Issue
This article provides guidance on integrating the Schneider Electric PM710 Power Meter with the following Xenta controllers using Modbus RTU:
- Xenta 511, 527, 555, 701, 711, 721 (Firmware version 5.1.5 and above)
- Xenta 731, 913 (All versions)
Product Line
TAC Vista
Environment
- XBuilder
- Schneider Electric PM710 Power Meter
- Xenta 5xx / 7xx / 9xx series controllers
Cause
Integration is required when PM710 Power Meters are used in systems managed by Xenta controllers via Modbus RTU. To support this, Product Support has developed a device template to assist with configuration. This template is intended as a starting point and may require customization to meet specific project needs. It is not a comprehensive points list.
Note: For assistance with template customization or troubleshooting, contact your local Schneider Electric Support team.
Resolution
To integrate the PM710 Power Meter with Xenta controllers using XBuilder, follow these steps:
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Download and Extract the Device Template
- Download the
.zipfile containing the.devfile from the link below. - Extract the
.devfile to a convenient location on your hard drive.
- Download the
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Add the Device in XBuilder
- Open your XBuilder project.
- Right-click on the Modbus Master device.
- Select Add Device.
- Browse to the extracted
.devfile and click Open.
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Configure the Device
- Rename the newly added device to ensure it has a unique name within the Modbus Master network.
- Adjust the device template as needed to match your specific integration requirements.
