Operation Manual: Devicecontrol
Operation Manual: Devicecontrol
Operation Manual: Devicecontrol
DeviceControl
NomadLink Network Control and Monitoring Software
Rev. 2.0.0
Item no. OM-DC
1 contents
1 CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................................2
2 DeviceControl InTroduCtion..........................................................................................................4
2.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................................4
2.2 New features in DeviceControl 2.0.0....................................................................................................4
3 INSTALLING THE DEVICECONTROL APPLICATION................................................................................5
3.1 Computer system requirements...........................................................................................................5
3.2 Software installation.............................................................................................................................5
3.3 Software updates.................................................................................................................................5
3.4 Uninstalling DeviceControl....................................................................................................................5
4 CONNECTING YOUR PC TO NOMADLINK...............................................................................................6
4.1 Establishing a NomadLink Network......................................................................................................7
4.2 Determining preferred connection type................................................................................................7
4.2.1 Peer-to-peer connection (using crossed RJ45 cable)................................................................7
4.2.2 LAN connection (wired via “straight” RJ45 cables or via wireless)..........................................7
4.3 Establishing a peer-to-peer connection................................................................................................7
4.3.1 Physical connection...................................................................................................................7
4.4 Maximum cable lengths.......................................................................................................................7
4.5 TCP/IP setup.........................................................................................................................................8
4.6 Establishing a wired or wireless LAN connection................................................................................9
4.7 Multiple subnets without a DHCP server.............................................................................................9
5 QUICK GUIDE FOR BASIC FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................10
5.1 Uploading subnets..............................................................................................................................10
5.1.1 No subnets found fault............................................................................................................11
5.2 Toolbars overview...............................................................................................................................12
5.3 Start Here...........................................................................................................................................14
5.3.1 Basic operations......................................................................................................................14
5.3.2 Lock mode...............................................................................................................................14
5.3.3 Creating Channel Groups.........................................................................................................15
5.3.4 Creating Power Groups...........................................................................................................15
5.3.5 Naming (or re-naming) Devices, Channels and Groups...........................................................15
5.3.6 Saving the configuration file....................................................................................................15
5.3.7 Opening a saved system configuration file.............................................................................16
5.3.8 Reconnect to a subnet............................................................................................................16
5.3.9 Establishing secure connections.............................................................................................16
5.3.10 Synchronization.......................................................................................................................16
5.3.11 Normal operation with devices matched and synchronized....................................................17
6 REFERENCE SECTION..............................................................................................................................18
6.1 Secure Connections............................................................................................................................18
6.1.1 Enabling secure connections...................................................................................................18
6.1.2 Set password...........................................................................................................................18
6.1.3 Adding additional subnets to a secure connection..................................................................19
6.1.4 Disabling secure connections..................................................................................................19
6.1.5 Resetting passwords...............................................................................................................20
6.1.6 Verify secure connection.........................................................................................................20
6.2 Lock Mode..........................................................................................................................................21
6.2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................21
6.2.2 Selecting lock type..................................................................................................................21
6.2.3 Confirmation............................................................................................................................21
6.2.4 Password protection................................................................................................................21
Figure 4.1
In this configuration, a dedicated TCP/IP connection Two Ethernet ports are provided on the NLB 60E:
is made directly to the NLB 60E. A peer-to-peer one on the front panel and one on the rear panel (the
connection ensures that no other network devices are front panel port is primarily for temporary setup and
inserted between the computer and the NLB 60E. service use). Both ports are active but only one can
be used at a time.
If a dedicated connection is established, no
other network connections will be available
through the assigned Ethernet port. How- 4.4 Maximum cable lengths
ever, if the computer also has multiple
Ethernet ports or a wireless LAN connection, these Maximum cable length allowed between the Device-
remain available for other uses such as Internet ac- Control host PC and the NLB 60E (or LAN network
cess. device) conforms to standard Ethernet specification
of 100 meters.
4.2.2 LAN connection (wired via “straight”
RJ45 cables or via wireless) The maximum cable length in between any intercon-
A LAN connection is required if the system configura- nected NLB 60E and an amplifier may not exceed
tion requires more than one subnet, as each subnet 300 meters. Total cable length for links in between
is controlled by a dedicated NLB 60E. all amplifiers in one subnet may not exceed 100
meters.
A LAN connection may be preferred in some ap-
plications even if only one subnet is required. If the As a result, in a non-closed-loop daisy-chained subnet,
host computer is needed for Internet access via the the total maximum cable length is 400 meters (300
Ethernet port, or for controlling other networked de- + 100), and in a closed loop subnet the maximum
cable length is 700 meters (300 + 300 + 100).
IP: 192.168.1.166
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 0.0.0.0
IP: 192.168.1.100
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 0.0.0.0
Figure 4.3
The following section provides the basic information The pop up window (Figure 5.2) displays the detected
required to use DeviceControl in most common ap- NLB 60Es along with their subnet numbers, secure
plications. Instructions are provided for uploading connection status, IP Address, NLB 60E firmware
amplifier data from physical subnets, performing version and the number of devices (amplifiers) con-
basic operations, monitoring faults and warnings, nected to the subnet.
and creating groups of amplifiers (for power on/off)
as well as grouping amplifier channels. Select the subnet(s) you want to upload and click on
the Upload button.
Make sure you have completed the steps in Section
4, and you are ready to run the application; Double
click the DeviceControl shortcut on your Desktop or
select DeviceControl in the Start menu. On opening,
DeviceControl displays the Quick Start menu (Figure
5.1).
Figure 5.3
The Toolbar is grouped into four segments; Toolbar, Channel View: The Channel View shows all con-
Select View, Mode and Edit bar. Each segment may figured channels as derived from the Device list. In
be independently repositioned by clicking on and this view you may add or delete Channel Groups, and
dragging to the respective end bars. assign channels to new or existing groups.
Mode bar:
Select view bar:
Edit bar:
Solo
5.3 Start Here Solo functions are most easily accessed in the Group
View. You may solo a subnet, a group, or an individual
The logical navigation structure and user-friendly channel by clicking on the appropriate Solo button
graphical interface of DeviceControl make all opera- at the top of the graphical module. The yellow Solo
tions intuitive and easy to learn. Nevertheless, it is button illuminates to indicate solo status of selected
suggested that you configure a physical NomadLink channel(s). All other channels show a mute indica-
“learning system” in a non-critical environment to tion.
become thoroughly familiar with common operating
and editing features. Mute takes precedence over Solo. A chan-
nel that has been muted, either locally or
Some operations outlined in this section as part of a group, cannot be soloed until it
can be performed in more than one view. has been un-muted.
To simplify the Quick Guide, only the most
commonly used view is given here. See the IMPORTANT NOTE: A Mute or Solo com-
Reference section for each view for more details. mand for a subnet will affect all devices
connected to the subnet, including those
5.3.1 Basic operations devices not in the current configuration or
shown as “Unknown”.
The following three operations are available only
when DeviceControl is in the Online state.
5.3.2 Lock mode
Power on/off You may lock DeviceControl to prevent inadvertent
Amplifiers may be powered on and off in groups changes or unauthorized use. To lock DeviceControl,
using the On and Off buttons in the upper pane of click on the Lock icon in the toolbar. You may select
the Power View. For information on creating Power either Configuration or Operation lock modes by
Groups, see Section 5.3.4. clicking on the Locks tab of the Settings dialog,
accessible from the File menu.
Each NLB 60E may be programmed for
sequential power On for all amplifiers in the • Configuration lock prohibits changes to current
subnet. Using the power On button for a and saved amplifier configurations. Operational
subnet in Power Groups will activate the changes (power on/off, solo, mute) are permit-
pre-programmed sequential power On. Also, if two ted.
or more amplifiers in a Power Group are in the same
subnet with an NLB 60E set for sequential power • Operation lock blocks access to operating
On, the amplifiers will power up with the programmed functions (power on/off, solo, mute) as well as
delay interval. prohibiting most changes to configuration. This
is essentially a “monitor only” mode. Refer to
Individual amplifiers may be powered on or off using Section 6.2.1 for more information.
the buttons in the lower pane. Click the On button
to turn power on or off. The button illuminates to You may block access to the Unlock mode by requir-
indicate the device is powered up. Power on/off ing a password. For details on setting and changing
functions for individual amplifiers are also accessible passwords, see 6.2.4.
in the Device View.
DeviceControl can be shut down without
Mute exiting Lock mode, but it will restart ONLY
Mute functions are most easily accessible in the with the same configuration and state (Of-
Group View. Click on the Mute button at the bottom fline or Online) as before exiting.
of the graphical module as appropriate. You may
select All (all channels on all subnets), Subnet (chan- Be certain that you know the correct current
nels in the selected subnet only), Group (channels in password before locking DeviceControl with
selected group), or any individual channel. The button Password lock engaged. If you are unable to
illuminates to indicate mute status of the selected
channel(s).
unlock Operations lock, you will be unable to access delete (delete key). Similarly, you may right click on
amplifier operating functions. a device in a group to rename it or delete it, or use
the keyboard commands.
5.3.3 Creating Channel Groups
DeviceControl offers a number of features for Online Also, devices may be added to a Power Group using
and Offline editing of amplifier configurations. For the drag and drop functionality in Tree View. See
many users, the most powerful editing feature will Section 6.9.
be creating Channel Groups. You may assign any
channel from any device to a specific group. Channel Group power on/off function is discussed in Section
grouping is particularly useful when channels from 5.3.1.
several devices are assigned to the same function
in the system, such as supplying power to the HF 5.3.5 Naming (or renaming) Devices, Channels
drivers in a line array. and Groups
Devices - You may rename devices to indicate func-
To create Channel Groups, click on the Channel View tion or physical location, e.g. “left rack 2”. To rename
button in the Toolbar. Groups may be created and a device, choose Device View and select the device
edited in either the Offline or Online state. and choose Rename from the Edit View. Alternatively,
you may use a slow left click, right click and choose
To add a new group, click the “Add Group” button. Rename, or use the F2 key. Enter the new name for
Select the channels to be added to the new group the device.
by clicking in the box to the right of the device cor-
responding to that channel. You may assign the same Channels – Channels may be renamed in the Chan-
channel to more than one group. nels View using the same procedures given above.
To access operating functions or status indications Groups - After creating Channel or Power Groups,
for a group, select the Groups View. All groups and you can rename the group to indicate the function
subnets show in this view. All operations (mute, solo) or location of the assigned groups, e.g. “Left HF”.
selected on the group module will affect all channels To rename a group, choose Channel or Power View
in the group. Also, any fault or warning indications as appropriate. Place the cursor over the group to be
affecting a channel in the group will be indicated for renamed, right-click and select “Rename”.
the group as well. For detailed information on fault
and warning indications, see Section 6.6.4. Tree View - Renaming functions are also accessible
in the Tree View. See Section 6.9.2.
5.3.4 Creating Power Groups
To create Power Groups, click on the Power button For Channel Groups, the new name must
in the Toolbar. If no prior groups have been created, be limited to six or seven characters to fit
only the default System and Subnet(s) groups will in the “label space” on the Group module
show in the top pane. All devices (amplifiers) in the graphic in Group View.
current configuration will be shown in the lower pane
(as the System group is marked as default). You may use Copy and Paste functions in
the Edit menu to replace the default name
To create a new group, click on the Add Group button with a “template” name (e.g. “Stage L, rack
in the Toolbar. In the lower pane, click corresponding X, amp X”). Then simply change the num-
checkboxes to assign devices to the group. Uncheck bers as needed for each device or channel.
checkboxes to remove devices from the group.
5.3.6 Saving the configuration file
You may rename, delete, or clear Power Groups by You may save your configuration as a DeviceControl
right-clicking on a group (either in Tree View or the file by selecting Save or Save As… from the File
top pane of the Power view) and select the desired menu. Also, a prompt window appears when you
action from the pop-up menu. Alternatively, you may close DeviceControl asking if you wish to save the
use the keyboard commands for rename (F2) and file, or any file changes.
Your saved file stores all data that was uploaded from changes will be “pushed” to amplifiers on the
the physical subnet as well as any changes you have subnet.
made, including renaming of devices or groups.
• Download configuration from PC to
5.3.7 Opening a saved system configuration NomadLink network – With this option, any
file changes to operating states (power, mute, solo)
To open a saved configuration, choose the “Open made in the configuration while Offline will be
saved configuration” option when first booting De- changed in the physical amplifiers when going
viceControl. When DeviceControl is running, choose Online.
Open from the File menu.
The first option (upload physical device state
To match your saved configuration to a physical to configuration) is the preferred “safe”
network, click the Online button. DeviceControl will mode during system operation. It will not
interrogate the network and attempt to match your allow any inadvertent changes to the con-
configuration to any connected physical network. figuration to be activated in the physical devices.
Devices that match will show the green Link icon. For
devices that show match faults, see Section 6.4.2. To select synchronization option
Choose the Settings dialog from the File menu and
5.3.8 Reconnecting to a subnet click on the Synchronization tab. Select a Default
Direction.
If connection to a subnet is lost (e.g. due to accidental
disconnection of network cable), a Reconnect dialog
window appears. Click on Reconnect to re-establish
connection. If you inadvertently click Cancel, you
may reopen the dialog window by right-clicking on
the actual subnet in Tree View and selecting Recon-
nect.
9. Verify that all NLB 60Es are selected. Disabling secure connection in the NLB 60E
The following steps must be repeated for each NLB
10. Press Set. 60E in the system.
1. Press the Select key on the NLB 60E front
11. Press OK in the Settings dialog. The secure panel until the Configuration menu appears in
connection is enabled. the display. Press “OK”.
2. Press Select until Security menu appears. Press
“OK”.
6.1.3 Adding additional subnets to a secure 3. Press “OK” for “Secure Conn.”.
connection 4. Press on Adjust/Set until “Disable” appears.
Additional subnets may be added to an existing Press “OK” to confirm.
secure connection as follows:
1. Enable the secure connection physically in the The previously set password in the NLB
additional NLB 60E as described in 6.1.1. 60E is reset (deleted) when the secure
2. Start DeviceControl connection is disabled. A new password
3. Choose “Create a new configuration” in the must be set in the NLB 60E when re-enabling
Quick Start menu. a secure connection.
4. From the main window, select Settings from
the File menu. Disabling secure connection in DeviceControl
5. Click on the Security tab. 1. Start DeviceControl
6. Click on “Change authentication password” for 2. Choose “Create a new configuration” in the
NLB 60E Quick Start menu.
7. The “Change NLB 60E Password” dialog pops 3. Select “File” and then “Settings…” from the
up. menu bar.
a. Leave “Old Password” field empty. (No 4. Click on the Security tab.
password has yet been set in the newly 5. Uncheck the “Enable Secure Connection” box.
added NLB 60Es). 6. Type password in the “Disable secure
b. “New Password” and “Confirm Password” connection” dialog.
are filled in with the same password set
in step 8 in 6.1.2 above. These passwords Upon completing step 6 above, the pass-
need to be the same to establish connection word is reset (deleted). A new password
Resetting the password in the NLB 60E The password also is reset when DeviceControl is
Repeat these steps for all NLB 60Es in the sys- uninstalled and reinstalled. Entry of the old password
tem: is not required. However, depending on the Windows
1. Press the Select key on the NLB 60E front panel configuration, uninstalling may require authorization
until “Configuration” appears on the display. from the system administrator.
Press “OK”.
2. Press Select until “Security” appears. Press 6.1.6 Verify Secure Connection
“OK”. To verify the status of secure connection on the NLB
3. Press on Adjust/Set until “Reset Password?” 60Es the easiest way is to look at the upload dialog
appears. Press “OK” to confirm. (Figure 6.3).
4. Set new password following the procedure in
6.1.2 above. 1. Start DeviceControl
2. Choose “Upload configuration from network”
in Quick Start menu.
3. Verify the information in the “Upload
Configuration” dialog according to information
below
Figure 6.3
6.2.3 Confirmation
6.2 Lock Mode
A check box on the Locks tab of the Settings dialog
allows you to select a confirmation of the Lock Type
6.2.1 Overview whenever the DeviceControl application is locked. If
DeviceControl functions may be locked to prevent checked, the Confirm Lock Type dialog appears each
unauthorized or inadvertent changes to either the time the Lock function is initiated (Figure 5.5).
currently loaded configuration or to the operating
status of amplifiers on the network. Two different
Lock Modes are provided:
Figure 6.6
6.4.1 Overview
Device View displays a list of all amplifiers (devices) included in the currently loaded configuration file. In the
Offline state, only the Configuration is shown. In the Online state, all devices uploaded from the physical
network are paired with corresponding devices in the Configuration.
If the Configuration file is originally created by uploading data from the network, and if no changes
are made to either the configuration data or the physical amplifiers (e.g. changing DIP-switches or
position in the subnet), then the corresponding fields for Configuration and Physical devices will be
identical and matched.
Device name
A default device name is assigned when uploading data from the subnet, or when configuring a new subnet
file in Offline state. (Default name for subnet 1 is the letter A plus numbers assigned in order; for subnet 2
default name is letter B plus succeeding numbers,
Unconnected (Offline state and Edit mode) etc.). Devices may be renamed as discussed in
The configured setting is power on and physical
Section 5.3.5.
status unknown.
The configured setting is power off and physical
After synchronizing a saved configuration
status unknown. with a physical network, any amplifiers
not in the configuration will show in
Device View as “Outside Configuration”.
Connected and synced (Online state and Operate Amplifier(s) will be identified in the Physical col-
mode)
umn. Mute and Solo commands to the subnet will
Connected and synced (Online state and Operate apply to these amplifiers as well, but not power
mode)
on/off commands.
The configured setting is power off and device
is power off.
Power on/off control and indicator
The configured setting is power on and device This button toggles amplifier power on and off.
is power off.
Appearance of the button depends on current
The configured setting is power off and device DeviceControl mode and amplifier status, as
is power on.
shown in Figure 6.7.
Unknown device
The device is unknown and its settings are not
changeable or readable
Figure 6.7
DIP-switch Match
DIP-switch Match is active only in the Online state.
The indicator color represents the status of detected
Physical DIP-switch settings when compared to the
corresponding Configuration settings. Figure 6.7
DIP-switch match OK
Insert Device
This function is similar to Add Device, except the new
DIP-switch mismatch warning device is inserted immediately before the currently
DIP-switch mismatch fault selected device. The position numbers of succeeding
devices are increased by one.
Replace Device
DIP-switch status warnings and faults are discussed This function is similar to Add Device, except the new
in Section 6.7.3. device replaces the currently selected device.
If a subnet is full, the Add, Insert and Paste mismatch shows on Synchronization. This can occur
functions will be disabled for that subnet. when a configured amplifier system does not match
the physical amplifier system, as in this example:
Drag and Drop assignment and reassignment 1. A configuration is created offline using the
You also may assign and reassign channels to groups Add Device command. Different devices in
using drag and drop in the Tree View. See Section the configuration are configured with different
6.9.3. group assignments and DIP-switch settings.
2. When going online, it is evident that devices
6.4.4 Matching to the physical subnet (amplifiers) A and C in the configuration are not
A transition from the Offline state to Online state properly matched to the corresponding physical
automatically initiates the match function. Device- devices on the network, those occupying
Control checks the network for physical subnets positions 1 and 3 in the network. Instead,
(NLB 60Es) to match the subnet configuration. If no configured amplifier A corresponds to physical
matching subnet is detected, the “connect to subnet” amplifier 3, and vice versa.
dialog box is presented. 3. To correct the problem, simply select device
A and choose “Disconnect physical device”.
When the subnet is matched, DeviceControl com- Repeat for device C. Both now show as
pares the configured devices to the physical devices “Outside configuration”.
in the same position. Match status is then shown 4. Using drag-and-drop, place the two physical
for each configured and physical pair as described devices in their proper positions. A green
in Section 6.4.2. “match” icon will show. When the configuration
is saved, the devices will be assigned to the
6.4.5 Device Sorting correct positions by matching serial numbers.
Devices may be sorted in the list by selecting any
A device currently outside the configuration
column heading (Device name, Model, etc.) by click-
may be added back into the configuration
ing in it. An arrow will indicate sorting in ascending
as a new device. Select the device, right
or descending order. Clicking on the same column
click, and choose “Add to configuration”
heading again will reverse the sort order.
(Figure 6.8).
6.4.6 Disconnecting devices for drag-and-drop
reassignment
You may disconnect a physical device from its corre-
sponding configured device by using the “Disconnect
physical device” option in the Action menu. This
moves the physical device outside the configuration.
Disconnection only breaks the association between
a configured device and the physical amplifier in
DeviceControl; the operating status of the physical
amplifier is not affected.
6.5.1 Overview
Channel View (Figure 6.9) displays all channels of all amplifiers included in the current DeviceControl configuration.
Channels A-D are shown for four-channel models, and A-H for eight-channel models. Bridged channels will
show as adjacent pairs, from A/B (two-channel amplifiers) up to A/B through G/H for eight-channel amplifiers.
Channels may be re-named as described in Section 5.3.5.
To add a new Channel Group, click on the Add Group button in the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Add
New Group from the Edit menu, or use the Alt+G keyboard command. New Channel Groups may be re-named
as described in Section 5.3.5.
To assign a channel to a Channel Group, click in the checkbox to the right of the channel in the column of the
desired Channel Group assignment.
The System group (all channels in the configuration) and Subnet Group (all channels in the subnet)
are not shown here as no options are available for reassignment.
Figure 6.9
6.6.1 Overview
Group View (Figure 6.10) is the primary view used for real-time operation and monitoring when a system
configuration is online. The intuitive graphical presentation of groups and channels allows quick recognition of
warning and fault conditions, and allows immediate access to Mute and Solo commands for all channels on
the network as well as for all subnets, groups and individual channels.
Figure 6.10
Press to display current fault and warning icons for the Group or Channel
Press to hide current fault and warning icons for the Group or Channel
Press to show all currently active fault and warning icons by expanding all modules to show a fault/warning detail
row
Press to hide all current faults and warnings
Press to Mute an individual channel or all channels in the Group. Toggles with
Press to Solo an individual channel or only channels assigned to the Group soloed. Toggles with
Press to hide (disable) Solo or Mute button functions. Toggles with
Faults
Warnings
DIP-switch not read Not verified (present when amplifier not turned on)
Faults (red)
When expanded (Figure 6.10), the Subnet module indicates any additional Subnet faults or warnings with the
following icons:
Faults (red)
Communication errors
Warning (yellow)
Not closed loop
6.7.1 Overview
The Power Groups View displays Power Groups in the upper pane and all included devices in each selected
group in the lower pane. Size of the upper pane may be adjusted by clicking and dragging on the bar between
the upper and lower pane.
A number of Power Groups are created by default. These include a group containing all of the Subnets in the
configuration (System) and groups that correspond to each individual Subnet.. Additional Power Groups may
be created by the user. Power Groups may be renamed, and the same device may be assigned to more than
one Power Group. To access the Power Group View, press the Power button on the Toolbar.
Figure 6.11
Figure 6.12
6.8.1 Overview
The Details View displays detailed information on the selected Device, Channel or Subnet. Details View can
be accessed as follows:
• Press Details button on toolbar while in Device or Power View. Details of the selected device will be
shown.
• Press Details button on toolbar while in Channels View. Details of selected channel will be shown.
• Press Details button on any Subnet or Channel module in the Group View. Details of selected subnet or
channel will be shown. Alternatively, Details are accessible by double-clicking on any Subnet or Channel
in the Tree View.
Figure 6.13
The Device Info tab displays the status of the configured device and the physical device. Matched devices will
have identical information in corresponding fields (Figure 6.14)
Figure 6.13
The DIP-switches tab (Figure 6.14) displays DIP-switch positions of the configured device and the matched
physical device, if any. Physical device status is shown only when power is on. Positions of DIP-switches may
be changed on a configured “virtual” device by clicking on them. Any resulting mismatch is indicated by a red
fault or yellow warning LED. The Power and sensitivity calculator shows output power and input sensitivity for
the configured DIP-switch settings. Refer to specific amplifier Operation Manuals for more information.
Figure 6.14
The Channel tab (Figure 6.15) shows the level meter, temperature, and fault or warning indication. Solo and
Mute buttons are active when the device is on and DeviceControl is active.
Figure 6.15
6.9.1 Overview
The Tree window (Figure 6.16) provides an expandable
and collapsible Tree View of the current configuration
file. The Tree window may be opened or closed using
the Tree View icon in the toolbar. The Tree in collapsed
view shows three divisions: Channel Groups, Power
Groups and NomadLink Network. Channel Groups
shows the default (non-removable) All and Subnet, as
well as any other configured groups. Power Groups
shows the non-removable groups as well, along
with the user defined Power Groups. NomandLink
Network shows all configured subnets, even if no cor-
responding physical subnet is connected. Expanding
a subnet by clicking on the icon displays all devices
in the subnet configuration.
6.9.2 Functionality
Tree View provides quick access to details for any
channel or subnet. Double click on the channel or
subnet icon to bring up the Detail View. Groups,
subnets, channels and devices may be renamed in
Tree View. To rename, right-click on the default name
or select it and press F2.
6.10.1 Overview
Click the General tab (Figure 6.17) to change the sorting method in Tree View, Group View and Power Group
View. When new groups are created by users, they are listed in numeric order as created by default. Click in
the checkbox if you wish to change to alphabetical sorting by name.
User defined Power Groups retain alphabetical order, even if the Subnet Groups are renamed.
6.10.2 Locks
The Locks tab enables Lock functions and password protection for Lock. See Section 6.2 for details on locking
DeviceControl.
6.10.4 Synchronization
Click on the Synchronization tab to select your preferred mode for synchronizing system configuration with
physical devices. For more information, see Section 5.3.10.
Figure 6.17