HTML5 Niagara Network Device Manager

InNiagara 4.13 and later there is added browser support for Niagara Network Device Manager. The HTML 5 Niagara Station Manager is a web-browser-based implementation of the Station Manager view. You can access it from a browser and It provides the same functions as the Workbench view.

The DeviceManager view is the default view of any network container, for a NiagaraNetwork only the view is called the NiagaraStationManager.

Figure 1. Niagara Station Manager view


To access this view when logged in to the Niagara 4 web interface via browser, expand Config > Drivers and double-click NiagaraNetwork (or) right-click NiagaraNetwork > Views > NiagaraStationManager.

Figure 2. Toolbar of Niagara Network Device Manager


New Folder It creates a new NiagaraStationFolder in the database pane.
Trace DescendantsDisplays all descendants or immediate children of the selected parent proxy point.
Create new objectsIt creates new object in the database pane.
Edit objectsOpens the device’s database record for updating.
Expand and collapse discovery pane Expands and collapses the objects in the database.
Start the discovery processRuns 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.
Cancel the discovery processEnds the current discovery job.
Add the discovered objectInserts into the database a record for the discovered and selected object.
MatchAssociates a discovered device with a record that is already in the database.
UndoReverses the previous command.
RedoRestores a command action after the Undo command has removed it.
Multi-selection ModeEnables you to individually select multiple points without holding down the ctrl key.
Export Exports the current view or object.

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.

  • Cancel ends the current discovery job.

  • 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.