To ensure a Smart Bridge works seamlessly with the equipment connected to it, it is essential to have the correct configuration and software version installed on the Smart Bridge.
Smart Bridge
Despite some differences in the equipment, the configuration procedure is the same:
Make sure the Smart Bridge is connected to the Priva network and visible in the overview.
Click on the Add new equipment button.
Select the Equipment that the Smart Bridge connects to
Provide a unique location for the equipment
Select the Smart Bridge part of this equipment
Select any optional sensors
Select the equipment just created and go to the Configuration tab
Configure the IP address of the Smart Bridge
Update the Smart Bridge by clicking the update button
Configure relevant settings and calibrate any sensors for this equipment in the Configuration tab
Deactivate the maintenance mode of the Smart Bridge by clicking the three dots button
Once the Smart Bridge is configured, it can read out the sensor data and is ready to send information to the CPC(s).
Connext Process Controller (CPC)
To configure the CPC to read the information from the equipment, the following steps should be followed:
Click on the CPC for which you want to configure the IO. A list of connections will show up
Click on Manual edit
Click on + Add for the “Control area(s)” that should get the sensor data from the configured equipment
Select the right equipment from the list of available equipment
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all sensors are connected. Then click on Done editing