Add PXL Secondary Controllers via Scan
1.0 Introduction
Once a PXL primary controller has been added to the system you will then be able to add the PXL secondary controllers. The secondary controllers are connected to the PXL controller via an RS-485 network. You will not be able to add any secondary controllers until you have a primary controller online. Scanning for the secondary controllers is the quickest and easiest method and the controller models are detected automatically. A secondary controller is any PXL that is not addressed as #1.
2.0 Scan for the Secondary PXL Controllers
- From Borealis user interface, ensure you are on the Controllers page (Hardware >> Controllers).
- The online primary controller should be displayed.
- Locate the Actions drop-down list on the right side of the screen.
- From the drop-down list, select 'Scan for Secondary'.
- The primary controller will be immediately instructed to scan for the connected secondary controllers.
- After a couple of minutes the detected PXL secondary controllers will be displayed (as well as the existing PXL primary controller.
- Place a check mark against the secondary controllers and enter a name for the new controllers.
- On the right side of the screen, click on the CLAIM button.
- The controllers will be added to the controllers screen and a few seconds later all PXL controllers should display as online.
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