The management of several main devices can be combined into a single SiteManager or AlarmManager using the integration wizard. The integrated devices are automatically set to Satellite Device operating mode.
SiteManager cannot be integrated.
Launch of the integration assistant
If several systems are to be merged into one, the individual main devices must be integrated into the new overall system one after the other.
During the integration process, all devices of the existing systems become satellite devices and are subordinated to the new main device.
Preparation
In order to successfully merge the two systems, KentixONE performs several security checks on the new and the old main device at the beginning of the integration and requires the IP address and the API token of an administrator of the system to be integrated.
The integration wizard uses the Kentix SmartAPI for verification, which requires the API token for authentication.
This procedure is more secure and effective than transmitting a password.
After starting the test, the following points are checked:
Communication key
The communication key is used for encrypted communication between KentixONE devices.
This must be the same on both systems in order to be able to carry out integration.
Software version
For successful integration, both main devices must be on the same software version.
This can be read out under the menu item System → Geräteinformation. If there are different versions on the devices, a firmware update must be carried out.
Operating mode
The integration wizard helps you to merge two complete KentixONE systems.
Devices that are operated as satellite devices cannot be integrated on their own. A main device or standalone device is always required.
Time
As all logbook entries are also transferred during integration and each entry is provided with a time stamp, it is essential that the times on the devices are approximately the same. A certain tolerance between the times is permissible.
Backup
Backups of both systems are created and downloaded before integration.
It is recommended to create and save backups so that both systems can be restored to their original state in the event of a fault.
Authentication
As soon as the check has been completed and passed, the integration can be started.
This is done via the KentixONE SmartAPI. The API Bearer Token of an administrator of the system to be integrated is required for authentication.
The API Bearer Token is stored in the user profile.
List of the settings to be integrated
The setting parameters to be integrated are listed and all conflicts that would arise as a result of the integration are marked.
These must be resolved for successful integration. To do this, the conflicting settings of the device to be integrated can be renamed or compared.
In the case of a comparison, you must choose between the settings to be integrated and the existing settings. The selected settings then apply to the new overall system.
Integration report is prepared
After integration, a report is created that lists the integrated parameters and contains any errors. This report can be downloaded as a CSV file.
Completion of the integration assistant
Once the integration wizard has been successfully completed, the integrated device and its former satellite devices are listed in the Detail View. The now integrated device was automatically changed from the Main Device operating mode to the Satellite Device operating mode.