Manage Devices
Add Devices to a Channel
Devices represent the PLCs, controllers, or hardware with which the server communicates. The device driver of a channel restricts device selection. Devices are defined by a set of properties based on the protocol, make, and model.
1. Select the site, server, and channel where the new device should exist.
2. In the tree view, select a channel by checking the expand arrow to its left.
3. Hover over the channel name to display the three-dot menu.
4. From the slide-out menu, select New Device to configure a new device.
5. Enter a valid Name for this device (character limit, special characters).
6. Enter a Description for this device. Use this to help identify this device in future reports and analysis.
7. Select the Model with which to communicate with this device.
8. Complete the remaining fields, which vary based on the driver and device.
9. Click Save to complete the device creation.
 | See Also: Driver Manuals |
Edit a Device
Properties of a device can be updated as configurations change.
1. Use the tree to navigate to the server, channel, and device to edit.
2. Select the device to modify by selecting the checkbox for that row of the table.
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4. Alter the property you wish to change.
5. Click Save to complete device creation.
| | See Also: Driver Manuals |
Delete a Device
Any device can be deleted, but should be carefully considered; deleting a device removes all tag and tag groups for that device.
1. Use the tree to navigate to the server, channel, and device to edit.
2. Select the device to modify by selecting the checkbox for that row of the table.
3. Click the 
above the table.
above the table.4. Click Yes to confirm removing the selected device.