
Adding and Configuring Devices ION Setup User Guide
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When working in Network mode, Advanced and Basic views are device-specific rather than global. This
allows you to view one meter in Advanced mode and another in Basic mode.
Overview of ION Architecture
ION architecture forms the basis of every component in the ION network. This
architecture defines the logical pathways used to control information and data
when moving between individual functional blocks within a meter, between meters,
or between meters and other parts in the power monitoring and control system.
ION architecture is object oriented, giving you exceptional system flexibility. ION
meters can be configured to dedicate their resources to suit your application.
The fundamental objects that comprise the ION architecture are ION modules and
ION registers.
For more information on ION architecture, refer to the ION Reference. For more
information on the modules available in your device, refer to the ION Device
Templates Reference.
ION modules
ION modules are building blocks of functionality that link together to change setup
as required. Each ION module is comparable to some part of a conventional power
monitoring system: the Power Meter module is similar in function to a digital
multimeter; the Thermal Demand module is similar to a conventional demand
meter; the Integrator module is similar to an energy meter.
Over 80 types of ION modules are defined in ION architecture. Their functions
range from basic real-time power measurements to comprehensive waveform data
logging and setpoint control.
Collectively, these ION modules cover the complete range of power monitoring and
control capabilities. Some examples of ION modules are:
The Power Meter module provides the functionality of a discrete power
measuring instrument, such as a conventional kW meter, or the basic
measurements provided by multifunctional meters like the ION6200.
The Maximum module is comparable to a peak register, which keeps track of
variables such as peak demand. A Maximum module in the ION architecture,
however, has the flexibility to keep track of the maximum value for any
programmed parameter.
The Data Recorder module models the behavior of a conventional strip chart
recorder, which may be used to track information such as variations in current
flow. This module stores values so that they can be displayed or printed for later
analysis. Furthermore, since the Data Recorder can sample at sub-millisecond
intervals, it can also be used as a very high-speed recorder for harmonics
analysis and fault detection.
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