Installing a Device Type on the System

Before a device type can be used by Power Monitoring Expert to communicate with a device, it must be installed on the system. Follow the steps below to install a new device type or a modified device type.

To install a new or modified device type:

  1. In Device Type Editor, click Tools > Install Device Type, to open the Device Type Installer.
  2. In Device Type Installer, specify the device type you want to install.

    (Optional) Specify a diagram and icon to be used for this device type in the Vista and Diagrams applications if you want to use the default diagram feature.

    (Optional) Specify a measurement extension file for exposing the device measurements through the OPC server, if desired.

  3. Check the Device Type Name and Template. If you need to make changes, exit the Device Type Installer, open the device type for editing in the Device Type Editor and correct the names, then run the installer again.
  4. Select the Protocol for your device type, Modbus or OPC.

    (Optional) Select Ethernet Support if the device has Ethernet communication capabilities.

  5. Click Install Device Type, to install the device type on the system.
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