Binding Sources
Binding connects a source map to a source, telling Novant which device to read and which points to collect. Once bound, the source begins polling data according to its configuration.
Before You Start
You’ll need:
- A configured source (the device or connection your node communicates with)
- A source map that defines the points to collect — see Creating Source Maps
Configuring a Source
- Navigate to Sources in your project.
- Click Edit on the source you want to configure.
- Assign a node — this is the edge node responsible for communicating with the device on the local network.
- Assign a source map — select one from your source map library to define which points to collect.
- Save the source configuration.
Once configured, the assigned node will begin reading data from the device using the points defined in the source map.
Changing or Removing a Binding
You can swap a source’s map at any time by selecting a different source map. Removing a binding stops data collection for that source.
Unbinding a source map or removing a point from a source map will permanently delete the associated trend data. Other changes to a source map — such as renaming a point or updating its address — will not affect existing trend data.
Notes
- For more on how sources, source maps, and points relate, see Sources.