Creating User Defined Devices

This function allows you to create models of devices and integrate devices from ETS that are not modelized in eConfigure Expert.

This function is not a complete modeling tool. It allows you to take a snapshot of an existing ETS device configuration, assign the data points to connection codes, and sort them into channels.

Before you want to create a device in eConfigure Expert, do the following in the ETS:

1. Open an existing or create a new project.

2. Go to Devices > click Add Devices.

3. Select your device in the Catalog.

4. Drag and drop your device into Devices section of your ETS project.

Switch to eConfigure Expert window on your screen:

1. In the Floor tab, go to > Catalog > Create Device.

   
   
   
   NOTE: At this point, a snapshot of the current settings of your ETS device is taken. Later changes will not be considered. The settings are read-only, and you cannot edit them.
   
   

2. Select your device and fill in the rest of the Generic Device Information form.

3. In the Channels tab, add channels to grid and name them.

4. Switch to Parameters tab and configure Data Points and Parameters for the device.

5. Click Test configuration > fill in the floor and location of your device in the floor plan form > click OK.
   

   
   
   
   NOTE: If you click Test configuration, a test mode of eConfigure Expert opens and asks you to create a test project. In the test mode, you can test your device without influencing your main project. You can find your device in the catalog of the Floor tab. Using the Back to device edition button at the top right, you can return to editing your device. Each time you reenter the test mode, new draft of your device is created. Your previous drafts remain available.
   
   

6. Once you finish modeling your device click Commit > Yes.

   
   
   
   NOTE: You will not be able to make any changes after committing. If you exit the User Model Creator without committing, your progress will be lost.
   
   

Your newly created device is available in eConfigure Expert > Floor > Catalog > User defined devices. You can treat the device like any other device of your project.