Add a subdevice

You can add a new subdevice or duplicate an existing subdevice.

Add a new subdevice

  1. In the
    FactoryTalk® Remote Access™
     Manager
    , access the
    Explorer
    Domain view
     section.
  2. In the domain left pane, select the primary device on which the subdevice is dependant.
  3. Next to the primary device, in its same line, select . Alternatively, select the three dots at the top of the screen and select
    Add subdevice
    .
  4. A
    Create subdevice
     dialog window opens. Enter the subdevice
    Name
     and
    IP address
    .
    NOTE: The subdevice IP address must be compatible with a subnet that is reachable by the remote device.
  5. Select
    Save
    .

Duplicate an existing subdevice

You can duplicate subdevices from one device to another while preserving their configuration and associated services, eliminating the need for manual redefinition and reducing setup time.
  1. In
    Domain view
    , right-click the subdevice you want to duplicate.
  2. Select
    Copy subdevice
    .
    TIP: To duplicate all subdevices under a device, right-click the device and select
    Copy subdevices
    .
  3. Select the destination device.
  4. Select
    Paste subdevice
    , or
    Paste subdevices
     if you previously selected
    Copy subdevices
    .
    The duplicated subdevice(s) will appear in the left pane, under the selected device.
IMPORTANT: You cannot duplicate one or more subdevices within the same device.
IMPORTANT: Duplication is not possible if the destination device already contains one or more subdevices with conflicting IP addresses.
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