Edit Device

 

The Device Management page displays a list of all current devices and their current settings. This function allows you to edit the settings of an existing device, Delete a device from the list, or Back Up device settings to the Val Link database.

 

To change a device setting, click Edit in the row containing the desired device.  The system will display all settings for that device.  Enter your setting(s) in the appropriate field(s) as described in Add Device, except that the Type field cannot be changed in edit mode.

 

Note

If the Work Code Mode or Function Keys flag is changed, the device will reboot automatically when you your changes.

When there is a large number of devices, the search button may be used to apply filters to narrow the desired results:

 

Each search field contains a list of available filters – click next to the desired field to display the related filter.

 

Select the desired filter and enter the criteria for the related field:

 

Delete Device

To delete a device, click Delete in the row containing the desired device.

Backup Device

The function (enabled in edit mode) stores the specified device's settings in the Val Link database. All current device Types (Normal, Master, Virtual) are supported. When performing a backup, and the backup is successful, the system displays an appropriate message:

 

Should the device require replacement in the future, the Restore function can populate the new, replacement device with the stored settings.

 

Note

A backup can only be restored to a device at its original Division/Customer/Location – a backup cannot cross divisions.