How To Convert/Relocate a Master System Controller

This article details the steps to convert a Master System Controller (MSC) to another type of Master System Controller, or to relocate the MSC to another room/zone in the project.  An example of using this feature would be for a customer who would like to upgrade an MRX-8 to an MRX-15 or MRX-30. Converting the file mitigates the installer from having to re-write the program.

To Convert a File to a Different Master System Controller:

1. Open the file to be converted.

Pro Tip:  It is recommended to perform a "File Save-As" to preserve the original file if ever needed again.
Pro Tip: You will need to add the new controller to the project prior to performing the convert process.

2. Select the File tab.
3. Select the Convert File option.

4. Select Option 1.  "Convert File to a different primary controller type".

5. Select the new Primary Controller to convert the file to from the drop-down list.

      6. Be sure to review all IR and RS-232 outputs in Step 5: Base Station Setup, especially if converting to a base station with fewer                          outputs/ports. Also, be sure to re-accelerate in Steps #11 & Step #12 after the conversion.
          The software will alert you as shown in the warning below:

To Relocate a Master System Controller to a Different Room/Zone:

Pro Tip:  It is recommended to perform a "File Save-As" to preserve the original file if ever needed again.

1. Open the file to be modified.
2. To relocate a Master system controller to a different room in the project, first add another MRX device from Step 3: URC Devices to the desired room.  The example below shows a MRX-30 added to the Living Room as this shall be the NEW room location for the Master System Controller.

2. Select the File tab.
3. Select the Convert File option.

3. Select Option 2: "Select a different controller in the project to be the primary".

4. Select the MRX unit in the new room  from the drop-down list to be the "New Primary Controller".

     
5. Click the "OK" button to complete the process.

Note:  Be sure to download the file to the ENTIRE system to apply the MRX change.

Additional Information & Resources:

Please refer to this article for the process for converting system files when using Accelerator 1 or 2.

To learn more about Accelerator 3 configuration and programming, please see the Accelerator 3 online Programming Guide.