DW Spectrum User Manual

Key Concepts:

•An event rule is a set of conditions that, when true, initiate a defined action.

•The event type selected defines the available parameters for both the event and the action.

•Create multiple rules using the same event conditions to initiate multiple actions for a singular event.

•An assortment of frequently used rules and actions are included with the DW Spectrum Desktop Client.

•Lookup Lists are a Site-wide set of values that enable multiple events and actions to updated at once.

•Certain events will pulse-highlight the device initiating an action to gain the users attention.

•Authorized users can create event rules and actions that use HTTP methods to interface with third-party services or Site (API) endpoints.

•Authorized users can create on-screen Soft Trigger events to test actions or enable users to manually start an action at their discretion.

•Most event rules and actions can be disabled, deleted, or set to only run on a defined, hourly schedule.

•Event rules with invalid settings are flagged in the event list and invalid options are flagged in the Event Rule Configuration dialog.

•Most actions include an interval setting to limit the frequency of actions taken.

Event Rule Types:

•User events – Are events defined by authorized users for specific conditions or integration with third party solutions.

•Site-generated events – Are instantaneous and related to platform configuration or operational elements.

•Default Events – Run when DW Spectrum is open and monitor for device or hardware centric events.

NOTE: Events and actions are either momentary/instantaneous or prolonged, when they contain a duration of time or a start and stop element.

Event Logging:

•Events are automatically recorded in the Site Event Log

•The write to the log action will record events without taking additional action.

Site Metadata:

•Site metadata (device ID, date-time, IP address) is available for use in select actions.

Additional References:

•Open The Event Rules List to explore current event rules and actions in the Site.

•Use The Event Rules Form to create a new event rule and action pair in the Site.

•Explore available Site and device metadata that can be used with event rules and actions.

•Review how Lookup Lists can accelerate the maintenance and revision of rules and actions.