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DS Manager

The DS Manager (Device Server Manager) feature provides a windows desktop app for managing device settings.

It can be downloaded from the Tibbo website.

Settings Organization​

Organize settings into logical groups:

  • Network Settings: WiFi, Cellular, IP configuration
  • Communication: MQTT, Modbus, HTTP parameters
  • Hardware: Sensor calibration, GPIO configuration
  • Application: Custom application parameters
  • System: Firmware, time zone, device information

Access Control​

Configure who can modify settings:

  • Read-Only: View only, no modifications
  • User Level: Basic settings access
  • Admin Level: Full configuration access
  • Password Protection: Secure sensitive settings

Settings Types​

DS Manager handles various setting types:

  • Text: Strings, hostnames, identifiers
  • Number: Integer and decimal values
  • Boolean: On/off, enable/disable toggles
  • Selection: Dropdown choices from predefined list
  • Password: Masked text for credentials

Linking to Features​

DS Manager integrates with all AppBlocks features:

  • WiFi network credentials
  • MQTT broker configuration
  • Modbus communication parameters
  • SNTP time server settings
  • Custom application variables

Refer to Settings Linking for configuration details.

Settings Persistence​

Settings storage features:

  • Non-volatile Memory: Settings survive reboots
  • Default Values: Factory defaults for reset
  • Import/Export: Backup and restore settings
  • Version Control: Track settings changes

Validation​

DS Manager enforces settings validation:

  • Range Checks: Min/max value enforcement
  • Format Validation: IP addresses, URLs, email format
  • Required Fields: Prevent missing critical settings
  • Custom Validation: Application-specific rules

Settings Initialization​

Use the Settings Init block to:

  • Set initial values at startup
  • Restore defaults when needed
  • Initialize new settings programmatically

Settings management blocks:

Multi-Device Management​

For deployments with multiple devices:

  • Export settings from master device
  • Import to other devices
  • Standardize configuration across fleet
  • Site-specific customization per device

Settings Hierarchy​

Implement settings hierarchy:

  1. Factory Defaults: Built-in default values
  2. Imported Settings: Configuration templates
  3. User Settings: Device-specific modifications
  4. Runtime Overrides: Temporary changes

Security Considerations​

Protect sensitive settings:

  • Encrypt passwords and credentials
  • Restrict network access to settings interface
  • Audit log for settings changes
  • Backup settings before modifications

Use Cases​

Common DS Manager applications:

  • Multi-site deployment configuration
  • Field technician device setup
  • Customer self-service configuration
  • Remote device provisioning
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Settings Template​

Create settings templates for:

  • Standardized deployments
  • Quick device provisioning
  • Customer-specific configurations
  • Application variants

Linking to Settings​

Enable runtime configuration by linking feature properties to settings, making DS Manager the central point for all device configuration.

Troubleshooting​

Common DS Manager issues:

  • Cannot save settings: Check storage space and permissions
  • Settings not persisting: Verify non-volatile storage functionality
  • Invalid values: Review validation rules and constraints
  • Access denied: Check user permissions and passwords

See Also​