Device Profiles - Chamberlain IPAC Administrator's Manual

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Device Profiles

The Device Profile feature allows for the creation of a profile that can be simultaneously
assigned to multiple devices, giving all such devices identical settings. Hardware aspects of
the device profile, like assigning a node or relay, must be chosen later at the time you
create the actual device.
Features:
Creating a device profile allows users to differentiate between types of devices and device
subtypes
Allows users to create devices with the same settings
To Create a Device Profile:
1. Scroll over the Configuration link at the top of any page. The sub-navigation
menu displays.
2. From the Devices link, click Devices from the dropdown list. The Device List
page displays.
3. Click Create New Device. The Create New Device page displays.
4. From the device type dropdown list, select the device type you wish to create
the profile for. From the device subtype dropdown list, select "Device Profile."
Click Next.
NOTE:
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Cameras, DVRs, Muster Points, Keypad Command devices, and
Guard Tour devices do not allow for the creation of device
profiles.
5. Enter the name of the Device Profile.
6. Choose the owner of the Device Profile from the dropdown list.
7. Assign the Device Profile the necessary configuration just like you would when
creating a new device of the same type.
8. Click Save. You are returned to the Device Details page.
To Apply a Device Profile:
1. Scroll over the Configuration link.
2. From the Devices link, click Devices from the dropdown list. The Device List
page displays.
3. Click Create New Device.
4. From the device type dropdown list, select the device type you wish to create.
From the device subtype dropdown list, select "Regular Device." Click Next.
5. Enter the name of the device.
6. Choose the owner of the device from the dropdown list.
7. Choose the device profile from the dropdown list.
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The sub-navigation menu displays.
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