Calculation of event consumption

Event consumption is an amount of energy associated with a time-specific event. The workflow automatically detects the start and end of the event using a configurable threshold value.

The total for the event time range is written to the specified target measured variable together with the start timestamp (event start) and end timestamp (event end). If the event starts at the very first value of the time interval, there is no guarantee that this is the actual start of the event. For this reason, the event is not saved. If the event does not end within the specified time range, it will not be saved either. Only target measured variables of the “Feed rate” type with an interval value of 0 (none) can be used. The workflow applies only to the “Load profile” type.

Where can I find this workflow?

Data Collection section => Metering point => Measured variables => Automation

Parameters

Name/Designation/Title

A meaningful text entry. The designation is used for identification and search purposes and can be changed at any time.

Time span

Defines how the time span of the action is determined.

  • Latest: The time elapsed between the last record and the time of execution.
  • Complete: The entire time span, starting from the timestamp of the first record.
  • Number of days: Full days in the past, counting from the time of execution.
  • Time range: Specify the start and end times precisely.

Last [Export / Calculation] date

The timestamp of the record processed by the last successful operation. Only active if “Latest” is selected as the time span.

Trigger condition

Selection – Defines the triggering condition.

  • Above threshold: The value exceeds the start threshold and falls below the end threshold.
  • Below threshold: The value falls below the start threshold and exceeds the end threshold.

Trigger threshold – Event start

Number – Specifies the starting value for the event.

  • Above threshold: If the value is greater than or equal to the threshold, the timestamp specifies the start time of the calculated value.
  • Below threshold: If the value is less than or equal to the threshold, the timestamp specifies the start time of the calculated value.

Trigger threshold – End of event

Number – Specifies the starting value for the event.

  • Above threshold: If the value is less than or equal to the threshold, the timestamp specifies the start time of the calculated value.
  • Below threshold: If the value is greater than or equal to the threshold, the timestamp specifies the start time of the calculated value.

Target OBIS

Selection – Choose the measured variable to be used in the workflow / report.