Create Snmp Agent proxy points

To create Snmp Agent proxy points in a device, you must first have a properly configured SnmpNetwork with a Local Device under it. Snmp Agent proxy points are typical point types with a special Snmp Agent extension included.

In the Nav side bar, under the station SnmpNetwork node, expand the Local Device node and double-click on the Points node.

The Snmp Agent Point Manager displays.
In the Snmp Agent Point Manager, click the New button at the bottom of the view. The New dialog box appears.
In the New dialog box, do the following:
1. In the Type to Add field, select the type of proxy point that you want to add from the option list.
2. In the Number to Add field, type in a number to indicate the quantity of proxy points that you want to add.
3. Click the OK button.
Another New dialog box appears.
In the New dialog box, you can edit proxy point properties before each point is added in the station. OID values are automatically assigned for each point.
Note the following about entries in the New dialog box:
- Name
  This property is the unique point name. This is the Niagara point name only - change if needed (does not affect the actual Snmp node).
- Type
  It is the Niagara control point type to use for the proxy point.
  
  NOTE: Unlike other editable entries of the New dialog box, you cannot edit Type later.
- Index
  As Snmp Agent proxy points are added to the Local Device, they are automatically assigned an index value that corresponds to the column index of the object created for it in the Tridium Input or Output Table.
- Default Value
  The default value is used for the output of the proxy point on startup prior to being set (by an external Snmp SET request). You can manually reset the proxy point output to the default value at any time by selecting the Action > Set to Default action.
- Enabled
  This property allows you to set the proxy point in service (with a true value) or to set it out of service (with a false value).
- Device Facets
  This property represents the device proxy point facets that affect how the value should be displayed in Niagara.
- Facets
  This property represents the parent proxy point’s facets, that affect how the value should be displayed in Niagara.
- Conversion
  This property specifies the conversion to use between the “read value” (in Device Facets) and the parent point facets, where “Default” is typically used.
- Tuning Policy Name
  This property specifies the Snmp service type to use when binding to this item.
When you have Snmp proxy point(s) configured properly for your usage, click OK.

The proxy points are added to the station, and appear listed in the Snmp Agent Point Manager view as well as under the Points node in the Nav side bar.

If online with the SnmpNetwork, points will poll for current values.

If programming offline, all proxy points appear down (yellow).

Create Snmp Agent proxy points

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