Discovery of Wireless Devices Through Webpages

Presentation

Wireless devices installed in the Panel Server system can be discovered through the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages by using one of the methods described: Automatic or Selective.

• Automatic (default): discovers wireless devices in the Panel Server system

• Selective: discovers only the wireless devices belonging to a selective list. You can enter the list manually in the webpages or you can upload a prepared file containing the list.

The Protect Plus function allows you to launch a discovery with heightened security by using the 36-character install code of 16-character RF-ID devices. The following device families have a 16-character RF-ID:

• PowerTag Control

• PowerLogic HeatTag

• PowerLogic PD100

• MasterPacT MTZ with MicroLogic Active AP or EP control unit

• Exiway Link

With Protect Plus selected (selected by default), automatic discovery is available for 8-character RF-ID devices, for example, PowerTag Energy. To discover 16-character RF-ID devices, use a selective list which includes the 36-character install code of the devices.

With Protect Plus deselected, all devices can be discovered without benefiting from the heightened security level.

Automatic Discovery of Wireless Devices Through Webpages

The following table indicates automatic discovery availability depending on Protect Plus setting:

To perform an automatic discovery of wireless devices through webpages, proceed as follows:

1. Log in to the Panel Server webpages (see how to access the webpages).

2. Navigate to Settings > Wireless devices > Discovery > Discovery method and click Automatic.

3. Click Start to scan the environment and discover available wireless devices.

   Result: Devices appear in the list of discovered wireless devices and in the device tree view as they are discovered.

   In certain cases, devices may not be fully discovered by the Panel Server. In the Incomplete Discovery table, a column labelled Status gives the cause of the incomplete discovery.

   For devices indicating Install code not provided, use a selective list to enter the missing information and launch a selective discovery.

   NOTE: A popup message indicates if the network occupancy is high or saturated and suggests solutions. If action is required, navigate to Settings > Wireless devices > Network configuration > Wireless communication.

4. If required, you can select the wireless device in the device tree view and click Locate to find the device in the panel.

   Result: The status LED of the selected device blinks fast green in the panel.

5. If one of the located wireless devices is not part of your system, click Delete to reject the device.

6. Configure the wireless devices.

Selective Discovery of Wireless Devices Through Webpages

Selective discovery uses the RF-ID of a wireless device to perform a discovery.

The following table indicates selective discovery availability depending on Protect Plus setting:

To perform selective discovery of wireless devices through webpages, proceed as follows:

1. Log in to the Panel Server webpages (see how to access the webpages).

2. Navigate to Settings > Wireless devices > Discovery > Discovery method and click Selective.

   All and only the wireless devices in the selective list can be discovered by the Panel Server. The Panel Server uses the RF-ID of each device to discover it.

3. Upload a prepared list file by clicking Upload file, or fill in the table that opens with the following information for each device in the selective list:

   • RF-ID

   • Virtual server ID in the range 1 to 254 (optional). If the ID is not specified, the Panel Server assigns the first available value.

   • Install code (with Protect Plus enabled) for applicable devices

   IMPORTANT: Uploading a prepared selective list erases any data that has been added manually to the selective list in the webpages.

4. Click Start to scan the environment and discover the wireless devices in the list.

   Result: Devices appear in the list of discovered wireless devices and in the device tree view as they are discovered.

   In certain cases, devices may not be fully discovered by the Panel Server. In the Incomplete Discovery table, a column labelled Status gives the cause of the incomplete discovery. Check the cause and correct the issue before relaunching the selective discovery.

   NOTE: A popup message indicates if the network occupancy is high or saturated and suggests solutions. To check the network occupancy, navigate to Settings > Wireless devices > Network configuration > Wireless communication.

Virtual Server ID

Defining the List of Selected Devices

The selective list is a csv file that lists the selected wireless devices to be uploaded on the Panel Server webpages. Each row in the csv file contains the data for one device in the following format, separated by semi-colons:

• RF-ID with 0x prefix (mandatory)

• Virtual server ID (optional)

• Install code with 0x prefix (for use with Protect Plus)

Example of csv file:

Finding the Device RF-ID and Install Code

To obtain the RF-ID and install code of a device, scan the QR code of the device. Follow the link to the Go2SE landing page of the device and click More details to find the relevant information:

• zb = RF-ID (8 or 16 characters)
• ic = install code made up of 36 characters (depending on the device)