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Control Points

Control Point List​

Screen Overview​

The Control Point List screen provides a searchable, filterable list of all control points configured in BluSKY (e.g., relay outputs for doors, elevators, strobes, and other devices). It is used to review status, locate specific control points, and launch create/view/edit/delete actions. This screen is typically accessed from Setup.

Field Definitions​

Field LabelDefinitionNotes
SystemFilters the list to control points within a selected BluSKY System/site.Leaving blank shows control points from all systems you are permitted to view.
ControllerFilters by the hardware controller that hosts the control point.List is filtered by the chosen System.
SIO BoardsFilters by a specific SIO (Serial I/O) board on the selected controller.List is filtered by the chosen Controller.
Search TextFree-text search against the control point Name.Partial matches are supported.
ViewStatus filter for records displayed.Typical options: All Active (default), All, Deleted.
Control Point CountRead-only count of records returned by the current filters.Updates after Submit.
NameThe configured name of the control point.Click a row to select it for actions.
Default Pulse SecondsThe default activation duration used when pulsing this output.Integer seconds; 0 is allowed. Common range is 0–7200 seconds.
DeletedIndicates whether the record is soft-deleted.Read-only in the list; can be changed in Edit.
OutputThe mapped hardware output or friendly description it controls.Read-only in the list.
Selection Status (x/50 selected)Displays how many rows are currently selected on the page.Maximum simultaneous selections per page is 50.

Screen Actions and Functions​

  • Submit – Applies the selected filters and refreshes the list.
  • Reset – Clears filters and restores default view (All Active).
  • Create – Opens the create form for a new control point.
  • View – Opens the details of the selected control point. Requires exactly one selection.
  • Edit – Opens the edit form for the selected control point. Requires exactly one selection.
  • Delete – Soft-deletes the selected control point(s). Supports multi-select.
  • Expand – Toggles a larger, full-screen view of the grid.
  • Row Select/Deselect – Click a row to select; click again to deselect. Selection count appears near the title.
  • Pagination – Navigate between pages using First, Previous, numeric pages, Next, and Last controls.

Usage Instructions & Examples​

How to find a control point

  1. Optionally select a System, Controller, or SIO Boards to narrow the scope.
  2. Enter part of the control point name in Search Text.
  3. Leave View = All Active or change it to All/Deleted as needed.
  4. Click Submit. Review Control Point Count, then select the desired row.

How to create a new control point

  1. Click Create.
  2. Complete required fields (e.g., Name, Controller, SIO Board/Output channel) and set Default Pulse Seconds as needed.
  3. Save. The new control point appears in the list after Submit.

How to change the default pulse duration

  1. Locate and select a single control point.
  2. Click Edit.
  3. Update Default Pulse Seconds to the desired value.
  4. Save and return to the list to confirm the change.

How to restore a deleted control point

  1. Set View = Deleted and click Submit.
  2. Select the deleted record.
  3. Click Edit and clear the Deleted flag (or set Status back to Active).
  4. Save. Set View = All Active and Submit to verify it is restored.

How to bulk delete control points

  1. Filter the list and click each row to select up to 50 records.
  2. Click Delete and confirm the prompt.

System Behaviors and Edge Cases​

  • Filters cascade: Controller options are limited by the selected System; SIO Boards are limited by the selected Controller. Leaving higher-level filters blank widens the results.
  • Selection rules: View and Edit require exactly one selected record; Delete supports multi-select. The selection indicator shows “x/50 selected.”
  • Default Pulse Seconds accepts 0 for continuous/instantaneous commands and large values (e.g., minutes or longer). Very large values may be restricted by site policy.
  • Delete is a soft-delete. Deleted records remain available when View = Deleted and can be restored in Edit.
  • If a control point is referenced by other configurations (e.g., rules, schedules, elevator logic), deleting may be blocked or will trigger a warning.
  • Large result sets are paginated. If no records match, an empty grid displays and Control Point Count shows 0.
  • Expand toggles a larger grid area only; it does not change data or permissions.

Permissions​

  • Access to the Control Point List: Global Administrators and Tenant/Site Administrators.
  • Create/Edit control points: users with ManageControlPoints (or equivalent) permission.
  • Delete control points: users with DeleteControlPoints (or equivalent) permission.
  • Read-only access may be granted to Operations or Security roles for viewing and search only.

Linked Workflows​

  • SIO Board and Output Channel configuration under hardware setup.
  • Automation/Rule building where control points are triggered by events or schedules.
  • Elevator control configuration (car calls, floor relays).
  • Door and alarm output integrations (lock, strobe, siren control).
  • Control > real-time control panels for operators to pulse/activate outputs.
  • Maps and dashboards where control points are placed for operator interaction.

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