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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for moving an existing recorder to a new customer or replacing a recorder for an existing customer in the NIALMS database. It outlines the necessary steps such as selecting the database option, assigning premises to None, selecting the new recorder, and clearing data. Following these steps ensures that all new data is correctly assigned to the new recorder and prevents any old data conflicts. This is crucial for effective data management and accurate record-keeping.
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Part II: Frequently asked NIALMS database questions • How do I move an existing recorder to a new customer? • How to replace a recorder for an existing customer?
Step 1: Replacing a recorder Select the Database option under the Manage main menu item. This option will bring up the Manage Database dialog.
Step 2: Select recorder Select the recorder that is going to be replaced. In this example, the recorder is Beta20.
Step 3: Assign premises to None Assign the selected recorder’s premises to None and hit the Apply button. This will free the premises so that it can be assigned to the new recorder.
Step 4: Select new recorder Select the new recorder’s ID if it was previously entered in the database, or create a new recorder if it has not been entered. In this example, the new recorder ID is 1124.
Step 5: Assign to premises Select the premises (Acct #1) that was previously assigned to recorder Beta20 and hit the Apply button. Now, all new data collected from recorder 1124 will now be stored with premises Acct #1.
Step 6: Clear data After applying the previous changes, select the Setup button for the recorder. Choose the Clear All Data option under the On Next Call section. This will prevent old recorder data from being stored with the new premises. This step can be omitted for new recorders.