Vaisala Veriteq viewLinc 4.0, Administrator'S Manual

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Swapping Devices
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Note: Each Vaisala Veriteq device must be reviewed
separately using vLog, and the COM port to
which they are connected must be selected.
•
COM port/IP address .
Device is on the same COM port
(attached to the same cable). If you are swapping a 300
Series Transmitter connected as a network device,
ensure the new transmitter has the same IP address.
•
Name .
Device is not retired or deactivated.
•
Status .
Device is not in active alarm mode.
•
Sample Interval .
Devices have the same sample
interval.
•
Channels .
Devices have the same channels enabled
and be using the same units of measure for each
matching channel.
•
Audit Trail .
Vaisala Veriteq devices are not linked to a
vLog Audit Trail.
2
From
Options | Locations
, navigate the system tree to
find the device you want to swap. Right click and select
Pause Device Alarming
.
3
In the Pause Device Alarming screen, you can add a
comment about why you are swapping devices, and
specify the expected duration for the pause. This will
ensure no communication or threshold alarms are
triggered when disconnecting the device.
4
Click
OK
.
5
Disconnect the device you want to swap, and connect
the new device. If you are swapping a 300 Series
Transmitter, unplug the power source and plug it in
again.