Device Setup (The Golden Flow)

Configuring a station requires a specific order of operations to ensure all dependencies are met. Follow this Golden Flow:

1. CommPorts (The Highway)

Before adding devices, you must define how we talk to them.

1. Navigate to Settings > CommPorts.
2. Click Add Port.
3. Port Name: e.g., COM1.
4. Baud Rate: Match your hardware (Gilbarco is typically 5787 or 9600).
5. Parity/Stop Bits: Standard is None / 1.

2. Tanks (The Source)

Pumps need a source to draw fuel from.

1. Navigate to Settings > Tanks.
2. Add Tank.
3. Geometry: Enter Diameter and Length.
4. Port: Assign the Probe Service CommPort if you have an ATG (Automatic Tank Gauge).

3. Fuels (The Product)

Define what you are selling.

1. Navigate to Settings > Fuels.
2. Add Fuel.
3. Name: e.g., "Diesel", "95 Octane".
4. Color: Assign a color for UI visualization (Green for Diesel, Red for Gas).
5. Unit Price: Set the current selling price.

4. Pumps (The dispenser)

Finally, link it all together.

1. Navigate to Settings > Pumps.
2. Add Pump.
3. Communication:
   • Port: Select the CommPort created in Step 1.
   • Channel/Address: The physical address set on the dispenser dip-switches.
4. Nozzle Config:
   • For each nozzle on the pump, assign a Tank (from Step 2) and a Fuel (from Step 3).
   • Example: Nozzle 1 -> Tank 1 (Diesel).

Success: Once configured, the Pump icon on the dashboard should turn Green (Idle). If it remains Grey or Red, check the CommPort wiring.