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-This article describes the process to backup, clone, and restore the entire filesystem of the Axon controllers ​including all user changes (Mervis projects, installed applications,​ ...).+This article describes the process to backup, clone, and restore the entire filesystem of the Axon units including all user changes (Mervis projects, installed applications,​ ...).
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 ====== Backup process ====== ====== Backup process ======
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-During the image recovery process, all data from the recovered ​PLC unit is permanently deleted and the storage partition-table is reset to the factory default state.+During the image recovery process, all data from the recovered unit is permanently deleted and the storage partition-table is reset to the factory default state.
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-USB 3.0 flash drives may not work properly on older Axon PLC units. A USB 2.0 flash drive is recommended. The drive must always be formatted with the FAT32 file system.+USB 3.0 flash drives may not work properly on older Axon units. A USB 2.0 flash drive is recommended. The drive must always be formatted with the FAT32 file system.
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   - Start the Axon in service mode:   - Start the Axon in service mode:
     - Hold and keep pressed the small recessed button on top of the Axon device case using a thin-enough tool. The button can be found next to the USB port labels on the upper side of the device.     - Hold and keep pressed the small recessed button on top of the Axon device case using a thin-enough tool. The button can be found next to the USB port labels on the upper side of the device.
-    - Power up the controller ​while holding the button down.+    - Power up the unit while holding the button down.
     - Wait until the device finishes booting into the Unipi service mode. This is indicated by the two rows of LEDs flashing in an alternating fashion.     - Wait until the device finishes booting into the Unipi service mode. This is indicated by the two rows of LEDs flashing in an alternating fashion.
     - Use a device with a web browser to connect to the Unipi Axon via Ethernet LAN or Wi-Fi. The process is slightly different between the two options:     - Use a device with a web browser to connect to the Unipi Axon via Ethernet LAN or Wi-Fi. The process is slightly different between the two options:
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 ====== Restoration process ====== ====== Restoration process ======
-  - Put the USB with all the files created using the Backup process the in **USB2** while the PLC is powered down.+  - Put the USB with all the files created using the Backup process the in **USB2** while the unit is powered down.
   - Hold and keep pressed the small recessed button on top of the Axon.   - Hold and keep pressed the small recessed button on top of the Axon.
-  - Power up the PLC.+  - Power up the unit.
   - Wait ca 5sec until both rows of the LEDs start to light up progressively and release the button.   - Wait ca 5sec until both rows of the LEDs start to light up progressively and release the button.
-  - The flashing of the PLC is in the process.+  - The flashing of the unit is in the process.
   - Wait until both rows of LED turn off.   - Wait until both rows of LED turn off.
-  - PLC is flashed and automatically restarted.+  - Unit is flashed and automatically restarted.