager.
Once the response JSON file is imported, the selected devices in the response JSON file are onboarded to the
SENTRON MindApp and the data transmission from powermanager to SENTRON MindApp is initiated. The data
transmission occurs based on the intervals specified in the response JSON file.
[sc_mindsphere, 1, en_US]
[sc_mindsphere, 1, en_US]
² Under Import JSON File, select the file to be imported and click Import.
² In the Information pop-up window, click OK.
The devices and their onboarding status and last transferred status are displayed in a table.
NOTE
i If you try to import a JSON file after a successful import, the system displays a warning message. If you
select to continue, the existing configuration will be lost.