Configuring Fields: Device Models

Configuring Fields: Device Models

This document provides a detailed overview of the various fields you will encounter when creating a device model in the Zoho IOT application.

Field Name

Description

Model Name

A label to identify your device model.

Description

A brief description of the device model.

Allowed Profiles

The device model will be accessible to the profiles listed in this field.

 

Example: Configuring a Industrial Gateway device model in the developer application.

  • Plural Name: "Industrial Gateway" - Name used to identify the model in the application, ideally aligns with the use case or a category for similar devices. Here, the model can be used for gateway devices that are used for industrial purposes.

  • Singular Name: "Industrial Gateway" - Name used in the notification banner generated for the model.

  • Description: "Model for all gateway types that are used for industrial purposes" - Provides additional information about the device model.

  • Allowed Profiles:  "Administrator, System Integrator" -  The users associated to the  profiles selected in the field will have access to the device model. For example, if a user is associated to the profile called technician in the application, they will not be able to access or view this device model and the devices based on this instance.

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