Devices

Navigation: Main Menu > Monitor/Command > Devices

Overview

The Devices page is the central location for viewing and managing all hardware within the selected Partition.

This page provides a structured view of:

•Controllers

•Panels (Subcontrollers)

•Readers

•Inputs

•Outputs

•Locksets

The Devices page is used to:

•View hardware status

•Add new hardware

•Access device configuration pages

•Send manual commands to hardware

•Review device audit history

Detailed configuration instructions for each hardware type are covered in their respective sections of this manual.

Page Layout and Interface

The Devices page is organized to display all hardware assigned to the current Partition.

Default View

•Devices are listed and sorted by Description by default.

•The list includes all controllers and their associated hardware.

Hardware Hierarchy View

To view devices in their wired/installed structure:

1.Click the hamburger icon (☰) in the upper-left corner.

2.The list will reorganize to show:

oControllers at the top level

oPanels beneath controllers

oReaders, Inputs, and Outputs beneath panels

This view is helpful for:

•Troubleshooting

•Understanding physical wiring layout

•Identifying parent/child device relationships

Adding Hardware

To add new hardware:

1.Click the Add Devices button (upper-right corner).

2.Select the controller type to add.

3.Click Create…

4.Complete the required configuration fields.

5.Click Save.

Once saved, the device will appear in the Devices list.

Only Controllers are added from the Add Devices button. Panels and I/O devices are added from within their parent controller.

Accessing a Device

To open a device:

1.Click the device name from the list.

The device detail page allows you to:

•Edit configuration settings

•View status information

•Send commands (if supported)

•Review audit history

Available options vary by hardware type.

Commanding Devices

Certain devices allow manual commands directly from their detail page.

Examples include:

•Lock / Unlock

•Pulse Output

•Change Reader Mode

•Reset or Synchronize (if supported)

Commands are hardware-dependent and will only appear when applicable.

Device Status and Monitoring

Devices communicate status updates to Drawbridge.

Typical indicators include:

•Online / Offline status

•Firmware version

•Serial number

•Communication health

For real-time activity, refer to:

Main Menu > Monitor/Command > Events

Search and Sorting

The Devices page includes sorting capabilities:

•Click column headers to change sort order.

•Use the Search box (if available) to filter devices.

This is useful in systems with a large number of hardware devices.

Best Practices

•Name devices clearly and consistently.

•Use hierarchical view when troubleshooting.

•Confirm hardware is online after adding.

•Document MAC addresses and serial numbers during installation.

Related Sections

For detailed configuration instructions, see:

•HID Aero Controllers

•HID Aero Panels

•Readers

•Inputs and Outputs

•Locksets

•Drawbridge IoT Gateway

This section provides an overview of the Devices page interface. Detailed hardware configuration is covered in the following sections.

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