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 for each 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.
Tag IDs are attributes of items, and they can change
dynamically. If you relate a device to a tag ID, then you need to
make sure that the tag ID is valid. In addition, if a tag ID is removed
from the system, there is no alert to let you know that a device is
still associated with that tag ID.
- 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.
- Assignable Devices: These are devices that can be added
to the collection of devices that makes up a device group. Only devices
belonging to the same hub (event provider) can be added. Sample devices,
such as readers, and previously defined device groups can be added.
- Assigned Devices: These are devices that currently belong
to the device 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.