This document provides instructions for several exercises involving configuring and retrieving data from a Vision meter outstation using DataLink software: 1. The first exercise describes configuring a Vision meter outstation with 14 inputs and setting communication and timing options. 2. The second exercise involves automatically and manually retrieving load profile data from the configured Vision meter for 7 days. 3. The third exercise uses DataLink system options to edit, view as a load profile chart, and identify flags for the retrieved Import kWh data. 4. The fourth exercise exports 1 day of data from the Vision meter to a CSV file and deletes the corresponding period data. 5. The final exercise draws a 2-month load

1. Exercises
Exercise 1
This exercise involves configuring a Vision meter outstation.
a) Defining the Outstation –
• Define a Vision meter as outstation number 1with 14 inputs.
• Give the outstation a unique name e.g. Vietnam town or District and set it to communicate
directly with the Central Station.
Set each channel as below:- (see pictures on next page) Note Vietnam use Import kWh only.
Channel Name Pulse Values Units
Import kWh 0.001 kWh
Export kWh
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
kVAh
Cust Defined 1
Cust Defined 2
Cust Defined 3
Input 1 (via module)
Input 2 (via module)
Input 3 (via module)
Input 4 (via module)

2. Edit Channels Dialog :-

3. b) Setting the Comms –
• Use the Comms Setup to set the communications links to the outstation i.e. direct or
modem.
• Set both ports to 2400 baud.
• Set the phone type to tone and link the options so that Comms Port 1 is connected to direct
line.
• Leave the preamble box blank while setting maximum retrieval attempts to 1. Set the guard
time to 50.
c) Setting the Timing Options –
• Set the system so that all outstations clocks (Vision meters) are synchronised to the internal
clock (RTC) of the PC.
• Make the maximum time adjustment equal to 45 seconds and the allowable time error on
external synchronised outstation to be 50 seconds.
d) Specifying the Automatic Export Options –
• Set DataLink to automatically export daily data in a .CSV format following a daily
retrieval .
• Set the path to C:ABBCSEXPORT and Apply Pulse Values to the exported readings.
Note : Ensure a directory is created using the File Manager or Windows Explorer.

4. Exercise 2
This exercise involves the Automatic And Manual retrieval of data for the Vision meter defined
in Exercise 1.
a) Automatically Retrieving Data –
• Set the Automatic Data Retrieval to collect Vision load profile readings at 01:15 AM.
• Retrieve a maximum of 7 day’s data for the Vision meter. Ensure the Status is set to On.
b) Manually Retrieving Data –

5. • For the Vision meter defined in Exercise 1, use Manual Data Retrieval to collect 7 days of
data starting from 1 September 99. Set the warn on overwrite to On.
• View the data retrieved for 1 September 99 by selecting System, Edit Data.
• Select the Time + button to step to the next page of load profile data.

6. Exercise 3
This exercise involves using the Systems Options of DataLink for data retrieved on 1st
September 99 for Import kWh channel.
a) Edit & Quick Data –
• Edit the data with pulse values applied for Vision Import kWh channel on the 15/09/99.
• Initiate the Quick Data button to view as a load profile chart.

7. b) Editing Data –
• Edit the data with pulse values applied for 20th
September 99 for Import kWh channel on
the 10/01/96.
• Alter the period values from 01:30 to 04:00 inclusive. Press the OK button.
• Re-edit the same data to identify message flags.

8. Exercise 4
a) Exporting Data Manually –
• Export 1 day’s data for the 18/09/99 from Vision – Hanoi using the .CSV file format.
• Apply pulse values and set the Export Path to C:ABBCSEXPORT.
• View the exported data using Microsoft Excel.
• Using the Edit Data facility in DataLink Plus, delete all period data for 18/09/99. Select the
OK button.
• Use Microsoft Excel to view the data you have just exported.

9. Exercise 5
a) Profile Viewer -
• Draw 2 months data, starting from August 1999, for Vision – Hanoi Import kWh meter.

10. Exercise 5
a) Profile Viewer -
• Draw 2 months data, starting from August 1999, for Vision – Hanoi Import kWh meter.