Work online vs. offline
You can add devices to the asset tree whether your FactoryTalk AssetCentre client computer is connected to the devices via a network or not. When connected to the devices, however, you can automatically acquire device information by browsing for the device. This is the preferred method. The client computer must be connected to the FactoryTalk AssetCentre Server to add devices to the asset tree.
Enter device information manually when:
- the asset cannot be identified by Rockwell Automation or third party network browsers. For example, a device not supported by FactoryTalk AssetCentre or the network browser would not be found when browsing the network.
- the physical device has not been placed on the control network yet.
- the client workstation is working offline so it does not have access to the control network.
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