Can I use server example application in the place of actual device?

Yes, I am able to read actual meter with the same code.

Thanks,
Pradson

Sure, I will share simulated device templet.

Please share me c# sample code to capture and update values of instantaneous-profile at simulator side.

Thanks & Regards,
Pradson

Hi Mikko,

As per as my understanding, You had suggested me regarding to read all buffered data which is stored at the actual meter.

With the help of your suggestion( as mentioned link above), a template xml file will be generated and with the help of this template file, I will be able to create many simulated meters with same buffered data.

I don't want the buffered-data of simulated meter. My requirement is different-

For instantaneous profile object-
Request- The client sends a read request for the "current time" to simulated meter-
Response- The simulated meter should update and store(maintain only one record) the row which includes the clock(with system current time) along with all column values and send response string back to the client.

For block profile object-
NOTE-
The simulated meter should have a counter which update and store the row which include the clock(at every 5 minutes like 10:00, 10:05: 10:10, 10:15 etc...) along with all column values.

Request- The client send the readRowByRange(current date-time block range) to the simulated meter.
Response- The simulated meter should return the read response string or list of string to the client.

For daily profile object-
NOTE-
The simulated meter should have a counter which update and store the row which include the clock(at every midnight like 00:00:00) along with all column values.

Request- The client send the readRowByRange(current date-time range) to the simulated meter.
Response- The simulated meter should return the read response string or list of string to the client.

Apart from this, I have found clock object issue at simulator side. Actually, I am reading the clock object at every second from simulated meter using my client application. But after one or two days, the my client app shows the previous day clock time. To verify this I have tried the same simulated meter using GXDLMSdirector client tool, then I found same issue as well. Kindly look into this.

Thanks & Regards,
Pradson

HI Mikko,

I had sent the template of actual meter. Kindly check.

Still I am not able to read the current values of instantaneous profile object using my client application.
I am able to read only scalars values of the same.

Here I am sharing again the simulator side code as well as client side code. Kindly check. If any false in template which I had shared to you, then please help me regarding this.

//-------------------------------------------------
//Simulator side code.
//-------------------------------------------------
protected override void PreRead(ValueEventArgs[] args)
{
foreach (ValueEventArgs it in args)
{
if (Trace > TraceLevel.Warning)
{
System.Diagnostics.Debug.WriteLine("PreRead {0}:{1}", it.Target.LogicalName, it.Index);
}
//Update date-time of the clock object when client asks it.
if ((it.Target is GXDLMSClock c) && it.Index == 2)
{
c.Time = c.Now();
}

if ((it.Target is GXDLMSProfileGeneric ip) && it.Index == 2 && it.Target.LogicalName == "1.0.94.91.0.255")
{
ip.Reset(cl);
ip.Capture(cl);
}
}
}
//------------------------------------------------

//------------------------------------------------
//Client side code
//------------------------------------------------
CGXDLMSProfileGeneric* objIP = new CGXDLMSProfileGeneric("1.0.94.91.0.255");
ret = 0;
std::string sCapObj_IP;
if ((ret = comm.Read(objIP, 3, sCapObj_IP)) != 0)
{
printf("IP-capObj-> error[%s] failed to readCaptureObjects. \n", CGXDLMSConverter::GetErrorMessage(ret));
}

std::string sValues_IP;
if ((ret = comm.Read(objIP, 2, sValues_IP)) != 0) {
printf("IP-obj-> error[%s] failed to read register. \n", CGXDLMSConverter::GetErrorMessage(ret));
}

//----------------------

Thanks & Regards,
Pradson

Hi Mikko,

Kindly help regarding the same.

Thanks

Hi,

Thanks a lot for kind help.

I have another a query regarding simulator clock. I have run the simulator with 10 meters in my machine and my client is also running in the same machine and fetching instantaneous profile data at every second.

I think simulator should return same time format as machine have In my case my machine time format is 24Hrs but simulator is showing time in 12Hrs(AM/PM) format.

For example- Currently my machine time is 13:41 but at the same time simulator is showing 01:41.

Kindly suggest how should I handle the simulator's clock so that I could get the same time format from the simulator as machine have.

Thanks & Regards,
Pradson

Hi Mikko,

Yes, I have printed the instantaneous profile string value in the the console. Kindly refer below mentioned code.

// Code***********************************************************************************
std::string sValues_IP;
if ((ret = comm.Read(objIP, 2, sValues_IP)) != 0) {
printf("IP-obj-> error[%s] failed to read register. \n", CGXDLMSConverter::GetErrorMessage(ret));
}
else {
printf("%s", (char*)sValues_IP.c_str());
}
//***********************************************************************************

I am getting the below mentioned string-
9/8/2021 00:53:04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 51 | 39 | 33 | 85807 | 1 | 110880 | 3 | 5 | 73456 | 15 | 11 | 97 | 07 E5 08 01 FF 00 00 FF FF 80 00 00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 70146 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

But at the same time, my simulator machine time is "9/8/2021 12:53:04"

So, here I am getting the difference of 12 Hrs. The expected time from simulator should be its machine time.

Kindly suggest regarding same.

Thanks & Regards,
Pradson

HI Mikko,

As suggested I have tried. Kindly find the below information and suggest.

(1) Try to create only one meter. Is the date-time now correct when you read it?
I have created one meter and tried still I am getting same time difference (12Hrs).

At the time when client read simulated meter-

System time: 22-9-2021 15:28:36

Fetched value string of instantaneous-profile-
22-9-2021 03:28:36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 51 | 39 | 33 | 85807 | 1 | 110880 | 3 | 5 | 73456 | 15 | 11 | 97 | 07 E5 08 01 FF 00 00 FF FF 80 00 00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 70146 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

(2) Is the date-time correct with GXDLMSDirctor?
No, even the same time differenence(12Hrs) is appearing in GXDLMDDirector client app when I read simulated meter. Kindly refer attachged image.

(3) What is your time zone if you select clock object?
Kindly refer below information related to time zone-

Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata

Current Date and Time in Asia/Kolkata
Wed 22-Sep-2021 03:39 P.M.

Country
India

Daylight Saving Time (DST) in effect?
No

Most Recent DST Transition
DST ended on Mon 15-Oct-1945 at 12:00:00 A.M. when local clocks were set backward 1 hour

Next Scheduled DST Transition
There are no future Daylight Saving Time rules for this time zone.

12:00:00 A.M = MIDNIGHT
12:00:00 P.M. = NOON

Thanks & Regards,
Pradson

Hi Mikko,

I am using latest version and I have already set "settings.client.UseUtc2NormalTime = true;" at device setting side. Even I am getting this (12Hrs) time difference at client side.

I have tried to set the parameter "cl.SetUseUtc2NormalTime(true);" with both(true and false) at client side but I am getting same time differences(12 Hrs).

Please suggest.

Thanks & Regards,
Pradson

Hi Mikko,

Thanks a lot for suggesting me. Now I am able to see the system time format in "Clock" and "instantaneous-profile" value string at client side. Its working properly as required.

I have another question regarding value strings of block-profile object. I have implement a timer for block-profile object. This timer captures block-profile object at every minute( Required is at every 5/15 Min but taking 1 minute for example). Kindly refer below mentioned code.

Whenever I read block-profile object using ReadRowByRange() method, then I get the value strings. Kindly refer value string below-
//---------- Value strings------------------------
23-9-2021 03:12:56 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
23-9-2021 15:13:11 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
23-9-2021 15:14:11 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
23-9-2021 15:15:11 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
//---------------------------------------------

I have two questions regarding value strings-

(1) The time format of the first value string does not match with system time. Even I have used "DateTime dt = DateTime.Now;" statement in the device side. The others strings have proper time format. Kindly suggest for first value string so that I could get proper system format at client side for all value strings.

(2) I am getting all values empty except clock. Why is it happening like this? How could I fill values at device side? Please suggest.

//---device side Code- timer method for block-profile. --------------------
private void Tick(object sender)
{
DateTime dt = DateTime.Now;
int min = dt.Minute;
if (min != prevMin && min >= 0 && min < 60)
{
GXDLMSClock c = (GXDLMSClock)Items.FindByLN(ObjectType.Clock, "0.0.1.0.0.255");
c.Time = DateTime.Now;

GXDLMSProfileGeneric blpObj = (GXDLMSProfileGeneric)Items.FindByLN(ObjectType.ProfileGeneric, "1.0.99.1.0.255");
blpObj.Capture(this);
prevMin = min;
}
}
//------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks & Regards,
Pradson

Hi Mikko,

Thanks a lot for suggesting me.

Hi Mikko,

Yes, its first object clock of block-profile. Can I email you the simulated template.xml ?

Thanks,

Hi Mikko,

Thanks a lot for useful information.

Is simulator available in C++ now? As you had said that it would be available in October 2021.

Thanks,
Pradson

Hi Mikko,

The block profile has 300 (5 minute) capture period as mentioned below templet section which I have shared to you. The templet does not have 10 seconds capture period for any profile. I have mentioned only 300 capture period for block profile and 86400 for daily profile and others configure with 0 capture period in the templet file. I think, you have tested with different templet file. Kindly check once if required I will share again please let me know accordingly.

I have not added rows manually for the block or other profile. The rows are being added according its capture period automatically which is 300 Milliseconds (5 minutes).

In my case, there are fallowing time formats are showing for the clock object and profiles as I have already shared to you in the previous post-
The clock is showing "[11-10-2021 18:07:15]" date time format(24 Hrs format).
The instantaneous profile is showing "[11-10-2021 06:07:16 ]" date time format(12 Hrs format).
The instantaneous profile is showing "[11-10-2021 05:50:00 ]" date time format(12 Hrs format).

The expected time format will be the machine time format which I have set "11-10-2021 18:07:15" i.e. 24 Hrs. format.

Kindly check once and suggest.

------------ Templet---------------
<GXDLMSProfileGeneric>
<LN>1.0.99.1.0.255</LN>
<Version>1</Version>
<Description>BlockLoad Profile</Description>
<Access>11111111</Access>
<MethodAccess>00</MethodAccess>
<Buffer />
<CaptureObjects>
............
</CaptureObjects>
<CapturePeriod>300</CapturePeriod>
<SortMethod>1</SortMethod>
<SortObject />
<EntriesInUse>8640</EntriesInUse>
<ProfileEntries>8640</ProfileEntries>
</GXDLMSProfileGeneric>
----------------------------------

Thanks,
Pradson

Hi Mikko,

I have checked the upgraded "Gurux.DLMS.Simulator.Net" version with my client app. The time format issue has been resolved. Now the machine time format is appearing in the clock and profiles. But still I am facing below mentioned challenges-

(1) Unable to fetch data of block profile for a single block using method "ReadRowByRange" however data is available. Kindly refer below mentioned block profile data records. The block of 17:45:00 is available but the method "ReadRowByRange" is unable to fetch single record. Kindly refer below mentioned example-

CGXDateTime startLP1 = CGXDateTime(2021, 10, 14, 17, 45, 0, 0);
CGXDateTime endLP1 = CGXDateTime(2021, 10, 14, 17, 45, 0, 0);
CGXDLMSVariant rows;
comm.ReadRowsByRange(objLP1, startLP1, endLP1, rows)
Result: rows has no records.

But if pass from 2021-10-14 17:45:00 to 2021-10-14 17:50:00, the get single record of 17:45. In this case 2 records 17:45 and 17:50 should have fetched. Kindly check and suggest.

(2) As a requirement, the time up to minute should have captured for profile object except instantaneous profile and clock object. Kindly look into the below mentioned block profile data, the 3rd data row has been captured at second level 17:40:01. If the capture period is 5 minute, then all records should have captured up to minute level like 17:35:00, 17:40:00, 17:45:00, 17:50:00, 17:55:00... etc. etc. How could I achieve the same? I have tried but failed.

(3) The first row of the block profile data does not fallow the capture period rule. Kindly refer below mentioned block profile data. The time of 1st row is 17:32:02, this block should not have captured. The upcoming block 17:35:00 should have captured because capture period is 5 minute. So how could I achieve the same?

Kindly suggest regarding above points.

------------------- Block profile data rows-----------------------
13-10-2021 17:32:02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
13-10-2021 17:35:00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
13-10-2021 17:40:01 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
13-10-2021 17:45:00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
13-10-2021 17:50:00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
13-10-2021 17:55:00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks & Regards,
Pradson

HI Mikko,

I have checked with upgraded version but still I am facing same challenges as I have faced previously.

(1) Observations of Read() method-
I have read block profile data using Read() method, then I have found below mentioned records-

----------------- Data of Block Profile through Read() method----------
15-10-2021 00:52:53 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
15-10-2021 00:55:01 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
15-10-2021 01:05:00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
15-10-2021 01:10:00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
----------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE- The first records "15-10-2021 00:52:53" should not have captured because its not a 5 minute block data. The first record should have "15-10-2021 00:55:00". How could I ignore first block to be captured if it is not a 5 minute block data? Kindly suggest.

Expected records should have captured like this-
----------------------------------
15-10-2021 00:55:00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
15-10-2021 01:05:00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
15-10-2021 01:10:00 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
----------------------------------

(2) Observation of ReadRowByRange() method-
I have passed the from range 15-10-2021 01:05:00 and to range 15-10-2021 01:05:00 to read a single block data, then still I have not found any records.

I think if I set the second and milliseconds to zero, then it will be possible to achieve the expectation.

Kindly suggest for both cases.

Thanks
Pradson

Hi Mikko,

Kindly find the reply against the given points-

Have you start the simulator with -d India parameter?
Yes, I have started with -d India.

What if the end time is 15-10-2021 01:06:00?
Actually, I have seen In the real meter that the real meter captures the block data at sharp 5 minute like 01:05:00, 01:10:00, 01:15:00 and so on if capture period is 5 Minute. That's the reason I want to create a virtual meter which will appear like real one.

Kindly suggest.

Thanks,
Pradson