Add a KB Controller via Scan
1.0 Introduction
- From the main menu, click on Hubs.
- Your hub will appear in the list.
- Locate the Actions drop-down menu on the right, click the down-arrow and select Scan, or click the SCAN button.
The scan function will scan the local network for KB controllers.
- After a few seconds, controllers will be displayed.
Note: You may also see Keri NXT controllers appear, as they can co-exist on the same Borealis site. - Place a check mark against the controllers that you wish to claim.
- Enter a name for each of the controllers that you wish to add.
- Then enter the static IP address you wish to assign the controller(s).
- Click the CLAIM button.
At the top of the screen you should see a message stating that the controller has been successfully claimed.
- Go to Hardware >> Controllers and the new controllers will be listed.
- Initially you will see that the controllers have a status of Unknown.
- Please wait 1-2 minutes for KB controllers to come online.
- Once the status displays as online, the controllers are ready for use and further configuration.
Important Note: Once the controller is online, it is advisable to open live events to check if the controller requires a firmware upgrade.
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