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Add a BACnet IP Device through BACnet Scan

  1. On the Devices page, click New Device > On Site.
  2. Select Protocol as BACnet IP.
  3. Select the desired Server.
  4. Select the Interface provisioned during server setup.
  5. Select the Port as 47808 or 47809.
    NOTE: Before starting the scan make sure you have configured static IP configuration on (eth0, wlan0) interface.
  6. Click Scan Device to perform a new scan.
  7. Click Get Device to retrieve a previously saved scan from the backend.
    The review table displays the list of detected devices.
  8. Click the checkbox next to each device to select device.
  9. Make sure reference details like Device ID, IP Address, and Manufacturer are correctly selected.
    If a device is already selected, it means it exists in the system.
  10. After selecting the device, click Next to proceed with object scanning.
  11. Click Scan for a fresh scan OR click Get Point to fetch pre-scanned results.
    The scanned Object List will show:
    • Object Name
    • Object Instance ID
    • Type String (to verify correct details)
  12. Select objects and click Move to Required.
  13. Switch views between Raw and Required to manage objects.
    Use the search bar to locate specific objects.
  14. To configure object, fill in the parameters listed below:
    1. Parameter Name: Name associated with the stream.
    2. Unit: Measurement unit (e.g., Volt, Amperes, kW).
    3. Data Type: Integer, Decimal.
    4. Actuation: Indicates if actuation is enabled.
    5. Actuation Class: Digital, Analog, On/Off.
    6. Default State: Initial value when scanned.
    7. Priority: you can select priority from 7-16.
      NOTE: By default, it is 7, higher priorities 1-6 are reserved and cannot be selected.
    8. Valid State Mapping: Example: ON = 1, OFF = 0.
    9. Mapping Status: Indicates Mapped/Not Mapped objects.
  15. Click Read to view real-time object data.
  16. (Optional) Check if the device uses SI Units or Imperial Units.
    1. Click Convert to Metric to switch to SI Units.
    2. If necessary, click Undo to revert the changes.
  17. Click Mark as Completed to save the configuration.
  18. Click Next to go to the Existing Devices list.
  19. Select the check box next to the server’s name to include all modified or newly added devices.
  20. Clear the box for any device you do not want to send to the Flex-Server.
  21. Click Next at the bottom right to submit the configuration.

    Future Scope:

    • Copy Device Mapping Across Sites: Provide functionality to copy the device mapping from another site.

    • Bulk Upload Support: Enable bulk uploading of device configuration and mapping information.

    • Point Upload and Download: Allows you to upload or download device points for easier configuration management.

    • Enhanced Table Validation: Implement additional validations in the table to ensure data accuracy.

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