# 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**.

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#### 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.

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#### 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.

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