Adding counter definitions and gauge definitions

Core TSIs : Sustainability : Monitoring in Sustainability : Adding counter definitions and gauge definitions

You must first register meter definitions (gauge definitions or counter definitions) to which you can then link meters or counters of the same type respectively. For more information on working with meters in Planon, see Meters.

Planon supports two types of meters: counters and gauges. What meter definitions and meter types you need to define in your Planon configuration depends on the meters you are using in your buildings.

• Counters: Provide sequential reading data, registered in Planon; the energy or water consumption over a specific period of time is calculated by Planon, based on the difference between two counter readings. Like most electricity meters at home, counters are counting your total electricity consumption. Counters are available in Planon and can be used in the Sustainability solution.

• Gauges: Provide data on consumption, registered in Planon. There is no need to calculate the consumption in Planon; gauge readings can be added at any relevant time. Most smart electricity meters in offices register consumption every 15 minutes. Gauges are available in Planon and used in the Sustainability solution.

Procedure

1. Go to Supporting data > Counter & Gauge definitions.

2. At Counter & gauge definitions, click Add.

3. In the data panel, complete the relevant fields. For more information on the available fields, see Gauge definition fields and Counter definition fields.