How do I swap out a Node while keeping the data from both old and new devices linked to the same site via Datasource ID?
Need to swap out a Node because it failed or reached the end of its life — but don't want to lose the continuous record for that site? The Replace action keeps both the old and new device's data flowing into the same Datasource. This takes a couple of minutes.
Before you start
- You'll need to be signed in to the Clarity Dashboard.
- Have the replacement Node available in your inventory.
1. Open the Node you're replacing
This is the Node currently configured at the site.
- In the left panel, go to Devices → Nodes.
- Select the Node you want to replace from the Configured Nodes table.
- Click the Actions button.
2. Replace it with a Node from inventory
This swaps the device while keeping the Datasource running.
- Select Replace from the dropdown.
- Select a Node in inventory to use as the replacement.
- Click Confirm.
You're done! The old Node moves to inventory, the new one is configured at its location, and the Datasource keeps running — now with measurements from the new Node.
What's next
- What is a monitoring location (a.k.a. Datasource) — and how it keeps your data continuous.
- Manage your Nodes.
- When to replace a Node.
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