E-Mon Energy Software - Manual (Page 147)

Access Location
E-Mon Energy User Manual 14-10 E-MON
Setup Hardware Functions
When the devices are on-line, they are required to send commands and receive information to and from the
devices while they are scanning, initializing, clear readings and updating the database. E-Mon Energy™
software provides you with an Access Location window to configure the recorder and meters under Setup
Hardware
. The following describes each column of data returned from the devices.
Scan Recorder Button
The Scan Recorder is used to look for new recorders/meters and to check existing recorders/meters to ensure
they are functioning correctly. If a problem occurs with the connection or a mechanical malfunction, the
column under the device will display “Bad.” The illustration below shows that the existing recorders and
meters are functioning properly.
Figure 14.15 - Access Location Function – Verify Scan Recorder
Columns Description
Recorder This column displays the condition of the device. If the condition
states “Bad” or “Timeout,” there is a possible error in reading the
device and there may be a hardware or communication issue. If the
condition is “ok,” the hardware is functioning normally.
Meter 1 - Meter 8 This column indicates communication with meters has been
established and the operation status is ok. If the meter column is
showing “bad,” check the meter wiring and ensure the meter is
powered.
Clear Meter Button
At some point, you may want to reset the meter readings to zero for usage and/or demand displays. This
function can be accessed from the Setup Hardware function using the Clear Meter button. From the Clear
Meter Readings
dialog, you can select “all meters for the recorder” just “one of the eight,” or “all the meters
at the location.”
Figure 14.16 - Access Location Function – Clear Meter Reading