Adding and verifying devices

1. Navigate to the devices overview page

• Open your project in platform.voltmasters.be.

• In the project menu, go to Devices overview.

• This opens the Devices overview screen, showing all configured devices and their online status.

• In the top-right corner, click Add device.

2. Add a new device

In the Add Device wizard, start with the device configuration:

• Device type Select the type of device you want to add (e.g. PCS, BMS, Energy Meter, PV inverter).

• Brand Select the manufacturer of the device.

• Model Choose the correct model from the list.

• Device name Enter a clear and unique name (e.g. PCS1, BMS Rack 2, Main Meter).

• Parent device Select the parent device in the electrical hierarchy (typically the main meter).

• Description (optional) Add additional notes about the device or installation.

Click Next to continue.

3. Configure Device Communication

Define how the EMS communicates with the device:

• Protocol Select the communication protocol (e.g. Modbus TCP/IP).

• IP address Enter the static IP address of the device.

• Port Enter the communication port (commonly 502 for Modbus TCP).

• Slave ID Enter the Modbus slave ID (default is often 1, unless specified otherwise).

Optional actions:

• Test: Click Test to verify communication before saving.

• Previous: Go back to adjust device details if needed.

Click Save to add the device.