Point Manager
This view lists the proxy points in the point device extension under the NiagaraNetwork. The Points folder is the top parent container for real-time data values originating from a device.
Point Manager is a view on the NiagaraPointDeviceExt of the station.
Figure 95. Point Manager view
To open this view, expand and double-click the Points folder or right-click Points and select .
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Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Path | Reports the path to the point. |
| Name | Reports the name of the point. |
| Type | Indicates the type of point |
| Display Name | Reports the display name for the point. |
| Point Id | Displays the point’s ID. |
| Enabled | Indicates if the point is enabled or disabled. |
| Fault Cause | Reports why a point is in fault. |
| Facets | Indicates the unit of measure used for this point. |
| Tuning Policy Name | Displays the name of the network tuning policy currently in operation. |
| Subscription Status | Displays the status of point subscription. |
| Read Value | Displays the point’s value. |
| Device Facets | Displays the unit of measure for the parent device for this point. |
| Conversion | Displays the type of units conversion. |
Buttons
- New Folder creates a new folder for devices. Each such folder provides its own set of manager views.
- New creates a new device record in the database.
- Edit opens the device’s database record for updating.
- Discover runs a discover job to locate installed devices, which appear in the Discovered pane. This view has a standard appearance that is similar to all Device Manager views.
- Add inserts into the database a record for the discovered and selected object.
- Match associates a discovered device with a record that is already in the database.
- TagIt associates metadata, such as location or unique configuration with the object.