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WaveLinx User Manual
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Step 4: Next, select the restore option. This process may take several minutes. Once complete, a successful restore message will be
displayed.
Select the restore option
Verify success message
At this point, it is possible to disconnect from the webpage. The restoration process may take approximately 45 minutes to propagate to all
connected devices and may take approximately an additional 45 minutes for devices to operate with the restored programming. If firmware
updates are necessary after the restoration is done, wait 1½ hours prior to performing the firmware update to ensure that devices have
completed the restoration and rejoining process.
ote:N If replacing a Wireless Area Controller that has failed, once the restore is completed, the replacement unit will take on the functions and ID of the
original controller. The replacement controller may then be backed up and restored to itself as many times as needed but may not be used to replace another
controller in the facility with a different ID. It is imperative that only the replacement unit be powered after the restore is complete to avoid communication
conflicts.
For example:
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If controller A1 fails, its backup can be restored into replacement controller A2.
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Controller A2 can be backed up and restored to itself if it is necessary to rollback to previous programming.
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If controller A2 also fails it can be replaced by a new controller A3.
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If a controller in another area of the facility fails (B1), and the B controller is deemed more critical than the A controller, controller A2
cannot be moved to replace controller B1 (A2’s ID was previously overwritten by A1’s ID and cannot be overwritten again with the B1 ID).
Quick Links for Common Questions
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I am replacing a failed Wireless Area Controller with a replacement Wireless Area Controller. Do I need to go through the construction
grouping process to pair the devices with the new Wireless Area Controller or is this part of the restore function?
See the answer on page 139.
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My backup was done prior to a firmware update. Can I restore the older backup if I have updated the firmware in my devices?
See the answer on page 139.
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What will my devices do if they lose communication with the Wireless Area Controller? See the answer on page 140.