TIM table

The TIM code table defines values for the protocol interfaces used by ServiceModeXI to define the settable properties of a Translation Interface Module (TIM) for use by XiComm during interrogation of meters.

  1. Go to System Administration > System Admin > Code Table Setup.

  2. From the Code Table Selection list, select TIM Table.

  3. Use the Number of rows to insert on add dropdown menu to select the number of blank rows to add to the code table.

  4. From the Code Table Setup menu, click Add. The new rows appear in the table.

  5. Click to select each row added and configure the parameters for each TIM.

  6. Click Save .

    ClosedTIM ID

    The identifier for the Translation Interface Module (TIM).

    ClosedDescription

    A text description for this entity.

    ClosedProgram Name

    The executable program associated with the TIM number.

    ClosedManufacturer

    The manufacturer of the device.

    ClosedModel

    Defines the device model.

    ClosedProtocol

    The protocol in use

    ClosedCall In Baud Rate

    The default call-in baud rate (300-9600).

    ClosedLast Try Baud Rate

    Defines the baud rate used for the last scheduled remote interrogation for this TIM.

    ClosedExtended Information Format

    Defines the format to use for editing the device-specific information.

    ClosedInbound Schedule Resolution

    Defines the number of seconds between calls on the inbound schedule.

    ClosedPrimary Inbound Retry Delay

    Defines the time to wait between retries for primary inbound calls.

    ClosedSecondary Inbound Retry Delay

    Defines the time to wait between retries for secondary inbound calls

    ClosedForeign Maintenance Program

    Not currently used.

    ClosedBits Per Interval

    The number of bits per interval for the load profile data stored in the recorder and retrieved by the TIM; valid choices are 4, 8, 12, or 16 bits.

    ClosedDevice ID Length

    The length of the Device ID for this type of recorder.

    ClosedDevice ID Type

    The type of Device ID (numeric, alphanumeric, hexadecimal) for this type of recorder.

    ClosedPassword Length

    Defines the length of the password for this type of recording device.

    ClosedPassword Type

    Defines the password type (numeric, alphanumeric, or hexadecimal) for this type of recording device.

    ClosedParity

    The type of parity check used by the TIM.

    ClosedData Bits

    The value for the number of data bits transmitted by the TIM; The valid values are as follows. 7 or 8 bits.

    ClosedStop Bits

    The number of stop bits in data transmission (0/1).

    ClosedCall In Tone

    The tone (Originate or Answer) generated by a recorder when it calls in.

    ClosedPartial Intervals Supported

    Defines whether this TIM supports partial intervals for the files created by the device or only saves complete intervals.

    ClosedGet Connection Message

    Command to be used when the call in TIM is not blank.