Node-C | WiFi
Deployment Guide
Revision 1.2
Page 1: ...Node C WiFi Deployment Guide Revision 1 2 ...
Page 2: ...ing a Deployment Site 4 3 Device Configuration 4 4 WiFi Configuration 6 5 Assembly 7 6 Deployment 8 7 Checking Device Status 8 8 Viewing Data 10 9 General Maintenance 10 Appendices 11 A Troubleshooting 11 B Sounds Legend 12 Revision history 13 ...
Page 3: ... ties or additional screws are not included as they depend on the requirements of the deployment site Additional extension cords and plug converters may also be needed to power the device UV resistant plastic zip ties or metal zip ties are recommended to securing the device outdoors In addition extension cord protectors can be used to weatherproof the power connectors for outdoor use Figure 1 Comp...
Page 4: ...g down towards the ground unobstructed 03 DEVICE CONFIGURATION 1 Scan the Node ID on the device using a QR code scanning application or the camera app on your mobile device to automatically access the Clarity Deployment Tool Alternatively you may access it at https deploy clarity io 2 Log in with the credentials provided on the Quick Start Guide in the box Please save these credentials 3 Upon succ...
Page 5: ...ndicate that the device has been configured A0000001 Enter location latitude e g 38 0704608 and longitude e g 120 1429285 or select location on the map Enter height above ground level m e g 5 Enter distance from nearest road m e g 35 Optional Upload image of deployed device Click Submit to complete configuration ...
Page 6: ... if the saved WiFi network is the desired network to start connecting 5 Please enter the WiFi SSID and password for the desired WiFi network Click Connect to WiFi and wait for connection status Figure 5 6 If successful the device will play the Connection Successful sound See Appendix B for details on sounds indicating that it is connected If unsuccessful the device will play the Connection Fail so...
Page 7: ...ure See Figures 6 8 to determine the best orientation If securing onto a wall If hanging onto a wall If attaching to a pole 2 Screw the provided antenna into the Node and orient the antenna upright as illustrated in Figure 9 Figure 6 Solar powered version shown Mounting plate orientation Vertical left if securing onto a wall right Screws for wall mounting not included Figure 7 Solar powered versio...
Page 8: ... Log in to https deploy clarity io on your computer or phone to check device status 1 Tap the hamburger menu on the top left and click on the Devices tab 2 Click on the Node ID to see the status of the device Figure 10 Deployment scenarios a Securing onto a wall b Hanging onto a wall c Attaching to a pole Solar powered version shown Figure 9 Solar powered version shown Screw in the antenna ...
Page 9: ...structions in Sections 4 5 and 6 to deploy the device Device is functioning and uploading data to the Clarity Cloud normally No further action needed Device was previously functioning normally but has failed to upload at least two consecutive readings to the Clarity Cloud Possible causes 1 Device not powered Ensure the provided Power Adapter is securely screwed into the device and power outlet is ...
Page 10: ...formation 09 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Regular inspection of the deployed devices is recommended to ensure continued functioning in the field Please inspect for the following Power Adapter is securely inserted in to the protected outlet Power connector cable is securely attached to the device Antenna is oriented upright Inlet and outlet of the device are unobstructed ...
Page 11: ...ogging into https deploy clarity io a Tap the hamburger menu on the top left then click Configured b Find the Node ID of the device being deployed If it is not listed tap on the blue circular add button on the bottom right of the page to reconfigure the device Section 3 c Return to Section 5 to redeploy the device 3 If the problem persists after troubleshooting please contact Clarity Support at su...
Page 12: ...tch Plays when the device connects to WiFi and data uploading to Clarity Cloud successfully Indicates correct configuration Connection Fail 6 short beeps Plays when the device fails to connect to WiFi Indicates connectivity issues or incorrect configuration If one cannot connect to WiFi 1 Ensure the antenna is connected 2 Ensure the informaion entered is correct SSID and password 3 Ensure the sign...
Page 13: ...at the data upload fail usually happens if Clarity Cloud does not recognize the node or does not respond back This will happen when the user has not configured the device REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Changes Performed by 1 0 05 2018 Initial Draft Meiling Gao 1 1 10 2018 Revised language update graphics Vivian Bi 1 2 04 2019 Updated to match stylistic changes Vivian Bi Time ...
