diffrence between Measuring point and Counter

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What is the difference between Measuring Point and Counter ?

-Md

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

_Measuring Point_

Measuring points in the SAP System describe the physical locations at which a condition is described, (for example, Temparature and Pressure on a Boiler ). The characteristics associated with the measuring points which record the value can only be numeric characteristic. Measuring points are located on technical objects, in other words, on pieces of equipment or functional locations. For every measuring point there should be some characteristics to measure the reading.

To enable you to differentiate more easily between the individual measuring points and provide them with a unit, you assign each measuring point to a characteristic.

The parameters like Running Hours, Temperature, Pressure etc,, on equipments can also be mapped under measuring point.

Counter:

A type of measuring point, where a continuous reading is recorded (e.g. Milometer). In case the measuring point is a counter, it needs to be defined likewise.

Counter readings are taken at counters at particular intervals and in particular measurement units.

For Example, counter readings for kilometers driven or electricity used

Regards,

Krishna Mohan.

[former_member226856]

Measuring points are used to record discontinous quantities/ value. For example- Condition of silica gel of transformer

Measuring counter are used to record continous changing quantities/ parameters. For ex- Meter reading of an automobile.

Regards,

VM