Mapfile Devices

Mapfile Devices


Icons on the map represent different device types and states. Use the legend on this page to identify.


Device Icons

Fixtures appear on the map grid as square icons.Gateways appear on the map grid as wedge icons.
Optional keypads appear as boxed circular icons.Optional power meters appear as circular icons.
Optional power gateways appear as rectangular icons (LightRules).Selected objects appear with a heavy black outline.
Color coding corresponds to zone assignment; all fixtures in the same zone have the same fill color.A red box within a fixture icon indicates that the fixture is a coordination master (the occupancy sensor of this fixture triggers other fixtures as well) (LightRules).
A yellow box indicates that the fixture has been enabled for daylight harvesting functionality (LightRules).A blue box indicates that the fixture has yet to be verified (Commissioner has not communicated with fixture).
A red outline indicates that the fixture settings do not match the map file and a sync should be performed.A magenta outline indicates that fixture (DLA) settings are synced with the map file but DLA commissioning should be performed.
When the Show Serial Numbers options is selected in the View Menu, fixture icons all change to rectangles and display the last four digits of their serial numbers.

When the Show Serial Numbers options is selected, each Power Gateway display the first four letters and/or numbers in its name (LightRules).



Likewise, when the Show Serial Numbers option is selected, the gateway, keypad, and power meter icons (LightRules) change so as to display the last four digits of their serial numbers.A red box indicates that the fixture is a coordination master (LightRules).
A yellow box indicates that the fixture has been enabled for daylight harvesting functionality (LightRules).A multi-color box indicates that the fixture has yet to be verified (Commissioner has not communicated with fixture).
A red outline indicates that the fixture settings do not match the map file and a sync should be performed.A magenta outline indicates that the fixture (DLA) settings are synced with the map file but DLA commissioning should be performed.
A green box indicates a fixture has been enabled for battery backup (Digital Lumens fixtures only). 
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