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Zone Controller Updates

The ZoneLogix™ PRO system is designed to automatically adjust firmware in the Zone Controllers in order to ensure
all zones are at the same firmware revision. This is beneficial because a lot of testing goes into the development of a
system, and generally the firmware revision of all controls should remain at the level of test and validation. For
example, if you were to replace a Zone Controller on a 5-year-old system with a new controller, the system would
automatically update (in this example downgrade) the firmware in the new controller to match the rest of the system.
Additionally, the complete configuration of the entire branch is stored in every Zone Controller. This provides full
system backup redundancy across all Zone Controllers. Below are examples of how to replace Zone Controllers in
existing applications.
Replace Master Zone Controller
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In a Branch, the Master Zone Controller will decide the firmware of all the zones. Therefore, it is critical that if the
Master Zone Controller has failed and needs replacement, you should do the following:
Remove the failed Master from the Branch
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Remove an existing Standard Zone Controller from the same Branch, insert it into the Master Zone
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position, and set the DIP switch of this Zone Controller to Master
Add a new Standard Zone Controller to fill the empty zone
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All Zone Controllers contain the configuration of the Branch, therefore, by swapping the failed Master with another
Zone Controller from the same Branch, the configuration for the Branch is maintained.
Replace EOB or Standard Zone Controller
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If a Standard or EOB Zone Controller needs replacement, simply remove the failed controller and replace with a new
one. The Master Zone Controller will automatically recognize that a new controller has been installed and will
perform the following actions:
The Master will upgrade or downgrade the firmware in the new controller to match the existing Zone
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Controllers in the branch
The Master will push the complete configuration for every zone, into the new controller for redundant
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backup storage
ZoneLogix™ PRO Zone Controller User Guide | Revision 1.0 November 2019 | Page 23