Create a Simple Event
EPRI OpenADR 2.0b Virtual Top Node (VTN) open source software easily connects with GRIDlink
In Event Details
3. Modify the Start Time for the Event to begin
4. Enter the Duration in minutes
5. Select the appropriate Market Context ID “GRIDlink_test” is generally used for demonstrations but check the “dras_client.ini” file in GRIDview to make sure the settings are as follows:
market_context1=GRIDlink_test
market_context2=
A blank Market Context ID will result in the GRIDlink participating in all Events regardless of the Market Context.
6. Signal Name: Simple
7. Signal Type: Level
8. Payload or Signal Value: enter 1 for a Moderate or 2 for a High Signal
9. Create Event
Before Publishing
10. Select Settings
11. Add any additional variances such as Ramp up or Notification
12. Save
Assign which GRIDlinks will participate
13. Select Targets in main tabs
14. Select VENs in sub tab
15. from the dropdown
16. Select 1 or more VENs from the VEN ID dropdown.