Written Guide

Overview

When replacing a Central Unit (CU), the Cloud configuration must be transferred from the original CU to the new CU.

This process is not performed automatically and requires authorization using a temporary Bearer Token obtained from the iNELS Cloud.

The most critical part of the procedure is:

• Obtaining the Bearer Token

• Authorizing the API

• Executing the Gateway Swap

Failure during these steps can cause the original Cloud configuration to become unusable.

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Prerequisites

Before starting:

• The new CU must already contain the latest firmware.

• The new CU must not contain any Cloud configuration.

• Access to:

  • iDM project

  • iNELS Cloud

  • API Documentation

• Google Chrome (recommended)

• Developer Tools access (F12)

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Migration Procedure

Step 1 – Record MAC Addresses

Record both Central Unit MAC addresses.

Device	MAC Address
Source CU	Original CU
Destination CU	New CU

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Step 2 – Back Up the Project

From the original CU:

1. Download the current project (*.elp).

2. If the original CU is unavailable, use the latest saved *.elp project.

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Step 3 – Upload the Project to the New CU

1. Open the saved project.

2. Connect the new CU.

3. Upload the same project.

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Step 4 – Verify Cloud Status

Check the status in iNELS Cloud.

Expected result:

Device	Status
New CU	Online (Green), without Cloud configuration
Original CU	Offline (Red), with existing Cloud configuration

Important

Configure all Third Party Settings again on the new CU after migration.

These settings are stored directly inside the CU and are not included in the project file.

Without reconfiguration:

• Cloud Events will not function correctly.

• Third-party integrations may stop working.

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Critical Migration Steps

The following three steps are the most important parts of the migration.

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Step 5 – Obtain the Bearer Token

1. Log in to iNELS Cloud.

2. Press F12 to open Developer Tools.

3. Open:

   • Network

   • XHR

4. Select any API request.

5. Copy the Authorization: Bearer token.

Note

Any modern browser may be used, although Google Chrome is recommended.

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Step 6 – Authorize the API

Open the Device Manager API documentation.

1. Open the API documentation page.

2. Click Authorize.

3. Paste the copied Bearer Token.

4. Confirm authorization.

It is recommended to verify the authorization by executing:

Project → Get Devices

If the device list is returned successfully, the authorization is valid.

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Step 7 – Perform Gateway Swap

Open:

Gateway → Swap

Select Try it out.

Enter:

• src_mac = Original CU MAC address

• dst_mac = New CU MAC address

Click Execute.

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Step 8 – Verify Migration

After execution:

Verify that:

• The number of Cloud devices is identical before and after migration.

• The new CU inherited the complete Cloud configuration.

• The original CU has been removed from the Cloud.

• All devices are online.

• Cloud Events are functioning correctly.

Finally:

1. Log out.

2. Log back into iNELS Cloud.

3. Verify that the project operates normally.