Periodic Estimation - Enhanced Process
The Device Periodic Estimation (D1-DVCPE) batch control replaces the periodic estimation function of the Smart Meter Monitor (D1-SMMTR) batch control, which queries all active devices. D1-DVCPE only queries eligible devices whose measuring components are missing measurements based on the periodic estimation configuration. The records processed by the D1-DVCPE batch job count the the number of estimation Initial Measurement Data (IMDs) generated instead of the number of devices selected, providing an accurate representation of the amount of work performed by the batch job. In addition, periodic estimation algorithms now create estimation IMDs within a new session to break up the large estimation IMDs created for a device with multiple measuring components. The batch job commits IMDs upon completion, which improves processing speed and ensures that all the completed work is not lost when an error occurs in a single estimation instance.
This reduces run times and the required resources to fill gaps in readings.
Steps to Enable
To enable this feature, complete these steps:
- Navigate to the Device business object, for example D1-SmartMeter.
- In the Lifecycle tab, broadcast the Active status.
- Deactivate the Periodic Estimation (D1-PERESTM) algorithm.
- In a batch schedule, add the D1-DVCPE batch control to run at the same cadence as D1-SMMTR. If D1-SMMTR was used only for periodic estimation, you no longer need to run it.
Tips And Considerations
In subsequent releases, the D1-DVCPE batch control will become the default process for periodic estimation. For this release, it is optional and it is recommended that you run a performance test on this tool.