Create a Special Event
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Only users with Admin previliges can create Events.
From the Dashboard
- Select Events
- Create Event
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 programs.
6. Signal Name: for a Special Event (not Simple / Level) select LOAD_CONTROL.
7. Signal Type: Select setpoint
8. Payload or Signal Value: enter a 5 digit number in accordance with the program/contract naming convention.
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 partisipate
13. Select Targets in main tabs
14. Select VENs in sub tab
15. from the dropdown
16. Select the VEN ID
17. Select Publish tab
18. Publish Event