Add devices to a site
If a larger quantity of new devices are to be added, please proceed as follows:
How to add multiple new devices to a site
2. Add a number range and run the template.
3. Edit the parameters and change the settings according to your requirements.
4. Connect the devices, one after the other, and associate them with the numbers of the site database.
Single devices are added in the same way.
How to synchronize a device
When a device is connected to the PC, it is synchronized with the associated number in the Portable Device Manager.
During synchronization, any parameters that have been changed on the device are updated in the Portable Device Manager. Parameters that have been updated in the Portable Device Manager are sent to the device. If a parameter has been changed on both sides, the setting made in the Portable Device Manager takes precedence.
1. Select the "Numbers" tab.
2. Connect the device to a PC, on which the Portable Device Manager is running. If the number is saved with a parameter definition, the device is automatically synchronized.
How to delete a device from the site database
1. In the "Device" tab, select the device you want to delete.
2. In the "Device" menu, select the option "Delete".
3. Click "Yes" in the "Delete Device" dialog.
| A device that is online cannot be deleted. |
How to replace a device
If you would like to replace a device with a new one, you can assign the number used for the old device. However, the new device must be the of same device type.
Requirements:
If the device to be replaced is still in use, make sure it is synchronized.
Connect the new device with the Portable Device Manager.
Associate the new device with the number of the old device:
1. Select the "Numbers" tab.
2. In the "Number" menu, select the option "Associate with device...".
3. Select the device you want to associate and click on "OK".
The number will no longer be associated with the old device.
How to add a description to a device.
The location of the device could be a possible description.
1. Select the "Devices" tab.
2. Select the device, for which you would like to add a descripton.
3. In the "Device" menu, select the option "Enter descripton".
4. Enter the description and confirm your entry with "OK".
How to perform a factory reset
A factory reset means that the device parameters are reset o its factory settings. The numbers in the database associated with the device will not be affected.
| The device must be online. |
1. Select the "Devices" tab.
2. Select the device(s) to be reset.
3. In the "Device" menu, select the option "Factory reset".
4. Click on “OK”.
How to get an overview on the device settings
1. Select the "Devices" tab.
2. Select the device.
3. Click on "Properties" in the "Device" menu.
The following information is displayed (depending on the version of the Portable Device Manager):
Description of the device (if provided)
Device ID
Device type
Parameter version
Software version
Last known number
Online status
File upload information
