The Models section of the meter configuration forms your organization's device catalog. Here you define which meter devices (brands and models) are supported and how meters of that type are configured by default.
Meter models are important because they:
ensure consistent recording of meters
reusable channel templates provide
speed up meter creation and reduce errors
What does this part show?
The Models page shows a table of all configured meter models.
Per model you will see:
Name – Model name (e.g. SmartMeter Pro)
Brand Name – Manufacturer or brand (e.g., EnergyTech)
Description – Optional description
In other parts of the system, models are represented as:
Brand Name – Model Name (for example EnergyTech – SmartMeter Pro).
Layout
Meter models (table overview)
The table contains:
sortable columns
search functionality by name and brand
actions per row (edit/delete, if allowed)
In the absence of models, an empty status is shown.
Model details
When opening or creating a model, you configure:
General information
Name (required)
Brand Name (required)
Description (optional)
Registers
Registers define which measurement channels are automatically available for meters of this model.
Per register you configure:
Description
Reading Frequency (e.g., Hourly, Daily, N/A)
Increment Type (e.g. Cumulative)
Measurement type (e.g. Consumption, Production)
Utility Type (Electricity, Gas, Water, etc.)
Direction (Collection, Injection, Not applicable)
Unit (kWh, m³, etc.)
Time of Use (optional)
Behaviors & Logic
Use of models in meters
When creating a meter, selecting a model is mandatory
If a model contains channel templates:
can these be applied automatically
are the channels configured correctly in advance?
Example
Model: EnergyTech – SmartMeter Pro
Channel Templates:
Electricity – Consumption – Purchase – kWh – Hourly
Electricity – Production – Injection – kWh – Hourly
Result: When creating a meter, both channels are created automatically.
Changes to models
Changes to name, brand or description:
are implemented immediately
Changes to channel templates:
only apply to newly created meters
existing meters remain unchanged
Removing models
Models are soft-deleted
They continue to exist for:
historical references
existing meters
Deleted models are hidden from selection lists by default
Problem | Solution |
Model cannot be edited | Verify you are a Tenant Administrator |
Model removed but still visible | The model has been soft deleted; check display settings |
Channel templates are missing | Add templates to the model |
Meter not receiving channels | Check if channel templates were applied during creation |
Can I delete a model that is already in use?
Yes. The model will be soft-deleted; existing meters will continue to use the model.
What happens if I change channel templates?
Only new meters will use the custom templates.
Why don't I see the 'Add' button?
Only Tenant Administrators can create models.
Can I have multiple models with the same name?
Yes, as long as the combination of Brand Name + Name is unique.
Are channel templates required?
No, but they save time and prevent configuration errors.
Can I find out which meters use a model?
In meter overviews, the model is shown per meter as Brand – Model.
Model – Definition of a meter device with brand, name and channel templates
Brand Name – Manufacturer of the measuring device
Channel Template – Predefined channel configuration
Soft delete – Delete without physically removing from the system
Tenant Administrator – User with full configuration rights
Meter – Physical or virtual measuring device
Channel – Measuring point within a meter (e.g. electricity consumption)