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title: "Variables"
slug: "variables"
updated: 2026-07-27T15:09:23Z
published: 2026-07-27T15:09:23Z
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# Variables

Sensors use variables, and you can set a variable per role. You can override sensor variable values for any system assigned to the selected role.

To trigger a sensor under different conditions for specific systems, define variables for each configuration. The new value must differ from the variable's default. Reverting the variable removes it from the override list.

## Add a New Variable

To add a new variable:

- Go to **Configure** > **Roles**.
- Select **Variables** from the drop-down menu next to **Services**.
- Click the **Add Variable** button:

![Section for overriding sensor variable values with an option to add new variables.](https://cdn.document360.io/87d11426-6b1f-4b19-b593-b71e55a81af3/Images/Documentation/variables_add-a-variable.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-17T09%3A09%3A05Z&se=2026-10-17T10%3A09%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=GYvmwMGuW4WwRS6WON1gZ9rlMNOkUBX9kB0%2B%2B00sBaQ%3D)
- In the new dialog box, you will be able to view all available variables and add them to your Role. Be sure to use a new value for each of them:

![Adding variables with specific values and constraints in a software interface.](https://cdn.document360.io/87d11426-6b1f-4b19-b593-b71e55a81af3/Images/Documentation/variables_add-multiple-variables.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-17T09%3A09%3A05Z&se=2026-10-17T10%3A09%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=GYvmwMGuW4WwRS6WON1gZ9rlMNOkUBX9kB0%2B%2B00sBaQ%3D)
- Click **Add** to save your selection and close the dialog box.

- Be sure to select **Save Changes** in the upper right corner of the screen to finish adding the variables.

![Interface showing options to edit information with a prominent 'Save Changes' button.](https://cdn.document360.io/87d11426-6b1f-4b19-b593-b71e55a81af3/Images/Documentation/variables_save-changes.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-17T09%3A09%3A05Z&se=2026-10-17T10%3A09%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=GYvmwMGuW4WwRS6WON1gZ9rlMNOkUBX9kB0%2B%2B00sBaQ%3D)

## Change Sensor Variables

[Change Sensor Variables via Roles](https://player.vimeo.com/video/916117803?h=7337671c9c&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479)