How to Display a Register Handle in a Meter Using ION Setup

Issue

The customer doesn’t know how to configure an ION meter specific measurement or value by referencing an ION handle (register handle) using ION Setup.

Product Line

ION Setup 3.2

ION meters

PM8000 series meter

Environment

Editing or adding a Display module to show a specific register

Connected to the meter (serial/Ethernet)

Using Advanced ION Setup configuration mode

Cause

ION meters use Display modules to show data on the front panel. Each display item must reference a specific data source using an ION handle by default. The meter display comes with default measurements or values but can be modified if needed using ION Setup Display Modules.

Resolution

1. Identify the ION handle  that needs to be linked to the Display Modules, so it can be seen in the front display. Like HS Vln avg, … The Modules are seen using ION Setup Advanced Mode.
2. Open ION Setup

a. Method 1

Right‑click the meter → Properties → Tools tab → use the drop‑down menu to select Show Advanced ION Setup, then click OK. If prompted for a password, enter the default password “0” (if it has never been changed). All ION Setup Modules will then become visible.

Figure 1 : First method to access the ION Setup advanced configuration Mode

b. Method 2

Press and hold down the “Ctrl” key then “Left click” on the meter to make all the ION Setup Modules visible. When finished do the same to exit the ION Setup advanced configuration Mode. Then select the Display Module for either of the scenarios, you get this:

Figure 2: Second Method  to access the ION Setup advanced configuration Mode

3. After entering the password if requested, a new Display module will be created, and you can rename it by right clicking on it.

- >  Double clicks to open it  - > Source 1  - > Edit   - > Navigate the Power Meter modules in this case as an example  - > Select HS Vln avg - > Select the ION handle needed which will appear under parameter  - > then “OK”.

Figure 3: Using the ION Display Module to add  the ION handle to be displayed.

The source is then selected and linked to Source 1. Click “ Send “ to save the configuration to the meter. Once saved, the meter will display data for that ION Handle when available.

Figure 4: Sending the selected ION handle to be displayed to the meter

Note :

Best practice

• Verify unit scaling: Some registers may require scaling or formatting for proper display.
• Avoid duplicate display lines: Ensure multiple display pages do not reference conflicting handles.
• Document your changes: Note which display items were modified for future maintenance.
• Test on meter: Confirm the value appears correctly on the meter’s physical display.

Documentation:

• ION reference
• ION Setup
• ION9000 Series meter
• PM8000 Series meter

Released for: Schneider Electric Canada