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Version: 3.0

Groups

Overview​

Use the Groups screen to assign the selected panel to an available group.

Use this screen to:

  • Organize panels into groups.
  • Change a panel's group assignment.
  • Review the current assignment and available groups.

A panel can belong to only one group at a time. Assigning it to another group immediately replaces its current assignment.

Before you begin​

Preconditions​

  • The panel is registered in the system.
  • At least one group is configured.
  • The app is connected to the server.

Limitations​

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  • You can assign only one group to a panel.
  • You cannot change central station links in the app. Change them in PowerManage.

Dependencies​

A panel's group assignment can affect:

  • Supervision periods.
  • Temperature and light statistics.
  • Automatic Z-Wave region selection.
  • Cellular upgrades for DSC panels.
  • Panel time synchronization.
  • Central station assignments and links.
  • Events shown in the app.

Screen layout​

The Groups screen lists available groups and shows the selected panel's current assignment.

Groups screen (light)Groups screen (dark)
  1. Group listLists available groups, their IDs and names, and the number of central stations assigned to each group.
  2. AssignAssigns the panel to the selected group, replacing its current assignment.
  3. Assigned indicatorMarks the group currently assigned to the panel.
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Central station assignment forwards events from PowerManage to a central station. A group can have multiple central stations, each handling different event types.

Common scenarios​

Assign a panel to a group​

  1. Open the Groups screen for the panel.
  2. Review the available groups in the list.
  3. Find the group you want to assign.
  4. Select Assign next to that group.
  5. Wait for the assignment status to update.
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Assigning a panel to a new group replaces the current assignment immediately.

Verify the current group assignment​

  1. Open the Groups screen.
  2. Find the group marked with the Assigned indicator.

Change the assigned group​

  1. Open the Groups screen.
  2. Find the group you want to assign.
  3. Select Assign next to that group.
  4. Check that the Assigned indicator moves to the new group.

Tips​

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  • Review group descriptions before assigning a panel.
  • Check the current assignment before changing groups in a live environment.
  • Check the central station count when troubleshooting event routing.

Troubleshooting​

Unable to assign a group​

Possible causes:

  • The app is not connected to the server.

What to try:

  1. Check that the app is connected to the server.
  2. Reopen the Groups screen and try again.

Wrong group assigned​

Possible causes:

  • The wrong group was selected.
  • Group names are similar.

What to try:

  1. Check the group ID and description.
  2. Select Assign for the correct group.
  3. Confirm that the correct group now shows the Assigned indicator.
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