Add a device group formula in the web UI

Note This feature is for Connect Sensor family variants only.

You can create a device group formula that will be available to all devices in the selected device group and to the devices in any child groups.

Note A device group formula added from the device's web UI is also available in the Digi Axess Administration dashboard. See Add a formula from the Administration dashboard.

  1. Access the device's web UI from the Device Summary page.

    1. From the Options section, click Applications. The Available Applications page displays.

    2. Click Automation Control. The Management & Configuration page displays.

    3. Click Formulas. The Manage Formulas page displays.

  3. In the Device Group Formulas section, click Add Device Group Formula. The Create Formula page displays.

    1. In the Name field, enter a descriptive name for the device group formula. The name must be unique within the selected device group.

    2. From the Device group list box, select a device group. The formula you are creating will be available to all devices in the selected device group and to the devices in any child groups.

    3. If you are adding an input pin or an output pin to the formula, you can use the Reference Device field. From the Reference Device field, select a device that has a similar configuration to the devices that will be in the new formula you are creating. The configured pins from the reference device are available when adding an input pin or an output pin to the formula. The input pin and output pin options that you can select from the list box are limited to those that are configured for the reference device.

      This feature allows you to easily reuse a pin configuration and eliminates the need to manually enter the number of a configured input pin or output pin.

    4. Click Save to save the formula. A confirmation dialog displays.

    5. Click OK to confirm the change. The Formula Definition page displays.

  4. Enter a descriptive name in the Formula Name field.

  1. Create a formula by adding steps.

    1. Select a formula option from the first list box in the step. Information about the option displays in the screen.

    2. If a parameter field displays, enter an appropriate value for the selected formula.

      • Input Pin: You are required enter the number of the input pin or, if a list box is available, to select the name of a configured and enabled input pin.

        Using the Reference Device field

        This field is used only if the following conditions are met:

        • You are maintaining a formula in the Administration dashboard or a device group formula from the web UI.

        • You have added an input pin to the formula. You are required to enter a pin number or select an option from the parameter list box.

        If you selected a device from the Reference Device field, the parameter field is a list box with options are limited to the input pins configured for the selected reference device. You can select an appropriate input pin that works for your formula.

        If you didn't select a device from the Reference Device field, you must manually enter the an input pin number.

      • Output Pin: You are required enter the number of the output pin or, if a list box is available, to select the name of a configured and enabled output pin.

        Using the Reference Device field

        This field is used only if the following conditions are met:

        • You are maintaining a formula in the Administration dashboard or a device group formula from the web UI.

        • You have added an output pin to the formula. You are required to enter a pin number or select an option from the parameter list box.

        If you selected a device from the Reference Device field, the parameter field is a list box with options are limited to the output pins configured for the selected reference device. You can select an appropriate output pin that works for your formula.

        If you didn't select a device from the Reference Device field, you must manually enter the an output pin number.

    3. From the Add list box, select a formula operator.

    4. Determine the next action for the formula.

      • Add below: Add a step to the formula below the current step.

      • Add above: Add a step to the formula above the current step.

      • Delete: Delete the current step.

      • Don't choose an option: Do not choose an option if the formula is complete.

    5. Repeat the process to add more items to the formula.

  2. Click Save to save the formula. A confirmation dialog displays.

  3. Click OK to confirm the change.

  4. Click Back to return to the Manage Formulas page. The formula you created displays in the Device Group Formulas list on the page.