Configuration T ools
Different types of configuration changes can be made using the different
tools provided by Siemens Energy & Automation. Each of the tools
available has been designed to make basic configuration changes easy.
The configuration tools available and the types of configuration changes
you can make with them are as follows:
♦ WinPM software lets you change the settings for any function
performed by the meter. Everything from basic setup to creating
custom functionality can be performed using WinPM. The different
types of device functions are grouped together on the WinPM screen, so
you can quickly access the types of settings you want to change.
♦ The MGT also provides access to the settings of every meter function.
Special screens are provided for quick access to basic setup functions.
The MGT cannot be used to create custom functionality.
Any of the tools mentioned above are suitable for making minor changes to
the device’s configuration. If you plan to do more extensive changes later
on, use WinPM for device configuration — this software provides the most
comprehensive view of the 9700 Power Meter’s internal operation. Once
you have become comfortable with the WinPM interface, you will be better
prepared to make major changes later.
Basics of the Architecture
Before you begin altering the 9700 Power Meter’s operation, it is advisable
to familiarize yourself with the basics of how the device operates.
Understanding the basics of the architecture will help you understand how
to make different types of configuration chang es.
The 9700 Power Meter and all other devices use the Integrated Object
Network as their architecture. This architecture applies the principles of
object-oriented software design to the creation of functionality inside your
devices. The object-oriented structure allows you to connect different
discrete objects, called

modules

, in different ways to define how
information is accessed, transferred, and manipulated inside the device and
across the power monitoring network.
Each device contains a number of modules that perform specific functions.
The modules are linked together to create

frameworks

, defining multiple
operations and logical pathways for power system information. The basic
structure of a module is the same for each module type, making it easy to
use new features once the basics are understood.

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Creating custom
functionality in the 9700
Power Meter is discussed
in the next chapter.