MEI Device Manager provides comprehensive functionality for setting up, streamlining configuring, and managing both Manufacturer and Client IoT devices integrated within the MEISTRO ecosystem. This module plays a critical role in onboarding and initializing devices for seamless operation through the MEI Connector, ensuring accurate setup and reliable device management throughout the lifecycle.
During the device onboarding process, MEI Device Manager captures essential device information, including manufacturer details, model numbers, device types, communication protocols, but not BACnet instance IDs – this is done in the Device Manager for extra security. It also maintains direct links to supporting documentation such as specifications, product catalogues, reference manuals, and images of each device. This thorough documentation process will facilitate efficient integration of diverse IoT sensors and devices into client projects and services, including Continuum for Workplace Management with the related Device Configurator.
Once devices are onboarded by MEI Device Manager tool, the Device Configurator utility actively manages device configurations, change management processes, and assignment of devices to specific projects, rooms, or zones as needed. It automatically synchronizes updates between Customers and Manufacturers, ensuring device configurations remain current and compliant with evolving operational standards and specifications.
MEI Device Configurator’s intuitive user interface streamlines device customization such as automatic calibration, fallback modes, data logging options, and reporting capabilities to Building Management Systems (BMS). This detailed configuration ability ensures optimal device performance and reliability.
The robust management processes within MEI Device Manager ensure continuous accuracy, reduce manual intervention, and provide administrators with comprehensive visibility and control over device states and locations. By automating configuration and synchronization tasks, MEI Device Manager enhances operational efficiency and reliability across the MEISTRO platform.