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To create Snmp Client proxy points manually

Snmp Client proxy points are typical point types with a special Snmp Client extension included. This topic gives the information to create the Snmp Client proxy points manually in a device.
  1. In the Nav side bar, under the SnmpNetwork node, expand the SnmpDevice node that you are using and double-click on the Points node. The Snmp Point Manager displays.
  2. In the Snmp Point Manager, click the New button at the bottom of the view. The New dialog box appears.
  3. 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.
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    Another New dialog box appears.

  4. In the New dialog box, you can edit proxy point properties before each point is added in the station. OID values are not automatically assigned for the added point because the point has not been “discovered”.
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    Note the following about entries in the Add 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 in the Add dialog, you cannot edit Type property later.
       
    • Object Identifier

      Because the Snmp proxy points are not “discovered” when you use the New button, the OID values must be typed in manually.

    • Variable Type

      This property specifies the type of the value written out to the SnmpDevice at the location of the OID specified in the Object Identifier property. This property is usually automatically set when the Snmp proxy point is automatically created but must be typed in when creating the proxy point manually.

    • 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.

  5. When you have the proxy point(s) configured properly for your usage, click OK.

    The points are added to the station, and appear listed in the Database pane of the Snmp Point Manager view.

    • If online with the SnmpNetwork, points will poll for current values.
    • If programming offline, all proxy points appear down (yellow).

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  • Create Snmp proxy points (Parent Topic)

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