openMIC

Meter Information Collector

What Does it Do?

• Interrogates multiple vendors' DFRs
  • Via IP with FTP for files with event, configuration or trending data
  • Via Modem RAS with FTP for files with event, configuration or trending data
  • Via Modbus over IP or Serial for streaming data
• Schedules calls & organizes returned data
  • Admins can define multiple interrogation schedules - including as-fast-as-possible
  • Output location can be specified on a device-by-device basis
• Logs and reports meter problems
• Includes a mobile-ready web app to view interrogation status
  • A tool for configuration
  • Shows interrogation history / status of each DFR

Components

• Configuration data base (SQL server)
• The openMIC service (the automation engine)
  • GPA's new Web Solutions Framework
  • The Grid Solutions Framework
• An implementation of the WSF - The openMIC Web Management Interface
• The GSF Admin console
• File server / file share to receive files
• Installer / Installation Package

openMIC Overview Diagram:

GPA Web Solutions Framework Overview

Documentation and Support

• openMIC is a new project so documentation is limited, but you can check out some screenshots below.
• Get in contact with our development team on our discussion board.
• Check out the wiki.

Deployment

1. Make sure your system meets all the requirements below.

• Choose a download below.
• Unzip if necessary.
• Run "Setup.exe".
• Follow the wizard.
• Enjoy.

Requirements

• .NET 4.6 or higher.
• 64-bit Windows 7 or newer.
• Database management system such as:
  • SQL Server (Recommended)
  • MySQL
  • Oracle
  • SQLite (Not recommended for production use) - included.

Downloads

• Download the latest stable release here.
• Download the nightly build here.

Contributing

If you would like to contribute please:

1. Read our styleguide.

• Fork the repository.
• Code like a boss.
• Create a pull request.

Screenshots

Main Screen

Status

Manage Devices and Schedules

Edit Device Connection Info

Regular Expression Field Validation

Cron Schedule Syntax Helper

Manage Connection Profiles

Manage Connection Profile Task

Edit Connection Profile Task

Monitor the Service via Web