From the Configuration & Status page, you can compare the actual and configured parameters of a device by right-clicking on the parameter to view any discrepancies. The actual parameters of a device are those parameters stored on the device itself; the configured parameters of a device are those configured by the user and recorded in the SDM.
When there is a potential discrepancy between the actual and configured parameters of a device, the parameter is highlighted red in the Configuration & Status page. A minor alarm is also generated for the device. To view the actual and configured values for that parameter, right-click the field.
If there is a discrepancy:
- Click the Administration tab, if it is not already displayed.
- Click Configuration in the Synchronize panel to perform a Configuration Synchronization on the device. If no discrepancy exists, the alarm is cleared and the parameter is no longer highlighted red. If there are discrepancies, a pop-up displays indicating there are discrepant parameters. The system ask if you want to fix the discrepancies.
- Click Yes. The Device Parameters Report screen displays.
- Run a Device Parameter Report, if the alarm is not cleared and the parameter is still highlighted red, to identify the discrepancy.
- Resolve the discrepancy (and if necessary, update the parameters) for the device in the Properties window for the device.