Digital Aquatics Archon Owners Thread - Page 74

crs751 · 08/25/2017, 10:08 AM

What is the best way to create a backup of the programing on the Archon? Do you get another USB drive, pull the USB drive from the Archon and transfer the files to the USB backup device? I'd like to have a backup ready in case the USB drive on the Archon dies.

n2585722 · 08/25/2017, 04:26 PM

You can also save the files on the USB drive to a folder on a computer. If you want a spare USB drive then you can reload them from the folder on the computer to the spare USB drive. I usually make a habbit of copying the files from the USB drive to a folder on the computer after a software update to the Archon or after a major change in programming.

crs751 · 08/25/2017, 04:28 PM

That makes sense. Can you remove the drive without shutting down the Archon?

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n2585722 · 08/26/2017, 06:24 AM

Yes, you can pull the drive without shutting down. Once booted up the only thing it uses the drive for is graphing.

crs751 · 08/26/2017, 06:39 AM

OK thanks.

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ElementalJ · 08/29/2017, 04:46 PM

I'm having trouble with mine. Came home today to no lights or heater working. Tried accessing through the local network and couldn't connect. Did a soft reset to gain access. Turned on all the affected outlets and got things working again. Now I'm unable to reconnect to the home network. I've used a scanner to detect it on the network and no dice. This is the second time this has happened btw. I've attempted to contact DA to no avail. Any suggestions?

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crs751 · 08/29/2017, 04:48 PM

Mine shut down a few weeks ago. It lost connection to my network. I reset the router and was able to reconnect. Mine is hard wired to my network

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ElementalJ · 08/29/2017, 04:51 PM

Thanks for the response. Mine was through the wifi.

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crs751 · 11/01/2017, 10:49 AM

Is there a new update available? My system is acting funny and on the system screen I see there is an update available. I am checking in remotely and the screens show all my modules as detached. Sounds like it’s another issue.

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FlyingFishSKYw · 11/01/2017, 10:52 AM

No update on my system screen....

Software version is: 1.09.70.
Hardware version is: 1.08.10.
Package version is: 2.00.09.
Firmware is up to date.

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crs751 · 11/01/2017, 10:54 AM

That’s what mine says but I see a line that says update is available. I fear the worst. Sounds like there is a glitch in my system.

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ElementalJ · 11/12/2017, 06:12 PM

I still am unable to log mine back onto the wireless network. Irma came by and screwed with my sanity and I’m just now getting back to it.

ElementalJ · 11/12/2017, 06:15 PM

Anybody got instructions on a factory reset on this thing? My main issue ended up being a power supply and usb stick. Thanks in advance.

Pickupman66 · 11/12/2017, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ElementalJ

Anybody got instructions on a factory reset on this thing? My main issue ended up being a power supply and usb stick. Thanks in advance.

Can you access it? If so, log in And choose factory reset from the system page. If not, hold down the reset button for 10 seconds to force a complete wireless reset. Then access with default username and PW and reset from system.page.

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ElementalJ · 11/12/2017, 06:27 PM

I did that shortly before Irma paid a visit. I went so far as to check the usb drive for errors and replaced the usb stick itself.

Pickupman66 · 11/12/2017, 06:29 PM

Can you access it at all?

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ElementalJ · 11/12/2017, 06:30 PM

I still am unable to get back on the home WiFi. I’m using an apple airport base station with wpa2 enabled. Nothing has changed on the wireless side. When I attempt to log on I see all my access points in the house so I choose the top option and enter the password, the system reboots and nada. I use a port scanning app on my iPad and can’t seem to see it on the network.

ElementalJ · 11/12/2017, 06:31 PM

So I hit the reset button and log back in using the original wireless name and password.

Pickupman66 · 11/12/2017, 06:56 PM

Yes. Try that. I'm not familiar with apple airport. Not a big fan.

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ElementalJ · 11/12/2017, 08:07 PM

Ok so here’s a good question. Can anyone send me the full retail files? It appears they’ve taken them down.

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n2585722 · 11/13/2017, 11:52 AM

I don't have the retail files. You should be able to get to the Archon via it's own wifi hot spot and do the reset from the system page. The hot spot will have the same webpages as it would through the network. If not then you have a very old version of software installed. The web address on the hotspot is 192.168.10.1 I believe.

ento-reefer · 11/30/2017, 05:04 PM

I recently ordered the RK lite plus for my new 180g. At the time I ordered it I did not realize the Archon was available. I still have a few weeks before I will be ready to set up this tank. In your opinion would it be worth it to order the new controller? Can I use it with the power bars and Modules I have for the lite plus? I like the idea of being able to see what is going on with my tank when I am at work and I think this controller would allow me to do this. Can the RK Lite unit be used as a monitor with the Archon? Thanks

shellsea · 01/21/2018, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ento-reefer

I recently ordered the RK lite plus for my new 180g. At the time I ordered it I did not realize the Archon was available. I still have a few weeks before I will be ready to set up this tank. In your opinion would it be worth it to order the new controller? Can I use it with the power bars and Modules I have for the lite plus? I like the idea of being able to see what is going on with my tank when I am at work and I think this controller would allow me to do this. Can the RK Lite unit be used as a monitor with the Archon? Thanks

I see this is an older post but in answer to your question, no the RK can’t be used as a monitor w/ Archon. There was talk early on that it would be available, but that never happened to my knowledge. From what the Store looks like these days with just about everything “sold out”, I kind of wonder what is going on with DA ?
Anyone know?

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n2585722 · 01/21/2018, 05:00 PM

The lite and modules that work with it seem to be the only things in stock now.

crs751 · 01/21/2018, 05:33 PM

Shellsea PM sent.

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08/29/2017, 04:46 PM	#1831
ElementalJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 88	Digital Aquatics Archon Owners Thread I'm having trouble with mine. Came home today to no lights or heater working. Tried accessing through the local network and couldn't connect. Did a soft reset to gain access. Turned on all the affected outlets and got things working again. Now I'm unable to reconnect to the home network. I've used a scanner to detect it on the network and no dice. This is the second time this has happened btw. I've attempted to contact DA to no avail. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ I prefer the company of my reef. Current Tank Info: 56g Tall, 10g fuge, Dosing suppliments.

08/29/2017, 04:51 PM	#1833
ElementalJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 88	Thanks for the response. Mine was through the wifi. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ I prefer the company of my reef. Current Tank Info: 56g Tall, 10g fuge, Dosing suppliments.

11/01/2017, 10:52 AM	#1835
FlyingFishSKYw Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 183	No update on my system screen.... Software version is: 1.09.70. Hardware version is: 1.08.10. Package version is: 2.00.09. Firmware is up to date. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ -Chris Current Tank Info: 75 Gal, H2Overflow, LifeReef VS3-24 Skimmer, 2x Hydra 26, 30 gal diy sump, Apex

11/12/2017, 06:12 PM	#1837
ElementalJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 88	I still am unable to log mine back onto the wireless network. Irma came by and screwed with my sanity and I’m just now getting back to it. __________________ I prefer the company of my reef. Current Tank Info: 56g Tall, 10g fuge, Dosing suppliments.

11/12/2017, 06:15 PM	#1838
ElementalJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 88	Anybody got instructions on a factory reset on this thing? My main issue ended up being a power supply and usb stick. Thanks in advance. __________________ I prefer the company of my reef. Current Tank Info: 56g Tall, 10g fuge, Dosing suppliments.

08/25/2017, 10:08 AM	#1826
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	What is the best way to create a backup of the programing on the Archon? Do you get another USB drive, pull the USB drive from the Archon and transfer the files to the USB backup device? I'd like to have a backup ready in case the USB drive on the Archon dies.

08/25/2017, 04:26 PM	#1827
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	You can also save the files on the USB drive to a folder on a computer. If you want a spare USB drive then you can reload them from the folder on the computer to the spare USB drive. I usually make a habbit of copying the files from the USB drive to a folder on the computer after a software update to the Archon or after a major change in programming.

08/25/2017, 04:28 PM	#1828
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	That makes sense. Can you remove the drive without shutting down the Archon? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08/26/2017, 06:24 AM	#1829
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	Yes, you can pull the drive without shutting down. Once booted up the only thing it uses the drive for is graphing.

08/26/2017, 06:39 AM	#1830
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	OK thanks. Sent from my SM-T560NU using Tapatalk

08/29/2017, 04:48 PM	#1832
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	Mine shut down a few weeks ago. It lost connection to my network. I reset the router and was able to reconnect. Mine is hard wired to my network Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/01/2017, 10:49 AM	#1834
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	Is there a new update available? My system is acting funny and on the system screen I see there is an update available. I am checking in remotely and the screens show all my modules as detached. Sounds like it’s another issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/01/2017, 10:54 AM	#1836
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	That’s what mine says but I see a line that says update is available. I fear the worst. Sounds like there is a glitch in my system. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/12/2017, 06:27 PM	#1840
ElementalJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 88	I did that shortly before Irma paid a visit. I went so far as to check the usb drive for errors and replaced the usb stick itself. __________________ I prefer the company of my reef. Current Tank Info: 56g Tall, 10g fuge, Dosing suppliments.

11/12/2017, 06:29 PM	#1841
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Can you access it at all? Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

11/12/2017, 06:30 PM	#1842
ElementalJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 88	I still am unable to get back on the home WiFi. I’m using an apple airport base station with wpa2 enabled. Nothing has changed on the wireless side. When I attempt to log on I see all my access points in the house so I choose the top option and enter the password, the system reboots and nada. I use a port scanning app on my iPad and can’t seem to see it on the network. __________________ I prefer the company of my reef. Current Tank Info: 56g Tall, 10g fuge, Dosing suppliments.

11/12/2017, 06:31 PM	#1843
ElementalJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 88	So I hit the reset button and log back in using the original wireless name and password. __________________ I prefer the company of my reef. Current Tank Info: 56g Tall, 10g fuge, Dosing suppliments.

11/12/2017, 06:56 PM	#1844
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Yes. Try that. I'm not familiar with apple airport. Not a big fan. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

11/12/2017, 08:07 PM	#1845
ElementalJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 88	Ok so here’s a good question. Can anyone send me the full retail files? It appears they’ve taken them down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ I prefer the company of my reef. Current Tank Info: 56g Tall, 10g fuge, Dosing suppliments.

11/13/2017, 11:52 AM	#1846
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	I don't have the retail files. You should be able to get to the Archon via it's own wifi hot spot and do the reset from the system page. The hot spot will have the same webpages as it would through the network. If not then you have a very old version of software installed. The web address on the hotspot is 192.168.10.1 I believe.

11/30/2017, 05:04 PM	#1847
ento-reefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 332	I recently ordered the RK lite plus for my new 180g. At the time I ordered it I did not realize the Archon was available. I still have a few weeks before I will be ready to set up this tank. In your opinion would it be worth it to order the new controller? Can I use it with the power bars and Modules I have for the lite plus? I like the idea of being able to see what is going on with my tank when I am at work and I think this controller would allow me to do this. Can the RK Lite unit be used as a monitor with the Archon? Thanks

01/21/2018, 05:00 PM	#1849
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	The lite and modules that work with it seem to be the only things in stock now.

01/21/2018, 05:33 PM	#1850
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	Shellsea PM sent. Sent from my SM-T560NU using Tapatalk