Issue
When attempting to restore a BACnet device backup into a new device, I get an error indicating that the device to be restored cannot be found.
Environment
MNB family controller
WorkPlace Tech Commissioning Tool, release 5.7.2 or newer
Controller backup created with WPCT
Cause
The restore processing program verifies that the configuration of the replacement controller matches the configuration of the controller backed up.
Resolution
To restore the database into the new controller, the new controller must first be commissioned as a replacement for the original controller. The name and instance number of the replacement controller must be identical to the one being replaced. In addition, if the controller is an MNB-1000, the device properties must have the same IP, Ethernet and MSTP configuration as the original controller.
As a reminder, although you can backup a group of controllers in one operation, you can only restore one controller at a time.