Device Referencing

Device Referencing

Referencing is a method for KODE OS to recognize the relationship between devices. 
Types of references that we can use are shown below:


Explanation:

  • Device types that have symmetrical references applicable (e.g. feeds and isFeedby) can be connected together.

For instance:

 AHU and a VAV

  • AHU feeds many VAVs but a VAV isFedBy by only one AHU.

  • CHILLER and LOOPSYSTEM

    • A CHILLER isAssociatedWith a LOOPSYTEM, while a LOOPSYSTEM hasAssociatedTag with many CHILLERS.

Individual Device Level

  • Navigate to a Device of your choice.

  • From device details, navigate to the  References icon in the right side bar.

  • From the window that opens up, click on the button.




  • The Add Reference popup page will open up.

  • Select the type of reference from the Type drop down menu.

  • Select the reference type and select the device  that you want to refer to t Add.



  • The referenced devices will show up on the right window when you click References icon in the right side bar. 

Devices Batch Referencing
  • Navigate to Devices from the Site Dashboard.
  • Click on the Batch Update Devices button placed on the top right corner.
  • Click on Device Referencing placed on the left side
  • Choose devices you want to reference and hit on Add References button on the left side




  • The Add Reference popup page will open up.

  • Select the type of reference from the Type drop down menu.

  • Select the devices you want to reference and click on Add.