Workflows

Target type

Workflows are generally applicable specifically to a particular object type (e.g. metering point, OBIS measured variable). They affect the respective target object. For this reason, only workflows appropriate to the respective target object are offered for selection.

In this documentation, this symbol is used in every workflow description to indicate where the workflow can be found. This is generally also the target type.

Workflow assignment

In order for a workflow to be executed for a specific object – for example, a measured variable for a metering point – it must be assigned to that object. This usually happens automatically: first select the target object, then assign the workflow to it under “Automation”.

Parameters

Each workflow has a varying number of parameters that influence its function. For example, the time range is a parameter used to limit the scope of the processing.

Possible OBIS measured variables

Workflows that perform specific types of measured variable processing often cannot be used universally for any measured variable. The workflow description includes a list of the possible OBIS measured variables. If the OBIS measured variables required for the workflow are not available on the target system, they will be created by the workflow.

Execution

This property determines when a workflow is executed.

Schedule

Schedules can start workflows at specified times.

Trigger

Triggers are events that can start workflows. After completing, a workflow can trigger a configured trigger to start a subsequent workflow.

Upon receipt of data

This option starts the workflow when new data is entered for the target type.

Download / Version

Provided that the program’s fundamental core functionalities are not affected, workflows can also be installed retrospectively via the visual energy user interface. A setup or program update, with all the necessary consequences, is therefore not required. However, an existing workflow can only be overwritten by a higher version.