The HYDROS app allows you to safely backup your configuration for future safeguard. Besides offering you the option to backup your configuration to a local computer, the HYDROS system automatically uploads your entire configuration to an Amazon Web Server every time you make a change. And, if that was not enough, the HYDROS system keeps a copy of 20 of your past configuration changes so you can quickly restore a version should you need to.
Local Backups
How to Backup Your Configuration
- Using a regular desktop computer or laptop, connect to your Device using the HYDROS Web App. You CANNOT use the mobile app for this.
- In the STATUS screen, tap on the three horizontal dots on the upper-right-hand corner and select “Device Properties.”
- Scroll down to the bottom and tap on “Download Config.”
- You will now be prompted for a location to save the XXX.JSON configuration file. First, store it in a safe place.
How to Restore Your Configuration
- In the STATUS screen, tap on the three horizontal dots on the upper-right-hand corner and select “Device Properties.”
- Scroll down to the bottom and tap on “Upload Config.”
- You now will be prompted for the location where you saved your XXX.JSON file.
- BEFORE you upload your changes, go back to the app’s main menu and browse under INPUTS, OUTPUTS, WIFI DEVICES, and ensure that everything looks ok.
WARNING: You will get a red bar at the bottom of the screen letting you know that the configuration is stale. IGNORE the bar and DO NOT tap on it! If you do, you will need to start from Step 1 again.
- Tap on the three dots on the upper-right-hand corner from the STATUS screen and select “Upload Changes.”
Cloud Backups
The HYDROS system has a feature called Archive. Any time you upload a change to your unit, it automatically saves a copy of your configuration’s previous version on the cloud. The backup files are specific to a unit’s serial number. It means that if you are trying to replace a unit with a different unit, you cannot use this version first. You need to do a “Local Backup” first. If you are trying to restore the same unit to a previous version, proceed below.
How to Backup Your Configuration
The HYDROS Controller automatically backups any uploads you do. There is no need to enable this feature.
How to Restore Your Configuration
- ON the STATUS screen, tap on the three horizontal dots on the upper-right-hand corner and select “Device Properties.”
- Scroll down to the bottom and tap on “Review Archive Versions.”
- Now you can select from the list of versions. The versions are sorted by Date and Time. Tap on LOAD when you are ready to download the version from the server.
- BEFORE you upload your changes, go back to the app’s main menu and browse under INPUTS, OUTPUTS, WIFI DEVICES, and ensure that everything looks ok.
WARNING: You will get a red bar at the bottom of the screen letting you know that the configuration is stale. IGNORE the bar and DO NOT tap on it! If you do, you will need to start from Step 1 again.
- Tap on the three dots on the upper-right-hand corner from the STATUS screen and select “Upload Changes.”
