---
title: Section "Energy resource parameters"
description: Transmitting energy resource parameters to metering units — creating sources, setting parameters and binding units.
weight: 8
---

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## Section purpose

IoT platform allows to transmit energy resources parameters (e.g. gas density, nitrogen content) to Metering units. For this purpose it is necessary to:

1. Create and configure the energy resource source.
2. Bind parameters to the source.
3. Bind the metering unit to the source.

## Create an energy source

1. **Go to the “Energy sources"** → click **’Add ”**.
2. **Fill in the following fields**:
   - **Sourcing Company** - branch of the supplier (e.g. Gazprom-Region).
   - **Name** - unique name of the source (ex. “Warehouse No.3: Gas Supply”).
   - **Energy resource** - type of resource (gas, electricity, water).
   - **Address** - physical location of the source.
   - **Description** - additional information (purpose, features).

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  src="/images/interface/parameters/source-create-form-en.webp"
  alt="New source creation form."
  caption="New source creation form."
/>

## Setting the energy resource parameters

After creating the source, go to **Sub-section “Energy Resource Parameters”**:

1. Click **"Add ”** → select the created source.
2. **Specify the parameters:**
   - **Density**, **Carbon dioxide content** (for gas systems), etc.
   - **Comment** - explanations of the parameters.

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  src="/images/interface/parameters/property-create-form-en.webp"
  alt="Parameter setting form for the gas source."
  caption="Parameter setting form for the gas source."
/>

## Binding the Metering Unit to the Source

1. **Open the Unit card** → section **General Information**.
2. In the **"Energy source”** field select the created source.
3. Save the changes.

<Alert type="warning">
  Some meters require **entry of a security password**. The setting is available only to the Project
  Administrator: * Go to **"Equipment ‘** → **’Edit ‘** → **’Edit Metering Device ”**. * Fill in the
  **"Password ”** field.
</Alert>

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  src="/images/interface/parameters/set-password-en.webp"
  alt="Enter the password to access the device."
  caption="Enter the password to access the device."
/>

<Alert type="note">
  The new settings are applied at **scheduled communication session** of the system with the
  metering unit.
</Alert>