The HYDROS Control can seamlessly integrate with the Alkatronic from Focustronic. In contrast to other controllers available, the HYDROS Control can directly access Alkatronic readings from the cloud, eliminating the need for a cumbersome and outdated pH port connection.
Here is what you’ll need to get started:
Running an Alkatronic machine fully connected to the cloud
Username and password for your Focustronic cloud account (https://alkatronic.focustronic.com)
Step 1: Create Alkatronic Input
From the STATUS screen on the app, tap on the three horizontal dots to the right of the INPUT label and select “Add New Input.”
Tap on the + symbol in the bottom-right corner.
Type the name of the input. We recommend you use “Alkalinity” and tap on “Create.”
Under TYPE, select “Focustronic Input.”
Step 2: Connect HYDROS to Alkatronic’s Cloud
Tap on “Connect” and then tap on “Continue.”
The app will open up a browsing page and take you to Focustronic’s Cloud login page. Enter your Focustronic Cloud credentials and tap on “Log in.”
Tap on “Continue” to authorize CoralVue and HYDROS to read your Alkatronic readings.
Once you see the confirmation page, return to the HYDROS app and tap “Continue.”
WARNING: WAIT a few seconds for the screen to update!
Step 3: Configure your Alkalinity Input
Get Focustronic Serial Numbers: Tap on Connect to obtain the list of Focustronic serial numbers. Next, select the serial number of the device you wish to add.
Serial Number: Here, you select the serial number of your Alkatronic machine.
Test: Select the test input you wish to pull from the Focustronic cloud.
TIP: You can only select one test at a time. To select multiple tests, you must create multiple Focustronic Inputs.
Safe Range: This option allows you to set the lowest and highest points of a safe range. If the reading falls outside the range, HYDROS will notify you if you have enabled the notifications below.
Graph Value Limits: It allows you to set the maximum and minimum values displayed under the Graphs view.
Stale Sample Notification: The Control can notify you if the last reading is too old. If the HYDROS has not received a new reading within the time selected, it will notify you if you have enabled the notifications below.
TIP: We recommend you set this to 1.5 times your Alkatronic testing frequency. i.e., If your Alkatronic tests every 4 hours, we recommend you set this value to 06:00:00
Notification Level: This option allows you to tell HYDROS when to send a notification. You will receive notifications when
Alkalinity is below Safe Range Low
Alkalinity is above Safe Rage High
The Stale Sample Time limit has been exceeded
Is Invisible: If you choose to hide the input from the status screen, it will only become visible on pages that have “Show Invisible” selected.
Step 4: Upload the Changes
After configuring the input, tap on the yellow bar at the bottom to upload your changes to the cloud and each HYDROS device.
Rename Input & Change Icon
From the STATUS screen, tap on the Input you wish to modify.
On the popup, tap on the “Gear” icon on the bottom right.
From the Input setup page, tap on the “Pencil” icon on the top left.
Type in the new name you wish
If you wish to change the default icon, please tap on “Change Icon.”
