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 three dots button on the top right of the page and click on Devices - Referencing.

  • Select the devices you wish to reference with each other.

  • Click on the “+ Add References” button. 



  • 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.



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