Adding and verifying devices

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Open the devices overview

• 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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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, for example PCS, BMS, Energy Meter, or 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, for example PCS1, BMS Rack 2, or Main Meter.

• Parent device: select the parent device in the electrical hierarchy, typically the main meter.

• Description: optional notes about the device or installation.

Click Next to continue.

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Configure device communication

Define how the EMS communicates with the device:

• Protocol: select the communication protocol, for example 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. The 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.