Start the Energy Wizard Setup program, click on the large button 'Tag Setup'. When the 'Tag Setup' form appears select the scan type 'Rate - Scada Tag'. The following will be displayed.

The 'Rate - Scada Tag' scan type enables an Energy Wizard Monitor Tag to be configured so that it reads the actual instantaneous data (kW, cu.m/hr etc) from a MicroScan2000 Input Tag. It then integrates that data into the usage for that period (kWhrs, cu.m etc).

The Rate input type is often used as it is a cost effective way of getting data into the Energy Wizard, however please note that some inaccuracies can occur when using this input type. This is because the Energy Wizard scans typically every 30 seconds. Each time it scans it gets the current data and then assumes that the usage has been at this rate since the last time it scanned. In practice the actual rate can move up and/or down in between scan rates. This movement can cause some inaccuracies in the integration process, however for many applications the inaccuracies are quite acceptable.

• Tag Name: - Enter the name you wish to call the Tag into the text box.
• Tag Type: - Select the Tag Type from the combo box. For this setup select 'Input - Energy Totalising'.
• Scan Type: - Select the Scan Type you require from the combo box. For this setup select 'Rate - Recorder'.
• Supplier: - Select the default Supplier you require this Tag to be associated with from the combo box.
• Enable Tag: - Check the check box to enable this Tag.
• Scada Tag: - Enter the Input Tag Number from where you wish to get the data into the text box. This should be a number from 1 to 1024.
• Send Rate to Scada Tag: - The Energy Wizard Monitor calculates an instantaneous rate from the data received. This rate can then be sent to a MicroScan2000 Input Tag for display and recording purposes. To do this enter the appropriate MicroScan2000 Input Tag number between 1 and 1024. If you do not wish to send any data then set the text box to 0. The calculated rate may need smoothing in the form of averaging. To average the rate, adjust the selection: 'Recorder Display Type' on the 'General Tab' found in the 'General Setup' form. If you increase the averaging in this option then you will increase the averaging (smoothing) of the rate that the Energy Wizard Monitor outputs to the MicroScan2000 Input Tag.

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