HTML5 - Rdb Device Manager
In Niagara 4.14 and later, there is added browser support for the Rdb Device Manager View. The HTML 5 version of this view is a web-browser-based implementation and it provides the same functions as the Workbench view.
To access this view, expand and double-click RdbmsNetwork or right-click .
Columns
| Column Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Reports the name of the entity or
logical grouping. |
| Type | Displays the type of database. |
| Exts | Displays the device extension’s hyperlinks,
including: Points, Alarms, Schedules, Trend Logs and Config. |
| Enabled | Indicates if the network, device,
point or component is active or inactive. |
| Status | Reports the current
condition of the entity as of the last refresh: {alarm}, {disabled},
{down}, {fault}, {ok}, {stale}, {unackedAlarm} |
| Health | Displays the status of the network, device or component. |
| Database Name | Displays the name of the database. |
| Host Address | Displays the IP address or hostname of the computer platform where the database resides. |
| Port | Displays the port number to use when connecting with the database. |
| Privileged Username | Displays the user name used to log in to the database. |
| Non-Privileged Connections Enabled | Displays if the non-privileged connections function is enabled (as of Niagara 4.15). |
| Non-Privileged Username | Displays the non-privileged username to log in to the database (as of Niagara 4.15). |
| Use Encrypted Connection | Displays the connection between the station and the database is secure (true) or not secure (false). |
| Export Mode | Displays how histories are exported to the specified database. |
| Fault cause | Indicates the reason for a fault. |
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.
Toolbar for Rdb DeviceManager
| Toolbar Icon and Name | Description |
|---|---|
 New Folder | It creates a new folder in the database pane. |
 Trace | Displays all descendants or immediate children of the selected parent proxy point. |
 Create new objects | It creates new object in the database pane. |
 Edit objects | Opens the device’s database record for updating. |
 Undo | Reverses the previous command. |
 Redo | Restores a command action after the Undo command has removed it. |
 Multi-selection Mode | Enables you to individually select multiple points without holding down the ctrl key. |
 Export | Exports the current view or object. |