Equipment Settings
The Settings tab allows you to configure advanced options for your equipment: enabled modules, communication intervals, and optional features.
Accessing Settings
- Access your equipment page
- Click on the "Settings" tab
Module Management
Modules are optional features that you can enable or disable on your equipment.
Available Modules
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
| Scenarios | IF-THEN-ELSE automations |
| Scheduling | Time-based scheduling |
| S7 Connector | Reading Siemens controllers |
| History | Value recording |
Enable/Disable a Module
- Locate the module in the list
- Use the switch to enable/disable
- Click on "Save"
- Changes are synchronized with equipment
Module Synchronization
After enabling/disabling:
- An indicator shows synchronization status
- 🟢 Synchronized: Module is active on equipment
- 🟡 Pending: Synchronization needed
Communication Settings
Configure communication intervals between equipment and server.
Input Interval
Frequency of sending input (sensor) values.
| Parameter | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Interval | Time between two sends | 10 seconds |
| Deadband | Change threshold for sending | 200 |
Deadband: Equipment sends a new value only if it has changed by at least this value from the previous one.
Output Interval
Frequency of sending output (actuator) states.
| Parameter | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Interval | Time between two sends | 5 seconds |
| Deadband | Change threshold for sending | 200 |
Modify Intervals
- Enter new values
- Click on "Save"
- Settings are sent to equipment
- Reduce intervals for more responsiveness (consumes more data)
- Increase intervals to save bandwidth
Reset Settings
To return to default values:
- Click on "Reset to defaults"
- Confirm action
- Settings are restored
Load from Equipment
To retrieve settings currently configured on equipment:
- Click on "Load from equipment"
- Equipment values are displayed
- You can compare them with saved values
Equipment Information
The Settings tab also displays:
Firmware Version
Version of software embedded on equipment.
Uptime
Duration since equipment last restart.
CPU Type
Controller processor model.
Compatibility
Verification of firmware compatibility with requested features.
Equipment Status
Connection badges are displayed:
| Badge | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Active Connection | Server communication established |
| 🟢 Equipment Connected | Equipment is responding |
| 🔴 Offline | No communication |
Troubleshooting
Modules won't activate
- Verify equipment is online
- Wait for synchronization (may take a few seconds)
- Check equipment logs
Settings not applied
- Ensure you clicked "Save"
- Check equipment connection
- Reload settings from equipment to verify
Incompatible Firmware
Some features require minimum firmware version. Contact your installer for an update.
Modifying communication intervals can affect your system's responsiveness. Test changes before applying in production.