Basic Operations; Creating A New Device Template - AMX RMS CODECRAFTER Instruction Manual

Basic Operations

Creating A New Device Template

You can create persistent templates for monitored devices, where you provide the settings and
parameters. RMS CodeCrafter can then use the device templates for similar or the same devices in
other projects.
1. With the RMS CodeCrafter wizard open to the Introductory page, click New Device
Template.
2. The RMS CodeCrafter wizard opens to the Device Template Main page.
3. Type the name of your Template in the field Template Name.
4. Type the manufacturer name in the field Manufacturer.
5. Type the model in the field Model.
6. Place a check in the box Uses Communications Module? if you would like to enable it for this
template.
7. Set a value for the Communications Timeout, measured in 1/10ths of a second, where 0 is a
valid value. If no timeout is required, use -1.
8. If you want to enable Control Failure Detect, place a check in the box next to it.
9. Click the radio button for the Support Module that fits your device template.
10. Click Next. The next page is Template Device Parameters page.
11. Click Add Parameter to launch the Add/Edit Device Template Parameters window.
12. Type the name of the parameter in the field provided.
13. Click the radio button for the Type of parameter and select the Status in the menu.
14. In the menu, select the Threshold Comparison and enter the Threshold Value. Place a check
next to Reset to enable.
15. Click the radio button for the Trigger type.
16. Based on the Type of parameter you selected in step 13 you may need to provide a range for the
parameter.
17. Click Next. The next page is Device Template Wizard Finished page.
18. Within the Save Template to field, either type or click Browse to select the target location to
save your template file (.CGT).
19. Click Finish to create the template file and save it.
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