Addressing Devices - Agrowtek GrowControl GCX Instruction Manual

Addressing Devices

BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION we recommend pre-addressing devices at the controller prior to
mounting them in the nal installation locations.
Each GrowNET™ device on the GCX controller must be assigned an address number before the controller
can begin talking to it. All devices come from the factory without an address assigned and must be assigned
by the GCX controller when rst installed. The device remembers it's address after it has been assigned.
GCX systems are equipped with either a single bus (GCX) or a dual bus (GCX+.)
Each bus is capable of supporting 100 device addresses (1-100.)
IMPORTANT Each new device must be added one at a time.
Do not connect multiple un-assigned devices at the same time or devices will recive duplicate addresses.
How to Assign a Device Address:
1. Use a regular straight cable and connect only one new device to the GCX system.
Note: If this is a GCX+ system, connect the device to the bus that it will be located on when installed.
2. Add the device using the 'Add Device' button on the device tab.
See "Add a Device" in the Device Management section of this manual.
3. Disconnect the device and prepare it for installation in the nal location.
Mark the device in a discrete location with a non-permanent or temporary removable label if necessary.
4. Connect the next device to be assigned and repeat the process until all devices have been added to the
device list on the GCX controller.
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