Rockwell Automation 9307 FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix User Manual
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Name - Every device must have a Name. See
information. The name should uniquely identify the device, since:
The device name without group affiliation will be picked from a pull-down menu
during meter setup.
The overall device status page identifies devices by name without group
affiliation
You can use any alphanumeric characters in a device name.
Notes - A field is provided for entering notes or comments for all devices.
Time Zone - Applies to all devices except for roll-up servers.
Time Sync. - Applies only to devices with internal clocks that can be synchronized to
the FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix server. Establishes how often the server synchronizes
the device clock. If the device time is synchronized by another method, set to ‘Never’
to avoid time-related issues. Examples of devices that FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix can
time-sync are Allen-Bradley power monitors and programmable controllers.
Device password - Applies only to Allen-Bradley power monitors. Default of zero
matches the default power monitor password. The password entered here must match
the power monitor password to enable time sync and device configuration download
by using the RT option. The username field only applies to the PowerMonitor 5000.
If security is enabled in a PowerMonitor 5000 unit, enter both an application-level account
username and password. This will allow FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix to configure or read
log files from the power monitor. Security accounts must be configured in the power
monitor.
Device Communication Setup
The device communication section of the device setup page defines how FactoryTalk
EnergyMetrix communicates with the device. Its content depends on the device class and
type of network connecting FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix software to the device. FactoryTalk
EnergyMetrix software features flexible device communication.
Communication Path
Paths to Rockwell Automation devices by using the FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix
integral Modbus driver.
FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix software communicates with Allen-Bradley Wireless
PowerMonitor W250 and PowerMonitor 500 products using an integral Modbus RTU
master driver.