Understanding the Point Monitor Tab
The point monitor is a point list that can be used to display the current value and quality of input points from any IED or combination of IEDs. Using the option on the right-click context menu of the IED input tool the user can choose the 'Add to point Monitor' option to add the selected points to the point monitor list. This list is common for all points and so does not contain any protocol specific columns. The context menu on the point monitor row allows the user to position on the relevant component in the diagram, or to remove the point from the point monitor list.
Using Point Monitor Menus and Toolbar
File Menu
Menu Option
Description
Toolbar Icon
Toggle Dockable Window
Changes a standalone window to a pane that may be moved or docked in another window or frame. See “Understanding Docked Panes and Standalone Window Tools” for more information on dockable and standalone windows.
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Exit
Closes the FEP Monitor tab.
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Tools Menu
Menu Option
Description
Toolbar Icon
View
Focuses the Viewer on the selected device.
 
Actions Menu
Menu Option
Description
Toolbar Icon
Remove Point
Removes the point from the Point Monitor.
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Sort Menu
The table below describes the options available on the Sort menu.
Menu Option
Description
Toolbar Icon
Sort Dialog...
Opens the Sort Dialog, allowing you to create, modify, apply, and save user-defined sorts. See “Using the Sort Dialog Box”.
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Default
Applies the default sort. In the product configuration, the default sort is by Point ID.
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Type
Applies the sort by input type. In the product configuration, this sort is by Point ID and Type.
 
IED Name
Applies the sort by IED. In the product configuration, this sort is by Point ID and IED Name.
 
 
Understanding IED (Filtered) Views
Point monitor Views are filters based on the type of the point in the point monitor list. In the standard out of the box NMS product offering the point monitor starts with displaying all inputs assigned to the monitor. The currently active filter is displayed above the table along with the current sort option.
The point monitor is pre-configured with several different global filters that can be selected in the filters panel. Your system may also have several shared filters and any personal filters that you have created and saved.
The NMS product configuration includes the following Global filters
• All Inputs: Displays both analog and digital inputs.
• Analog Inputs: Displays only analog inputs.
• Digital Inputs: Displays only digital inputs.