Preparing the
dipperLog SMART
System
The
dipperLog SMART
is a turnkey monitoring system for viewing and recording
the remote data on any computer, tablet or smartphone from anywhere.
In the starter kit, you will find:
1. A
Sensor
, either water depth & temperature or water detection connected via
a downhole cable.
2. A
Node
dedicated to each sensor.
3. A
Gateway
to collect the data.
4. An Android
Tablet
with the
dipperLog SMART
App already installed. In most
cases, the following steps can be skipped if the tablet has been previously
configured.
Installation Wizard
Starting with a fresh install of the
dipperLog SMART
App (
not an update nor a
preconfigured tablet
), the Installation Wizard will automatically launch when the
App starts. You can skip the Wizard anytime, except at the end, when the finish
button has already been pressed.
This step will automatically be skipped if your
tablet was preconfigured.
If you skip the Wizard, it will automatically re-launch at the next App restart, and
will continue to do so as long as there is no
Gateway
registered in the App. Once
a master component is registered in the database (a
Gateway
), then the Wizard
can only be launched manually through the
CFG
tab, under Installation Wizard.
Note that you will need to be connected to an internet network for the Wizard to
configure and download your maps properly.
Installation Wizard - Step 1 - Name Device
Name your device (your Android device) so that you can recognize it easily in the
future when you have more Android devices.
Installation Wizard - Step 2 - Enter Your Address
Enter your address (the location of the system installation). For Canadian systems,
the 3 first digits of the postal code, and for American systems it could be a zip
code. Then tap on
Search Address
. The address found will be used as the center
location of the maps that will be downloaded. It is important to enter the correct
location, or the maps downloaded won’t be relevant (only maps surrounding your
area will be saved to your device).
Installation Wizard - Step 3 - Remote Use
Next, you’ll be asked whether you wish to use the system locally only or locally and
remotely (i.e. use the system outside of the network, to view your system at home,
at work or anywhere in the world). If you select
Yes
, then the Wizard will guide
you through some extra steps to configure the remote access.
Installation Wizard - Step 4- Configure Google Account
For remote use, the Wizard will prompt you to configure a Google Account (either
choose an existing one or create a new one). Most of our services use Google
services (such as Google Drive) to store your private data.
Unboxing
Step 1:
Connect the
Gateway
to a power outlet and turn it on by pressing the
ON/OFF button
. Look at the LED flashing. The
Gateway
is ready
once it starts blinking at a regular pace. The
dipperLog SMART
System
is sending/receiving data when the LED blinks.
Step 2:
Open your tablet. Look for the
dipperLog SMART
App icon
either on the main screen or by clicking on Applications.
Open
the
dipperLog SMART
App.
Step 3:
After the main splash screen, you will either enter into the App or be
presented with an installation Wizard. If you are not comfortable setting
up the system manually, then follow through the steps of the Wizard to get
your system operational.
dipperLog SMART
Remote Monitoring System Quick Start Guide
Installation Wizard - Step 5- Configure Alarms
Next, you can customize the basic alarm settings. You can disable/enable:
- Sound alarms on errors and warnings (you will be able to set the error
limits on each sensor later on)
- Turn on
Text-to-Speech
to get warnings and errors even when not
looking at the system
Installation Wizard - Step 6 - Configure Units
Next, you can customize the units that will be used throughout the App. You can
choose either
Metric
or
Imperial
units or tap on
Customize Units
to choose the
right unit for each of your measurements.
Metric units:
distance in meters, height in cm, temperature in °C, positive
pressure in bar, negative pressure or vacuum in inches Hg, volume in L, flow in
gpm (UK gallons)
Imperial units:
distance in feet, height in inches, temperature in °F, positive
pressure in psi, negative pressure or vacuum in inches Hg, volume in gal (US),
flow in gpm (US gallons)
Installation Wizard - Step 7 - Choose Application
Next, you will be prompted to select the main use of the
dipperLog SMART
system.
Choose general application if you are unsure.
Installation Wizard - Step 8 - Reader or Writer
Then, you will be asked to choose how the App will gather data from the
dipperLog SMART
system:
1)
by pairing with a
Gateway
(choose this if this is your first installation)
2)
if you answered yes at Step #3 (you are going to use the system remotely),
by reading data from the cloud
Installation Wizard - Step 9 - Install Gateway
Now it’s time to install the device that you have chosen in Step #8. Tap on scan if
applicable to scan the barcode of your
Gateway
. Then, name your gateway
device. The next two steps will configure the
Gateway
settings (if applicable)
depending on the configuration of your network size and estimated coverage.
Installation Wizard - Step 10 - Define System
Enter the distance of the farthest
Node
from the
Gateway
(from your main
location). In other words, what will be the radius of your
dipperLog SMART
network if the center is at the
Gateway
.
Installation Wizard - Step 11 - Configure Performance
Choose how you would like to optimize the system:
1) Batttery Saver
(low data-rate). You should choose this option if you do not
currently need very high data rate to save your battery life. When saving
battery life, the system will respond slower than with the high performance
option. You will still get frequent readings, but not once every second.
2) High performance
(high data-rate). You can choose this option if you are
currently monitoring a critical operation. The system will respond very fast and
consume more battery life.
You can choose to run on the
Battery Saver
mode all the time. You should still have
plenty of data. Once the Wizard is over, you can still change these options
manually without having to re-run the Wizard. To do so, go to the
Node
tab in the
dipperLog SMART
App. Tap on your activated
Gateway
. Change the duty cycle
from 5% (battery saving mode) to any higher value (e.g. 10%, 15%, 20%...).
Installation Wizard - Step 12 - Choose Theme
Choose the look of your App. For the best experience, select
Modern
theme.
Installation Wizard - Final Step - Finish
You can now commit your preferences and click on
Finish
, or you can cancel by
pressing
Skip
(no changes will be made). Wait while your preferences are applied.
The Wizard will also take care of downloading the satellite map for you. Once
completed, the App will restart and you should be ready to start adding sensors to
your network.
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