Device Type Editor

TIP: You can open Device Type Editor in the Management Console from the Tools > System > Device Type Editor link.

NOTE: The Device Type Editor replaces the Modbus Device Importer (MDI) tool that was available in older versions of the software.

Use the Device Type Editor to create device drivers for Modbus and OPC devices, in Power Monitoring Expert, for which pre-configured drivers or downloadable add-on drivers do not exist. You can also edit existing Modbus and OPC device drivers with the Device Type Editor.

Device drivers are called Device Types in Power Monitoring Expert.

NOTE: Before creating a new device type with the Device Type Editor, check if it is available as a pre-configured device type or as a downloadable add-on.

NOTE: The device types you can create with the Device Type Editor are limited to reading numeric and Boolean data from the device, and writing simple 16-bit values to the device. These device types cannot access complex data such as historical logs, event logs, or waveform captures.

NOTE: Drivers created with the Device Type Editor require mid-range (M) type device licenses.

warning

inaccurate data results

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Do not incorrectly configure the software or the devices.

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Do not base your maintenance or service actions solely on messages and information displayed by the software.

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Do not rely solely on software messages and reports to determine if the system is functioning correctly or meeting all applicable standards and requirements.

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Consider the implications of unanticipated transmission delays or failures of communications links.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, equipment damage, or permanent loss of data.

warning

unintended equipment operation

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Do not use the software to control time-critical functions.

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Do not use the software to control remote equipment without proper access control and status feedback.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

For information on how to use the Device Type Editor to create device types, see:

For Modbus

For OPC

For reference information see: