Get Scalar Details
This rule is used to get usage from scalar measuring components installed in the Service Points linked to the Usage Subscription for the specified 'Scalar' usage period. By default all scalar measuring components are processed but if specific UOMs/TOUs/SQIs are defined in the usage calculation rule then only applicable measuring components are processed. Measurements within the period are retrieved. The usage transaction request may indicate whether or not 'Estimate' measurements are allowed. If the usage transaction request indicates that ‘Estimate’ measurements are allowed but an estimated end measurement cannot be found an Estimate initial measurement is created.
The measurement details are stored in the usage transaction's scalar details. The usage is also stored in the usage transaction's service quantities unless otherwise specified in the usage calculation rule (using Build Service Quantity indicator).
This rule can be configured to perform measurement quality assessment, which will result in the population of the measurement quality list with the quantities and corresponding conditions of those measurements (regular, estimated, etc.).
Please note: this rule should not be used with readings occurring daily or more frequently as it will retrieve all of the readings to store in the Usage Transaction. The Daily Scalar usage calculation rule may be a better option for this use case.
Additional detail on the logic of this rule can be found in the Detailed Description of the D2-GETSCALAR Algorithm Type.
For help with the meaning of specific configuration fields, refer to the embedded help on the screen when adding or editing the rule.
Business Object
D2-GetScalar