Overview of Module Groups

This section lists different groups (types) of modules available in the 9000

series meters and provides a brief description of each group. For a more

detailed description of any modules, refer to the

Advanced Meter
Configuration Reference Guide

.

Module Group Description

Arithmetic Applies mathematical formulas to several Boolean or numeric
values. Supports multiple formulas to provide a v ariety of result
outputs. Includes previous-value buffers for rate of change
calculations.
Clock Enables you to specify time zone, daylight savings, and time-
synchronization settings.
Communications Sets up the communications interface on the device. Specifications
include communications standard, baud rate, handshake mode,
RTS/CTS levels, RTS delay, device ID and protocol.
Convert Converts numeric or Boolean input to numeric, Boolean, or pulse
output. Useful for creating control and status signals for other
modules. For example, you can convert the Status output of a
setpoint module to two distinct pulses (an ON puls e and an OFF
pulse) and then use these pulses to trigger separate events.
Counter Counts pulses to track the number of times a certain event occurs.
Counts upwards or downwards by a specified amount.
Data Acquisition Converts the power signals received by a 9000 series device to a
numeric array format that can be used by other modules
Data Recorder Logs time-stamped numeric values from multiple so u r c es. Can be
activated by external, manual, setpoint, or schedule triggers. Useful
for fault analysis, historical trending, and the creation of
coincidental Min/Max logs.
Diagnostics Provides data about the status, load, and errors for various
functions. Used in maintenance and troubleshooting.
Digital Input Converts the state of a digital hardware port t o a value that can be
used with other modules.
Digital Output Outputs a continuous or pulse signal to a chosen hardware port.
Useful for relay control.
DNP Slave Export Uses the value of a register to create a DNP (Distributed Network
Protocol) object that can be read by a DNP Master device.
DNP Slave Import Takes the value of a DNP object (written by a DNP Master device)
and writes it into a register in a 9000 series device.
DNP Slave Options Specifies the global options that support the DNP protocol on the
device. This module also indicates the remaining event buffer space
available.
Ethernet Sets up communications for the node’s 10Base-T or 10Base-FL
Ethernet port. Used to integrate the node into energy-management
systems and enterprise computer networks.