FLEXNET UTILITY
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Revision History
Rev No.
Date
Rev 01
Description
Initial Release. This document contains information previously found in the FlexNet
Utility User Guide, EAMTM-40002, and the FlexNet Utility Administrator Guide,
EAMTM-40003.
Rev 02
AUG 2012
Updated for software v3.6.0.34 beta
Rev 03
APR 2013
Updated for software v3.7.1.0.
Rev 04
JUNE 2014
Updated for software v. 4.2.x.x.
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Document: FlexNet Utility Reference Manual
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Contents
CHAPTER 1, INTRODUCTION & SETUP
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FlexNet Utility Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1
Purpose of this Manual ............................................................................................................................... 1
Utility Tool Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 1
Logging In ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Navigating ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Text File Lists (.txt files) .............................................................................................................................. 5
Working with Configurations (Administrator Only) ............................................................................................. 6
Opening a Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 6
Creating or Modifying a Configuration ......................................................................................................... 6
Saving a Configuration ................................................................................................................................ 6
Sending Individual Configuration Items ....................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 2, RF TAB
CHAPTER 3, FLEXNET TAB
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Voltage Quality Sub-tab ................................................................................................................................... 11
Metering Sub-tab ............................................................................................................................................. 13
CHAPTER 4, METER TAB
15
Config Rev Power/Stop on Errors/Reset ......................................................................................................... 16
Config CT/PT Multipliers .................................................................................................................................. 16
Config LCD Format .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Config LCD Display List ................................................................................................................................... 18
Config Self Read Hour ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Clear iConA Warnings and Errors ................................................................................................................... 20
CHAPTER 5, LOAD PROFILE TAB
21
Set iConA Channel B LP Data Parameter ....................................................................................................... 21
CHAPTER 6, DEMAND TAB
23
Demand Reset ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Config Demand Main/Sub Intervals ................................................................................................................. 24
Demand Enable ............................................................................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER 7, TOU TAB
25
Season/DST Sub-tab ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Holidays Sub-tab ............................................................................................................................................. 27
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Day Type Sub-tab ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Schedule Map Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................... 29
Misc Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................................... 30
TOU/Daily Self Read Auto-Push ............................................................................................................... 31
Critical Peak Override ............................................................................................................................... 31
TOU Enable .............................................................................................................................................. 32
CHAPTER 8, REMOTE DISCONNECT TAB
33
Config Load Limiting ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Config Remote Disconnect .............................................................................................................................. 34
CHAPTER 9, ENGINEERING TAB
37
Set Customer Meter Number ........................................................................................................................... 38
Set Meter Read/Transmit Rates ...................................................................................................................... 38
Set Latitude/Longitude ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Set Epoch Time ............................................................................................................................................... 39
Set Fixed Time Zone ....................................................................................................................................... 39
iConA Factory Config ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Status .............................................................................................................................................................. 40
Set Customer ID .............................................................................................................................................. 40
CHAPTER 10, ON AIR TAB
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Group Address Sub-tab ................................................................................................................................... 41
Set Primary Group Address ...................................................................................................................... 42
Set Secondary Group Address Vector ...................................................................................................... 42
Misc Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................................... 42
Load Shed ................................................................................................................................................. 43
iCon Meter Reset ...................................................................................................................................... 43
Reset FlexNet Module ............................................................................................................................... 43
Drive by Read (On Air only) ...................................................................................................................... 43
Measure AC Line Phase (On Air only) ...................................................................................................... 44
iConA Set Meter Registers ........................................................................................................................ 44
ESM Sub-tab ................................................................................................................................................... 44
Config LP ESM .......................................................................................................................................... 45
Security Sub-tab .............................................................................................................................................. 46
Set Unique AES Key (Mag Loop only) ...................................................................................................... 46
CHAPTER 11, HAN TAB
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TOU Sub-tab ................................................................................................................................................... 48
Set TOU Energy Pricing ............................................................................................................................ 48
Set TOU Temp Setback ............................................................................................................................ 48
Set TOU Bin Definition .............................................................................................................................. 48
Energy Sub-tab ................................................................................................................................................ 49
Set Energy Cycling .................................................................................................................................... 49
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Set Load Management .............................................................................................................................. 49
Demand Response Sub-tab ............................................................................................................................ 50
Demand Response Event ......................................................................................................................... 50
Set USNAP Schedule ............................................................................................................................... 50
HAI Sub-tab ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
Misc Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................................... 52
CHAPTER 12, ECHO TAB
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Config Echo ..................................................................................................................................................... 53
Echo Static Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 54
CHAPTER 13, ZIGBEE TAB
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Msg Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................................... 56
Display Message & Cancel Message ........................................................................................................ 56
Clear Message Buffer ............................................................................................................................... 57
Pricing Sub-tab ................................................................................................................................................ 57
Send Price Events ..................................................................................................................................... 57
Set Price Event Queue .............................................................................................................................. 57
Price Formatting ........................................................................................................................................ 58
Price Tier Info ............................................................................................................................................ 58
Load Control I Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................... 59
Load Control Event ................................................................................................................................... 60
Cancel All Load Control Events ................................................................................................................ 60
Cancel Load Control Event ....................................................................................................................... 60
Load Control II Sub-tab ................................................................................................................................... 61
Load Control Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 61
Request Load Control Reports .................................................................................................................. 62
Get Load Control Parameter ..................................................................................................................... 62
Network I Sub-tab ............................................................................................................................................ 62
Permit Joining ........................................................................................................................................... 63
Preconfigured Link Key ............................................................................................................................. 63
Set Network Channel ................................................................................................................................ 63
Unlock Endpoint APS Link Key Ping ......................................................................................................... 63
Verify Certificate and Key .......................................................................................................................... 63
Network II Sub-tab ........................................................................................................................................... 64
Remove Device from HAN ........................................................................................................................ 64
Request ID of HAN Device ........................................................................................................................ 64
Request HAN Status ................................................................................................................................. 64
HAN Monitoring Config ............................................................................................................................. 64
Update Network Key ................................................................................................................................. 65
Switch Network Key .................................................................................................................................. 65
Misc Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................................... 66
Query Version ........................................................................................................................................... 66
Communication Test Mode ....................................................................................................................... 67
Billing Info .................................................................................................................................................. 67
Get Flex LCM Alarm Reporting ................................................................................................................. 67
ZigBee Ping ............................................................................................................................................... 67
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Attribute Read ........................................................................................................................................... 67
Reset Endpoint .......................................................................................................................................... 68
HAN 2.0 Sub-tab ............................................................................................................................................. 68
HAN Configuration Parameters ................................................................................................................. 68
HAN/Network Composition Parameters .................................................................................................... 69
Bind Pricing Type to Device ID ................................................................................................................. 69
Remove Price Format Group .................................................................................................................... 69
OTA Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................................... 69
OTA Upgrade Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 70
Get OTA Upgrade Parameters .................................................................................................................. 70
Send OTA Upgrade ................................................................................................................................... 70
Get OTA Upgrade Status .......................................................................................................................... 71
Production Sub-tab .......................................................................................................................................... 71
LCM Relay Test ........................................................................................................................................ 71
CHAPTER 14, GEN3.3/GEN4 TAB
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Seasons Sub-tab ............................................................................................................................................. 73
Holidays Sub-tab ............................................................................................................................................. 74
Day Type Sub-tab ............................................................................................................................................ 75
Interval Data Sub-tab ....................................................................................................................................... 76
TOU + Demand Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................. 77
Misc Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................................... 78
CHAPTER 15, C&I TAB
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Setup Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................................. 79
C&I Static Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 80
C&I Set Voltage Quality ............................................................................................................................ 81
Factory Sub-tab ............................................................................................................................................... 81
C&I Factory Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 81
Misc Sub-tab .................................................................................................................................................... 82
C&I TOU/Daily Self Read Auto-Push ........................................................................................................ 83
C&I Table Read/Write ............................................................................................................................... 83
C&I Set Meter Logon ................................................................................................................................. 83
C&I Critical Peak Override ........................................................................................................................ 83
CHAPTER 16, PING TAB
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Ping Type ........................................................................................................................................................ 85
Installing a Meter ............................................................................................................................................. 88
Buddy Monitor ................................................................................................................................................. 90
Command Pane ............................................................................................................................................... 91
CHAPTER 17, CONFIG TAB
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Config Meter Button ......................................................................................................................................... 94
Summary Button .............................................................................................................................................. 95
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CHAPTER 18, BATCH TAB
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CHAPTER 19, FW TAB
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Firmware Options .......................................................................................................................................... 100
Firmware Download Procedures ................................................................................................................... 101
Download to Individual Modules ............................................................................................................. 101
Download Using Group or Broadcast ...................................................................................................... 102
Retry Flash .................................................................................................................................................... 103
FW Version .................................................................................................................................................... 103
CHAPTER 20, SETUP TAB
105
User/Password Sub-tab ................................................................................................................................. 105
ProfileEdit Sub-tab ......................................................................................................................................... 106
APPENDIX A, GROUP ADDRESSING
107
Group Address Format .................................................................................................................................. 107
Group Address Classes ................................................................................................................................. 107
FlexNet Group Address Support ................................................................................................................... 108
FlexNet Group Addressing Scheme .............................................................................................................. 109
Total Addressable Space .............................................................................................................................. 109
FlexNet Group Address Implementation ....................................................................................................... 109
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Chapter 1:
Introduction & Setup
FlexNet Utility Introduction
The FlexNet™ Utility has been developed to allow you to configure, query, update, and remotely
disconnect electric meters with SmartPoint modules using a PC and the FlexNet system. It also enables
you to configure Echos, Remotes, HAN devices, and ZigBee devices.
Note:
Changes made with the FlexNet Utility can affect revenue measurements such as
billing demand and TOU schedules. A firm understanding of utility rate and tariff
structure is necessary for proper meter configuration.
The FlexNet Utility is designed for use with the FlexNet Micro-Transceivers, both the USB and
Bluetooth® versions, mag loops, and the PHiT handheld configuration tool.
Purpose of this Manual
This version of the manual is consistent with software version 4.2.x.x.
This manual covers the functions that are available when logged in to FlexNet Utility as an Administrator
or an assigned User that the Administrator has set up. Those with a User login may not be able to see all
of the functionality depicted in this manual as available functionality is assigned by the Administrator.
When a topic is covered that is ONLY available to an Administrator and not a User it will be noted as
such.
Utility Tool Setup
Installation
The FlexNet Utility is sent to you in the form of a .zip file. To open the file, you must have a program such
as WinZip® that is capable of extracting the files within the zip file.
1. Create a folder on your hard drive where you wish to place FlexNet Utility.
2. Copy the file named FlexNetUtility_vx.x.x.x.zip to the folder you have created.
3. Open the .zip file and extract all the files to the same folder.
4. Verify that the following files are in the folder you created:
◦
FlexNetUtility.exe
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FlexNetUtility.INI
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asp.dll
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TestConfig.INX (in Profiles folder)
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Data.INX
There may be additional .INX files. These are saved configuration files that could be used as a starting
point for your configuration. You must have a minimum of one .INX file to open the application.
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Logging In
1. Double-click the FlexNetUtility.exe file:

A dialog appears for you to enter your username and password.
2. If you are the Administrator, enter the username and password that was emailed to you from Sensus.
If you are a User, enter the username and password as assigned by your Administrator. The name
and password are case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as sent.
3. Click the OK button.
4. In the Open dialog box, select the default profile, TestConfig.INX (provided by Sensus) or the .inx file
assigned by your Administrator and then click the OK button.
5. If you are an Administrator, you may change passwords and setup other users using the Setup tab.
Please see Chapter 20 for detailed instructions.
Navigating
Once you are logged in, there are three main components to FlexNet Utility: the Communications
Header, the Configuration Tabs, and the Command Pane below the Configuration Tabs. Each tab
consists of a series of configuration modules and/or subtabs with configuration modules.
Communications Header
The Communications Header controls the COM ports and SmartPoint module communications.
Figure 1-1: Communications Header Example
There are several components to the Communications Header. The options will change depending on
your login (Administrator vs. User) and what drop-down menus are selected. The following describes the
available options for each section of the Communications Header.
Mag Loop
A TX device that connects to your PC and allows a message to be sent to a meter from a
short distance. Click the Mag Loop checkbox if using and select the COM port that the
device is connected to using the list box to the right.
On-Air Cmd
Click the On-Air CMD checkbox to issue commands from the software utility through a
device such as a FlexNet Micro Transceiver. Select the COM port that the device is
connected to using the list box to the right.
Serial
Use this feature to communicate directly with a device connected to the serial port.
Refresh
Click the Refresh button if you have made a change to the COM port while the application is
open. This causes the application to re-load available COM ports.
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Use
CommandLink
Allows you to use the CommandLink device with FlexNet Utility.
Immediately
Execute
The Immediately Execute checkbox is used to instruct CommandLink to immediately
execute a validated command and not store the command in a queue to execute in a batch
of commands at a later time.
Port Address
The Port Address drop-down menu designates which port you would like to talk to use on
CommandLink (i.e. Echo, PHiT, MagLoop, FlexTransceiver, Touchread/BiDir, ASK).
Noise
This is the noise level, in dB, that the attached transceiver device is measuring.
Enable RX
Turns on the On-Air Cmd COM port and allows you to receive a message from the FMT.
10kbps
Select the 10kps option to transmit and receive mPass 10kbps.
Repeat
Click the Repeat checkbox to cause the last command you entered to be repeatedly sent at
the rate you select in the drop-down menu below.
Admin Login
User Login
TX FlexNet ID
This field identifies the SmartPoint module to which a command is to be issued. It is used
when the Unicast checkbox is selected.
Buddy ID
The Buddy ID is used to transmit messages to an out-of-range SmartPoint module. The ID
is the FlexNet ID of a buddy-enabled SmartPoint module that can talk to both the out-ofrange SmartPoint module and your transceiver. To perform a message send to an out-ofrange SmartPoint module, enter the FlexNet ID of the module you wish to access in the TX
FlexNet ID field, then enter the FlexNet ID of the module you wish to use as a buddy in the
Buddy ID field.
TX Group
Address
This is the address used when Group is selected (Admin option only) for command
transmissions. SmartPoint modules must have the address pre-programmed to belong to
the group.
Response Mode
The Response Mode is the mode that the SmartPoint modules are expected to use when
responding to commands. Normally, this is set to mPass. The FMT can only receive in
mPass mode. The Base Stations can receive any other mode except mPass.
Unicast
Click this checkbox if you are issuing commands to a single SmartPoint module. The
commands will be issued to the ID entered in the TX FlexNet ID field.
Group
(Admin only)
Check this checkbox to issue commands to a group of Endpoints. Endpoints will respond to
a group command and the response is slotted to avoid on-air collisions. The commands will
be issued to the address entered in the TX Group Address field with the following
limitations:
• The modules will only listen to commands with group addresses that were set in the Set
Primary Group Address and Set Secondary Address Vector commands on the OnAir | Group Address sub-tab.
• Not all commands can be sent using group mode.
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Multicast
(Admin only)
Check this checkbox to issue the Multi-ID Ping or FW Block Load command to Endpoints
with the following limitations:
• Endpoints do not respond to a Multicast command.
• The Multicast command is a hybrid of the Group Address and Broadcast commands. A
special group address is used that is specific to the meter type, but it acts like Broadcast
mode.
• When Multi-ID ping is selected, the software will automatically transmit in Multicast
mode.
Broadcast
(Admin only)
Check this checkbox to issue the Set Epoch Time, Drive By Read, or FW Block Load
command to Endpoints. Endpoints do not respond to a Broadcast command.
AES/Freq/Search
Select AES, Freq, or Search from the drop-down menu to bring up their respective menu
items. Freq brings up the Multiple Channel Freq List; Search brings up a FlexNet ID Search.
TX Mode
(AES)
The mode that the SmartPoint modules use to look for a file. Automated TX tells the
module to look at the file first; if the key is in the file and the meter is encrypted in the file
then the message will automatically be sent out as encrypted. TX AES Data mode tells the
module to use an encrypted file and is used with Firmware Download. When using
Firmware Download you must pick encrypted or non-encrypted with the multi-ID list. TX
Plain Data mode forces the data to be sent out as non-encrypted file.
File Name 
(AES)
To load an AES file, click the … button, select the desired file and click the Get button. If the
file loads correctly, the Get button will turn from red to black.
Password (AES)
This field is where you enter the password for the .dat file that was created in Encrypt
Response using the RNI. Once you have entered the password, click on the Get button to
retrieve the information. If you have a valid encrypted file, the word “Get” will turn black. The
Clr button clears all of the information.
File Name 
(Freq)
This field is displayed when Freq is selected. A Freq file contains known RX frequency
settings for multiple endpoints. To load a Freq file, click the … button, select the desired file
and click the Get button. This file should be located in the same folder as the FlexNet Utility
executable and has a .daf extension. If the file loads correctly, the Get button will turn from
red to black. Once the file is loaded, all commands/pings will automatically use the RX
Frequency settings for all commands/pings. If a Search is performed on an endpoint that is
in the loaded Freq File, the Search results will be used instead of the file settings. To use
the file setting for an endpoint that has a search result stored in memory, simply set the
Search Mode to “Disable.”
Mode (Search)
This field is displayed when Search is selected. The FNU will search for the TX FlexNet ID
value on the selected frequencies in the Search List. When the Search button is clicked
with the Search Mode set to “Search,” the FNU will send the selected Ping Type on each
frequency in the Search List five times until the endpoint is located. Once the endpoint has
been located, the FNU will retain its RX frequency setting in memory. All future commands/
pings will be sent on that frequency as long as the Search Mode is not set to “Disable.” If
the endpoint's RX frequency setting has changed, a “Forced Search” will re-search for the
endpoint and replace the settings in memory. All RX frequency settings in memory are lost
when the FNU is closed.
Meter Type dropdown
Select Legacy, Gen3.3, or Gen4 depending on the type of meter you have. Options in the
Configuration Tabs will change depending on what meter you have selected.
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Open Config &
Save Config
(Admin)
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Click this button to select a Configuration file that is stored in the Profiles
directory.If you have logged in as the Administrator, you can hold the Alt
key to change the Open Config button to Save Config. After creating your
configuration, hold down the Alt key and click the Save Config button.
Visual Warning System
If you select a command that cannot be performed with certain settings in the header, the
setting will be highlighted in red. For example, if you click the Config Meter button in the
Config tab and you have selected Broadcast in the header, the Broadcast setting will be
highlighted in red.
If you attempt any communication without enabling
the port, the Enable RX checkbox will be highlighted
in yellow. The Enable RX checkbox will also
highlight in yellow if a command is not acknowledged
by the micro-transceiver. Other commands that
highlight in yellow include Mag Loop, Serial, and On-Air Cmd.
Configuration Tabs
The Configuration Tabs are a set of tabs from which you can select the command and configuration
options. Configuration options are contained in modules. Each module header lists the key combination
(such as F7 or Cntrl+P) that can be used to individually transmit that configuration to the SmartPoint
modules, if that command has a corresponding key. All commands within each configuration module are
sent to the device; therefore you should make sure that all of the items within the configuration set are
adjusted accordingly before issuing a command.
The contents of the Configuration Tabs are discussed in detail in subsequent chapters.
Command Pane
The Command pane contains transmitted messages to and received messages from the microtransceiver. The pane is scrollable, and can be expanded by double-clicking within the pane. Doubleclick the pane a second time to return it to its normal size.
Text File Lists (.txt files)
There are five SmartPoint module ID list text files that you can create. These files are used in the Config
tab, the Batch tab and the FW tab.
•
txidsconfig.txt: This text file is used when you check the Use Multi-FlexNet ID List option for
configuring multiple meters in the Config tab.
•
txids.txt: This text file contains a list of SmartPoint modules to which you wish to apply selected
batch commands.
•
txidsdownload.txt: This text file is used when you check the Multi FlexNet ID List checkbox to
perform a firmware download in the FW tab.
•
txidsbuddyids.txt: This text file is used to apply batch commands to out-of-range SmartPoint
modules.
•
tgbs.txt: This text file contains a list of Base Stations and is not available for regular Admin users.
For any of these text files, you can create the SmartPoint module list (or Base Station list) in any
available text-editing program. The SmartPoint module IDs must be separated by a Return. The file
names must be exactly as listed above, and must reside in the same directory as the FlexNetUtility.exe
file.
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Working with Configurations (Administrator Only)
Configuration files can only be created, modified and saved when logged in as an Administrator.
Opening a Configuration
To open a configuration:
1. Click the Open Config button in the Communications Header.
2. Select a Configuration file from the Open dialog box.
3. Click the Open button.
Creating or Modifying a Configuration
To create or modify a configuration:
1. Click the tabs you wish to modify.
2. Change the parameters in each configuration category as needed.
3. Hold the Alt key and click the command name to activate the parameters to send in the meter
configuration file. The command name will highlight in green. Figure 1-2 shows an example for
activating the Demand Main/Sub Intervals.
Figure 1-2: Example of Activating a Parameter
4. Any parameters you Alt/click to activate will be in the configuration under Config Meter under the
Config tab.
5. If a command is active and you wish to deactivate it, hold the Alt key while clicking the category
name. The green highlight will disappear.
6. Repeat the procedure in each tab to be included in your configuration.
Saving a Configuration
To save a configuration, hold the Alt key and click the Save Config button in the communications
header. When you hold the Alt key, the Open Config button is changed to the Save Config button, and
the area background is highlighted in yellow.
Only parameters/commands that can be highlighted in green can be saved to a configuration file. Each
subsequent chapter will outline at the beginning which commands can be saved and which cannot.
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Sending Individual Configuration Items
To send an individual configuration item (e.g., Config LCD Format):
1. Set the parameters you wish to configure.
2. Click the header or use the listed keyboard key combination.
The header does not necessarily have to be selected for the full configuration send; in other words, it
does not have to be highlighted in green.
Figure 1-3: Sending an Individual Configuration Item
You can also send the item by:
•
Pressing the key combination shown in the header (in Figure 1-3 , hold the Ctrl key while pressing
the F key).
•
Right clicking anywhere in the application window and selecting the item to send.
•
Clicking Message in the menu bar at the top of the screen and choosing a configuration.
Figure 1-4: Message Drop Down Configuration
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RF Tab
Purpose:
The RF Tab allows you to perform a static setup on a SmartPoint module.
Subtabs:
None
Commands:
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
Static Setup
All
No
Gen 4
Gen 3.3
Legacy
Figure 2-1: RF Tab
Note:
Changing the TX/TR frequency will make the meter’s communications
unrecognizable by the Micro transceiver used by the FlexNet Utility. A user would
have to know what frequency it was set to and update the Micro transceiver on the
Ping page under the Buddy Monitor section. If the TX/RX information gets lost or
incorrect, the meter will be unrecognizable to the FlexNet Utility and the System. The
only way to correct the configuration would require the use of a Mag Loop, which is
not a piece of equipment that is available to most customers.
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Table 2-1: RF Tab Options
Name
Options
TX/RX Freqs
Defines the SmartPoint module transmit and receive frequencies for NBPCS or
MAS. Selections include USA and Canada (for NBPCS) and various pairs of
MAS frequencies. Test Frequencies should never be used.
Meter Samp Rate
Sets the interval at which the SmartPoint module reads the metrology.
Selections are 5 and 15 minutes and 1, 4, 6, 12, 24 hours or Disable.
Supv TX Rate
Defines the rate at which the SmartPoint module will autonomously transmit
the supervisory data to the Base Station. Selections range from 1 minute up to
84 hours or Disable.
TX Op Mode
Defines the number of Normal Mode transmission attempts made by the
SmartPoint module before reverting to mPass Mode (e.g., at a setting of 1:8,
the module attempts 8 Normal Mode transmissions before reverting to an
mPass Mode transmission). Selections are Normal, mPass, C&I, or 1:1, 1:2,
1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:8, and 1:16 mPass:Normal.
RX Op Mode
The receiver operational mode can be set to 5 or 10 kbps, Buddy Enabled or
Disabled.
Programmer ID
Unique number that identifies which installer or handheld was used to send the
static setup command.
Change
Frequency Only
Opt Out
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This option is only available for Gen 4 meters and allows you to turn the radio
transmissions off.
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FlexNet Tab
Purpose:
The FlexNet tab is used to configure the SmartPoint module.
Subtabs:
Voltage Quality
Metering
Commands:
Set Voltage Quality
Set Advanced Voltage Quality
Set Meter Reading History Resolution
Config Metering Params/Net Format
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
All
All
All
All
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voltage Quality Sub-tab
This sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
•
Voltage Quality
•
Advanced Voltage Quality
Gen 3.3/4
Legacy
Figure 3-1: FlexNet Voltage Quality Sub-Tab
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Table 3-1: Set Voltage Quality Options
Name
Description
Voltage Avg
Window
Defines the time, in hours, between Voltage Average Window resets. This also will determine
the time over which the voltage is averaged. The options are 1 hour, 6 hours, 12 hours, and 1
day. Voltages are sampled in one second intervals for the duration of the Voltage Average
Window.
Note: For Legacy meters only, if the user has the Advanced Volt Quality setting of Sync Voltage
Avg Window to Meter Sample Rate enabled in the meter, then this value is not used as the
voltage average window then resets with Meter Sample rate.
Min Click
Duration
Determines the minimum number of cycles in which no voltage is present before a click is
generated. The supervisory alarm message contains the current click count. The selection is
from 6 to 240 (0.1 second to 4 seconds as shown to the right of the scroll box).
Outage Time
Threshold
The selections are numbers that represent the amount of time the SmartPoint module will wait,
after it detects a de-asserted power monitor signal, before it sends up to five power fail
transmissions. The selection is from 1 to 15 (8 to 120 seconds as shown to the right of the scroll
box).
Restored
Time
Threshold
The selections are numbers that represent the amount of time the SmartPoint module will wait,
after it detects that the power monitor signal is asserted, before it sends five power restoral
transmissions. After the five transmissions, the module will send an on-air meter read message.
The selection is from 1 to 15 (8 to 120 seconds).
Temperature
Alarm
Sets the limit, in deg C, at which the SmartPoint module will transmit a temperature alarm to the
Base Station. The range is from 0 to 127.
Table 3-2: Set Advanced Voltage Quality Options
Name
Description
Brownout
Threshold
Sets the voltage at which the SmartPoint module will transmit a Brownout Alarm to the
Base Station. If the Enable Brownout/Overvoltage Realtime Reporting checkbox is
selected, then the alarm is sent as an immediate alarm instead of a repeat status byte of
the each message. The selections are 0 to 255 (96 to 606 V). The Voltage display to the
right of the scroll box translates the settings into Voltages. The Brownout Threshold must
always be smaller than the High Voltage Threshold. If you set an HV Threshold lower
than the Brownout, the Brownout Threshold should automatically decrease below the
HV. The Brownout Threshold must be lower than the rated voltage of the meter form.
• Setting Example: Assume that you set a ±10% voltage window for Brownout/High
Voltage alarms. For a 120 V meter, the SmartPoint module would report a Brown Out
Alarm when the voltage drops to 108 V, and would report an Overvoltage Alarm if the
voltage increases to 132 V. For a 240 V meter, the SmartPoint module would report a
Brownout Alarm if the voltage drops to 216 V, and would report an Overvoltage Alarm
if the voltage reaches 264 V.
High Voltage
Threshold
Scroll box. Sets the voltage at which the SmartPoint module will transmit a high voltage
alarm to the Base Station, if the Enable Brownout/Overvoltage Realtime Reporting
checkbox is selected. The selections are 0 to 255 (96 to 606 V). The Voltage display to
the right of the scroll box translates the settings into Voltages.
Enable Brownout/
Overvoltage
Realtime Reporting
This setting enables the sending of real time Brownout and High Voltage Alarm
Messages. If the box is checked and the meter voltage drops below the Brownout
Threshold or above the High Voltage Threshold (see above), an alarm message is
immediately transmitted to the Base Station.
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Table 3-2: Set Advanced Voltage Quality Options
Name
Description
Enable Over Rated
Class Amps
Realtime Reporting
This setting enables the sending of real time Overclass-Rated Amps Alarm Messages. If
the box is checked and the SmartPoint module detects that the Overclass-Rated Alarm
bit is set, an alarm message is transmitted to the Base Station immediately. For example,
if a Class 200 meter exceeds 200 Amps for 10 seconds, the FlexNet Module would send
an Overclass-Rated Amps alarm.
Enable Reverse
Power Realtime
Reporting
When checked, the SmartPoint module will transmit an alarm to the Base Station in real
time when it senses reverse power. This option is not available for meters that have
been configured as Full Net (F& R) and Simple Net (F - R) meters.
Sync Voltage
Average Window to
Meter Sample Rate
(Legacy)
When not checked, the voltage average, minimum, and maximum readings are reset
with each Voltage Average Window reset. If checked, the voltage average, minimum,
and maximum voltages are reset at each meter sample.
Expanded Voltage
Reporting Range
(Gen 3.3/4)
When checked, the Brownout Threshold and High Voltage Thresholds moves from a
range of 96 V-606 V to 96 V-1116V.
Metering Sub-tab
This sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
•
Meter Reading History Resolution
•
Metering Params/Net Format
Legacy
Gen 3.3/4
Figure 3-2: FlexNet Metering Sub-tab
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Table 3-3: Set Meter Reading History Resolution Options
Name
Description
Resolution
Sets the kWh resolution at which the SmartPoint module will read the meter data.
Selections are 1, 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001 kWh.
Always Use Variable Bin
Width Compression
Available only when 1 kWh is selected as the resolution. If this checkbox is not
checked, the compression scheme follows what is in the specifications.
Table 3-4: Config Metering Params/Net Format Options
Name
Description
Metering
Parameter
and kWh/kVAh. Note: If the reported Energy Type changes (i.e. kW, kVAh, kWh/kvAh), all
NET Format
Selects the type of net metering you wish to use. Selections are:
• F + R (Forward Measured Energy + Reverse Measured Energy): Partial net Forward added
with reverse returned in one bin
• F - R: Reverse subtracted from the Forward value returned in one bin
• F & R: Full Net Forward and Reverse returned in two separates bins
• F (no net metering): Forward only returned
Note: If the reported Net mode changes, all energy registers are reset.
Enhanced
Meter
Configuration
(Gen 3.3/4)
Sets the energy measurement type you wish the meter to measure. Selections are kWh, kVAh,
energy registers are reset.
When checked, the Metering Parameter and NET Format options disappear and the Self Read
Register Source Selection drop down menu displays. You may select up to 15 parameters
for Self Read registers.
Available
Parameters
This is the upper scrolling window. You may select up to 15 display items by highlighting the
parameter to be displayed, and clicking the Add button; you can also add the parameter by
double-clicking it. The selected item will be shown in the Displayed Parameters window (lower
portion of Figure 3-2).
Count
The Count box to the right of the window keeps a tally of the number of items selected. If you
attempt to select more than 10 items, a warning is displayed under the Count box (You must
delete an item before another item can be selected).
Displayed
Parameters
This is the lower scrolling window. Items added to the display list appear here. In addition, the
text box to the left of each item allows you to change the identifier. To change the Identifier
Number of any parameter, highlight the number in the left-hand text box and type in the new
number. Identifier numbers can be any integer from 0 to 255.
Clear
Click the Clear button to clear all items from the Displayed Parameters window.
Add
Click the Add button to add a highlighted item in the Available Parameters window to the
Displayed Parameters window. You can also add a parameter by double-clicking it.
Remove
Click the Remove button to remove a parameter from the Displayed Parameters. You can also
remove a parameter by double-clicking it.
Up and Down
Buttons
These buttons allow you to change the order of the parameter display. Highlight a parameter
and click the Up or Down button.
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Purpose:
The Meter tab is used to configure meter functions such as LCD formatting, display parameters, and selfreading.
Subtabs:
None
Commands:
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
All
All
All
All
All
All
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Config Rev Power/Stop on Errors/Reset
Config CT/PT Multipliers
Config LCD Format
Config LCD Display List
Config Self Read Hour
Clear iCon A Warnings and Errors
Figure 4-1: Meter Tab (showing Gen4 options)
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Config Rev Power/Stop on Errors/Reset
Table 4-1: Reverse Power and Error Options
Name
Description
Allow Reset
If checked, the meter manual reset button is activated. If unchecked, the manual reset
button is disabled. The option is checked by default.
LCD Stop on Error
If selected, this option locks the LCD with the error message until the meter is reset.
Consider Reverse
Power an Error
This option forces the meter to consider any reverse power detection to be an error. This
feature is disabled for net metering. When reverse energy detection is enabled in the meter
configuration, the meter sets a flag that can be read by the SmartPoint module indicating
reverse energy flow. When reverse energy detection is enabled in the meter, energy will
continue to be accumulated in forward direction even if the meter is upside down.
Note: The meter must be configured to detect reverse energy for this feature to operate
correctly.
Each time the SmartPoint module samples the voltage registers from the meter (90- sec),
the reverse current flag is checked. If the bit is set, a corresponding reverse energy bit will
be set in the On-Air FlexNet transmission. The reverse energy bit is cleared when the
voltage average window resets. When the SmartPoint module initially detects a reverse flow
bit, an optional alarm message will be sent. As a backup, the reverse energy bit is set in
each meter read message until the voltage average window expires, even if the reverse
energy condition has already cleared.
Latch Reverse
Power
With this option checked, the Reverse Power Error Flag cannot be reset until the meter is
reset. This feature is disabled for net metering.
Restrict Meter
Changes
This option, when checked, “seals” the meter so certain configuration items cannot change.
If Restrict Meter Changes is checked and a valid reset has occurred or the reset-time is
past, then parameter changes are not allowed. While in the restricted state, the reset button
will be used to initiate the non-restricted state, in which parameter changes are allowed.
Config CT/PT Multipliers
On transformer rated meters, separate Potential (voltage) Transformers (PT) and Current Transformers
(CT) may be used to scale the displayed energy. These two parameters, each ranging in value from 1 to
255, are used to scale any energy and demand displayed values. They do NOT affect reported values to
the AMI system. The multipliers are applicable to 3S and 4S meters only.
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Config LCD Format
Figure 4-2: Config LCD Format Command
Table 4-2: Config LCD Format Options
Name
Description
Energy-Num
Digits
Sets the number of digits displayed for energy (kWh, etc.). Selections are 4 to 6.
EnergyResolution
Sets the resolution for the energy display. It will determine the number of decimal places, and is
dependent on the Energy-Num Digits setting. The example that displays to the right of the fields
will change to show the result of the Number of Digits, First Digit Position, and Justification
settings.
EnergyJustification
Determines whether the display is left- or right-justified in the LCD. The selections are Left and
Right.
Demand-Num
Digits
Sets the number of digits displayed for demand measurements. Selections are 2 to 6 digits.
DemandResolution
Sets the resolution for the demand display. The resolution selections will determine the number
of decimal places, and are dependent on the Demand-Num Digits setting. The demand display
is right justified. Selections are 1.0, 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001 kWh.
Identifier
Scroll Time
Determines the time span, in seconds, for the display of each identifier (number in parenthesis
next to parameter). Selections are from 0 to 15 seconds. A selection of 0 turns off the identifiers
as display items.
Parameter
Scroll Time
Determines the time span, in seconds, for the display of each selected parameter. Selections are
from 1 to 15 seconds.
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Table 4-2: Config LCD Format Options
Name
Description
Show Voltage
Enunciator
This is a checkbox to show the Voltage Enunciator in the meter display. The box is checked by
default. If enabled, the Voltage Enunciator appears when sufficient AC voltage is detected to
ensure reliable operation of the meter. At lower voltages (greater than a 20 percent drop from
nominal conditions), the indicator is disabled. As an enabled option for 12S meters, the Voltage
Enunciator will flash on and off in one-second intervals when the meter detects a voltage level
that has fallen below the configured threshold. The Voltage Enunciator will return to the steady
ON condition when the voltage rises above the threshold.
Show Current
Direction
Arrows
This is a checkbox to show the Current Direction Arrows in the meter display. The box is
checked by default.
Show Disk
Simulator
This is a checkbox to show the Disk Simulator in the meter display. The box is checked by
default.
Config LCD Display List
The Config LCD Display list controls what appears on the LCD Display in your meter. The custom list
feature is different depending on whether you have a Legacy meter or a Gen 3.3/Gen 4 meter.
Gen 3.3/Gen4 Meter Options
When Gen 3.3 or Gen 4 is selected in the Communications Header, a drop-down appears that allows you
to choose Legacy, Primary Display, Alternative Display, or Present Reqs.
When Pri Display, Alt Display, or Legacy is chosen from this drop-down list, the Custom List checkbox
appears. When Pri Display and Alt Display are chosen, you may select up to 20 parameters, whether the
Custom List checkbox is selected or not.
When the Custom List checkbox is selected, FNU sends two commands: one command for the Display
items and one for the Custom items. If you look at Figure 4-3 , in this case the Display items are 2, 4, 90
and 5 while the Customer items are 12, 14, and 90, with the last item not customized yet.
If the Custom List checkbox is not selected, FNU will only send the command for the Display items.
When Present Regs is chosen from the drop-down list you can select up to 20 parameters but there is no
customization.
When Legacy is chosen from the drop-down list the box will revert to the Legacy meter options.
Legacy Meter Options
When Legacy is selected in the Communications Header, or when Legacy is selected in the drop-down
menu under Config LCD Display List, you may select up to 20 parameters for display with fixed
identification numbers when the Custom List checkbox is not selected and up to 10 parameters when the
Custom List checkbox is selected.
When the Custom List checkbox is selected, you can customize the ID number for those particular
parameters.
The controls operate the same for the custom list and the non-custom list, except that with the noncustom list there are no text boxes to change the identifier number.
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Figure 4-3: Config LCD Display List (Gen 3.3/Gen4)
Table 4-3: Config LCD Display Options
Name
Description
Display dropdown
This drop down menu is displayed when Gen3.3/Gen4 is selected. It has four options: Legacy,
Pri Display, Alt Display, and Present Regs. This allows the user to define multiple display lists
available for the iConA G3.3/G4 meter.
Available
Parameters
This is the upper scrolling window. You may select up to 20 display items (10 if using Custom
List with Legacy meters) by highlighting the parameter to be displayed, and clicking the Add
button; you can also add the parameter by double-clicking it. The selected item will be shown in
the Displayed Parameters window (lower portion of Figure 4-3).
Count
The Count box to the right of the window keeps a tally of the number of items selected. If you
attempt to select more than 20 (10 if using Custom List with Legacy meters) items, a warning is
displayed under the Count box (You must delete an item before another item can be selected).
Displayed
Parameters
This is the lower scrolling window. Items added to the display list appear here. In addition, the
text box to the left of each item allows you to change the identifier. To change the Identifier
Number of any parameter, highlight the number in the left-hand text box and type in the new
number. Identifier numbers can be any integer from 0 to 255.
Clear
Click the Clear button to clear all items from the Displayed Parameters window.
Add
Click the Add button to add a highlighted item in the Available Parameters window to the
Displayed Parameters window. You can also add a parameter by double-clicking it.
Remove
Click the Remove button to remove a parameter from the Displayed Parameters. You can
also remove a parameter by double-clicking it.
Up and Down
Buttons
These buttons allow you to change the order of the parameter display. Highlight a parameter
and click the Up or Down button.
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Config Self Read Hour
Table 4-4: Config Self Read Options
Name
Description
Self Read Hour
If the Meter Sample Rate is greater than one hour, you can set the initial read hour from
which the remaining read times will be measured. The selections are integer hours from 1 to
24, with 24 representing midnight.
Enable Daily
Demand Reset
If this box is checked, the meter will perform a demand reset at the Self Read Hour defined
above. This option is not available when Gen3.3/Gen4 is selected.
Clear iConA Warnings and Errors
Table 4-5: Clear iConA Options
Name
Description
Clear Warnings
When selected, clears all Warning messages stored in the iConA.
Clear Errors
When selected, clears all Error messages in the iConA.
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Load Profile Tab
Purpose:
The Load Profile tab is used to set the iConA Channel B LP Data Parameter, and is only available for Legacy
configurations.
Subtabs:
Misc
Commands:
Set iConA Channel B LP Data
Parameter
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
Legacy only
Yes, Legacy only
Set iConA Channel B LP Data Parameter
Load Profile information is stored in Channel B and transmitted to the Base Station when polled from the
Base Station.
Figure 5-1: Set iConA Channel B LP Data Parameters (Legacy only)
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Table 5-1: Set iConA Channel B LP Data Parameters Options
Name
Description
Enable Ch B
Storage
Click the checkbox to allow Channel B to store the parameter that you select in the
list box.
Ch B Storage
Parameter
Select the Load Profile quantity that you would like to store in Channel B. The
selections are:
• Peak Demand
• Average Voltage
• Current Voltage
• Device Temperature
• Energy 2 (E2)
Peak demand can only be selected if demand is enabled.
Energy 2 can only be selected if the metering parameter is kWh/kVARh, or if the Net
Metering option is set to measure forward and reverse energy (full net metering). The
resulting display for the various metering parameters is shown in the table of Figure
5-1.
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Demand Tab
Purpose:
The Demand tab is used to configure Demand settings.
Subtabs:
None
Commands:
Config Demand Main/Sub Intervalls
Demand Reset (On Air only)
Demand Enable (On Air only)
Gen 3.3/4
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
Legacy only
All
Legacy only
Yes, Legacy only
No
Yes, Legacy only
Legacy
Figure 6-1: Demand Tab
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Demand Reset
The Demand Reset command is an on-air command only and is available when Gen3.3 or Gen4 is
selected. It transmits according to your settings (See “Communications Header” on page 2. ). You can
send the command to one SmartPoint module (Unicast), a designated group (Group), or to any meter
within range (Broadcast). Options include:
•
Immediate: demand is reset immediately.
•
By Transaction ID: demand is reset by a fixed transaction ID.
•
Scheduled Time: user can schedule the demand reset by PC Time or Time Zone and can configure
Epoch Start Time
Config Demand Main/Sub Intervals
The Config Demand Main/Sub Intervals command is available when Legacy is selected.
Table 6-1: Config Demand Main/Sub Intervals Options
Name
Description
Main Interval
Selects the demand interval, in minutes. Selections are 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, and 60
minutes, so that they are always integer factors of 60.
Sub Interval
Selects the demand sub interval, in minutes. Selections are dependent on the Main
Interval selection; the selections are always integer factors of the main interval. For
example, if the Main Interval is 15, the sub interval selections will be 1, 3, 5, and 15. If the
sub interval equals the interval, the demand is block demand. If the sub interval does not
equal the interval, the demand is sliding demand.
Demand Source
The selections are kWh, Delivered, and kVAh, Delivered.
Demand
Forgiveness
Demand Forgiveness defines the time interval after a power restore, in which the meter
will not measure demand. This is to account for a power restore surge. Selections are
Disabled, Main Interval, 15 minutes, and 30 minutes.
Demand Enable
The Demand Enable command is available when Legacy is selected. Click the Enable Demand
checkbox to turn on demand in the meter.
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TOU Tab
Purpose:
The TOU tab is used to configure TOU for Legacy meters. Auto-push and Critical Peak Override are
configured here for all meters; for iConA Gen 3.3 & Gen 4 meter TOU use the iConA Gen3 tab.
Subtabs:
Season/DST
Schedule Map
Commands:
Config TOU Season and DST Dates
Config TOU Holidays
Config TOU Day Type
Config TOU Schedule Map
TOU/Daily Self Read Auto-Push
Critical Peak Override (On Air Only)
TOU Enable (On Air Only)
Holidays
Misc
Day Type
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
Legacy only
Legacy only
Legacy only
Legacy only
All
All
Legacy only
Yes, Legacy only
Yes, Legacy only
Yes, Legacy only
Yes, Legacy only
Yes
No
Yes, Legacy only
You can define 2 seasons, 12 holidays, up to 4 day-types per season, and up to 4 rates per day-type
(with 8 rate transitions allowable) for Legacy meters.
Season/DST Sub-tab
The Season/DST sub-tab defines the summer and winter start dates and the Daylight Savings Time
(DST) start and stop dates.
Figure 7-1: Season/DST Sub-tab
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Table 7-1: Season/DST Options
Name
Description
Summer and Winter
Start Date Calendars
These are selectable only if the relevant checkboxes (Use Summer and Use
Winter) are selected. Calendars are scrollable through the months and date
selection is made by clicking on the desired date on the calendar. If you require a
season to cross calendar years, you must use Winter for that season.
DST Selection
This box is only selectable if the Use DST checkbox is selected. The selections are:
Use Automatic DST Dates, which will automatically use the standard dates for the
start and end of DST; Use Custom DST Dates, which opens the DST Start and End
calendars so you can select the dates form the calendars; and Disable DST.
DST Start and End Date
Calendars
These appear only if the DST Selection box is set to Use Custom DST Dates.
Calendars are scrollable through months and date selection is made by clicking on
the desired date on the calendar.
Use Clone Values
Check this checkbox to use values that have been saved from another meter. If the
Clone CheckBox is checked while running a Summary, all values will be saved on
the Command Panels of the selected commands. If you then run a Config Meter
process, the selected endpoint will be “cloned” with the values from the Summary
endpoint. NOTE: Do not use the clone process if meter is formatted for TOU.
Use Summer
If selected, this enables the Summer Start Date calendar.
Use Winter
If selected, this enables the Winter Start Date calendar.
Use DST
If you select the Use DST checkbox, the DST Selection box is available.
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Holidays Sub-tab
The Holidays sub-tab allows you to define up to 12 holidays.
Figure 7-2: Holidays Sub-tab
Table 7-2: Holidays Options
Name
Description
Use Clone Values
Check this checkbox to use values that have been saved from another meter. The GUI
allows the user to make decisions that the FNU translates to a day of the year. There is
a separate Clone panel where the raw dates are saved. The user must check the Use
Clone Values CheckBox on the TOU | Holidays Sub-tab for these values to be used in a
Config process. The cloned data will not be retained in the Profile. The user must
manually save the data to a Profile.
Send New Command
This command sends the new iConA protocol. All iConA meters with FW version
v2.0.0.0 and later use the new protocol.
Use
If selected, activates the corresponding row.
Recurring
If selected, uses the holiday settings for the relevant holiday for this year and the next
year.
Custom
If selected, causes the adjacent drop-down list to produce a calendar when clicked. If
unselected, causes the adjacent drop-down list to include six pre-defined holidays.
Holiday Selection
Box
If the Custom checkbox is selected, presents a scrollable calendar to select a date. If
the Custom checkbox is not selected, the selections are New Year’s Day, Memorial
Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Saturday Holiday
Radio buttons define how the system is to handle a holiday that falls on a Saturday.
Selections are Remain Saturday, Move to Friday, or Move to Monday.
Sunday Holiday
Radio buttons define how the system is to handle a holiday that falls on a Sunday.
Selections are Remain Sunday, Move to Friday, or Move to Monday.
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Day Type Sub-tab
The Day Type sub-tab associates rates with the times of day. For each season, you can define up to four
day types (S1 to S4 and W1 to W4). Each day type can have up to eight rates associated with it. Rates
can only be defined in half-hour blocks.
Day Types are listed as S1 to S4 for the Summer Season and W1 to W4 for the Winter Season. Day
Types are activated in the grid by checking the boxes next to the respective Send text.
To change a rate in a Day Type, click in the color-coded rate column in the row next to the half-hour at
which you wish to start the new rate. Each click of the mouse cycles through Rates A to D, starting with
the Rate that follows the Rate in which you are clicking.
For example, as shown in Figure 7-3 , in Season S1, Rate C is applied from midnight until 14:00, Rate A
is applied from 14:00 to 19:00, and then Rate C is applied for the remainder of the day. Any Day Types
that are not checked are not available for change; if you use an unchecked Day Type in the Schedule
Map, the utility will default to Rate A for the Day Type.
Figure 7-3: Day Type Sub-tab
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Schedule Map Sub-tab
The Schedule Map sub-tab applies the day type designator (S1 to S4, or W1 to W4, from the Day Type
sub-tab) for each day definition: Weekday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday for both the summer and
winter seasons.
.
Figure 7-4: Schedule Map Sub-tab
Table 7-3: Schedule Map Options
Name
Description
Season Day
Types
Select the day type in the drop-down lists corresponding to the Weekday, Saturday, Sunday, or
Holiday you wish to define. Available day types are selected in the Day Type screen.
If you select a day type that has not been checked for use in the Day Type designation screen,
the day type will default to using schedule A for the entire day.
Non TimeAligned Rate
If the meter loses time synchronization, or in the event of a power outage, the meter will default
to the rate set in this field.
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Misc Sub-tab
The Misc sub-tab enables the SmartPoint module to automatically send TOU data at specified times. It
also enables TOU in the SmartPoint module for Legacy meters.
Figure 7-5: Misc Sub-tab Gen3.3 & Gen 4
Figure 7-6: Misc Sub-tab Legacy
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TOU/Daily Self Read Auto-Push
Table 7-4: TOU Daily Self Read Options
Name
Description
Enable Auto TOU/
DSR Push
Select the checkbox to Automatically Push the TOU Tier / Daily Self Read Data at the
interval defined by the auto-push interval.
Auto-Push Interval
This command configures the TOU and Daily Self Read auto-push options. For a time of
use enabled meter, the FlexNet module will take a snapshot of the TOU billing data each
night at midnight. These values, along with the total energy and demand can be
programmed to be pushed automatically at a random time from when the snapshot was
taken.
If Enable Auto TOU/DSR Push is checked, you can select the interval for the auto-push
to occur. The selections are 0 to 4 Hours Since Midnight, 0 to 8 Hours Since Midnight,
and continuing in four hour increments to 0 to 24 Hour Since Midnight. The interval
means that the auto-push will occur at a random time within the selected interval.
Enable Auto Push
Demand Reset
If Gen3.3/Gen4 is selected, you can select the interval for Demand Reset auto-push to
occur. The selections are 0 to 4 Hours Since Midnight, 0 to 8 Hours Since Midnight,
and continuing in four hour increments to 0 to 24 Hour Since Midnight. The interval
means that the auto-push will occur at a random time within the selected interval.
Enable Auto Push
Season Change
If Gen3.3/Gen4 is selected, you can select the interval for the Season Change auto-push
to occur. The selections are 0 to 4 Hours Since Midnight, 0 to 8 Hours Since Midnight,
and continuing in four hour increments to 0 to 24 Hour Since Midnight. The interval
means that the auto-push will occur at a random time within the selected interval.
TX Frequency
If Gen3.3/Gen4 is selected, you can select a specific or default frequency.
TX Modulation
If Gen3.3/Gen4 is selected, you can select a specific or default modulation.
Critical Peak Override
The Critical Peak Override command allows you to define a time frame as a critical peak time separate
from the normal times defined as part of the TOU. Energy measured during this time period is
accumulated in a separate critical peak rate
Table 7-5: Critical Peak Override Options
Name
Description
Enable Critical Peak
Override
Select the checkbox to enable the Critical Peak Override Command.
Force Standard Time
Select the checkbox to ignore Daylight Savings Time (for areas that do not observe
DST).
Time Zone
Use the drop-down list to select Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, or Hawaii
time zones, or select PC Setting to use the time zone to which your PC is set.
Start Date/Time
Use the calendar to set the starting date, and use the scrolling box to set the starting
time.
Duration
Use the scrolling box to set the critical peak duration. Selections are 15 minutes to
1440 minutes in 15 minute increments (1 to 96 in the selection box).
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TOU Enable
Be sure to define the parameters in the Season/DST and Schedule Map sub-tabs before issuing this
command. The TOU Enable command uses data from those sub-tabs and is only available when
Legacy is selected.
Table 7-6: TOU Enable Options
Name
Description
Enable TOU
Select the checkbox to send a TOU Enable command. Note: If TOU is enabled
(and was previously disabled) all energy registers are reset.
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Remote Disconnect Tab
Purpose:
The Remote Disconnect tab gives you the ability to set the load limit type of either disconnecting upon
reaching a current limit for a specified amount of time or by reaching a demand threshold, and to set how long
for the switch to remain open prior to it automatically reconnecting or specifying that it will stay open until a
command is issued to it from On Air. It also can enable remote disconnect.
Subtabs:
None
Commands:
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
All
All
No
No
Config Load Limiting
Config Remote Disconnect
Config Load Limiting
Figure 8-1:Remote Disconnect tab, Config Load Limiting
Table 8-1: Config Load Limiting Options
Name
Description
Enable Load
Limiting
Select the checkbox to enable Load Limiting.
Limit Type
Select Current or Demand from the drop-down list. If you select Current, the Current
Limit and Current Sense Time fields are active. If you select Demand, the Demand
Limit is active (in place of the Current Limit), and the Current Sense Time is
deactivated.
Current Limit
Use the scroll box or type in the current at which the disconnect relay will open. The
selections are from 1 to 255 in 1 Amp increments.
Current Sense
Time
Use the scroll box or type in the time from when the Current Limit is sensed until the
disconnect relay is opened. The selections are from 1 to 15 Min in 1 Min increments.
On Air Connect
Only
Click the On Air Connect Only checkbox to allow the meter to reconnect only via a
remote command from the Base Station. Otherwise, the meter will automatically
reconnect after the time period set by the Time Until Reconnect command below.
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Table 8-1: Config Load Limiting Options
Name
Description
Time Until
Reconnect
If you are allowing for automatic reconnection, select the time period after a disconnect to
reconnect the meter. If the On Air Connect Only checkbox is selected, this command is
grayed out. Selections are 1 to 15, which represent 15 minutes to 225 minutes in 15minute increments. The corresponding time period is displayed to the right of the
selection box.
Config Remote Disconnect
Gen 3.3/4 & Legacy with “v4.5.0.0 or later” selected
Legacy, with “All earlier revs” selected
Figure 8-2: Remote Disconnect tab, Config Remote Disconnect
Table 8-2: Config Remote Disconnect Options
Name
Description
Enable Remote
Disconnect
Allows the meter to be disconnected by remote command.
Load Side Avg
Time
Defines the amount of time that the Load Side Sense (LSS) will wait after sensing no
load-side voltage, before it allows the meter to be remotely disconnected. It is possible,
because the meter has no ground reference, that a voltage source, such as a generator,
could be in phase for short periods. For example, a generator running at 59 Hz would be
in phase once every 10 seconds. To detect the generator, the Load Side Avg Time would
have to be greater than 10 seconds. Selections are 16 discrete options, ranging from 0
(disabled) to 60 seconds. When disabled, the LSS state is ignored during a remote
reconnect even if a voltage is present on the load side.
Energize Cycle
Count
Sets the number of 1/2 cycles required to close the relay. By default, the number of 1/2
cycles required to close the relay is set as four 1/2 cycles for the 160A relay and as one 1/
2 cycle for the 200A relay.
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Table 8-2: Config Remote Disconnect Options
Name
Description
Error on Energy
Flow with Remote
Disconnect Open
30 seconds after the relay has been opened, the Metrology processor will sample the
current and verify that it is less than .5A. The low current value is used to validate that the
relay is actually opened. This feature may be disabled through the configuration bit.
Set Remote
Disconnect to Last
State on Power
Restore
It is possible for the physical relay state to be different from the electronically stored relay
state when a meter is removed from the socket. Check the check box (default) to force the
physical relay to the last known state when power is restored. Uncheck the check box to
leave the relay in whatever state it is in upon power restore.
Note: The following commands are only available when Gen4, Gen3.3 or Legacy with v4.5.0.0 or later FW
versions is selected.
Perform Auto
Meter Temp Cal
This flag indicates that the metro temperature calibration offset(s) should be internally
calculated by the meter. Once calculated the resulting offset(s) will be applied as if directly
provided in the Metro Temperature Calibration Offset fields. The Metrology
microprocessor will use the FlexNet Temperature as its calibration source at the moment
this command is received.
Use Flexnet
Ambient Temp
This option is only available when Perform Auto Meter Temp Cal is selected. If this option
is not selected, the choices for a custom FlexNet Ambient Temperature are 0-127 degC (0
= disabled).
TAO Thresh
Value providing the high temperature threshold required to automatically open the remote
disconnect switch. The Metro temperature is used in a “greater than (>)” evaluation.
Choices are 0-127 degC (0 = disabled).
High Temp Detect
Delta
Value providing the temperature delta threshold (Metro - FlexNet) required to
automatically open the remote disconnect switch. The temperature delta is calculated as
“Metro - FlexNet” and is used in a “greater than (>)” evaluation. Choices are 0-127 degC
(0 = disabled).
Reduced
Threshold Value
Current Auto Open
Time
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Choices are 0-127.
Value specifying the time an OCA (Over Class Amps) condition must exist before the
Remote Disconnect will automatically open. Values are 0 to 127 in the selection box. A
value of 0 disables the feature. Values 1-60 increase the time by 5 second increments.
Values 61-127 increase the time by 30 second increments.
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Chapter 9:
Engineering Tab
Purpose:
The Engineering tab is used to configure the customer meter number, meter sample rate, the transmit rate,
the epoch time, and allows you to fix the time zone of the meter.
Subtabs:
None
Commands:
Set Customer Meter Number
Set Meter Read/Transmit Rates
Set Latitude/Longitude
Set Epoch Time
Set Fixed Time Zone
iConA Factory Config (Mag Loop Only)
Status
Set Customer ID
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
No
Yes
No
No Gen3.3/Gen4, Yes Legacy
Yes
No
No
No
Figure 9-1: Engineering Tab Gen3.3/Gen4
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Figure 9-2: Engineering Tab, Legacy
Set Customer Meter Number
The Set Customer Meter Number command is for entering the appropriate meter number, which is
typically the Serial Number on the meter cover or a subset of this number. Note: this is the over the air
Meter ID.
Set Meter Read/Transmit Rates
Table 9-1: Set Meter Read/Transmit Rates Options
Name
Description
Meter Sample Rate
Defines the rate, in minutes or hours, at which the SmartPoint module will sample the
meter data. Selections are: 15 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, and 24
hours.
Supv TX Rate
Defines the rate at which the SmartPoint module will autonomously transmit the
supervisory data to the Base Station. Selections range from are 1 minute up to 84 hours
(3.5 Days).
TX Op Mode
Sets the operational mode of the transmitter portion of the SmartPoint transceiver.
Selections are: Normal, mPass, C&I, and 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:8 and 1:16
mPass:Normal.
RX Op Mode
The receiver operational mode is set to 5 or 10 kbps, Buddy Enabled or Buddy
Disabled.
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Set Latitude/Longitude
Table 9-2: Set Latitude/Longitude Options
Name
Description
Latitude
Set the latitude for an endpoint.
Longitude
Set the longitude for an endpoint.
Set Epoch Time
Epoch Time in the FlexNet system is defined as the number of seconds that have elapsed since 00:00 on
January 1, 2000. Epoch time is the format that is sent by the Base Station to periodically time-synch the
system and is used by the FlexNet module in conjunction with the Real-Time Clock (RTC) to keep track
of the current time and date.
Setting Epoch Time in the context of the FlexNet configuration means that you will set the initial read
hour from which sample times will be measured.
Table 9-3: Set Epoch Time Command Option
Name
Description
Read Hour
If the Meter Sample Rate (see Figure 9-1) is greater than one hour, you can set the
initial read hour. The selections are integer hours from 0 to 24 (0 means don’t change the
current read hour setting and 24 represents midnight).
Set Fixed Time Zone
The tower sends a time zone setting with every time sync message, which are sent in 15-minute
intervals. To avoid having the meter receive different time zone settings from various towers that might
be in different time zones, the meter should have been set at the factory to ignore the time zone updates.
This setting ensures that the meter time zone does not reset.
Table 9-4: Set Fixed Time Zone Command Options
Name
Description
Ignore Tower Time
Zone Updates
This checkbox should always be selected, as explained.
Time Zone
Use the drop-down list to select the proper time zone for your meters.
Read Hour
Select the read hour; options are 0 to 24 (0 means don’t change the current read hour
setting and 24 represents midnight).
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iConA Factory Config
The iConA Factory Config command sends the following commands through the mag loop.
Gen3.3/Gen4
Legacy
• Adv Volt Quality
• Adv Volt Quality
• FlexNet Adv Setup
• FlexNet Adv Setup
• TOU Auto-Push
• Customer Load Profile Ch
• Meter Read Hist Res
• TOU Auto-Push
• Fixed Time Zone (with Read Hour)
• Meter Read Hist Res
• Time Adj Thr
• Fixed Time Zone
• Epoch Time (Read Hour)
• Time Adj Threshold
Status
The Status command sends a serial message to the micro-transceiver, which responds with its setup
information.
Set Customer ID
The Set Customer ID command is used to change the unique utility assigned customer ID associated
with a meter. The iConA or iConA Gen 3/4 meter will accept the Set Customer ID command unless
encryption is enabled. Once encryption is enabled, the command will be ignored.
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Chapter 10: On Air Tab
Purpose:
The On Air tab sets group addresses, controls load shedding, and provides a means to reset the meter
register.
Subtabs:
Group Address
Security
Commands:
Set Primary Group Address
Set Secondary Group Address Vector
Load Shed
iCon Meter Reset
Reset FlexNet Module
Drive By Read (On Air only)
Measure AC Line Phase (On Air only)
iConA Set Meter Registers
Config LP ESM
Set Unique AES Key (Mag Loop only)
Misc
ESM
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes Gen3.3/Gen4, No Legacy
No
Group Address Sub-tab
The Group Address sub-tab allows you to set the Primary Group Address and Secondary Group
Address Vector.
Figure 10-1: Group Address Sub-tab
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Set Primary Group Address
The Set Primary Group Address command assigns a group address to a SmartPoint module. See
Appendix A for a detailed explanation of group addressing.
Set Secondary Group Address Vector
The Set Secondary Group Address Vector command allows for eight secondary addresses to be
assigned to a SmartPoint module, allowing each SmartPoint module to be a member of up to nine
groups.
Group addresses can be assigned from Group Address Classes B or C of the Internet Protocols. The
Class B assignment range is 128.1.0.0 to 191.254.0.0. See Appendix A for a detailed explanation of
group addressing.
Misc Sub-tab
The Misc sub-tab is comprised of the following commands:
•
Load Shed
•
iConA Meter Reset
•
Reset FlexNet Module
•
Drive by Read (On Air only)
•
Measure AC Line Phase (On Air only)
•
iConA Set Meter Registers
Figure 10-2: Misc Sub-tab, Gen 3.3/Gen 4
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Load Shed
The Load Shed command enables you to disconnect a load, arm a load for restore, or restore the load
without condition.
Table 10-1: Load Shed Command Options
Name
Description
Load ID
Enter the ID of the load (1-4).
Then select the command from the drop-down menu:
Status
Requests the meter to send its current state without changing the state.
Shed Load
Disconnects the load.
Arm Load for Restore
Sets the meter disconnect ready for restoration but requires an infra-red signal to
restore the load.
Unconditionally
Restore Load
Immediately restores the load without waiting for secondary signal (infra-red).
iCon Meter Reset
The iCon Meter Reset command performs a register reset on the selected meter. When Gen3.3/Gen4 is
selected, the Reset Type drop down menu is displayed, allowing the user to select the type of reset to
perform: Register Reset-Legacy, Metrology Processor Reset or Performance Statistics Reset.
Reset FlexNet Module
The Reset FlexNet Module command performs a module reset on the FlexNet Module without resetting
the readings.
Drive by Read (On Air only)
The Drive by Read command is a broadcast-only command. It forces the SmartPoint module to transmit
a supervisory meter reading message at a random time between zero and the Maximum Dither
seconds.
Table 10-2: Drive By Read Options
Name
Description
Response Mode
Select the mode in which you want the module to transmit. Selections are mPass and
Normal.
Maximum Dither
Selections are from 0 to 255 seconds.
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Measure AC Line Phase (On Air only)
This command saves the TGB ID, Message ID and time since last zero crossing of the ZX line.
iConA Set Meter Registers
The iConA Set Meter Registers command allows you to preset the meter register for both TOU and
non-TOU iConA meters.
Note:
For TOU meters, Rates A-E are automatically summed to calculate the Energy 1 (E1) Total.
For non-TOU meters, Rates B-E are ignored.
Table 10-3: iConA Set Meter Registers Options
Name
Description
Preset Value 1 - 7
(Gen3.3/Gen4)
Enter a value and select the rate from the drop-down menu.
Tier Mask 1 - 2
(Gen3.3/Gen4)
The HEX values to mask. The values are defined by the preset values selected.
Rate A/E1-E
(Legacy)
Enter a value.
ESM Sub-tab
The ESM sub-tab allows you to configure the LP Enhanced Supervisory Message.
Figure 10-3: ESM Sub-tab, Gen3.3/4
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Config LP ESM
This command sets parameters specific to the LP Enhanced Supervisory Message. Related parameters
such as the load profile channel assignments and the supervisory transmit rate are set by configuration
commands specific to those features.
Table 10-4: Config LP ESM Options
Name
Description
• The data (payload) portion of an MPT transmission must contain either a portion of a
formatted FlexNet message or an MPT configuration update. This command is used for
MPT communication from the RNI to the endpoints.
Allow MPT for Long
• Set this bit to allow using MPT (Multi-Packet Protocol) for supervisory messages longer
Supv Messages
than one on-air packet. If not set, MPT will not be allowed and long supervisory
messages will be truncated.
• NOTE: This bit will not be used unless needed. It should always be enabled/allowed.
Allow Ext Data
Msgs in 13 FSK
Reduced Time
Supv Mode
Set this bit to allow use of the corresponding extended data modulation for longer
messages if the Supervisory/Buddy mode is set a Reduced Time modulation.
Inhibit TX on
mPass
Set this bit to override the TxOpMode setting for MPASS modulation. If set the
supervisory message will always be sent using the Supervisory/Buddy modulation.
Protect LP Data
During Time
Change
If this bit is set the endpoint will not allow a Set Epoch Time command to complete if the
time change would invalidate the Load Profile data store.
Alternate Supv TX
Rate
This field indicates how often RF messages are transmitted. Options range from 1 minute
up to 84 hours or Factory Sleep.
Alternate TX
Frequency
This selects which alternate RF transmit parameters will be used for this data set. If set to
Use Default the currently configured TX Freq is used.
Alternate TX
Modulation
This selects which alternate RF Modulation will be used for this data set. If set to Use
Default the currently configured TX Freq is used.
Enable Data Set
Reporting
If set this dataset will be transmitted on a supervisory basis.
Data Set
This two bit value is used to select the Interval Data set that this configuration will apply
to. Up to four data sets can be defined
Pseudo-block
Repeat Factor (Z)
The repeat factor value is the number of pseudo-blocks sent in each LP Enhanced
Supervisory Message.
End Reading
Global Delivery
This value defines the load profile channel end reading management in the supervisory
messages.
Num Channels to
Config
This is the list of channels that will be configured for the new LP Enhanced Supervisory
Message. When you select the number of channels from the drop-down menu, the utility
displays a check box and drop-down menu for each channel. The check box allows you
to Include Report for selected channels at the setting chosen from the drop down menu.
The drop-down values are Global Default, Do Not Send, and Always Send. This will
configure if and how each channel will be sent with each LP Enhanced Supervisory
Message.
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Table 10-4: Config LP ESM Options
Name
Description
Snapshot in First
Data Block
The snapshot values will be grouped in the supervisory message as a data block similar
to the data blocks associated with each reported load profile channel. If this bit is set the
snapshot values will precede the load profile data. If this bit is reset the snapshot values
will follow the load profile data.
Snapshot Data
Frequency
This value indicates how often to include the snapshot values in the supervisory
message.
Snapshot Meter
Type
The meter type to configure for LP Enhanced Supervisory Message. The meter
selection will determine how many snapshots are available. For example, if you choose
iConA Gen3.3, you can select up to 15 snapshots in the Snapshot Source Selection.
Snapshot Source
Selection
This is the upper scrolling window. You may select the display items by highlighting the
parameter to be displayed, and clicking the Add button; you can also add the parameter
by double-clicking it. The selected item will be shown in the Displayed Source window
(lower portion of Figure 10-3).
Count
The Count box above the window keeps a tally of the number of items selected. If you
attempt to select more than the maximum number items for the selected meter, a warning
is displayed under the Count box (You must delete an item before another item can be
selected).
Displayed
Channels
This is the lower scrolling window. Items added to the display list appear here.
Clear
Click the Clear button to clear all items from the Displayed Channels window.
Add
Click the Add button to add a highlighted item in the Available Channels window to the
Displayed Parameters window. You can also add a channel by double-clicking it.
Remove
Click the Remove button to remove a parameter from the Displayed Channels. You can
also remove a parameter by double-clicking it.
Up and Down
Buttons
These buttons allow you to change the order of the channel display. Highlight a channel
and click the Up or Down button.
Security Sub-tab
The Security sub-tab allows you to set the unique AES Key with a Mag Loop. This Sub-tab is comprised
of the Key Secondary Sub-tab.
Set Unique AES Key (Mag Loop only)
To use this command, you must first download a Key file from the RNI using the Key Extraction App.
Save the .dat file that comes back and then load the file in the appropriate spot in the Communication
header. The only key that can be set is the Unique Key that is provided by the RNI.
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Chapter 11: HAN Tab
Purpose:
The HAN tab is used to configure the meter to communicate with a thermostat and sets the time of use (TOU)
prices. The HAN tab is for legacy FlexNet and USNAP enabled HAI PCT devices.
Subtabs:
TOU
HAI
Commands:
Set TOU Energy Pricing
Set TOU Temp Setback
Set TOU Bin Definition
Set Energy Cycling
Load Management
Demand Response Event
Set USNAP Schedule
Set HAI Thermostat Daily Schedule
Set HAI Thermostat Vacation Schedule
Set HAI Thermostat Backlight Colors
Set Thermostat Meter ID
Set Thermostat Parameters
Write String to Thermostat
Generic Write to Thermostat
Generic Read from Thermostat
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Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
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All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
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TOU Sub-tab
The TOU sub-tab allows you to set the following TOU features:
•
Energy Pricing
•
Temperature Setback
•
Bin Definition
Figure 11-1: TOU Sub-tab
Set TOU Energy Pricing
The Set TOU Energy Pricing command sets the rate/kWh (excluding surcharges) for each of the four
rates, in cents.
Set TOU Temp Setback
The Set TOU Temp Setback command allows you to define a setback during each of three rates:
Medium, High, and Critical. The setbacks will increase (for A/C) or decrease (for heating) the
temperature by the setback amount during the time of the particular rate. The values are in degrees F.
From the drop-down lists, select 0 to 20. For example, if you are in the heating season, and the
thermostat is set to 68°F, you can set the temperature back to 66°F during a High rate time by selecting
2 in the High drop-down list.
Set TOU Bin Definition
The Set TOU Bin Definition command parameters include five memory bins, corresponding to the times
defined for each bin for accumulating energy readings. For the purposes of HAN, you can define a rate
for each of the five bins.
From the drop-down list for each bin, you can select 0-Low Rate, 1-Medium Rate, 2-High Rate, 3Critical Rate.
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Energy Sub-tab
The Energy sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
•
Energy Cycling
•
Load Management
Figure 11-2: Energy Sub-tab
Set Energy Cycling
The Set Energy Cycling command sets the amount of time that the A/C or heating can run during
medium, high, and critical rate times.
Set Load Management
The Set Load Management command is for FlexNet proprietary radio controlled Load Control boxes.
When this command is sent, the box will start up, configure an event for the future, or stop a Demand
Response event.
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Demand Response Sub-tab
The Demand Response sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
•
Demand Response Event
•
USNAP Schedule
Figure 11-3: Demand Response Sub-tab
Demand Response Event
Demand Response Event starts a Demand Response event on a thermostat that has a FlexNet
proprietary or USNAP radio.
Set USNAP Schedule
The Set USNAP Schedule command sets the thermostat schedule for a thermostat that has a FlexNet
proprietary or USNAP radio.
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HAI Sub-tab
The HAI sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
•
HAI Thermostat Daily Schedule
•
HAI Thermostat Vacation Schedule
•
HAI Thermostat Backlight Colors
Figure 11-4: HAI Sub-tab
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Misc Sub-tab
The Misc sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
•
Thermostat Meter ID
•
Thermostat Parameters
•
Write String to Thermostat
•
Generic Write to Thermostat
•
Generic Read from Thermostat
Figure 11-5: Misc Sub-tab
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Purpose:
The Echo tab is used to configure a Sensus FlexNet Echo.
Subtabs:
None
Commands:
Config Echo
Echo Static Setup
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
All
All
No
No
Figure 12-1: Echo Tab
Config Echo
The Config Echo command configures the Sensus FlexNet Echo temperature alarms and messaging
parameters.
Table 12-1: Config Echo Options
Name
Description
Enable High Temp Alarm
Select the checkbox to enable the High Temp Alarm.
Enable Low Temp Alarm
Select the checkbox to enable the Low Temp Alarm.
Temp Alarm Threshold
Use the scroll box to select the deviations from normal (-40C/85C) at which the
Echo will send a temperature alarm. The temperature thresholds for each selection
are listed to the right of the scroll box. The range is 0 (-40C/85C) to 50 (10C/35C).
For example, at a setting of 25, the Echo will send a temperature alarm if the
temperature falls below -15C, or climbs above 60C.
Max Buddy Dwell Time
This is the maximum time the Echo will randomly delay before repeating a
message. The range is 0 to 15 seconds.
Extinguish Buddies
If the Extinguish Buddies checkbox is selected, the Echo will emulate a tower
when a buddy message is received and send an ACK to extinguish other buddies
from responding.
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Table 12-1: Config Echo Options
Name
Description
Number of Repeat
Retries
This parameter sets the number of times a message will be repeated until a tower
ACK is heard. The range is 0 to 15.
Time Between Retries
This parameter sets the number of seconds between message retries.The range is
0 to 165 seconds.
Echo Static Setup
The Echo Static Setup command sets the frequency and transmitter operational mode for the FlexNet
Network Portal.
Table 12-2: Echo Static Setup Options
Name
Description
Frequency
Sets the base frequency for the device. Selections include N3L-USA and Canada for NBPCS
frequencies and various MAS frequency pairs.
TX Op Mode
Selects the mode in which the transmitter will operate. Selections are Normal, mPass, and
C&I.
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The ZigBee tab is used to configure the iConA optional ZigBee module..
Subtabs:
Msg
Load Control II
Misc
Production
Commands:
Display Message
Cancel Message
Clear Message Buffer
Send Price Events
Set Price Event Queue
Price Formatting
Price Tier Info
Load Control Event
Cancel All Load Control Events
Cancel Load Control Event
Load Control Configuration
Request Load Control Reports
Get Load Control Parameter
Permit Joining
Preconfigured Link Key
Set Network Channel
Unlock Endpoint APS Link Key Ping
Verify Certificate and Key
Remove Device from HAN
Request ID of HAN Device
Request HAN Status
HAN Monitoring Config
Update Network Key
Switch Network Key
Query Version
Reset Nonvolatile Memory
Communication Test Mode
Billing Info
Get Flex LCM Alarm Reporting
ZigBee Ping
Attribute Read
Reset Endpoint
HAN Configuration
HAN/Network Composition
Bind Pricing Type to Device ID
Remove Price Format Group
Set OTA Upgrade Parameters
Get OTA Upgrade Parameters
Send OTA Upgrade
Get OTA Upgrade Status
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HAN 2.0
Load Control I
Network II
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Msg Sub-tab
The Msg sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
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Display Message
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Cancel Message
•
Clear Message Buffer
Figure 13-1: Msg Sub-tab
Display Message & Cancel Message
These commands allows you to set up or cancel messages to ZigBee enabled devices.
Table 13-1: Display/Cancel Message Options
Name
Description
Start Time (Display
only)
Denotes the time (in UTC) at which the message becomes valid. Check the box to set the
Start Time to Now.
Stop Time (Display
only)
Denotes the time at which the message becomes invalid. Settings are 0 -1440 in 1 minute
increments or select the check box to set to Forever instead of a number of minutes.
Message
Enter the correct ID to be used in the display message or cancel the message.
TX Type
The selections are:
Normal: Send message through normal command function to client.
Normal/Anon Inter-PAN: Send message through normal command function to client and
pass message onto the Anonymous Inter-PAN transmission mechanism.
Anon Inter-Pan: Send message through the Anonymous Inter-PAN transmission
mechanism.
TX Importance
The selections are:
Low: Message to be transferred with a low level of importance.
Medium: Message to be transferred with a medium level of importance.
High: Message to be transferred with a high level of importance.
Critical: Message to be transferred with a critical level of importance.
Message
Confirmation
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Table 13-1: Display/Cancel Message Options
Name
Description
InterPacket
(Display only)
Select from the drop-down the time in seconds between packets of information.
Clear Message Buffer
The Clear Message Buffer command will cause the Sensus HAN Module to empty its Text Message
buffer. After this message is received, if an End Device sends a Get Last Message request to the Sensus
HAN Module, the Sensus HAN Module will return a status of Not Found to the End Device.
Pricing Sub-tab
The Pricing sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
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Send Price Events
•
Price Event Queue
•
Price Formatting
•
Price Tier Info
Figure 13-2: Pricing Sub-tab
Send Price Events
Select which price events you want to send. Publish Price messages will be sent to all registered end
devices which have registered with the Pricing Cluster. Options include Current and Next Events,
Current Event Only, Next Event Only, Current TOU, Current Event with ACK and Next Event with
ACK.
Set Price Event Queue
Select the event tiers from the drop-down menus. When selecting the Next Event Tier, set the start time
as well.
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Price Formatting
The Price Formatting command should only need to be set once per installation, since the currency will
not change.
Table 13-2: Price Formatting Options
Name
Description
Provider ID
Unique identifier for the commodity provider. Each utility will have their own unique provider
ID.
Unit of Measure
The local unit of measurement; set at Kilowatts but can be changed to one of the options
listed in the drop-down menu.
Currency
The local unit of currency; set to US Dollar but can be changed to one of the options listed
in the drop-down menu.
Trailing Digit
Determines where the decimal point is located in the price field. The selections are 0 to 15.
For example, a setting of 4 will yield 0.0001.
Number of Tiers
Sets the number of tiers currently in use. Selections are 0 to 7.
Price Tier Info
Table 13-3: Price Tier Info Options
Name
Description
Price Tier (0 to 6)
Select the checkboxes of the tiers in use.
Price
Enter the Current Price for each tier in use.
Reg Tier
This is the Register Tier number. It correlates the Current Tier summation attribute.
Rate Label
Contains information specific to the current billing rate/tier.
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Load Control I Sub-tab
The Load Control I sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
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Load Control Event
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Cancel All Load Control Events
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Cancel Load Control Event
Figure 13-3: Load Control I Sub-tab
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Load Control Event
Table 13-4: Load Control Event Options
Name
Description
Event ID
Unique event identifier generated by the utility.
Device Class
Select the device classes you want to send the event to.
Utility
Enrollment
Select the box if you want to send the Load Control Events to all groups of devices or enter
the appropriate number for the group.
Start Time
The time the event is to begin.
Duration
Sets the length of the event in minutes.
Criticality Level
Select from the drop-down menu the appropriate criticality level.
Cooling Temp
Offset
Select the Don’t Use checkbox or add units (in .1 degrees Celsius) as an offset to the normal
cooling setpoint at the start of the event.
Heating Temp
Offset
Select the Don’t Use checkbox or subtract units (in .1 degrees Celsius) as an offset to the
normal heating setpoint at the start of the event.
Avg Load
Adjustment
Select the Don’t Use checkbox of define the maximum energy usage limit as a percentage of
the target Load Control Device’s average energy usage. The valid range is from -100 to +100.
Duty Cycle
Select the Don’t Use checkbox or define the maximum on state duty cycle as a percentage of
time. The valid range is from 0 to 100.
Event Control
Select the appropriate check box to randomize the start or end time.
Cancel All Load Control Events
The Cancel All Load Control Events command will cancel all load events for registered devices.
Cancel Load Control Event
The Cancel Load Control Event command cancels all load events for the selected devices or groups of
devices.
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Load Control II Sub-tab
The Load Control II sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
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Load Control Configuration
•
Request Load Control Reports
•
Get Load Control Parameter
Figure 13-4: Load Control II Sub-tab
Load Control Configuration
Table 13-5: Load Control Configuration Options
Name
Description
Auto Send State
Select Disable Reporting Auto Send or Enable Reporting Auto-Send.
Random TX Delay
Max
Enter the maximum amount of time in minutes of delay before the transmission of Load
Control Reports.
Number of
Exception Statuses
List the number of entries in the exception status list. The valid range is 0-5. When 1-5
are selected, the Exception Status drop-down menu(s) appear.
Exception Status (15)
Select from the drop-down menu the lists of statuses which are transmitted immediately
in addition to the transmission of the complete list sent at random after a Load Control
Event.
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Request Load Control Reports
Table 13-6: Request Load Control Reports Options
Name
Description
TX Delay Type
Select Send Immediately or Send w/Random Delay.
Event ID
Specify the Load Control Event.
Request All Endpoints
Click this checkbox if you want all endpoints queried.
MAC Addr
Enter the MAC address of the device from which you want a report if not selecting
All Endpoints.
Get Load Control Parameter
Enter the MAC address for the device that you want to read the parameter value and then select the
parameter from the drop-down menu. Options include Utility Enrollment Group, Start Randomization
Time, Duration Randomization Time, Device Class, Serial No., Tamper Detect Timeout Thresh,
Cold Load Pickup Duration, and Max Control Duration.
Network I Sub-tab
The Network I sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
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Permit Joining
•
Preconfigured Link Key
•
Set Network Channel
•
Unlock Endpoint APS Link Key Ping
•
Verify Certificate and Key
Figure 13-5: Network I Sub-tab
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Permit Joining
When v3010 and older is selected from the FW version drop-down menu, you must enter Time
(seconds). Enter the number of seconds to allow endpoints to join the network. A maximum value of 255
means joining will be permitted “until changed.” A minimum value of 0 means joining is NOT permitted
“until changed.”
When v3011 and later is selected from the FW version drop-down menu, you must also enter the Time
(value) (Off, or 1-63), and Time (units) (Seconds, Minutes, Hours, or Days).
Preconfigured Link Key
The Preconfigured Link Key command loads the end point’s Pre-Configured Link Key, a unique identifier
similar to a MAC or serial number, into the ZigBee module.
Set Network Channel
The Set Network Channel command specifies the new channel the ESI is to use for the ZigBee network.
Valid channels are 11-26 or you can select Channel Scan. A value of 0xFF will force the ESI to scan SEP
recommended channels and select the one with the least amount of RF energy detected. The SEP
recommended channels are: 11, 14, 15, 19, 20, 24, 25.
Unlock Endpoint APS Link Key Ping
The Unlock Endpoint APS Link Key Ping allows you to select the number of hours to suspend the
ping.
Verify Certificate and Key
The Verify Certificate and Key command compares the security certificate data in the InfoMemory of
the ESI to the CRC in the message and is specifically for ZigBee HANs.
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Network II Sub-tab
The Network II sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
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Remove Device from HAN
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Request ID of HAN Device
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Request HAN Status
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HAN Monitoring Config
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Update Network Key
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Switch Network Key
Figure 13-6: Network II Sub-tab
Remove Device from HAN
When the ESI receives this message it will first check to see if the specified Local HAN ID and MAC
address match a device currently on the network. If the device is not found, a NAK is returned. If the
device is found and both the Local HAN ID and MAC address match, the ESI will then send a Leave
request to the End Device and also delete that device from all of its internal network tables. In addition it
will return a HAN Status message to the back end.
Request ID of HAN Device
When the Request ID of HAN Device command is received, the HAN module will check for a matching
device. Once found, the HAN ID message will be sent back.
Request HAN Status
This command causes the HAN module to return a HAN Status message.
HAN Monitoring Config
Enables/Disables control of Active Monitoring of End Devices. Selecting Auto-Send Interval establishes
the time interval in which HAN Status messages will be sent automatically to the backend. Units are in
minutes. A value of zero (default) will disable this function.
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When Active Monitoring is enabled, the ESI will send individual Ping messages to each End Device
and timestamp the reply (if any) from the End Device.
Update Network Key
This command is used in conjunction with the Switch Network Key command to install a new network
key for the Zigbee network.
This command causes the ESI to send out a Key Transport ZigBee message to each device on the
network. The Key Transport Zigbee message will contain the key and Key Sequence Number
specified in this command. In the Standard Mode this needs to be followed up with a Switch Network
Key command, which will then cause the ESI to send out a Switch Key Zigbee message to each device.
At that point the new key will become the active network key for the Zigbee network.
After receiving this command, the ESI will continue to use the previous network key and will only start
using the new key when the Switch Network Key command is received.
Switch Network Key
This command is used in conjunction with the Update Network Key command to install a new network
key for the Zigbee network.
On receiving this command, the ESI will issue a Switch Key Zigbee message to each device on the
network. That message will contain the Key Sequence Number specified in this command. The Key
Sequence Number references a key that was previously sent with the Update Network Key command.
Once the Switch Key Zigbee messages have been sent out to all the devices on the HAN, the new
network key will become the new active network key for the HAN.
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Misc Sub-tab
The Misc sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
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Query Version
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Reset Nonvolatile Memory
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Reset ZigBee Processor (use Reset Endpoint)
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Communication Test Mode
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Billing Info
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Get Flex LCM Alarm Reporting
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ZigBee Ping
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Attribute Read
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Reset Endpoint
Figure 13-7: Misc Sub-tab
Query Version
The Query Version command initiates an asynchronous Version command back from the module.
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Communication Test Mode
Table 13-7: Communication Test Mode Options
Name
Description
Time (seconds)
Selections are All Test Off, Ping Pong Test, and Wide Payload Test.
Delay Control
Controls the delay between ZigBee reception of the SPI test message and transmission of
the response. Selections are: No Delay, Fixed Delay (set in the Delay Time parameter),
and Random Delay (delay range from 0 to time set in Delay Time parameter).
Delay Time
Set the Delay Time in milliseconds. Range is 0 to 65535 ms.
Billing Info
Table 13-8: Billing Info Options
Name
Description
Days of Service
Enter the number of days since the start of the billing cycle.
Bill to Date
Enter the bill to date in cents.
Projected Bill
Enter the projected bill for a complete current billing cycle in cents.
Elec Usage to Date
Enter the electric usage in the current billing cycle in Watt hours.
Projected Elec Usage
Enter the projected usage for a complete current billing cycle in Watt hours.
Get Flex LCM Alarm Reporting
The Get Flex LCM Alarm Reporting causes alarm reporting for each individual relay in an LCM. It
returns a total of 9 messages; 3 for each relay.
ZigBee Ping
Select the ping type from the drop-down menu, then select All Events or the single Event you want to
ping.
Attribute Read
Table 13-9: Attribute Read Options
Name
Description
Endpoint ID
Selections are Sensus or HAI. The selection determines the selections displayed for Cluster
ID.
Cluster ID
When Sensus is selected for the Endpoint ID, the options are Basic, Time or SE Simple
Metering. When HAI is selected for the Endpoint ID, the option is Billing.
Attribute ID
Select the Attribute ID for the selected Endpoint ID and Cluster ID.
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Reset Endpoint
The Reset Endpoint command causes any 3rd party LCM processor to reset.
HAN 2.0 Sub-tab
The HAN 2.0 sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
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HAN Configuration
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HAN/Network Composition
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Bind Pricing Type to Device ID
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Remove Price Format Group
Figure 13-8: HAN 2.0 Sub-tab
HAN Configuration Parameters
Table 13-10: Upgrade Parameter Options
Name
Description
Time btw Pushes
(Value):
Determines the time to wait between Configuration pushes. Values are Off and 1 to
63.
Time btw Pushes
(units):
Determines the value of time to wait between HAN Configuration pushes. Options
are Seconds, Minutes, Hours, or Days.
Base Frequency
The frequency of the HAN Configuration message.
HAN Ch:
The frequency of the HAN Channel.
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HAN/Network Composition Parameters
Enter the FlexNet IDs of the SmartPoint modules you wish to address and then the type of device in the
HAN Network.
Bind Pricing Type to Device ID
Enter the FlexNet IDs of the SmartPoint modules you wish to address and then select the pricing type
from the drop-down menu. Options include multiple types of Electric, Gas, and Water.
Remove Price Format Group
Select the pricing type from the drop-down menu. Options include multiple types of Electric, Gas, and
Water or Remove All.
OTA Sub-tab
The OTA Sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
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OTA Upgrade Parameters
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Get OTA Upgrade Parameters
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Send OTA Upgrade
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Get OTA Upgrade Status
Figure 13-9: OTA Sub-tab
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OTA Upgrade Parameters
Table 13-11: OTA Upgrade Parameter Options
Name
Description
Query Jitter
Indicates which client devices should respond.
Use Upgrade Time as
Seconds to Wait
When this is selected, the upgrade time is used rather than the Current Time. When
not selected, the Current Time check box options appear.
Current Time
Select the Current Time or select PC Time.
Wait for Another
Command to
Upgrade
When this is selected, upgrades will happen when the next command is sent. When
not selected, the Upgrade Time check box options appear.
Upgrade Time
Select the Upgrade Time or select PC Time.
Auto Send Interval
Establishes the time interval in which the OTA Upgrade Status messages will be sent
automatically to the back end. Units are in seconds. A value of zero disables this
function.
Auto Send Repeat
Number of additional response messages to send. The default value is 2.
Xfer Enabled Period
Amount of time, in seconds, that transfer of OTA blocks is enabled. Applies only when
a valid OTA image is being sent to a client. Selections are 0 to 255 seconds and the
default value is 20.
Xfer Disabled Period
Amount of time, in seconds, tha transfer of OTA blocks is disabled. Selections are 0 to
255 seconds and the default value is 5.
Get OTA Upgrade Parameters
The Get OTA Upgrade Parameters command queries currently stored OTA Upgrade Parameters.
Send OTA Upgrade
Table 13-12: Send OTA Upgrade Options
Name
Description
Manufacturer Code
Manufacturer code of devices to upgrade. May be set to 0xFFFF in order to
apply the command to all devices regardless of their manufacturer.
Image Type
The image type identifier to upgrade. May be set to 0xFFFF in order to
apply the command to all devices regardless of the image type.
File Version
The file version of the OTA image to upgrade to. May be set to 0xFFFF in
order to apply the command to all devices of the file version.
Use Upgrade Time as
Seconds to Wait
When not selected, options are PC or Selected Date and Time.
Wait for Another
Command to Upgrade
When not selected, options are PC or Selected Date and Time.
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Get OTA Upgrade Status
The Get OTA Upgrade Status command returns a Get OTA Upgrade Status Response message for
the specified device.
Production Sub-tab
The Production Sub-tab allows you to perform the following:
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LCM Relay Test
Figure 13-10: LCM Relay Test
LCM Relay Test
The LCM Relay Test sends a relay test to the LCM. The test type options are Close or Open.
Note:
The LCM Relay Test command is designed for production testing ONLY and is not
designed for in-field use. In-field use could cause damage to HVAC and other
connected devices.
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Purpose:
The Gen3.3/Gen4 tab is used to configure iConA Gen 3.3 and Gen 4 meters.
Subtabs:
Seasons
Interval Data
Commands:
Config TOU Seasons
Config TOU Holidays
Config TOU Day Type
Config Interval Data
Config TOU+Demand
MPT Hex Dump
CRC Check
Holidays
TOU+Demand
Day Type
Misc
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
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Configuration file?
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Seasons Sub-tab
The Config TOU Seasons command can configure up to 8 seasons’ start date & day type map. The Season
Start Date follows the Sensus Smart Date Convention.
Figure 14-1: Seasons Sub-tab
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Table 14-1: Season/DST Options
Name
Description
Season Start Date
Contains the start date (month and day) of a valid season defined in the previous field.
The start date will follow the Smart Date convention outlined elsewhere. De-selecting the
check box disables that season.
Start Date Month
Assigns the month to a season schedule.
Start Date Day
Assigns a day of the month to a season schedule.
Schedule Map
The 4 different Day Types are Weekday (M-F), Sat, Sun, and Holiday. This maps a defined
schedule to each day type in a season. Each Day Type Map value pertains to the
previously defined season. Each Day Type must be assigned an existing valid schedule,
1-15. A zero value in any field implies no change to that Day Type Map.
Holidays Sub-tab
Figure 14-2: Holidays Sub-tab
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Table 14-2: Holidays Options
Name
Description
Use
If selected, activates the corresponding row.
Month/Day
Enter the Month and Day of the holiday for either Even or Odd years.
Clear All Holidays
Select this checkbox if you want to clear all holidays currently set up.
Day Type Sub-tab
Figure 14-3: Day Type Sub-tab
Table 14-3: Day Type Options
Name
Description
Day Type
Select the Day Type from the drop-down menu to make modifications. There are 15
Day Type Schedules.
Use SP 1-8
There are eight switchpoints for each Day Type schedule that can be programmed. If you
change/add/delete a switchpoint for the Day Type schedule, the changes will appear in the
grid once you click the Refresh Grid button.
TX Day Type
Click the corresponding checkbox to the Day Type (1-15) that you want sent to the
endpoint.
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Interval Data Sub-tab
The Config Interval Data command configures Load Profile data including the parameters in up to 8
Channels, the duration of each interval, and whether each channel will be auto pushed.
.
Figure 14-4: Interval Data Sub-tab
Table 14-4: Interval Data Options
Name
Description
Interval
Duration
A value which defines the duration of each interval. All channels use the same duration and will
begin & end at the same time. Values are 1 min, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3
hours, and 4 hours.
Data Set
Defines the Data Set this configuration applies to. Valid Data Sets are from 1-4. Data Sets
follow the C12.19 definition of data sets with the limitation that any 1 Data Set may not exceed 8
channels and the sum of channels in all data sets may not exceed 16.
Channel
Source
Selection
This is the upper scrolling window. You may select up to 8 display items by highlighting the
channel to be displayed, and clicking the Add button; you can also add the channel by doubleclicking it. The selected item will be shown in the Displayed Channels window (lower portion of
Figure 14-4).
Count
The Count box to the right of the window keeps a tally of the number of items selected. If you
attempt to select more than 8 items, a warning is displayed under the Count box (You must
delete an item before another item can be selected).
Displayed
Channels
This is the lower scrolling window. Items added to the display list appear here. In addition, the
text box to the left of each item allows you to change the identifier. To change the demand value
of any channel, highlight the number in the left-hand text box and type in the new number.
Identifier numbers can be any integer from 0 to 255.
Clear
Click the Clear button to clear all items from the Displayed Channels window.
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Table 14-4: Interval Data Options
Name
Description
Add
Click the Add button to add a highlighted item in the Available Channels window to the
Displayed Parameters window. You can also add a channel by double-clicking it.
Remove
Click the Remove button to remove a channel from the Displayed Channels. You can also
remove a channel by double-clicking it.
Up and Down
Buttons
These buttons allow you to change the order of the channel display. Highlight a channel and
click the Up or Down button.
TOU + Demand Sub-tab
The TOU + Demand sub-tab enables the SmartPoint module to automatically send TOU data at
specified times. It also enables TOU in the SmartPoint module.
Figure 14-5: TOU + Demand Sub-tab
Table 14-5: Config TOU + Demand Options
Name
Description
Set TOU Enable
A value which will enable (1) or disable (0) TOU in the meter. Only applicable when the
Enable check box is selected.
Set Demand
Enable
A value which will enable (1) or disable (0) Demand in the meter. This bit is applicable
only if the Enable check box is selected.
Set NTA Tier
Indicates which Tier (A-G) will accumulate energy after a Non-Time Aligned condition.
Note that this tier is not the active tier during a NTA period but rather all energy is
reconciled to this tier after a certain time period or a Power Fail occurs before a time
alignment is received. The reason for this is to allow an opportunity for a time alignment to
reconcile the proper tier energy that has already been accumulated.
Set CPP Tier
Indicates which Tier (A-G) will accumulate energy during a CPP Event. The CPP Tier is
active during the CPP event
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Table 14-5: Config TOU + Demand Options
Name
Description
Set DST Start
Indicates when the next Daylight Saving Time period begins.
Set DST End
Indicates when the next Daylight Saving Time period ends.
Set Main Interval
Sets the length of the Main Interval in 1 min increments. Note: Main Interval less than 5 is
not allowed. Main Interval must be an integer multiple of the Sub Interval.
Set Sub Interval
Sets the length of the Sub Interval in 1 min increments. Note: Sub Interval must be nonzero and Main Interval should be a multiple of the Sub Interval.
Set Demand
Forgiveness
Defines the duration of Demand Forgiveness, the time after a power restore where
demand is not calculated to allow for customer equipment to run penalty free after a utility
generated outage event. Choices are None, Main Interval, 15, 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes
or Sub Interval.
Set Format
Demand Reg 1 - 6
Defines which energy source to use to calculate the average power.
Set Recurring
Demand Reset
Defines the frequency of recurring Demand Reset. Choices are None, Daily, Monthly, or
Season Change and hour of day and day of month.
Misc Sub-tab
The Misc Sub-tab allows you to execute the MPT Hex Dump and CRC Check commands.
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Purpose:
The C&I tab configures C&I type meters.
Subtabs:
Setup
Commands:
C&I Static Setup
C&I Set Voltage Quality
C&I Factory Config
C&I TOU/Daily Self Read Auto-Push
C&I Table Read/Write
C&I Set Meter Logon
C&I Critical Peak Override (On Air Only)
Factory
Misc
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Setup Sub-tab
The Setup sub-tab allows you to set the C&I Static Setup and the C&I Set Voltage Quality.
Figure 15-1:C&I Setup Sub-tab
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C&I Static Setup
The Static Setup command allows you to perform a static setup on a SmartPoint C&I module. When the
Individual Freqs checkbox is selected you must enter a series of frequencies rather than choosing from a
definied list.
Table 15-1: C&I Static Setup Options
Name
Options
When Individual Freqs is not checked:
TX/RX Freqs
Defines the SmartPoint module transmit and receive frequencies for NBPCS or MAS.
Selections include N3L-USA and Canada (for NBPCS) and various pairs of MAS
frequencies. Test Frequencies should never be used.
When Individual Freqs is checked:
Base Frequency
TX Normal/DD Ch
TX Ch B
TX CH C
TX Priority Ch
TX/RX mPass Ch
TX C&I Ch
Enter the appropriate frequency.
For all cases:
Meter Samp Rate
Sets the interval at which the SmartPoint module reads the metrology. Selections are 5 and
15 minutes and 1, 4, 6, 12, and 24 hours.
Supv TX Rate
Defines the rate at which the SmartPoint module will autonomously transmit the
supervisory data to the Base Station. Selections range from 1 minute up to 84 hours.
TX Op Mode
Defines the number of Normal Mode transmission attempts made by the SmartPoint
module before reverting to mPass Mode (e.g., at a setting of 1:8, the module attempts 8
Normal Mode transmissions before reverting to an mPass Mode transmission). Selections
are Normal, mPass, C&I, or 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:8, and 1:16 mPass:Normal.
RX Op Mode
The receiver operational mode can be set to 5 or 10 kbps, Buddy Enabled or Disabled.
Programmer ID
Unique number that identifies which installer or handheld was used to send the static setup
command.
Disable
Compression
When this box is checked, the compression scheme does not follow what is in the
specifications.
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C&I Set Voltage Quality
Table 15-2: Set Voltage Quality Options
Name
Description
Voltage Avg
Window
Defines the time, in hours, between Voltage Average Window resets. This also will determine
the time over which the voltage is averaged. The options are 1 hour, 6 hours, 12 hours, and 1
day. Voltages are sampled in one second intervals for the duration of the Voltage Average
Window.
Min Click
Duration
Determines the minimum number of cycles in which no voltage is present before a click is
generated. The supervisory alarm message contains the current click count. The selection is
from 6 to 240 (0.1 second to 4 seconds as shown to the right of the scroll box).
Outage Time
Threshold
The selections are numbers that represent the amount of time the SmartPoint module will wait,
after it detects a de-asserted power monitor signal, before it sends up to five power fail
transmissions. The selection is from 1 to 15 (8 to 120 seconds as shown to the right of the
scroll box).
Restored
Time
Threshold
The selections are numbers that represent the amount of time the SmartPoint module will wait,
after it detects that the power monitor signal is asserted, before it sends five power restore
transmissions. After the five transmissions, the module will send an on-air meter read
message. The selection is from 1 to 15 (8 to 120 seconds).
Temperature
Alarm
Sets the limit, in deg C, at which the SmartPoint module will transmit a temperature alarm to the
Base Station. The range is from 0 to 127 (default is 85 deg C).
Extended
Resolution
When checked, this tells the meter to report the meter reads using the C&I high resolution
message.
Reading
Value
Selector
Pick the appropriate value from the drop-down menu if using with an L+G meter.
Factory Sub-tab
The Factory sub-tab allows you to set the C&I Factory Configuration.
C&I Factory Configuration
The C&I Factory Configuration can be set to the subtype Static Setup/Fixed Time Zone/Crystal
Offset or Customer Meter Number/Voltage QUality/Customer ID.
Static Setup/Fixed Time Zone/Crystal Offset Options
When Static Setup/Fixed Time Zone/Crystal Offset is selected, the Static Setup screen is displayed
with the same options available for Static Setup under the Setup sub-tab in Table 15-1 .
When the Set Fixed Time Zone checkbox is enabled, the Time Zone drop-down menu will appear and
you can select the preferred Time Zone from the drop-down list.
When the Set Crystal Offset checkbox is enabled, the Crystal Offset option appears and you can set
the value in Hz.
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Customer Meter Number/Voltage Quality/Customer ID
When Customer Meter Number/Voltage QUality/Customer ID is set from the C&I Factory Config
drop down, the Customer Meter Number, Set Voltage Quality, and Set Customer ID options are
displayed.
The Set Customer Meter Number command (Administrator ONLY) is used to enter the appropriate
meter number, typically the serial number of the meter or a subset of the serial number label. This
command would only be used when resetting a meter.
The Set Voltage Quality command has the same options available for Set Voltage Quality under the
Setup sub-tab in Table 15-2 .
The Set Customer ID command is used to change the unique utility assigned customer ID associated
with a meter. The iConA or iConA Gen 3 meter will accept the Set Customer ID command unless
encryption is enabled. Once encryption is enabled, the command will be ignored.
Misc Sub-tab
The Misc sub-tab allows you to set the following features:
•
C&I TOU/Daily Self Read Auto-Push
•
C&I Table Read/Write
•
C&I Set Meter Logon
•
C&I Critical Peak Override (On Air only)
Figure 15-2: C&I Misc Sub-tab
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C&I TOU/Daily Self Read Auto-Push
Table 15-3: C&I TOU/Daily Self Read Auto-Push Options
Name
Description
Enable Auto
TOU/DSR Push
Select the checkbox to enable the SmartPoint module to automatically send TOU data at the
interval defined by the Auto-Push Interval.
Auto-Push
Interval
Select the interval for the Auto-Push to occur. The selections are from 0 to 4 Hours Since
Midnight continuing in four hour increments to 0 to 24 Hour Since Midnight.
The interval means that the Auto-Push will occur at a random time within the selected
interval.
Push Tiers
Push Tiers are used to set up the tier information that will be automatically sent by the radio.
One or any combination of tiers can be set up and sent when the auto push data is “pushed”
out.
C&I Data Table
Designates which table of data gets sent with auto push. Options are Standard Data,
Previous Season Data, Demand Reset Data or Self Read Data.
C&I Table Read/Write
Select from the Cmd Type drop-down Menu Read or Write. For Read, enter the Table, Table Type
(Standard or Manufacturer), Offset, and Length identifiers. For Write, select the XML file to write the
data to the desired file. Two default files are included with FlexNet Utility: SingleTableV1.xml and
MultiTableV3.xml. If you use an XML file other than one of the defaults, it must be located in the same
directory as the FlexNetUtility.exe file.
C&I Set Meter Logon
Select the User Info or Password from the drop-down menu. For User Info, enter the User ID and User
Name. For Password, enter the Password.
C&I Critical Peak Override
Table 15-4: C&I Critical Peak Override Options
Name
Description
Enable Critical
Peak Override
Select the checkbox to enable a Critical Peak Override. Once this is checked the other
options become available.
Force Standard
Time
Select the checkbox for standard time to be enforced.
Time Zone
Select the time zone from the drop-down menu. Options are PC Setting (time zone derived
from local PC), Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, or Hawaii.
Start Date/Time
Enter the start date and time.
Duration
Select the duration from 1 to 96. The number of corresponding minutes will appear on the
right.
Critical Peak
Rate
Select the appropriate Tier from the drop-down menu.
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Chapter 16: Ping Tab
Purpose:
The Ping tab is used to issue a command to query the status of and retrieve data from the SmartPoint
modules. It also includes commands to set the FlexNet Micro-Transceiver mode and install meters.
Subtabs:
None
Commands:
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
All
All
No
No
Ping
Buddy Monitor
Figure 16-1: Ping Tab (Configuration Modules)
The Ping tab consists of the Configuration Modules that select the ping type and other options, the
Ping Response pane that displays the meter response, and the Command pane that shows the
hexadecimal command and response strings.
Ping Type
Use the drop-down list to select the ping type you wish to send. Table 16-1 lists the various ping types
available, and if there are more options shown on the right hand side of the screen as shown in Figure
16-1 . The most common option shown when a Ping Type is selected is Multi ID Ping Endpoints.
Table 16-1: Ping Types
Ping Type
Additional Option
0 - Normal
Transaction ID
5 - Alarm
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
8 - Meter Reading Message
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
9 - C&I Tier Data
Drop-down menu options: ST-23 Standard Data, ST-24 Previous
Season, ST-25 Demand Reset Data, ST-26 Self Read Data
10 - Demand Read
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
11 - C&I Single Tier Message
Drop-down menu options for table same as C&I Tier Data;
additional drop-down menus of Tier and Subtier
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Ping Type
Additional Option
14 - Extended Setup
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
15 - Setup
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
16 - Binding
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
20 - C&I Single Tier Message w/Read
Drop-down menu options for table same as C&I Tier Data;
additional drop-down menus of Tier and Subtier
21 - Demand History
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
23 - C&I Load Profile Metadata
None
24 - C&I Load Profile Block
Block Number
25 - C&I Load Profile Single
Block Number and Msg Number
26 - Demand Response
Drop-down menus of Type and Schedule Day
27 - iConA Advanced Alarm
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
28 - Secondary Group Address
Drop-down menu of Block
29 - iCon Serial Number
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
30 - iCon Style Number
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
31 - iCon Meter Form and Voltage
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
32 - iCon CT/ PT Multipliers
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
33 - iCon Reverse Power/Error/Reset
Settings
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
34 - iCon LCD Format/Current Display List
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
35 - Demand Enable Status/Configuration
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
36 - TOU Enable Status/Schedule/Current
Rate
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
37 - TOU Even Year Holidays
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
38 - TOU Odd Year Holidays
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
39 - Momentary Outage History
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
40 - Load Limit Status/Thresholds/Timing
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
41 - Advanced Voltage Quality Settings
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
42 - TOU Auto-Push Options
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
43 - iConA TOU Billing Data
Drop-down menu of Type
44 - iConA TOU Force-Read Dual Rate
Drop-down menus of 1st Rate and 2nd Rate
45 - iConA TOU Non-Read Dual Rate
Drop-down menus of 1st Tier, 2nd Tier, and Type
46 - Local Time
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
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Ping Type
Additional Option
49 - iConA Load Profile Data
Drop-down menus of Channel and Time Zone with checkbox for
Force Standard Time. Also contains drop-down menus for Epoch
Start Time, Number of Intervals, and Msg Sequence.
50 - FlexNet Advanced Setup
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
52 - Read Time Adjustment Log
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
54 - iConA Daily Read
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
55 - TOU Day Type
Drop-down menus for 1st Season, 1st Day Type, 2nd Season,
and 2nd Day Type
56 - iConA Factory Configuration
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
57 - iConA Send TOU Rate and Current
Time
None
58 - Combined Ext Setup and Binding
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
59 - AES Key Binding
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
60 - C&I Load Profile Multi-Block
Block Offset, Number of Blocks, Response Period drop-down
menu, and checkbox for Block Offset from Latest Block
61 - C&I Load Profile Single With Mask
Block Num, Response Period drop-down menu, Missing Msg List,
and checkbox for Block Offset from Latest Block
66 - iConA Service Quality
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
67 - Buddy Throttle Config
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
68 - iConA Weekly Alarm
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
75 - AES Last Command Info
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
78 - LP Enhanced Supv Msg Configuration
Data Set drop down menu for DS1, DS2, DS3 and DS4
79 - LP Enhanced Sup Msg Metadata
Data Set drop down menu for DS1, DS2, DS3 and DS4 and
Acknowledge Metadata Change checkbox
81 - iConAS Extended Query
Ping Type drop down list with corresponding configuration
menus.
82 - LP Enhanced Supv Msg Backfill
Epoch Start Time Interval selection, DST Adjustment, Number of
Intervals, Include Status selection, Data Set selection, Include
End Reading selection, and Ping Mask selection.
86 - Universal FW Version
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
90 - ESM Status
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
92- IConA Factory Configuration2
Multi ID Ping Endpoints
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Installing a Meter
The FlexNet Micro-Transceiver (FMT) can be used to install a meter through the FlexNet Utility software.
This is not strictly a ping function, but is included as an added service for you. To install meters with a
Micro-Transceiver:
1. Select Micro Transceiver in the Ping Command drop-down list, as shown in Figure 16-2 .
Figure 16-2: Micro-Transceiver Function
2. Click the Show Command checkbox to display the Micro Transceiver panel, shown in Figure 16-3 .
Figure 16-3: Micro-Transceiver Panel
The panel can also set the FMT to the Buddy Box or Buddy Box No Idle modes. The three options are:
•
Buddy Box (the normal mode used for Buddy Monitor to monitor radio traffic)
•
Installation Tool (used when the FMT is to be used for meter installations with this and other
installation tools)
•
Buddy Box No Idle (same as the first mode but the idle background noise reports are not sent every
2 seconds).
The Short Range Installation checkbox is used in Installation Tool mode only. It causes the meter to
not use it’s final transmitter power amplifier in communication with the FMT; it is only used when the FMT
is within a few inches of the Meter’s antenna.
Note:
Since the FMT will not need to be held next to the meter, Short Range Installation
should NOT be checked for typical use.
3. Click the Installation Tool radio button and click the Set Mode button. The Command pane verifies
that the mode is set.
4. Select the Install Meter command in the Ping Command drop-down list. The Install Meter panel,
shown in Figure 16-4 , is displayed.
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Figure 16-4: Install Meter Panel
5. Enter the meter number into the Meter Number field.
6. Click the Install Meter button to command the FMT to install a meter using the following procedure:
•
Alarm Ping—Verify SmartPoint module to Metrology communication, verify appropriate SmartPoint
Transmitter power level.
•
Set Latitude/Longitude—If the Keep Lat/Lon box is checked, the latitude and longitude are not
changed. If the box is not checked, the latitude and longitude are set to a fixed setting of 30°N and
90°W.
•
Binding Ping—Verify that Lat/Long has been set and that the Company Meter Number Matches that
in the Meter # edit box.
•
Static Setup—If the Don’t Setup box is checked, the static setup is not changed. If the Don’t Setup
box is not checked, places the meter into a default mode—Buddy Monitor uses 1hr. Meter Sample
Rate, 4hr. Transmit Supervisory Rate, and 1:8 Buddy/Normal Transmit Sequence.
•
Setup Ping—Verifies that the Static Setup is correct.
Table 16-2 shows the possible results displays after an install procedure:
Table 16-2: Install Procedure Results
0
Success
4
Reading Fail
6
Invalid Lat/Lon
7
Invalid Customer ID
8
Invalid Meter Serial Number
9
Retry Fail
A
Install Timeout
B
Low Signal Strength
7. Select the Get Mode/Power Level command in the Ping Command drop-down list to view the Get
Mode/Power Level module.
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Buddy Monitor
Figure 16-5: Buddy Monitor Panel of the Ping Tab
Table 16-3: Buddy Monitor Options
Name
Description
Alert
Click the Alert checkbox to enable color coding of messages that have signal levels lower than
the threshold.
RX Freq and
TX Freq
The receive (RX) frequency is used to send a setup command to the FMT so it knows which
frequency to listen on. The transmit (TX) frequency is a dynamic value that is used in the
SendWhole command. The label above the fields (Disabled in Figure 16-5) shows the
current receive frequency setting of the FMT.
Set BB Freq
Click the Set BB Freq button to establish the RX and TX frequencies.
Filter
Enter a list of FlexNet IDs, separated by commas, which you wish to have pinged. This list is in
addition to the TX FlexNet ID or TX Group Address you entered in the Communications
Header. This feature makes a log for each of the IDs separately if Separate Filtered Logs is
selected.
RX Type
The type of meter that you are pinging.
Text Log
Check the Text Log box to save all messages to a text file named BuddyMonitor.log if the
Filter box is not checked. The log files are stored in a sub-directory named Logs, under the
directory where the FlexNet Utility executable file resides.
If you have checked the Filter box, each ID will have a separate log in the directory, named by
the ID (e.g., ID 151 will create BuddyMonitor151.log).
Separate
Filtered Logs
Check the Separate Filtered Logs box to display the information in separate log files.
Filter nonUnicast Msgs
Check the Filter non-Unicast Msgs box to filter out all other types of message.
Decode
History
Check the Decode History box to display the value in each history bin for all meter read
messages.
Block Tower
ACKs
Check the Block Tower ACKs box to prohibit the display of the acknowledgement that the
tower received the ping request.
Convert to PC
Time
Check the Convert to PC Time box to convert time values in messages to the local time at the
FMT as applicable.
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Command Pane
The Command pane lists the data generated by each ping.
Table 16-4: Data Descriptors
Name
Description
RX Time
RX Time is a time stamp of when the ping was performed.
VC
This is an indication of the number of bits that were corrected due to the encoder/
decoder algorithm.
FlexNet ID (Grp Add)
This column lists the FlexNet ID or Group Address that was pinged.
C
The customer ID that is used to differentiate utilities on the same tower.
AES
Advanced Encryption Standard
RF
This is the RF sequence number.
Rpt
This is the Repeat Level Status.
Flags
This column lists any flags set in the SmartPoint module. If you move your mouse over
the column header, a legend is displayed:
• F = Power Fail
• R = Power Restore
• 1 = 12S Single Phase
• E = Encrypted Data
• T = Tamper
• B = Brown Out
• M = Meter Read Fail
• S = Time Sync
• D = Firmware Download in Progress
Sg
This is the signal strength.
Ns
This is the noise strength.
SNR
This is the signal-to-noise ratio.
AS
This is the Application Sequence.
AC
This is the Application Code.
AppData
This is the SmartPoint module data (28 bytes in hexidecimal).
Note:
The FlexNet ID is a decimal number. All other data in the Data pane are in
hexidecimal.
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Table 16-5: Control Descriptors
Name
Description
Raw/Parse/Both
Radio Buttons
Select Raw to see only the actual hexidecimal data; select Parse to see only the data
interpretation; select Both to view both the raw and the parsed data.
Pause Button
Click the Pause button to pause the readout of data in the Data pane.
Clear Button
Click the Clear button to clear the Data pane.
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Purpose:
The Config tab sends the selected configuration commands to the SmartPoint modules and lists the
configuration items selected in the application.
Subtabs:
None
Commands:
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
Config Meter
Summary
All
All
No
No
The Config tab sends the selected configuration commands to the SmartPoint modules and lists the
configuration items selected in the application.
Figure 17-1: Config Tab
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Table 17-1: Config Options
Name
Description
Use Multi
FlexNet ID List
Select this option to configure the meters listed in the txidsconfig.txt file. This feature cannot
be used when Clone is checked.
Review List
Select this option to list the meters in the txidsconfig.txt file. When the list appears, you can
select or deselect any meters in the list.
Send Time
Sync
Adds a Set Epoch Time step to the Auto Configuration process. Only available when Gen 3.3
or Gen 4 is selected.
Config Meter
Click the Config Meter button to start the configuration process. See Config Meter Button.
Summary
Shows the list of configuration items that have been activated in the utility. See Summary
Button for more details.
All
Check this checkbox to perform a summary for all of the commands.
Clone
You may save your settings as a configuration and then clone those settings to other meters.
Show
The Show checkbox, selected by default, shows the configuration summary in the Data pane.
If you deselect the checkbox, the Data pane will show the list of commands during the
configuration or summary process.
Select the Meter radio button to show the list of configuration items and related values in the
meter that are activated in the utility (have been ALT-clicked and have green headers).
Meter/Config
Select the All checkbox to show the list entire list of configuration items and related values in
the meter.
Select the Config radio button to show the list of configuration items that are activated in the
utility.
Save to Disk
Click the Save to Disk button to save the current configuration list to a .txt file. A dialog box
allows you to name the file and select a location. The default name is yyyy-mmdd_AutoConfig_Summary.txt.
Config Meter Button
To send the configuration commands to the SmartPoint modules:
1. Verify the active configuration items selected by the administrator (those items with headers in
green), or open the config file containing the proper settings.
2. Click the Config Meter button.
Each configuration command is sent to the meter, followed by a ping to verify that the command was
received by the SmartPoint module. 
The subsequent command can only be sent if the utility receives a verification from the SmartPoint
module of receipt of the current command.
3. If you checked the Multi-FlexNet ID option, the process is the same for each meter in turn.
The option obtains the SmartPoint module IDs from the file txidsconfig.txt.
Create a text file named txidsconfig.txt with any text editor. In the file, list the FlexNet IDs of the
SmartPoint modules you wish to address, separated by a Return. Store the file in the same directory
as the iConAUtility.exe file.
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4. Each configuration item will be displayed in the Configuration Parameters pane with a color- coded
button to indicate the status of the item. You can hover your mouse pointer over the items to display
the status legend shown in Figure 17-2 .
Figure 17-2: Configuration Parameter Status Legend
5. When all SmartPoint modules are complete (pass or fail), the utility creates a text file to show the
status of each FlexNet ID. The text file is of the form yyyy-mm-dd hh-mm-ss_ConfigSummary
_MultiIDs.txt, where yyyy-mm-dd is the date of file creation and hh-mm-ss is the time (in 24-hour
format) of the file creation. The file is created in the Summary folder, which resides in the same
directory as the iConAUtility.exe file.
Summary Button
Click the Summary button to ping an individual meter or a group for their current configurations. The
utility can ping for:
•
Voltage Quality (Setup)
•
Customer Load Profile Channel
•
Meter Read/TX Rates
•
Read Hour
•
Voltage Quality (Ext Setup)
•
Fixed Time Zone
•
Meter Read History Resolution
•
TOU/DSR Auto-Push
•
Metering Parameter/Net Format
•
TOU Current Holidays
•
LCD Format
•
TOU Next Holidays
•
LCD Display List
•
TOU Day Type
•
Self Read Hour
•
TOU Enable
•
Demand Main/Sub Intervals
•
TOU Season and DST Date
•
Advanced Voltage Quality
•
TOU Schedule Map
Note that only the parameters that are to be sent with the Configuration command (those with green
headers) will be listed. The parameter list appears in the Configuration Parameters pane. Each
parameter has a colored circle that indicates the status of the parameter. If you hover the mouse over a
parameter, the utility lists a results legend, as shown in Figure 17-2 .
The ping results are shown in the Data pane.
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Chapter 18: Batch Tab
Purpose:
The Batch tab provides communication and configuration of meters without using the group addresses.
Subtabs:
None
Commands:
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
N/A
Figure 18-1: Batch Tab
Table 18-1: Batch Options
Name
Description
Select Message
Click the checkbox next to the command messages you wish to send.
Select
Endpoints
Click the checkboxes next to the FlexNet IDs to which you wish to send the command
messages. The Endpoints list is obtained from the txids.txt file.
Create a text file named txids.txt with any text editor. In the file, list the FlexNet IDs of the
SmartPoint modules you wish to address, separated by a Return. Store the file in the same
directory as the iConAUtility.exe file.
Select Buddy
The Buddy list is obtained from the txbuddyids.txt file. Create a text file named txbuddyids.txt
with any text editor. In the file, list the FlexNet IDs of the SmartPoint modules you wish to use
as buddy SmartPoint modules to relay the command; separate each SmartPoint module by
a Return. Store the file in the same directory as the iConAUtility.exe file. Click the Use
checkbox to actually use this list.
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Table 18-1: Batch Options
Name
Description
Select All
Click the Select All button to select all SmartPoint modules in the list.
Clear All
Click the Clear All button to de-select all SmartPoint modules in the list.
Edit
Click the Edit button to edit the txids.txt or txbuddids.txt file. Once you have edited it, and
clicked the Refresh button, the list will adjust to what you have in the file.
Refresh
Click the Refresh button to refresh the list after if you have made changes to the txids.txt or
txbuddyids.txt files.
Msg Cycle(s)
Enter the number of seconds, from 2 to 30, that you want the utility to wait after a successful
SmartPoint module message reception before applying the commands to the next
SmartPoint module.
When using the Batch command, there is no verification.
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Purpose:
The FW Tab allows you to make firmware upgrades to single SmartPoint modules, groups of SmartPoint
modules, or to all available SmartPoint modules.
Subtabs:
None
ProfileEdit
Commands:
Download Firmware
Note:
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
All
No
Sensus highly recommends the use of the Broadcast option rather than the Group
option to upgrade any large quantity of SmartPoint modules. This is due to the
amount of effort to group the SmartPoint modules you require and then change them
back to their original group. In broadcast, you can specify the SmartPoint modules to
be upgraded by using a txt file.
If you are upgrading with more than one .upg file, they must be done in the following order:
1. Bootflasher
2. Extended Segment
3. FlexNet
4. iConA Metro
Figure 19-1: FW Tab
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Firmware Options
There are various checkboxes located at the top of the tab.
Figure 19-2: Firmware Checkboxes
Table 19-1: Firmware Checkbox Options
Name
Description
Use Multi FlexNet ID List
When checked, allows a firmware load to more than one meter at a time. If you
click the Show List Button next to it, you can view and edit the list of meters.
Log Output
When checked, the contents of the debug window will be written to a file and
placed in the FWLogs directory.
Verbose Log
When checked, allows for more information, including the raw commands being
sent, to be included in the debug window.
New FWDL
When checked, Firmware Download scheme v2 will be used. When not checked,
Firmware Download scheme v1 will be used.
When new FWDL is checked these appear:
Dual Files
Check this box if you need the FlexNet firmware and the Metrology firmware to be
updated at the same time.
Disable FW Pings
When checked, the FW Version ping is not part of the firmware download process.
Unicast Load Start
When checked, this localizes the firmware download to a specific number of
meters. When unchecked, the Load Starts box shows the number of Broadcast
Load Start commands that will be sent before sending the Block Load commands.
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Firmware Download Procedures
Download to Individual Modules
To download firmware to an individual SmartPoint module:
1. In the Communications Header, select Unicast. Verify that the correct FlexNet ID has been
entered in the TX FlexNet ID field.
2. Enter the file name of the firmware image file in the Image File field, or click the Browse button to
find the file on your hard drive. The file is a .upg file created by Sensus.
Note:
Check the Use Alt Frequency button to ensure that the network does not get
clogged during the firmware download.
3. Click the Download FW button. The system process is:
a. The utility sends a Load Start command, which tells the SmartPoint module to prepare for the
upcoming .upg image file.
A reply must be received from the SmartPoint module or the utility will not transmit the .upg
image file blocks, and the FW download will fail.
b. The utility sends the .upg image file in blocks. No file checking or acknowledgment occurs during
the download process.
c. When all blocks have been sent, the utility sends a Check Image command to the SmartPoint
module.
d. If any blocks are missing in the SmartPoint module, the SmartPoint module sends a message to
the utility containing the block numbers that were missed.
e. The check image process is repeated until the SmartPoint module has received all missing
blocks.
f.
When all blocks are received, the SmartPoint module sends either an acknowledgement which
tells the utility that the SmartPoint module has received a valid .upg file, or a bad checksum
reply, which will cause the FW download to fail. In the case of a bad checksum reply, a bad .upg
file is the first item to investigate.
g. If the .upg checksum matches the checksum that the SmartPoint module calculates, the utility
sends a Flash Device command to process the image file and implement the changes.
h. If you are downloading iCon A FlexNet firmware, the application will send a ping to retrieve the
version number from the meter as a validation of the download. If this step fails, the process is
not considered a failure since this is information-only. There will be a slight delay of
approximately nine seconds between the Flash Device command and the version ping due to
the meter reloading and resetting.
i.
If you are downloading iCon A FlexNet firmware and if you have checked the Reset iCon
Registers after Download checkbox, the application will reset the registers of the receiving
meters after a valid Version Number acknowledgement is received. If the acknowledgement is
not received, the registers will not be reset, but the firmware download will still be successful.
Note:
If the firmware download fails for any reason, you may use the Force Save to Disk
button to ensure that the information is written to the log.
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Download Using Group or Broadcast
To download firmware using a group or broadcast:
1. Select Group or Broadcast in the Communications Header. If using group (see note above
concerning Group vs. Broadcast for firmware downloads), verify the group address in the TX Group
Address field. Create a text file named txidsdownload.txt with any text editor. In the file, list the
FlexNet IDs of the SmartPoint modules you wish to address, separated by a Return. Store the file in
the same directory as the FlexNetUtility.exe file.
2. Enter the file name of the firmware image file in the Image File field, or click the Browse button to
find the file on your hard drive. The file is a .upg file created by Sensus.
3. Click the Use Multi FlexNet ID List checkbox located above the Data pane. You can also click the
Review List button to verify the list of FlexNet IDs. You can select or deselect meters in the list using
the checkboxes.
4. Click the Download FW button. The system process is:
a. The utility sends a Load Start command to each ID in the list, which tells each SmartPoint
module to prepare for the upcoming .upg file. A reply must be received from each SmartPoint
module. If no SmartPoint module replies with a valid reply, the utility will not transmit the .upg
image block files, and the FW download will fail. If you are using the Broadcast method, only the
meters listed in the txidsdownload.txt file will receive the Load Start command. All other modules
will receive, but throw away, the blocks.
b. The utility sends the .upg image file in blocks. No file checking or acknowledgment occurs during
the download process.
c. When all blocks have been sent, the Check Image command is sent to each individual
SmartPoint module, one module at a time.
d. If any blocks have been missed, the utility sends the set of missing blocks to all SmartPoint
modules (or those modules in the group). This action may prevent having to repeat sending the
same missing blocks to multiple SmartPoint modules.
e. When all blocks are received, the SmartPoint module sends either an acknowledgement which
tells the utility that the SmartPoint module has received a valid .upg file, or a bad checksum
reply, which will cause the FW download to fail. In the case of a bad checksum reply, a bad .upg
file is the first item to investigate.
f.
For each SmartPoint module that calculated a checksum that matches the .upg checksum, the
utility sends a Flash Device command to process the image and implement the changes.
g. If you are downloading iCon A FlexNet firmware, the application will send a ping to retrieve the
version number from each meter as a validation of the download. If this step fails, the process is
not considered a failure since this is information-only. There will be a slight delay of
approximately nine seconds between the Flash Device command and the version ping due to
the meter reloading and resetting.
h. If you are downloading iCon A FlexNet firmware and if you have checked the Reset iCon
Registers after Download checkbox, the application will reset the registers of the receiving
meters after a valid Version Number acknowledgement is received. If the acknowledgement is
not received, the registers will not be reset, but the firmware download will still be successful.
Figure 19-3 shows an FW tab after a successful download to a single meter.
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Figure 19-3:: Successful Download
i.
In the FW Download Stage Status pane, green indicates passed, yellow indicates in progress,
red indicates failed, and black indicates that the stage is not selected (only applies to Reset
Registers status).
5. Send a Ping Type 31 to verify the firmware versions.
Retry Flash
Click the Retry Flash button if the download process was halted for some reason, and you wish to
continue the process. The process will start with the Check Image command (as in Step 4c above).
FW Version
Click the FW Version button to ping an individual SmartPoint module (as listed in the TX FlexNet ID
field) for the firmware version in the SmartPoint module. It will not ping to a group or broadcast even if
one of those boxes is checked.
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Chapter 20: Setup Tab
Purpose:
The Setup Tab is ONLY available to the Administrator. It allows you to:
• Change user names (alias) and passwords for up to five users (one of which is assigned to the Admin).
• Set which tabs and areas within tabs each user may view.
Subtabs:
User/Password
Commands:
ProfileEdit
Available with Legacy/
Gen3.3/Gen4?
Can be included in the
Configuration file?
N/A
User/Password Sub-tab
Figure 20-1: User/Password Sub-tab
You will receive an initial username (Alias) and password by email. To change, highlight the Alias or
Password you wish to change and type in the new text.
After you change usernames and/or passwords, click the Save Setup Changes button.
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ProfileEdit Sub-tab
Figure 20-2: Profile Edit Sub-tab
The rows in the ProfileEdit table list all available configuration commands in the application; the columns
list the users. To assign a user access to a command, click the cell that corresponds to the command you
wish to assign. When assigned, a Y appears in the cell. To de-assign the item, click the cell a second
time.
To grant access to all tabs and all items, click the user’s name in the column header. To de-assign all
tabs and items for the user, Alt-click the column header.
To save the profile changes, click the User/Password tab and click the Save Setup Changes button.
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Group Addressing
Group Address Format
The 32-bit group address is grouped eight bits at a time, separated by dots, and represented in decimal
format (known as dotted decimal notation). Each bit in the octet has a binary weight (128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4,
2, 1). The minimum value for an octet is 0, and the maximum value for an octet is 255.
A group address consists of 32 bits, grouped into four octets.
Figure A-1: Four Octet Grouping of Address
Group Address Classes
Group addressing supports five different address classes: A, B, C, D, and E. Only classes A, B, and C
are available for commercial use. The left-most (high-order) bits indicate the network class.
Table A-1: Group Address Classes
Group
Address
Class
Format
Purpose
A
N.H.H.Ha
Few large
organizations
0
1.0.0.0 to
126.0.0.0
7/24
1677721b
(224 - 2)
B
N.N.H.H
Medium-size
organizations
1,0
128.1.0.0 to
191.254.0.0
14/16
65534 (216 - 2)
C
N.N.N.H
Relatively small
organizations
1,1,0
192.0.1.0 to
223.255.254.0
21/8
254 (28 - 2)
D
N/A
Multicast groups
(RFC 1112)
1,1,1,0
224.0.0.0 to
239.255.255.255
NA (not for
commercial
use)
N/A
E
N/A
Experimental
1,1,1,1
240.0.0.0 to
254.255.255.255‘
N/A
N/A
a.
b.
High
Order
Bits
Address Range
No. Bits
Network/Host
Purpose
N=Network number, H=Host number
One address is reserved for the broadcast address, and one address is reserved for the network.
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Only group address formats A, B, and C are available for commercial use.
Figure A-2: Group Address Formats Available
The class of address can be determined easily by examining the first octet of the address and mapping
that value to a class range in the following table. In a group address of 172.31.1.2, for example, the first
octet is 172. Because 172 falls between 128 and 191, 172.31.1.2 is a Class B address.
The range of possible values for the first octet of each address class is shown in Table A-2 .
Table A-2: Address Class First Octet Values
Address Class
First Octet in Decimal
High-Order bits
A
1 Ð 126
0
B
128 Ð 191
10
C
192 Ð 223
110
D
224 Ð 239
1110
E
240 Ð 254
1111
FlexNet Group Address Support
The FlexNet transmitters will only support a subset of the group address protocol. This subset will include
support for Class B and Class C formats only. Furthermore, this subset will not include support for
extended group addressing which includes the ability to create subnets.
The subnet mask that will be implied in the transmitter will be the natural mask for each group address
class.
The implied subnet mask for Class B messages will be 255.255.0.0 and the implied subnet mask for
class C messages will be 255.255.255.0. The transmitter will use the correct implied subnet mask based
on the leading bits of the group address stored in memory.
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For group addressing, the NETWORK portion of the group address will be the group address and HOST
portion of the group address will be the sub-address within that group.
Class B addresses are well suited for large groups of up to 65,534 meters per group. Class B addresses
may be assigned to C&I meters on a particular demand reset cycle or a large group of meters that are fed
from the same substation etc.
It may be more logical to group much less than 65,534 C&I meters per group. If only 1,024 C&I meters
were included in a particular group there would be enough addresses within that group address to skip
group addresses and space the ACKs accordingly.
Class C addresses are well suited for small groups of up to 254 meters per group. Class C address could
best be used for residential applications where one would want to group 12 houses that are on the same
transformer on a street etc.
Total Addressable Space
If all Class B and Class C addresses are used, the total number of meters per network (NC) that can be
uniquely addressed is 1,606,254,088.
The total number of Class B addresses is 1,073,577,988 (16,382 groups, 65534 tx/group) and the total
number of Class C addresses is 532,676,100 (2,097,150 groups, 254 tx/group).
Even if all of the addresses per group are not used, the number of transmitters that can be addressed is
still quite large.
Example 1: If only 1,024 C&I meters are included in a single group, one could still address 16,382
groups of 1,024 meters. (16,775,168 total C&I meters per network)
Example 2: If only 12 residential meters are included in a single group, one could still address
2,097,150 groups of 12 meters. (25,165,800 total residential meters per network)
FlexNet Group Address Implementation
Meters in the network can be pinged individually or by group.
To ping a meter individually, the tower replaces the 28-bit FlexNet ID and 4 reserved bits with the 32-bit
meter group address. The “IP-like” address in the ping must match exactly the “IP-like” address stored in
the meter.
Example: To ping meter 192.168.1.120, the tower sends a ping with the 32-bit address set to
192.168.1.120.
When a meter is pinged individually, the meter will ACK the ping immediately.
To ping a group of meters, the group address in the ping must be the broadcast address for the Group
Class type. The broadcast address is calculated by taking the bit complement of the natural subnet mask
for the Class type and then bitwise OR-ing the mask with the group address.
Example 1: To ping all meters in the Class C group 192.168.1.0, the tower sends a ping with the 32bit address set to 192.168.1.255.
Example 2: To ping all meters in the Class B group 128.66.0.0, the tower sends a ping with the 32-bit
address set to 128.66.255.255.
When a meter is pinged along with all other meters in the group, the meter with the lowest sub-address
will ACK first and the meter with the highest sub-address will ACK last.
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Each meter will perform the following algorithm to determine how long to delay after receiving a ping to a
matching group address:
Class B: 16-bit sub-address * n milliseconds, where n is shown in Table A-3 .
Class C: 8-bit sub-address * n milliseconds, where n is shown in Table A-3 .
(Class type will be determined by the leading bits of the “IP-like” address)
Table A-3: Values for “n” in Delay Algorithms
Ping Response Mode
n (milliseconds)
Normal
125
mPass
175
Half-Baud
250
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Because the timing in the exec loop of the transmitter software is not exact, and the
time between when the message is received and the processes are not identical,
these times may need to be extended to avoid collisions.
Note:
All the meters in the network can still be reached with a broadcast command to
FlexNet ID 0xFFFFFFF. When the meter receives a message to the broadcast ID,
the meter processes the command but does not send an ACK.
Note:
“IP-like” address references included in this section are courtesy of Cisco Systems.
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