Use this page to define your devices and assign them to a hub (event
provider).
Devices can be either readers or a device group to which you can associate
several readers. Devices must be defined here if they play a specific role.
For example, if a reader represents part of a gate or if a device group represents
part of a boundary zone.
A device relates to a hub, and a hub has a coordinate system. A hub can
relate to multiple areas. If a tag or device position is within the area and
the hub relates to this area, then the tag or device can be seen in the area.
Click Add to
define a new device or click Delete to delete an existing device. Click Edit to
edit details for an existing device.
Note: Before you can add a new device, you must have defined an event provider
in the Topology > Event Provider page.
Add a new device or edit an existing device
Complete
the following fields to define a new device or to update an existing one:
- Name*: Enter a unique meaningful name for the device.
- Definition: Enter a description of the device.
- ID: Enter a unique ID per event provider for the device. An ID
can be a number greater than 0. Do not use 0.
- Type*: Choose either Device Group or Reader for the
device type. If you choose Device Group, you can associate other devices
with this group.
- Hub*: Select the type of event provider to use for the device.
- Device Location: Choose one of the following:
- No Location - No position for the device is defined.
- Static Location - Position is defined by X, Y, and Z coordinates.
The coordinates are for the hub to which the device belongs. Static locations
are recommended for fixed devices.
- Dynamic Location - Position is related to a tag ID. Dynamic locations
are recommended for devices associated with a mobile and active tag.
- Associated Devices: If you are in the process of defining a device
group, you can assign other already defined readers to this group. Use the
arrows to associate devices with your device group or to remove associated
readers from the group.
Click Save to save your settings or click Cancel to
exit without saving your changes.
Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. All other fields are
optional.