[Dual System] - How to Change Controller ID Labels (For System B)

Warning: This article is for Dual System only.

Introduction

When you first receive both your systems for a Dual Site, they will both be named
and configured to function as two separate systems. As such, you will have two identical sets of controllers,  both sets of controllers will be labelled #01 -> #12.

One of these two sets will need to be re-named, so that they all have unique names. This guide will take you through the process of re-labelling the controllers for System B.

Time Required

30 minutes

Tools and Equipment Required

• Controller ID Labels, ID# 13 -> 24
• Flat Bladed Screwdriver
• Isopropyl alcohol

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On this page:

  Identifying the System B controllers

  Replace Controller ID Plates

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Identifying the System B controllers

Before renaming, we need to identify which controllers are part of  System B. There are a few ways to identify which set of controllers are for System B:

1. Site code - If they are still in their original boxes:

• There will be a site code written on the side of the original carton that the controllers came in.
  • If they are in this state, locate all the boxes with the "Secondary" site code -- these will be all the controllers for System B.

 2. Batch number - If they have already been unboxed: 

• If they have already been removed from the cartons, then the individual boxes
  for each controller should have a "Batch" number on them.
• If you have removed them from their individual boxes already, the sticker
  on the controller toward the back will have an "SN: 000 00/12" on it. The
  batch number is the first 3 numbers
• Contact Client Services to confirm the batch number for System B.

Once you have identified the 12 controllers for System B, we can begin the re-labelling
process.

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Replace Controller ID Plates

Warning

It is highly recommended that these controllers are relabelled one at a time to ensure that they are relabelled correctly. If the controllers are mislabelled during this step, then additional work will need to be conducted between the onsite staff and the Client Services team to resolve naming issues.

Steps:

Starting with System B, Controller 01:

1. Remove Name Plates from both sides of controller (RPT4-XX)
   • A thin prying tool should be able to remove the sticker.
     • A thin flat flat-bladed screwdriver can be used.
   • Isopropyl alcohol can help to remove the glue on the underside of the existing ID label.
2. Fit new name plates to both sides of controller (RPT4-XX)
   • It is recommended that one small drop of superglue is used when attaching the new nameplate.
     • This will ensure good adhesion.

Refer to the table below to re-label all the controllers for System B:

System B - Before:	System B - After:
RPT4-01	RPT4-13
RPT4-02	RPT4-14
RPT4-03	RPT4-15
RPT4-04	RPT4-16
RPT4-05	RPT4-17
RPT4-06	RPT4-18
RPT4-07	RPT4-19
RPT4-08	RPT4-20
RPT4-09	RPT4-21
RPT4-10	RPT4-22
RPT4-11	RPT4-23
RPT4-12	RPT4-24

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