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Last updated: July 29, 2024

Archive and unarchive sensors, and remove gateways

Learn how to archive and unarchive sensors, and remove gateways on the web app and the mobile app.

Archiving weather data feeds works differently from physical sensors.

Archive a sensor

  1. Log in to the web app.

  2. Select Sensors in the sidebar or select it in Assets gallery viewMore .

  3. Click the sensor you want to archive.

  4. Click

    on the upper-right of the sensor.

  5. Select The folder open icon.Archive sensor .

  6. In the pop-up window, click Archive . You can view the archived sensor in Archive from the tab at the top of the page.

Archive a sensor via the web app.

You can replace your sensor device and still keep your data. Simply archive the old sensor, and then when you unarchive it, swap the old ID code with the new one.

Unarchive a sensor

  1. Log in to the web app.

  2. Select Sensors in the sidebar or select it in Assets gallery viewMore .

  3. Select Archive from the tab at the top of the page.

  4. Click the sensor you want to unarchive.

  5. Tap

    at the upper-right corner of the screen, and select Unarchive .

  6. Select All brands for sensors purchased from SafetyCulture. For Monnit sensors, you can refer to the Monnit sensor installation guide.

  7. Fill in the following fields:

    • ID code: Enter your sensor's ID code. This is an alphanumeric code that begins with "DevEUI".

    • Sensor name: Name the sensor. We recommend that you name the sensor after the asset or area it will be monitoring.

    • Location name: Create or select a location.

    • Sensor time zone: Select the time zone of the sensor's location.

    • What are you monitoring?: Select the most appropriate category for the type of asset the sensor will be monitoring.

  8. Tap Add sensor .

  9. Turn on your sensor.

  10. Tap Next .

Unarchive a sensor via the web app.

Once you remove a gateway, it will no longer be associated with your organization.

Remove a gateway

  1. Log in to the web app.

  2. Select Sensors in the sidebar or select it in Assets gallery viewMore .

  3. Click the gateway.

  4. Click

    on the upper-right of the page.

  5. Select The delete icon.Remove gateway .

  6. In the pop-up window, click Continue .

Remove a gateway via the web app.

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