Subgroups refer to groups within groups in the Device and Systems Structure. Subgroups contain types that themselves contain individual devices.
Subgroups are only used in three-level hierarchies. If you do not require a third hierarchical level to manage assets in your system, you can add types directly to groups and omit subgroups from your structure.
Subgroup in Device and Systems Structure
To see subgroups in a group, expand the Subgroups section on the group's details page.
Group Subgroups on the Group's Details Page
This topic outlines subgroup in the Device and Systems Structure. Subgroups are also used in the Component Structure. Refer to Component Subgroups for more information.
Double-click a subgroup in the Subgroups section to navigate to its details page.
Subgroup Details Page
To see a subgroup and its child types, double-click a subgroup in the Subgroups section of its group's details page. The subgroup's details page includes the following details in the Subgroups section.
Subgroup Details
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
Asset Identification Key |
The identifier for the subgroup, which includes its parent group's identifier and the subgroup's own key. Refer to Asset Identification Keys. |
Name |
The user-assigned name for the subgroup. |
The subgroup details page also includes the sections below.
Subgroup Details Page Sections
Section |
Description |
|---|---|
Properties |
Custom Additional Properties created for devices in the subgroup. |
Property categories |
Custom Property Categories created for devices in the subgroup. |
Characteristic values |
Custom Characteristic Values created for devices in the subgroup. |
Types |
The types beneath the subgroup in the Device and Systems Hierarchy. |
Maintenance strategies |
Maintenance strategies that have been created at the subgroup level for assets in the subgroup.. |
If any of the sections described in this topic do not appear on the details page, you may need to edit the section authorization to show them.
