Introduction

This guide discusses the remote register type. This register provides a method of pulling in register values from a remote device on the same network so that it can be used on that Vector.

A common use of the Remote register is so that an Occupancy or Occupancy FIFO register can utilise the IN and OUT counts from multiple doors in the occupancy calculation. For example, a meeting room with two doors would utilise an occupancy register on one of the Vectors with the IN and OUT counts from the other sent via two remote registers. Both pairs of IN and OUT counts would then be included in the setup and calculation of the Occupancy register.

 

Pre-Requisites

For full compatibility the Vector that you are configuring the Remote register on should be at very latest firmware version, but so too should the Vectors whose register will be accessed remotely.

The registers are accessed by the remote Vectors serial number, so a note of the serial number of that device and the register name should be taken from devices on the network.

Vectors must also be accessible on the same network and able to see each other.

Vectors communicate via UDP broadcast for discovery, then via UDP on ports 5005/5006.
In order to access these settings, you must first make an initial connection to the Vector unit; see separate guide: Irisys Vector 4D - Making a Setup Connection.

 

Instructions

To add a remote register click the plus symbol (+) on the Register dialog window:

 

Choose the "Remote" type register, and click 'Next':

 

Give the register a meaningful name, and click 'Next':

 

Expand the 'Remote Devices and Registers (Value)' section:

 

From the list of available devices place a tick next to the serial number of the device you what to access remotely and and then also select the register of that device that you want to be mirrored in the new Remote register:

Once the register has been assigned, click 'Next':

 

To make changes, click the 'Back' button. Click 'Add Register' to finish:

 

Add any other Remote registers as required, an IN and OUT count register added in this example:

 

If you are plan to use multiple IN and OUT count registers from multiple doors in an Occupancy register, see also the Occupancy and/or Occupancy FIFO register sections.