EPM Software Components
There are four major components of the EPM software. The Network Builder, ION Designer, Communications Server, and ION_LINK DDE Server each interact to support the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 Meters. When you selected the “PMCS with EPM 7700 Components” selection during the PMCS installation routine, these software components were installed automatically. The four components and their functions are described below.
Network Builder: Building the Network
Configuration File
The Network Builder presents a graphical view of the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 devices in your network, allowing you to easily add, remove or configure sites, services and meters. Network Builder creates a central network configuration file that holds information for the workstation, the network connections, and every connected device. You may want to restrict access to Network Builder or the network configuration file, since if the file is tampered with, EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 components may be rendered inoperable.
ION Designer: Programming Devices and Software
Nodes
The ION Designer component allows you to customize the operation of an ION- compliant node, such as
IMPORTANT: For purposes of PMCS network compatibility, it is CRITICAL that any EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 meters be configured with the GE PMCS standard configuration. Using ION Designer to customize EPM 7700, EPM 7600 or EPM 7500 functionality can compromise compatibility with the PMCS client applications attempting to access the device.
Communications Server: System Communications
The Communications Server is the core communications component for EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 meters. The Communications Server manages all communications between the meters connected to your network and the GE77GTWY and ION_Link DDE Server software applications.
ION_LINK DDE Server: Communication with
Windows Applications
The ION_LINK DDE Server uses Dynamic Data Exchange to share information with applications such as Microsoft Excel or the CIMPLICITY Wizards.
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