GE PQM II - Using Enervista Viewpoint with the Pqmii; Plug and Play Example

CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE
PQMII POWER QUALITY METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4–21
4.6 Using EnerVista Viewpoint with the PQMII
4.6.1 Plug and Play Example
EnerVista Viewpoint is an optional software package that puts critical PQMII information
onto any PC with plug-and-play simplicity. EnerVista Viewpoint connects instantly to the
PQMII via serial, ethernet or modem and automatically generates detailed overview,
metering, power, demand, energy and analysis screens. Installing EnerVista Launchpad
(see previous section) allows the user to install a fifteen-day trial version of EnerVista
Viewpoint. After the fifteen day trial period you will need to purchase a license to continue
using EnerVista Viewpoint. Information on license pricing can be found at
http://www.enervista.com.
Z Install the EnerVista Viewpoint software from the GE EnerVista CD.
Z Ensure that the PQMII device has been properly configured for either
serial or Ethernet communications (see previous sections for details).
Z Click the Viewpoint window in EnerVista to log into EnerVista
Viewpoint.
At this point, you will be required to provide a login and password if
you have not already done so.
FIGURE 4–7: EnerVista Viewpoint Main Window
Z Click the Device Setup button to open the Device Setup window.
Z Click the Add Site button to define a new site.