Add a BACnet IP Device through BACnet Scan
- On the Devices page, click .
- Select Protocol as BACnet IP.
- Select the desired Server.
- Select the Interface provisioned during server setup.
- Select the Port as 47808 or 47809.NOTE: Before starting the scan make sure you have configured static IP configuration on (eth0, wlan0) interface.
- Click Scan Device to perform a new scan.
- Click Get Device to
retrieve a previously saved scan from the backend.The review table displays the list of detected devices.
- Click the checkbox next to each device to select device.
- 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.
- After selecting the device, click Next to proceed with object scanning.
- Click Scan for a fresh scan OR click Get Point to fetch pre-scanned results.
- Select objects and click Move to Required.
- Switch views between Raw and Required to manage objects.Use the search bar to locate specific objects.
- To configure object, fill in the parameters listed below:
- Parameter Name: Name associated with the stream.
- Unit: Measurement unit (e.g., Volt, Amperes, kW).
- Data Type: Integer, Decimal.
- Actuation: Indicates if actuation is enabled.
- Actuation Class: Digital, Analog, On/Off.
- Default State: Initial value when scanned.
- Priority: you
can select priority from 7-16.NOTE: By default, it is 7, higher priorities 1-6 are reserved and cannot be selected.
- Valid State Mapping: Example: ON = 1, OFF = 0.
- Mapping Status: Indicates Mapped/Not Mapped objects.
- Click Read to view real-time object data.
- (Optional) Check if the device uses
SI Units or Imperial Units.
- Click Convert to Metric to switch to SI Units.
- If necessary, click Undo to revert the changes.
- Click Mark as Completed to save the configuration.
- Click Next to go to the Existing Devices list.
- Select the check box next to the server’s name to include all modified or newly added devices.
- Clear the box for any device you do not want to send to the Flex-Server.
- Click Next at the bottom right to
submit the configuration.
Future Scope:
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Copy Device Mapping Across Sites: Provide functionality to copy the device mapping from another site.
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Bulk Upload Support: Enable bulk uploading of device configuration and mapping information.
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Point Upload and Download: Allows you to upload or download device points for easier configuration management.
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Enhanced Table Validation: Implement additional validations in the table to ensure data accuracy.
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