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EPM Software Components

There are four major components of the EPM software. The Network Builder, ION

Designer, Communications Server, and ION_LINK DDE Server each interact to

support the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 Meters. When you selected the

“PMCS with EPM 7700 Components” selection during the PMCS installation

routine, these software components were installed automatically. The four

components and their functions are described below.

Network Builder: Building the Network

Configuration File

The Network Builder presents a graphical view of the EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and

EPM 7500 devices in your network, allowing you to easily add, remove or configure

sites, services and meters. Network Builder creates a central network configuration

file that holds information for the workstation, the network connections, and every

connected device. You may want to restrict access to Network Builder or the

network configuration file, since if the file is tampered with, EPM 7700, EPM 7600

and EPM 7500 components may be rendered inoperable.

ION Designer: Programming Devices and Software

Nodes

The ION Designer component allows you to customize the operation of an ION-

compliant node, such as 7000-series meters and 3000-series meters. Be aware that

misuse of ION Designer can adversely affect the operation of your meters.

IMPORTANT: For purposes of PMCS network compatibility, it is CRITICAL that

any EPM 7700, EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 meters be configured with the GE PMCS

standard configuration. Using ION Designer to customize EPM 7700, EPM 7600 or

EPM 7500 functionality can compromise compatibility with the PMCS client

applications attempting to access the device.

Communications Server: System Communications

The Communications Server is the core communications component for EPM 7700,

EPM 7600 and EPM 7500 meters. The Communications Server manages all

communications between the meters connected to your network and the GE77GTWY

and ION_Link DDE Server software applications.

ION_LINK DDE Server: Communication with

Windows Applications

The ION_LINK DDE Server uses Dynamic Data Exchange to share information

with applications such as Microsoft Excel or the CIMPLICITY Wizards.

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