MDC (8.0) User Manual

MDC System
User Manual
File status： Author Pakistan R&D Team
[] Draft Edit date 2019-01-22
[√] Revising Department Software Development
[] Formally Issue Version 8.0
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Content
1 Overview ................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Scope ......................................................................................................... 3
2 Getting Started ........................................................................................................ 3
2.1 System Introduction .................................................................................. 3
2.2 Precondition .............................................................................................. 3
2.3 Login and Logout ....................................................................................... 3
2.3.1 Login ................................................................................................... 3
2.3.2 Logout ................................................................................................ 4
2.3.3 Change Password ............................................................................... 4
2.4 Interface Layout ........................................................................................ 5
2.4.1 Menu Bar............................................................................................... 6
2.4.2 Navigation Tree ..................................................................................... 7
2.4.3 Operation Area ...................................................................................... 7
3 System Functions .................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Archives Management .............................................................................. 8
3.1.1 Equipment Management ................................................................... 8
3.1.2 Customer Management ................................................................... 19
3.1.3 Grid Management ............................................................................ 22
3.1.4 Archives Import ................................................................................ 31
3.2 Device Configuration ............................................................................... 32
3.2.1 DLMS Meter ..................................................................................... 32
3.2.2 Hexing376.1-DCU ............................................................................. 65
3.2.3 Task Recurrence ............................................................................... 78
3.2.4 Disconnect/Connect......................................................................... 79
3.2.5 Clock ................................................................................................. 81
3.2.6 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................... 85
3.2.7 Debug ............................................................................................... 89
3.3 Data Explorer........................................................................................... 91
3.3.1 Reading Data Query ......................................................................... 91
3.3.2 Rate of Reading ................................................................................ 94
3.3.3 Online Monitor................................................................................. 95
3.4 Meter Reading......................................................................................... 96
3.4.1 Real-time Read ................................................................................. 96
3.5 Administration ........................................................................................ 98
3.5.1 Organization Management .............................................................. 98
3.5.2 Authorization ................................................................................. 100
3.5.3 Log Management ........................................................................... 108
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1 Overview
1.1 Scope
This user manual is designed for the MDC system software version 8.0.
The purpose of this user manual is to help the end users to operate MDC system
easily.
2 Getting Started
2.1 System Introduction

2.2 Precondition
For using the MDC, the following prerequisites are necessary:
• Browser: A current version of Chrome is the recommended browser for using
this system. Alternatively, Firefox may be used. The use of Internet Explorer is not
recommended.
• URL MDC: http://ip:port/ Note: port = 9527 in most cases.
• User name and password: admin/admin123
2.3 Login and Logout

2.3.1 Login
Insert URL address in a standard browser to find system login window
Enter the correct user information and click "Login", shown as below.
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Figure 2.3-1 System login
Note：You can select the system language from the dropdown.
2.3.2 Logout
Anytime if required, click "Login out" to exit system, shown as below.
Figure 2.3-2 System Logout
2.3.3 Change Password

It is suggested to change the password when firstly login to the system through
menu bar and click “change password”, shown as below.
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Figure 2.3-3 Change password
After clicking on “change password” option it will open a change password page, fill
your information and click “save” button, shown as below.
Figure 2.3-4 Change password page
2.4 Interface Layout

“Hexing MDC” is developed based on Browser Server architecture, which means
to work with system, user/users simply open web browsers (like IE, Fire fox or
Chrome) on their own computer and connect to related server by entering address of
server in address line of browser (like http://ip:port/), if everything goes right
customer will see a login page as shown above in section 2.3.1. After successful login
the user will see following layout.
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Figure 2.4-1 Layout
The customer interface includes menu bar, navigation tree and operation area, which
are described respectively in below sections.
2.4.1 Menu Bar
The menu bar has following features:

1) Hexing Logo.
2) Next to logo there is a button to hide and show the navigation tree.
3) There is a search field where user can type a menu name to search it.
4) Next to search field there is a full screen button.
5) At the end there is a current login user’s profile menu where user can
change password and logout from application, for detail see section 2.3.2
and 2.3.3.
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Figure 2.4-2 Menu bar
2.4.2 Navigation Tree
Navigation tree has all the menus to access the functions of MDC. Navigation tree
has two types on menus, 1) Main Menu and 2) Sub Menus. Main menu represents
the primary functional organization, such as Device configuration, Archives
management and etc. By expanding main menu, several sub-menus will be shown
and just click any sub menu to open the functionality.
Figure 2.4-3 Navigation Tree
2.4.3 Operation Area
This interface represents different functions and operations, operator can access
to sub-menus as well as variety of individual modules, shown as below.
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Figure 2.4-4 Operate zone
You can click on cross sign to close any function.
3 System Functions
3.1 Archives Management

3.1.1 Equipment Management
3.1.1.1 Meter Management
3.1.1.1.1 Function Introduction
This function includes Meter management. The meter management refers to stock
management on meter asset.
3.1.1.1.2 Menu Access
[Assets] -- [Registration] -- [Meters]
3.1.1.1.3 Meter Management
Once login to the system, click on [Assets] -- [Registration] -- [Meters] as shown

below:
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Figure 3.1-1 Meter management
Function point 1：Meter query
The operator can queries meter information according to the node, Meter asset
number, Meter type, Meter status, Meter manufacturer, Meter type and device type
to complete the list.
Function point 2: Add Meter
By clicking on [Add] button the meter properties will be displayed. So input
meter properties information and save the relevant data to finish meter integration
operation process. Refresh the displayed list. The integration meter window is shown
below.
Figure 3.1-2 Add Meter

Function point 3: Display Setting
Set the meter properties for display and maintenance according to the
operator’s requirements.
Click on [Display Setting] button then Select the properties and click [Confirm] to
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complete the setting operation.
Function point 4: Meter Modification
In this function Meter can be edited, deleted and viewed.
⚫ Click on [Delete] button to delete the meter.
⚫ Click on [Context view] button to view the meter context.
⚫ By clicking on [Edit] button meter information will be displayed enabling
meter's properties information modification that can be done by clicking on
[Save] button.
3.1.1.2 Terminal Management
This function includes Terminal management. The terminal management refers to

the information management of terminal equipment and the mounting between
meters.
[Assets] -- [Registration] -- [Terminals]
3.1.1.2.3 Terminal Management
Once login to the system, click on [Assets] -- [Registration] -- [Terminals] as

shown below.
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Figure 3.1-3 Terminal management
Function point 1: Terminal query
The operator can query terminal information according to the node (Archives
tree selection), terminal asset number, terminal protocol, device type, terminal user,
terminal manufacturer, terminal type and terminal status and also complete the
displayed list.
Function point 2: Add Terminal
Click on [Add] button; the pop-up page displays terminal property. Enter
terminal properties information and save it then Refresh the display list. The
mentioned window is shown as below.
Figure 3.1-4 Add Terminal

Function point 3: Display setting
Set the terminal properties of display and maintenance according to the
Click on [Display Setting] button. Select the properties to display in the pop-up
page and select properties and move to change the display position of the properties,
click on [Confirm] to complete relevant setting operation.
Function point 4: Terminal Modification
Terminal can be edited, removed and view its context.
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⚫ Click on [Context] button to display terminal's context.
⚫ Click on [Remove] button to complete terminal's removal operation.
⚫ By clicking on [Edit] button; the terminal edit page will be open for
modification:
Figure 3.1-5 Edit Terminal

Function point 1: Modifying terminal information and device association
Select the terminal node, display the detailed information, modify the properties
information, and click on [Save] to complete the terminal information modification.
For the terminal node, it may add a Meter and the terminal bound device; click on
Add Meter or End device from top right drop down in Edit pop up; the following page
will display meter integration property information as shown above.
After selection Meter or End device from dropdown input meter property or End
device information and click on [Save] button to complete the meter binding
operation under the relevant terminal. By select Meter or End device from select top
right dropdown, Meter or End device information is shown in grid form for binding.
Input terminal property information and click on [Append] button to select Meter or
End device and then click on [save] button.
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Figure 3.1-6 Append Meters
Function point 2: Modify, unbind, remove and replace linked devices information
Select linked device node to see device's details then modify property
information and click on [Save] to complete the device information modification
process.
Link end devices can be unbounded, removed and replaced. To do, select the
terminal then click on [remove] button to complete the removing of bound devices.
Note:
Meter asset number: It is a unique number that cannot be repeated.
Terminal number: It is a unique number that cannot be repeated.
3.1.1.3 Metering Points Management
This function provides measurement point management and Relations between

measurement point and associated equipment maintenance.
[Customer Information] -- [Customer Registration] -- [Metering Points]
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3.1.1.3.3 Page Display
Once login to the system, click on [Customer Information] -- [Customer

Registration] -- [Metering Points] is shown as below.
Figure 3.1-7 Usage point management
Function point 1: Usage Point Query

The operator can query the usage point information according to node (archives
tree selection), usage point number, usage point name, usage point type, usage point
status, and whether the usage point is associated equipment, and complete display
in the list.
Function point 2: Add Usage Point
Click on [Add] button. The pop-up page displays usage point properties. Input
the usage point properties information and save it. The usage point addition
operation is completed. Refresh the display list. The Add Usage Point page is shown
as below.
Figure 3.1-8 Add Usage point

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Set the usage point properties for display and maintenance according to the
Click on [Display Setting] button then Select the properties to see relevant
window and click on [Confirm] to complete the setting operation as shown below.
Figure 3.1-9 Usage point display settings

Function point 4: Usage Point Modification
Usage point can be edited, deleted, view its context and logged out.
⚫ Click on [Log off] button to complete logout operation of usage point.
⚫ Click on [Context] button to complete context-view operation of usage
point.
⚫ Click on [Edit] button to see usage point structural chart including usage
point-equipment (terminal or Meter), as shown below:
Figure 3.1-10 Edit Usage point

Function point 1: Modify usage point information
Select the usage point node to display usage point details and associated
customer’s information. Modify the property information and click on [Save] to
complete the usage point information modification.
Function point 2: Removing or replacing usage point device (terminal or Meter)
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Select the node of usage point device to see the device details. It can be divided
into terminal and Meter. Modify device property information and click on [Save] to
complete the usage point device information modification. You can also view the
Historical connection of meter on click of [Historical connection]
Notes:
Usage point number: It is a unique number and cannot be repeated.
3.1.1.4 SIM Card Management
You can add, edit and delete SIM cards.
[Assets] -- [Registration] -- [SIM Cards]
Once login to the system, click on [Assets] -- [Registration] -- [SIM Cards] as shown
below:
Figure 3.1-11 Sim card management

Function point 1: Usage Point Query
The operator can query the SIM Card information according to node (archives tree
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selection), SIM No, SIM Series Number, SIM Usage Status and SIM IP to display in the
list.
Function point 2: Add a new SIM Card
Input the information, click the [Save] button.
Figure 3.1-12 Add Sim card

Set the SIM card properties for display and maintenance according to the
Click on [Display Setting] button then Select the properties to see relevant
window and click on [Confirm] to complete the setting operation as shown below.
Figure 3.1-13 Sim card display settings

Function point 4: SIM Card Modification
You can edited and deleted the SIM card information.
⚫ Click on [Delete] button to complete the deletion operation of usage point.
⚫ Click on [Edit] button to see SIM card modification then click on [Save]
button, as shown below:
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Figure 3.1-14 Edit Sim card
3.1.1.5 Non-archive
Display the terminals that is having communication but not create the archives in
the system.
[Reports] -- [Unregistered Meters]
Once login to the system, click on [Reports] -- [Unregistered Meters] as shown

below:
Figure 3.1-15 Non Archive

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Function point 1: non-archives Query
The operator can query the non-archives information according to Device No.,
Communication time, and complete display in the list.
3.1.2 Customer Management

3.1.2.1 Customer Management
Maintenance Customer archive and devices installation relation including customer,

measurement point and device (meter and terminal)
[Customer Registration] -- [Customer Registration]-- [Customers]
Once login to the system, click on[Customer Registration] -- [Customer Registration]--

[Customers] ,as shown
Figure 3.1-16 Customer management

Function point1：Customer query
Query the customer by power utility, substation, feeder line, transformer, code,
name, status, type, meter no, and the fields of substation will be loaded dynamically.
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Function point2：Customer adding
Click on [Add] button, the interface will show information of user. Enter customer
information then click on [Save] button to finish the operation of adding customer as
below:
Figure 3.1-17 Add Customer

Function point 3：Display Setting
Set the display and the properties of maintained Customer according to the
requirements of operator. Click on [Display setting] button, select the display
properties in the popup page then click on [Confirm] button and finish setting
operation.
Function point 4：Customer Modification
This function lets operator edit, delete and log-off the customers.
⚫ Click on [Delete] button to delete customer information.
⚫ Click on [logout] button to finish the customer logout actions. The customer
status is changed to ‘log-off’.
⚫ Click on [Edit] button, it will show customer structure according to customer-
measurement point-device (end device or meter) as below.
Figure 3.1-18 Edit Customer

Function point 5：Add new measurement point and select existing measurement
point
Select customer node, so that the detailed information of customer and contact
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person will be displayed. Modify the information and click on [Save] button to finish
the modification of customer information.
For customer node can create a new measurement point and select the existing
measurement point operation, click [Add Usage point] , the interface displays the
new measurement point attribute information, enter the measurement point
properties Information, click the [Save] button to complete the measurement point
added;
Click [Select Usage Point], a pop-up box will display the list of existing
measurement points, select the measurement point and click [Append] to complete
the metering point selection.
Function point 6：Logout measurement point and change and hang device (the end
or meter).
Select measurement point node to see detailed information of measurement
point. Modify the property information then click on [Save] button to finish
information modification as below:
Choose measurement points, can associate measurement points related

equipment (meter or end device).
Click on [Add- meter] button, to see properties information of adding meter.
Enter meter properties information in meter management feature, to finish the
adding meter operation and also create terminal or end device in terminal
management feature.
Click on [New Usage point] button to create new usage point in a new window.
Enter information then click on [Save] button to create usage point operation. By
clicking on [Select Usage point], the existing usage points will be shown in a pop-up
box so that select a usage point then click on [Append] button to finish usage point
operation as shown below.
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Figure 3.1-19 Append usage points
Function point 7：Measurement point device (terminal or meter) remove or change.
Select measurement point node to see device information. Operator can modify
the device property information according to device type and finally click on [Save]
button to finish the modification as shown below.
Regarding measurement point, operator can remove and change the device or
unbind the device on click of [Unbind].
Click on [Remove] button to confirm and finish remove device operation.
Note：
⚫ Customer No：it is a unique number that cannot be repeated.
⚫ Only the users in the running state are allowed to logout, and the users
who are install the running state equipment are not allowed to log out.
⚫ The customer who opens an account is allowed to delete it.
3.1.3 Grid Management
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3.1.3.1 Grid Management
3.1.3.2 Function Introduction

This function enables operator to add, delete even modify substation's archive
in order to support substation maintenance, line, sub-line, transformer, transformer
branch-line information.
3.1.3.3 Menu Access

[Customer Information] -- [Grid] -- [Grid]
3.1.3.4 Page Management
Branch1：Substation
Once login to the system, click on [Customer Information] -- [Grid] -- [Grid] --TAB
page [Substation] ，as shown in below.
Figure 3.1-20 Grid management

Function point 1：Substation Query
According to node (navigation tree selection), Select right substation's
number/name even voltage level to make substation information query.
Function point 2：Add Substation
Click on [Add], jump into below page then input substation properties and Save
it and finally refresh the list.
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Figure 3.1-21 Add Substation
Function point3：Display Set
Set the substation properties required for display and maintenance. Click on
[Display Set] to jump into relevant page as below as below:
Select and move properties on pop up, place where you want. Select the
properties required to display, and then click [Confirm] to finish the setting.
Function point 4：Substation Edit
Edit or delete the substation.
⚫ Click [Delete] to delete the selected Substation.
⚫ Click [Edit] to display Substation power grid platform for modification
Function point 5：
Choose a transformer substation node, it can be modified through adding new
line that needs existing line as well as operational node or branch. Below you can
find detail information for such modification. Please save relevant modification after
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the process is finished.
Click on [Add line] button, the relevant interface will show line’s information.
Enter appropriate information and click save button. Now adding new line process is
finished.
Click on [Existing line] button. Existing line can be chosen in newly pop-up box, as
below:
Figure 3.1-22 Append Lines

Choose line, and click [Append] button, the selected line will be linked to
relevant transformer substation.
Function point 6:
Choose node of line to modify and add branch or transformer. Choose available
branch line, transformer and the operation for line changing. Click on [Save] button
to save and finish information upgrading operation.
By clicking on [Add branch-line] button, relevant interface will show information

of line. Enter appropriate information then click on[Save] button to finish process of
adding branch line. Finally operator can check the structure chart by display
refreshing.
Click on [Add Transform] button, the interface will show information of
transformers. Enter appropriate information then click on [Save] button to finish
process of adding transformer. Finally operator can check the structure chart by
refresh display.
Click on [select exiting branch-line] button, the existing line will appear from the
pop-up box, select the line, click on [confirm] button, then the selected line will be
linked to the related line. Finally refresh the current window. As a result, operator
can check the transformer substation.
Click on [select exiting transform] button, the existing transformer will appear
from the pop-up box, select the transformer, click [confirm] button, then the selected
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transformer will link to the related line that can be refreshed at the end. As a result,
operator can check the transformer substation.
Click on [change line] button, the existing line will appear from the pop-up box.
Click on confirm button, so selected line will be replaced by existing line and finally
refresh the current window. Eventually operator can check the transformer
substation.
Function point 7：
By choosing node of transformer, Operator can modify, add a branch line of
transformer, choose existing branch line of transformer and even evaluate operation
of transformer's new modification.
Choose a transformer node, the interface will show below information. So
operator can modify and save required modification to finish information upgrading
process.
Click on [Add Transformer branch-line] button, relevant window will represent
information of lines. Enter appropriate information and click on [Save] button to
finish the operation of adding branch line process. So operator can check the
structure chart through refreshing current page.
Click on [Select exiting transformer branch-line] button so the existing
transformer branch line will be appeared from the pop-up box, select the
transformer branch line and click on [Append] button, then the selected line will link
to the related transformer. So by refreshing current window, operator can check the
transformer substation.
Click on [change transformer] button to find existing transformers over a pop-up
box. Select a transformer, click [Confirm] button so the selected transformer will
replace by existing transformer. Also operator can check the transformer substation
by window refreshing.
Branch 2: Feeder Line
Once login to the system, click on [Customer Information] -- [Grid] -- [Grid]
--Feeder Line TAB，as below：
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Figure 3.1-23 Feder Line
Function point 1：Feeder Line inquire

The operator can inquire line information with node of navigation tree, line code,
name and voltage (and …) that can be displayed in a list.
Function point 2: Line adding

Click on [Add] button, the interface will show information of a line. Enter appropriate
information and click on [Save] button to finish the operation of adding a new line so
that operator can check the structure chart by refreshing current window.
Figure 3.1-24 Add Line

Function point 3: Display Set
Set the display and properties of maintain line according to the required
use-case, click on [display setting] button, select the display properties in the popup
page then click on [Confirm] button to finish setting operation.
Function point 4: Line Edit
This function lets operator edit and view the context of lines even delete the
lines.
⚫ By clicking on [delete] button, operator can delete line information.
⚫ Click on [Edit] button, the line structure chart will appear which shows
line-branch line-transformer-transformer branch line, as below:
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Figure 3.1-25 Edit line
Choose a node of line to modify and add a branch or transformer then Choose
Available branch line and transformer.
Choose a node of line to get access to modification window. Click on [Save] button to
finish line information upgrading process.
By choosing a transformer node, Operator can modify, add a transformer branch
line. Choose existing branch line of transformer and manage process of transformer
data modification.
Once a branch line node chosen, relevant window will represent below
information that operator can modify and finally click on [Save] button to finish the
operation.
Branch 3: Transformer
--transformer TAB，as below：
Figure 3.1-26 Transformer interface

Function point 1: Transformer Inquiry
The operator can query transformer information according to transformer code
and name over private and public transformers which are accessible in relevant list.
Function point 2: Transformer Adding
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Click on [Add] button, the window will represent information of transformer.
Enter appropriate information then click on [Save] button to finish the operation of
adding a new transformer..
Figure 3.1-27 Add transfaormer

Set the display and the properties of maintain transformer according to the
requirements of operator then click on [display setting] button and select the display
properties and click on [save] button to finish setting operation.
Function point 4: Transformer Edit
This function lets operator edit and delete.
⚫ Click on [Delete] button to delete transformer information.
⚫ Click on [Edit] button to modify transformer
Figure 3.1-28 Edit transfaormer

By choosing a node of transformer, Operator can modify, add branch line of
transformer, choose existed branch line of transformer and even check operation of
transformer changing.
Choose a transformer node, the interface will show below information that
operator can modify it and finally save the data to finish information upgrading
process.
Branch 4: Transform branch line
--Transformer Branch-line TAB，as below：
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Figure 3.1-29 Transfaormer branch line interface
Function point 1: Transformer Branch Line Inquiry
Operator can query transformer information according to the node of
Transformer, transformer line code and its name which can be displayed in the list.
Function point 2: Transformer adding
Click on [Add] button then the new window will show information of
transformer branch line. Enter appropriate transformer branch line data and click on
[save] button to finish the operation for adding a new transformer branch line. Also
Operator can check the structure chart by refresh display as below:
Figure 3.1-30 Add transfaormer branch line

Set the display and the properties of maintain transformer branch line according
to the requirements of operator. Click on [Display setting] button, select the display
properties and click on [Save] button and finish setting operation.
Function point 4: Transform Branch Line Edit
This function lets operator edit, delete.
⚫ By clicking on [Delete] button, operator can delete transformer branch line
information.
⚫ Click on [Edit] button for modification. At the end, click on [Save] button to
finish the operation.
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3.1.4 Archives Import
3.1.4.1 Archive Import
This function enables operator to import big data or files in a bulk data, including
customers, terminals, meters, usage points and even the relation between the
meters and terminal.
[Customer Information] -- [Registration Files Import]
Once login to the system, click on [Customer Information] -- [Registration Files

Import] ，As shown in the figure below.
Figure 3.1-31 Archive import

Function point 1: Import files of customer
First download template after select the organization from dropdown then for
import purpose click on [Browse] button, after select the files of customer click on
[Import] to complete data then the imported result can be shown under relevant
window.
Notes:
◆ The information of imported files shall be filled in the agreed template
format.
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◆ The recommended import sequences: Customer-terminal-meter-usage,
point-relation between the meter and terminal.
◆ The customer number, name and type cannot be null in importing
customer process.
◆ The device type, asset number and logic address cannot be null in
importing terminal process.
◆ The device type, asset number, meter direction cannot be null in
importing meter process.
◆ The usage point name, number of usage point, the classification of usage
point and line cannot be null in importing usage point process.
◆ To define relation between meter and terminal, both asset number of
meter and asset number of terminal must exist.
◆ The customer number, asset number of terminal, asset number of meter
and number of usage point that have existed cannot be imported.
◆ Except imported link between meter and terminal the rest imported files
are required to choose the organization.
3.2 Device Configuration

3.2.1 DLMS Meter
3.2.1.1 DLMS Task Definition
3.2.1.1.1 Function introduction
This function is used to create, update, delete and to view existing task
templates for the DLMS meter.
Click on the [Task Schedule] -> [DLMS Task Configuration] -> [DLMS Task
Definition].
3.2.1.1.3 Operation procedure
When user will click the above menu then the main interface will be display,
as shown below.
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Figure 3.2-1 DLMS Meter task template
Function Point 1：Condition query

Operator can filter/query the data using the template name and profile name to see
the desire result.
Function Point 2：Add template
To add a new template just click the add button shown in above figure. When user
will click the button a new page will be open, fill all the fields and select data items
from the tree display on right side of page. After fill all the fields click on “Confirm”
button to add and to cancel just click the “Cancel” button.
Figure 3.2-2 Add DLMS Meter task template

Function Point 3：Edit template
To edit an existing template just click the edit button shown in main interface figure
with label 3. When user will click the button a new page will be open, update the
desired fields. After update the fields click on “Confirm” button to edit and to cancel
the changes just click the “Cancel” button.
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Figure 3.2-3 Edit DLMS Meter task template
Function Point 4：Delete template

To delete an existing template just click the delete button shown in main interface
figure with label 4. When user will click the button a confirmation pop-up will open
to ensure the delete operation. If user is sure to delete click on “Confirm” button and
to cancel the operation just click the “Cancel” button.
Figure 3.2-4 Delete DLMS Meter task template
3.2.1.2 DLMS Task Group
This function is used to create, update, delete and to view existing task
groups and their details for the DLMS meter.
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Groups].
as shown below.
Figure 3.2-5 DLMS Meter task Group

Operator can filter/query the data using the group name, meter model and default
status to see the desire result.
Function Point 2：Add group
To add a new group just click the add button shown in above figure with label 2.
When user will click the button a new pop-up will be open, fill all the fields. After fill
all the fields click on “Confirm” button to add and to cancel just click the “Cancel”
button.
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Figure 3.2-6 Add DLMS Meter task Group
Function Point 3：Edit group
To edit an existing group just click the edit button shown in main interface figure with
label 3. When user will click the button a new pop-up will be open, update the
desired fields. After update the fields click on “Confirm” button to edit and to cancel
the changes just click the “Cancel” button.
Figure 3.2-7 Edit DLMS Meter task Group

Function Point 4：Delete group
To delete an existing group just click the delete button shown in main interface figure
with label 4. When user will click the button a confirmation pop-up will open to
ensure the delete operation. If user is sure to delete click on “Confirm” button and to
cancel the operation just click the “Cancel” button.
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Figure 3.2-8 Delete DLMS Meter task Group
Function Point 5：Add group details
To add a new group details just click the add button shown in above figure with label
5. When user will click the button a new pop-up will be open, fill all the fields. After
fill all the fields click on “Confirm” button to add and to cancel just click the “Cancel”
button.
Figure 3.2-9 Add DLMS Meter task group detail

Function Point 6：Task template details
To view the details of selected task template just click the link shown in main
interface figure with label 6. When user will click that link it will route to task
template interface.
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Function Point 7：Edit group details
To edit an existing group details just click the edit button shown in main interface
figure with label 7. When user will click the button a new pop-up will be open,
update the desired fields. After update the fields click on “Confirm” button to edit
and to cancel the changes just click the “Cancel” button.
Figure 3.2-10 Edit DLMS Meter task Group detail

Function Point 8：Delete group details
To delete an existing group details just click the delete button shown in main
interface figure with label 8. When user will click the button a confirmation pop-up
will open to ensure the delete operation. If user is sure to delete click on “Confirm”
button and to cancel the operation just click the “Cancel” button.
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Figure 3.2-11 Delete DLMS Meter task Group detail
3.2.1.3 DLMS Task Configuration
This function is used for the task configurations such as to set task, set
failed task and to disable tasks for the DLMS meter.
Configuration].
as shown below.
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Figure 3.2-12 DLMS task configuration

Operator can filter/query the data using the node, meter no., meter model, group
name and status to see the desire result.
Function Point 2：Read load profile
To read the any load profile data of any meter use this read button shown in above
figure with label 2. When user will click the button a new pop-up will be open for the
selection of load profiles.
Figure 3.2-13 DLMS task configuration load profile
After selection of load profiles click the “Confirm” button, after this user will see the
following page.
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Wait until the message is “Operation is in progress, please wait…” , user can return to
main interface using the “Return” button that will be show automatically when the
operation will finish.
Function Point 3: Set Task

To set the any task of any meter use button shown in main interface figure with label
3. When user will click the button a new pop-up will be open for the selection of
task.
After selection of task click the “Confirm” button, after this user will see the
following page.
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Function Point 4: Set Failed Task

To set the any failed task of any meter use button shown in main interface figure with
label 4. This operation will only work if any failed task is available otherwise following
prompt will be shown.
Figure 3.2-14 DLMS task configuration set failure task
Function Point 5: Set Disable Task

To set the any disable task of any meter use button shown in main interface figure
with label 5. This operation will only work if any disable task is available otherwise
following prompt will be shown.
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Figure 3.2-15 DLMS task configuration set disable task
Note: For all above four operations first the selection of meter is compulsory
otherwise user will see following prompt.
3.2.1.4 DLMS Meter Parameters Configuration
This function is used to configure the parameters of the DLMS meter.
Click on the [Assets] -> [DLMS Meter Configuration] -> [DLMS Meter
Parameter].
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as shown below.
Figure 3.2-16 DLMS meter parameter configuration

Operator can filter/query the data using the node and meter no. to see the desire
result.
Function Point 2：Read parameter items
To read the any parameter items of any meter use this read button shown in above
figure with label 2. When user will click the button then user will see the following
page.
main interface using the “Return” button that will be shown automatically when the
Function Point 3: Set parameter items

To set the any parameter item of any meter use button shown in main interface
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figure with label 3. When user will click the button then user will see the following
page.
Note: For above two operations first the selection of meter and parameter item is
compulsory otherwise user will see following prompt.
3.2.1.5 DLMS Meter Alarm Configuration
This function is used for the configurations of alarms for the DLMS meter.
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Alarms].
as shown below.
Figure 3.2-17 DLMS meter alarm configuration

Operator can filter/query the data using the node and configuration item to see the
desire result.
Function Point 2：Read alarm events
To read the any alarm events of any meter use this read button shown in above
figure with label 2. When user will click the button then user will see the
confirmation pop-up to ensure the operation.
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If user want to proceed then click “Confirm” button and to cancel the operation click
the “Cancel” button. When user will click the confirm button will see the following
page.
Function Point 3: Set alarm events

To set the any alarm events of any meter use button shown in main interface figure
with label 3. When user will click the button then user will see the confirmation
pop-up to ensure the operation.
page.
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Note: For above two operations first the selection of meter is compulsory otherwise
user will see following prompt.
Note: For the set operation the selection of alarm item is also compulsory otherwise
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3.2.1.6 DLMS Meter Relay Control
This function is used to read the relay state and set the control parameters
of the DLMS meter.
Click on the [Assets] -> [DLMS Meter Configuration] -> [DLMS Meter Relay
Control].
as shown below.
Figure 3.2-18 DLMS relay control

Operator can filter/query the data using the node to see the desire result.
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Function Point 2：Read relay control items
To read the any relay control items of any meter use this read button shown in above
page.
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Function Point 3: Set relay control items
To set the any relay control items of any meter use button shown in main interface
page.
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Note: For above two operations the selection of parameter item is also compulsory
3.2.1.7 DLMS Meter Load Control Definitions
This function is used to create load control templates for the DLMS meter.
Click on the [Assets] -> [DLMS Meter Configuration] -> [DLMS Meter Load
Control Definition].
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as shown below.
Figure 3.2-19 DLMS meter load control template
Function Point 1：Select template

From the drop down list user can select already existing template to view, edit or
delete.
Function Point 2：Add template
To add a new template fill all the required fields, shown in green border in above
figure. After fill all the fields click on “add” button shown in figure with label 2. After
button click a confirmation pop-up will open to ensure the add operation. If user is
sure to add click on “Confirm” button and to cancel the operation just click the
“Cancel” button.
Function Point 3：Edit template

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To edit an existing template fill all the desired fields, shown in green border in main
interface figure. After fill all the fields click on “edit” button shown in main interface
figure with label 3. After button click a confirmation pop-up will open to ensure the
edit operation. If user is sure to update then click on “Confirm” button and to cancel
the operation just click the “Cancel” button.
Function Point 4：Delete template

To delete a selected template click the “delete” button shown in main interface
figure with label 4. When user will click the button a confirmation pop-up will open
to ensure the delete operation. If user is sure to delete click on “Confirm” button and
to cancel the operation just click the “Cancel” button.
Function Point 5：Add threshold

To add a new threshold, fill the time and threshold fields and click the “Add” button
shown in main interface figure with label 5.
Function Point 6：Delete threshold
To delete an existing threshold just click the “delete” button shown in main interface
figure with label 6.
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3.2.1.8 DLMS Meter Load Control
This function is used to read and set the meter load control templates of
the DLMS meter.
Click on the [Assets] -> [DLMS Meter Configuration] -> [DLMS Meter Load
Control].
as shown below.
Figure 3.2-20 DLMS meter load control

Operator can filter/query the data using the node to see the desire result.
Function Point 2：Read load control template
To read the any load control template of any meter use this read button shown in
above figure with label 2. When user will click the button then user will see the
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page.
Function Point 3: Set load control template

To set the any load control template of any meter use “set” button shown in main
interface figure with label 3. When user will click the button then user will see the
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page.
Note: There are two tabs to show different (normal, emergency) status of template.
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Note: For set operation the selection of template is also compulsory otherwise user
will see following prompt.
3.2.1.9 DLMS Meter Tariff Definitions
This function is used to create tariff templates and tariff rate details for the
DLMS meter.
Click on the [Assets] -> [DLMS Meter Configuration] -> [DLMS Meter Tariff
Definitions].
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as shown below.
Figure 3.2-21 DLMS meter tariff template

Operator can filter/query the data using the tariff name to see the desire result.
Function Point 2：Add tariff rate
To add a new tariff rate template click on “Add Tariff Rate” button shown in above
figure with label 2. Fill all the required fields and click “Save” button to add and click
“cancel” button to cancel the operation.
Figure 3.2-22 Add DLMS meter tariff template

Function Point 3：Edit tariff rate detail
To edit tariff rate detail click on “Edit Tariff Rate Detail” button shown in main
interface figure with label 3. After click following page will be shown.
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Figure 3.2-23 Edit DLMS meter tariff rate detail
Above page has four tabs to add different tariff rates, every tab has “Add” button.
After click this button a new pop-up page will be open and user can fill the fields,
after that just click “save” button to save the details. One pop-up page is shown
below.
Function Point 4：Edit tariff rate template

To edit tariff rate template click on “Edit Tariff rate” button shown in main interface
figure with label 4. Update all the desired fields and click “Save” button to update
and click “cancel” button to cancel the operation.
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Figure 3.2-24 Edit DLMS meter tariff template
Function Point 5：Delete tariff rate template
To delete a selected tariff rate template click the “delete” button shown in main
interface figure with label 5. When user will click the button a confirmation pop-up
will open to ensure the delete operation. If user is sure to delete click on “Confirm”
button and to cancel the operation just click the “Cancel” button.
3.2.1.10 DLMS Tariff Configuration
This function is used to read and update the meter tariff rate templates of
the DLMS meter.
Tariffs].
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as shown below.
Figure 3.2-25 DLMS tariff configuration

Operator can filter/query the data using the node and meter no. to see the desire
result.
Function Point 2：Tariff update
To update the tariff rate template of any meter use “Batch Tariff Update” button
shown in above figure with label 2. When user will click the button then user will see
the following page.
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Function Point 3: Read current tariff
To read the current tariff rate template of any meter use “Batch Read Current Tariff”
button shown in main interface figure with label 3. When user will click the button
then user will see the following page.
Function Point 4: Read backup tariff

To read the backup tariff rate template of any meter use “Batch Read Backup Tariff”
button shown in main interface figure with label 4. When user will click the button
then user will see the following page.
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Function Point 4: Tariff rate details

There are four tabs to show different types of tariff rate templates.
Note: For above three operations first the selection of meter is compulsory
Note: For tariff update operation the selection of effective time is also compulsory.
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3.2.2 Hexing376.1-DCU
3.2.2.1 Hexing376.1-DCU Task Definitions
Configuring the parameters of the HexDCU-376.1-DCU Task Definition.
Click [Task Schedule] -- [Hexing376.1-DCU Task Configuration] --

[Hexing376.1-DCU Task Definition]
3.2.2.1.3 Operation Procedure
After login system, click the menu, then the main page is shown below.
Figure 3.2-40 Hexing376.1-DCU Task definition

Function point1：Query
According to Template Name and profile Name to make task template
configuration information query.
Function point 2: Add Task Template Configuration
Click on [Add] button. The pop-up page displays task template configuration
properties. Input the task template configuration properties information and click on
[Confirm] button, save it. The task template configuration addition operation is
completed. Refresh the display list. The Add Task Template Configuration page is
shown as below.
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Figure 3.2-41 Add Hexing376.1-DCU Task definition
3.2.2.2 Hexing376.1-DCU Task Group
Configuring the parameters of the HexDCU-376.1-DCU Task Group.

[Hexing376.1-DCU Task Group]
Figure 3.2-42 Hexing376.1-DCU Task group

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According to Template Group Name, Meter Model and Is Default to make task
group configuration information query.
Function point 2: Add Task Group
Click on [Add] button on Left side grid toolbar. The pop-up page displays task group
configuration properties. Input the task group configuration properties information
and click on [Confirm] button, save it. The task group configuration addition
operation is completed. Refresh the display list. The Add Group Template
Configuration page is shown as below.
Figure 3.2-43 Add Hexing376.1-DCU Task group

Function point 3: Select Task Group
First select group from left group, Click on [Add] button on right side grid. The
pop-up page displays task group detail properties. Input the task group detail
properties information and click on [Confirm] button, save it. The task group detail
addition operation is completed. Refresh the display list. The Add Task Group Detail
page is shown as below.
Figure 3.2-44 Add Hexing376.1-DCU Task group detail
Function point 4: Modification

This function lets operator edit, delete groups and details.
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⚫ Click on [Delete] button to delete groups and details.
⚫ Click on [Edit] button for modification of group and details.
3.2.2.3 Hexing376.1-DCU Task Configuration
Configuring the parameters of the HexDCU-376.1-DCU Task.

[Hexing376.1-DCU Task Definition].
Figure 3.2-45 Hexing376.1-DCU Task configuration

According to Node, Meter Model and Status to make task configuration
information query.
Function point 2: Read
Select the configuration items, click on [Read] button then pop up is open for
selection of task no then click on [Confirm] button as shown below.
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After click on [Confirm] button it will go to read results as shown below
Function point 3: Set Task

Select the configuration items, click on [Set Task] button then pop up is open for
selection of task group then click on [Confirm] button as shown below.
After click on [Confirm] button it will go to read results as shown below
Function point 4: Disable Task

Select the configuration items, click on [Disable Task] button then it will go to read
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results as shown below
Same we read set task failed result operation of configuration items on click of [Set
Task Failed].
3.2.2.4 Hexing376.1-DCU Submit Meters
Deliver the Archive of the meter to the Hexing376.1-DCU and put the
meter into running.
Click [Assets] -- [Hexing376.1-DCU Configuration] -- [Hexing376.1-DCU

Submit Meters]
After login system, clock the menu, then the main page is shown below.
Figure 3.2-46 Hexing376.1-DCU Submit meters
According to Node, Meter No, Meter Type, Meter Stratus, Point No and Meter
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Model to make task issues information query.
Function point 2: Running
Select the configuration items, click on [Running] button then it run the configuration
item and display results as shown below.
After display results, click on [Return] button it will go to main page as shown above.
Function point 3: Stop Running
Select the configuration items, click on [Stop Running] button then it stop running
the configuration items and display results as shown below
Function point 4: Configure Scale
Select the configuration items, click on [Configure Scale] button then it configure the
configuration items and display results as shown below
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3.2.2.5 Hexing376.1-DCU Get Meters
Read the archive information of all the meters under a HexDCU-376.1-DCU.

Submit Meters]
Branch1：Concentrator Archives Batch Read

After login system, click [Assets] -- [Hexing376.1-DCU Configuration] --
[Hexing376.1-DCU Submit Meters] – Tab Page [Concentrator Archives Batch Read],
Then the main page is shown below.
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Figure 3.2-47 Hexing376.1-DCU Archive reading
According to Terminal No, Start Meter No and End Point No to make archive
reading information query.
Function point 2: Read or Archive Delete
Select the archive items, click on [Read] or [Archive Delete] button then it will go to
read or archive delete the archive items.
Branch2：Concentrator Archives Read
[Hexing376.1-DCU Submit Meters] – Tab Page [Concentrator Archives Read], Then
the main page is shown below:
According to Terminal No, Start Meter No and End Point No to make archive
Select the archive items, click on [Read] button then it will go to read the archive
items and display in tabular form.
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3.2.2.6 Hexing376.1-DCU Parameters Configuration
Configuring the parameters of the HexDCU-376.1-DCU.
Click [Device Configuration] -- [Hexing376.1 Terminal Configuration] --

[Hexing376.1-DCU Configuration]
Figure 3.2-48 Hexing376.1-DCU configuration

According to Node and Terminal No to make configuration items information
query.

Select the terminal and parameter items, click on [Read] button then it read the
terminal information and display results
Function point 3: Set
Select the terminal and parameter items, click on [Set] button then it set the
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After display results, click on [Return] button or you can cancel the operation on click
[Cancel] button.
3.2.2.7 Hexing376.1-DCU Alarm Configuration
Alarm Configurations of the HexDCU-376.1-DCU.

Alarms]
Figure 3.2-49 Hexing376.1-DCU Alarm configuration
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According to Node and Terminal No to make configuration items information
query.
Select the terminal and event items, click on [Read] button then it read the terminal
information and display results as shown below.
Function point 3: Set

Select the terminal and parameter items, click on [Set] button then it set the
After display results, click on [Return] button or you can cancel the operation on click
[Cancel] button.
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3.2.2.8 Hexing376.1-DCU Log Reading
Read the terminal logs of the HexDCU-376.1-DCU.
Click [Assets] -- [Hexing376.1-DCU Configuration] -- [Hexing376.1-DCU Get

Logs]
Branch1：Terminal Log Reading

[Hexing376.1-DCU Get Logs] – Tab Page [Terminal Log Reading], Then the main page
is shown below.
Figure 3.2-50 Hexing376.1-DCU Log reading

According to Node, Prototype Type and Terminal No to make terminal log
Function point 2: Real Time Read
Select the terminal logs, click on [Real-time Read] button then it will go to read the
terminal real time log information
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Branch2：Terminal Log Result
[Hexing376.1-DCU Get Logs] – Tab Page [Terminal Log Result], Then the main page is
shown below:
According to Node, Terminal No, Protocol Type, Communication Status and Log
Name to make terminal Result log information query and result display in grid as
shown above.
3.2.3 Task Recurrence
3.2.3.1 Task Recurrence
Reread the tasks of the meter.
Click on [Task Schedule] -- [Task Recurrence]
Branch1：Fixed Reread Strategy

After login system, click on [Task Schedule] -- [Task Recurrence] -- Tab page
[Fixed Reread Strategy] as shown below.
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Figure 3.2-63 Fixed Reread strategy
Function point 1: Task Reread Inquiry
Operator can query task reread information according to the prototype and
terminal which can be displayed in the list.
Branch2：Temporary Reread Strategy

After login system, click on [Task Schedule] -- [Task Recurrence] -- Tab page
[Temporary Reread Strategy] as shown below.
Figure 3.2-64 Temporary Reread strategy

Function point 1: Task Reread Inquiry
Operator can query task reread information according to the prototype and
terminal which can be displayed in the list.
3.2.4 Disconnect/Connect
3.2.4.1 Disconnect/Connect
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We can connect and disconnect relay of meters and other devices.
Click on [Operational Commands] -- [Disconnect/Connect].
Figure 3.2-65 Relay Disconnect/Connect

According to Node and Protocol Type to make relay disconnect and connect
information query.
Function point 2: Real Time Read
Select the relay items, click on [Real-time Read] button then it run the read real time
information and display results as shown below.
After display results, click on [Return] button it will go to main page as shown above
and you can also cancel operation.
Function point 3: Connected
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Select the relay items, click on [Connected] button, first it take password as shown
below
After enter password it display results, click on [Return] button it will go to main page
or you can cancel the operation as shown below.
In case of [Disconnected] we perform same functionality as in [Connected].
3.2.5 Clock
3.2.5.1 Synchronization
3.2.5.1.1 Functional Description
This function supports read meter/terminal time, synchronize meter/terminal

time and DCU Automatic Synchronization.
Click on [Operational Commands] -- [Time Synchronization]
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3.2.5.1.3 Functional Operation
When user access the menu then following interface is shown.
Figure 3.2-66 Synchronization

Terminal Tab:
Click [Reading Time] button to read terminal time.
Click [Synchronizing Time] button to synchronize time of terminal.
Click [DCU Automatic Synchronizing] button to automatic synchronize time of
terminal.
And result is shown in following table:
Meter Tab:
Click [Reading Time] button to read meter time.
Click [Synchronizing Time] button to synchronize time of meter.
Click [DCU Automatic Synchronizing] button to automatic synchronize time of
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meter.
And result is shown in following table:
3.2.5.2 Time Synchronization Report
This function displays the report of clock synchronization.
Click on [Reports] --> [Time Synchronization]
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Figure 3.2-67 Time synchronization report
Report Statistic’s Tab
Query the report of clock synchronization. The pie chart shows the numbers of
synchronization result. Click the pie chart jump to the Report Detail. The bar graph
shows the last time of sync distribution.
Figure 3.2-68 Time synchronization report Stats

Report Detail Tab
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Query:
The operator can queries report detail information according to the node, Device
type, sent Status to complete the list.
Synchronizing Time:
Select one or more equipment’s and click the [Synchronizing Time] button to
synchronize the clock of the equipment’s.
3.2.6 Firmware Upgrade
3.2.6.1 Firmware Upgrade
This function is used to upgrade file management, GPRS and Non GPRS
meters and concentrator.
Click on the [Operational Commands] -> [Firmware Upgrade].
When user will click the above menu then the main interface will be display, as
shown below.
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Figure 3.2-69 Firmware Upgrade
Function Point 1：Upgrade File Management
This tab is used to upgrade the file management. The labels 5, 6 and 7 in above figure
are related to this tab.
Label 5: Condition query
Operator can filter/query the data using the firmware version, device type,
protocol type and upgrade type to see the desire result.
Label 6: Upload file
To upload new file click on “Upload” button, shown in above figure with
label 6. When user will click the button a new pop-up will be open, fill all the
fields and select file. After fill all the fields click on “Confirm” button to add and
to cancel just click the “return” button.
Label 7: Delete file

To delete an existing file just click the delete button shown in main interface
figure with label 7.
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Function Point 2：GPRS Meter upgrade
This tab (label 2) is used to upgrade the GPRS meter. Following is the interface of this
tab.
Function Point 3：Non GPRS Meter upgrade

This tab (label 3) is used to upgrade the Non GPRS meter. Following is the interface of
this tab.
Function Point 4：Concentrator upgrade

This tab (label 4) is used to upgrade the concentrator. Following is the interface of
this tab.
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Note: In Tab 2, 3 and 4 the query button is used to get conditional data and upgrade
button is used to perform upgrade operation.
3.2.6.2 Firmware Upgrade Log
This function is used to log all the firmware upgrade operations.
Click on the [Reports] -> [Log Viewer] -> [Firmware Upgrade Logs].
shown below.
Figure 3.2-70 Firmware Upgrade log

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Operator can filter/query the data using the node, meter no., protocol type, upgrade
type, firmware version and upgrade status to see the desire result.
3.2.7 Debug
3.2.7.1 Send Customize Message
Send the message to any specific point number and device number of meter or
terminal.
Click on [Operational Commands] --> [Debug] --> [Send Customize Message].
Figure 3.2-71 Send customize message

Send Message:
By the filling the required field and write the proper message and press the “request”
button.
3.2.7.2 Message Query
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This function is used to query messages data.
Click on the [Operational Commands] --> [Debug] --> [Message Logs].
shown below.
Figure 3.2-72 Message logs

Operator can filter/query the data using the node, message type, direction and date
period to see the desire result.
Function Point 2：Message Content
If user wants to see message content then user will click the link shown in above
figure with label 2. After click a pop-up will be open with message content as shown
below.
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3.3 Data Explorer
3.3.1 Reading Data Query
3.3.1.1 Data Query
Query billing data information (including the daily and the monthly billing data),
load profile (including voltage, power and power factor), energy data information
(including daily energy consumption, monthly energy consumption and annual
statistics) of electric meters under different dimensions (utility, line, Area transformer,
transformer, concentrator, meter).
[Reports] ->[Readings]
3.3.1.1.3 Page Management
Once login to the system, click on [Reports] -> [Readings], Display data query
management interface, as shown below.
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Figure 3.3-1 Readings
Function point 1：Condition Query

The operator inquires the billing data, curve data and energy data information
according to the Data Type, Node, Measuring Method, Usage Point Type, Start Date
and End Date, and checks the data information in the data list.
Function 2：Display Setting
According to operator requirements, set the customer attributes to be displayed and
maintained.
Click [Display Set] button to select the attribute to be displayed in the popup page,
and set the display order. Click [Confirm] to complete the setting operation.
3.3.1.2 Event Data Query
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To query or display Event data.
[Reports] ->[Events & Alarms]
After login to the system, Click on [Reports] ->[Events & Alarms], the main
window is shown in below.
Figure 3.3-2 Event data query

Function 1: Query
The operator can queries report detail information according to the node (navigation
tree selection), Alarm Level, Abnormal Type, Device Type, Meter Mode, Date time
and user can also select Alarm name from left navigation tree. Operator can also
search alarm as shown below
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3.3.2 Rate of Reading
3.3.2.1 Meter reading success rate
3.3.2.1.1 Function Overview
Display the reading success rate.
Click on [Reports] ->[Reading Rate]
3.3.2.1.3 Page Management
Once login to the system, click the menu, display data query management
interface as shown below.
Figure 3.3-3 Meter reading success rate
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Function 1: query
The operator can queries Reading Success rate according to the node (power
utility), type, date to complete the list, just show the first five.
Function 2: Load more
If more than 5 records are recorded and more clicks are loaded, the remaining
records are loaded, click [success Read] or [Failed] is the left grid, and then you can
see the detail in the right grid.
3.3.3 Online Monitor
3.3.3.1 Equipment/Device Online Status Query
According to the unit node and online status to query the online detail grid
and display the online statistics with pie chart.
Click on [Reports] ->[Equipment Status].
Figure 3.3-4 Device online status query
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Query Equipment Online Status:
In the query condition user can be find the different status of meter’s search by
Node, Online Status as well as by the Usage Point Type. And statistics char and the
grid update accordingly.
3.4 Meter Reading

3.4.1 Real-time Read
3.4.1.1 On-Demand Reading
Read current data from meters and terminals.
Click on [Operational Commands] - [On Demand Reading].
After login system, click the menu to display real-time reading interface, as
shown below.
Figure 3.4-1 On demand reading

Function point 1：Conditional inquiry
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The operator inquires about the metrology equipment (meter, terminal)
information according to Node, Device Type, Protocol conditions and displays
the list of equipment that can be called in real time.
Function point 2：Data reading
Operators select the online meter in the meter list and data items in item
list, support batch copy reading. Click button [Real-time Read] for real-time data
call.
3.4.1.2 Historical Data Reading
Read historical data from meters and terminals, including load profile data,
daily frozen data, monthly frozen data and event data.
Click on [Operational Commands] -> [Historical Data Reading].
After login system, click the menu, then the main the main page is shown
below.
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Figure 3.4-2 Historical data read
Function point 1：Conditional inquiry
The operator inquires about the metrology equipment (meter, terminal)
information according to Node, Device Type, Protocol conditions and displays
the list of equipment that can be called in real time.
Function point 2：Data reading
Operators select the online meter in the meter list and data items in item
list, support batch copy reading. Click the [Read] button to read data from
meters/terminals, then a result page is shown.
If the task result not full return, you can click the [Cancel] button to cancel
the task.
Function point 3：Other tabs
The operation of reading daily frozen data, monthly frozen data and event
data is the same as the load profile data. If you know the operation of reading the
load profile data, others is the same.
3.5 Administration
3.5.1 Organization Management
3.5.1.1 Organization Management
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Manage the Power Utility in order to manage the electricity area or

management level.
Click on [Setup] --> [Organization].
Click on the menu to see main interface as shown below.
Figure 3.5-1 Organization management

Query Condition Inquiry:
In the query condition inquiry user search organization by name as well by the code
of organization. The query function also support Fuzzy query.
Add Organization:
To add the new organization user first select the organization according to their
requirements which can be root organization or can be sub organization and then
click on Add button and fill the form according and then click on confirm button and
new organization is created under the selected organization.
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Figure 3.5-2 Add Organization
Edit Organization:
To edit the organization user first select the row in the grid and then go to the
operation column and click on edit button after that new window is opened and then
user able to perform there corresponding activity and then click on confirm button.
Figure 3.5-3 Edit Organization

Delete Organization:
To delete the organization user first select the row in the grid and then go to the
operation column and click on delete button after that a confirmation box is
opened and then user able to perform there corresponding activity and then click on
confirm button and organization is delete.
Note: Root organization is can’t be deleted.
3.5.2 Authorization
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3.5.2.1 Role Management
Manage the user permission to access the menus as well as mange the
status of user.
Click on [Setup] --> [Authentication] --> [Roles]
Figure 3.5-4 Role management

Add Role:
To add the new role click on add button and a form is opened fill it according to the
requirement and click on confirm button then new role is created.
Figure 3.5-5 Add Role

Assign Menu access:
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After create the role to assign the menu’s access first click the desire row and then
select the menu’s which is displayed in tree form on right side and click on save
button.
Figure 3.5-6 Menu access permissions to role

Edit Role:
To edit the role first select the row and click on edit button which is displayed under
the operation column. After performing mention steps Edit form is opened and edit
information according to user requirement and press the Confirm button.
Figure 3.5-7 Edit Role

Query Role:
In the query condition role can be search by name as well by the status of role. The
query function also support Fuzzy query.
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Delete Role:
To delete the role user first select the row in the grid and then go to the operation
column and click on delete button after that a confirmation box is opened and then
user able to perform there corresponding activity and then click on confirm button
and role is delete.
3.5.2.2 Operator Management
Manage operators through the login password, IP binding, login time limit to
improve operator account security.
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Click on [Setup] --> [Authentication] --> [Operator]
Figure 3.5-8 Operator management

Query Operator:
In the query condition operator can be search by Name, Organization as well by the
status of operator. The query function also support Fuzzy query.
Add Operator:
To add the new operator click on add button and a form is opened fill it according to
the requirement and click on confirm button then new operator is created. In this
form following fields are necessary.
⚫ User No.
⚫ Organization
⚫ Name
⚫ Password
⚫ Confirm Password
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Figure 3.5-9 Add Operator
Configure Role:
To configure the role first select the row and click on config Role button which is
displayed under the operation column. After performing mention steps config Role
form is opened. Here role list are shown and assign the role to the operator by click
on Plus button.
Figure 3.5-10 Config role to operator

Edit Operator:
To edit the operator first select the row and click on edit button which is displayed
under the operation column. After performing mention steps Edit form is opened
and edit information according to user requirement and press the Confirm button.
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Figure 3.5-11 Edit Operator
Delete Operator:
To delete the operator user first select the row in the grid and then go to the
operation column and click on delete button after that a confirmation box is opened
and then user able to perform there corresponding activity and then click on confirm
button and operator is deleted.
3.5.2.3 IP Whitelist
Manage the operator's computer IP to give the permission to control the relay
operation, and support administrator to remote control the relay manually.
Click on [Setup] --> [Authentication] --> [IP Whitelist]

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Figure 3.5-12 IP whitelist

Query IP Whitelist
In the query condition user can be search by Name as well by the IP. The query
function also support Fuzzy query.
Add IP Whitelist:
To add the new operator click on add button and a form is opened fill it
according to the requirement and click on confirm button then new IP Whitelist is
created. In this form following fields are necessary.
⚫ Name
⚫ IP
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Figure 3.5-13 Add IP to whitelist
Edit IP Whitelist:
To edit the operator first select the row and click on edit button which is displayed
under the operation column. After performing mention steps Edit form is opened
and edit information according to user requirement and press the Confirm button.
Delete IP Whitelist:
To delete the operator user first select the row in the grid and then go to the
operation column and click on delete button after that a confirmation box is opened
and then user able to perform there corresponding activity and then click on confirm
button and operator is deleted.
3.5.3 Log Management
3.5.3.1 Illegal Login
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When a user will try to login with a wrong password, the system will log the time, IP,
operator account and so on.
Click on the [Reports] -> [Log Viewer] -> [Login Failed Attemps Logs].
When administrator will click the above menu then the main interface for illegal login
log will be display, as shown below.
Figure 3.5-14 Illegal Login Log

Operator can filter/query the data using the IP or Date period to see the desire
result.
3.5.3.2 Other Logs
When a user will perform any operation (add, delete or update) on any function, the
system will log the time, operation type, module name, operator account and so on.
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Click on the [Reports] -> [Log Viewer] ->[General Logs].
When administrator will click the above menu then the main interface for logs will be
display, as shown below.
Figure 3.5-15 General Logs

Operator can filter/query the data using the operator name, operate type, object
type or Date period to see the desire result.
3.5.3.3 Login Log
Record system login log which include operator Id, operation menu, operation
time and IP information, etc.
Click on [Reports] -> [Log Viewer] -> [Login Logs]
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Figure 3.5-16 Login log

Query Login Log:
In the query condition user can be search operator Id, IP and Date period
conditions. The query function also support Fuzzy query.
3.5.3.4 Menu Log
Record operator operation log which include operator Id, operation menu,
operation time and IP information, etc.
Click on [Reports] -> [Log Viewer] -> [Menu Logs]
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Figure 3.5-17 Menu log
Query Menu Log:
In the query condition user can be search menu Name and Date period conditions.
The query function also support Fuzzy query.
3.5.3.5 Archive Logs
Record archive log which include Operator id, Operation Type, Object Type, Log
Content , Operate Time and etc.
Click on [Reports] -> [Log Viewer] -> [Registration Logs]
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Figure 3.5-18 Registration log
Query Archive:
In the query condition user can be search by Node, Operator id, Operator type,
Object type, Log Content and Operate Time conditions. The query function also
support Fuzzy query.
3.5.3.6 Communication Log
Record Communication log which include Operator, Asset Number, OBIS

Description, Date and etc.
Click on [Reports] -> [Log Viewer] -> [Communication Logs]
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Figure 3.5-19 Communication log
Query Communication:
In the query condition user can be search operator, Asset No., OBIS Description
and Date period conditions. The query function also support Fuzzy query.
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[] Draft Edit date 2019-01-22

[√] Revising Department Software Development

[] Formally Issue Version 8.0

2.1 System Introduction

2.3 Login and Logout

Note：You can select the system language from the dropdown.

Figure 2.3-2 System Logout

2.3.3 Change Password

Figure 2.3-4 Change password page

2.4 Interface Layout

2.4.1 Menu Bar

The menu bar has following features:

2.4.2 Navigation Tree

Figure 2.4-3 Navigation Tree

2.4.3 Operation Area

3.1 Archives Management

3.1.1.1 Meter Management

3.1.1.1.1 Function Introduction

3.1.1.1.2 Menu Access

[Assets] -- [Registration] -- [Meters]

3.1.1.1.3 Meter Management

Once login to the system, click on [Assets] -- [Registration] -- [Meters] as shown

Figure 3.1-2 Add Meter

3.1.1.2 Terminal Management

3.1.1.2.1 Function Introduction

This function includes Terminal management. The terminal management refers to

3.1.1.2.2 Menu Access

[Assets] -- [Registration] -- [Terminals]

3.1.1.2.3 Terminal Management

Once login to the system, click on [Assets] -- [Registration] -- [Terminals] as

Figure 3.1-4 Add Terminal

Figure 3.1-5 Edit Terminal

3.1.1.3 Metering Points Management

3.1.1.3.1 Function Introduction

This function provides measurement point management and Relations between

3.1.1.3.2 Menu Access

[Customer Information] -- [Customer Registration] -- [Metering Points]

Once login to the system, click on [Customer Information] -- [Customer

Figure 3.1-7 Usage point management

Function point 1: Usage Point Query

Figure 3.1-8 Add Usage point

Figure 3.1-9 Usage point display settings

Figure 3.1-10 Edit Usage point

3.1.1.4 SIM Card Management

3.1.1.4.1 Function Introduction

You can add, edit and delete SIM cards.

3.1.1.4.2 Menu Access

[Assets] -- [Registration] -- [SIM Cards]

3.1.1.4.3 Page Display

Figure 3.1-11 Sim card management

Figure 3.1-12 Add Sim card

Figure 3.1-13 Sim card display settings

3.1.1.5.1 Function Introduction

3.1.1.5.2 Menu Access

[Reports] -- [Unregistered Meters]