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.
Columns
Point Manager is a view on the NiagaraPointDeviceExt of the station.
To open this view, expand and double-click the Points folder or right-click Points and select .
The Supervisor station represents as proxy points the actual points in the remote station. The Supervisor station reads the value from each point in the remote station and writes it to each proxy point.
| 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.
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.
TagIt associates metadata, such as location or unique configuration with the object.