Applications that include the meter typically require additional equipment.
Display and analysis software tools are almost always used to manage, interpret
and distribute the data measured or logged by a meter. There are usually a variety
of tools used, and often these tools are connected using different communications
standards and protocols. In many cases, a meter must also provide control
capabilities and device-level data sharing.
The meter can adapt to many situations. Advanced communications allow data to
be shared simultaneously across multiple networks, built-in I/O provides
monitoring and control capabilities, and a variety of display and analysis tools to
monitor your power system.