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How To: Enable Connect IoT on an Entity Type#

Connect IoT can be linked to MES entities to give each Automation Controller Instance a process context, such as which resource, area, or site it is associated with. This link enables detectors like NoMaterialsOnResource and EntityStateInList to query MES state on behalf of the instance.

Before the link can be made, the entity type must have the Connect IoT Enabled flag set. Common entity types to enable are Resource, Area, and Site, but any entity type that maps meaningfully to a piece of equipment can be used.

Follow the steps below to enable Connect IoT on the target entity type. The example uses Resource.

  1. Select Administration in the left menu.

    MES homepage with the left navigation menu open, showing the Administration option

  2. Select the Entity Types icon.

    Administration section showing available management icons, with the Entity Types icon highlighted

  3. In the entity type list, search for the entity type you want to enable for integration. In this example, select Resource.

    Entity Type management page listing all entity types, filtered by Resource

  4. On the entity type details page, select Edit to open the wizard.

    Resource Entity Type details page for the selected entity type, showing the Edit button

  5. Scroll to and enable the Connect IoT Enabled toggle.

    Edit wizard showing Resource Entity Type settings with the Connect IoT Enabled toggle switched on

  6. Select Save to apply the change and close the wizard.