How to use Dashboard to manage your Nodes by performing actions such as Configure, Replace, Stop Recording Data.
Introduction to Node-S
The Node-S is the building block of Clarity's Sensing-as-a-Service, designed for straightforward deployment in the field. It's built to withstand harsh weather conditions over years of operation, housing power, connectivity, and protection for a range of low-cost sensors. These sensors are capable of monitoring particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, temperature, and relative humidity. The functionality of Node-S can be expanded with add-on Modules.
To manage your Nodes, access the Dashboard and select the Devices / Nodes page.
Understanding the Devices / Nodes Page
Configured Nodes: These Nodes are active, having been configured and successfully sent readings to Clarity Cloud. The Configured Nodes section provides an overview of their current state, including the Datasource they're linked to, operational status, last reading timestamp, device alarms, signal strength, battery status, and any connected Modules.
Nodes in Inventory: These are Nodes prepared for configuration or those attempting to send their initial reading to Clarity Cloud.
Node Management Actions
Select a Node from the list and click the Blue Actions button to manage it.
Configure
Configuration is a key step in deploying your Node-S. This process assigns a location to your Node, initiates a new Datasource for measurement streaming, and establishes secure communication with Clarity Cloud.
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- Scan the QR code on the Node or log in to the Clarity Dashboard and navigate to the Devices / Nodes page.
- Find the Node in the Inventory table and click on Configure.
- Follow the configuration steps:
- Step 1: Choose a name for the new Datasource that the Node will record measurements to. Tip: For field deployments, use names that refer to the location you are deploying at such as “Main Street”. For collocations use descriptive names such as “Collocation at Laney College for A20DDFG4”.
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- Enter the Node's location using latitude and longitude. You can manually input these, use a map, or use your device's location feature.
- Specify if the Node is indoor or outdoor, and provide the mounting height and distance from the nearest road if applicable.
- Indicate how you are powering the node: with the provided solar panel or power adapter, or with Clarity's External Solar System, used in combination with certain add-on Modules.
- Step 1: Choose a name for the new Datasource that the Node will record measurements to. Tip: For field deployments, use names that refer to the location you are deploying at such as “Main Street”. For collocations use descriptive names such as “Collocation at Laney College for A20DDFG4”.
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- Step 3: Add photos of the deployment site (optional).
- Step 3: Add photos of the deployment site (optional).
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- Step 4: Review the information you entered and click Submit
- Step 4: Review the information you entered and click Submit
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Edit Node configuration
Edit your Node's configuration for location adjustments, corrections, or if relocating the Node while continuing to stream measurements to the same Datasource. To do so:
- Select the Node from the Configured Nodes table
- Click on the Configuration Details action
- Click on the Edit Configuration Button
- A configuration stepper similar to what shown above opens. Follow the instructions on the screen. You will not need to name a new Datasource.
Stop recording data
Stop recording data is useful for returning a Node to inventory or relocating it, when it is desirable to stream measurements from the new location to a new Datasource.
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To stop recoding data, select the Stop recording data action and confirm.
This action stops its Datasource, archiving it for future reference in the Previous Datasources table, and returns the Node to inventory for reconfiguration. When the Node is reconfigured to a new location a new Datasource is created, ensuring clear separation of site data.
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Replace
The replace action allows to replace a Node due to faults or end of its operational life while maintaining uninterrupted monitoring. It ensures that data from the monitoring site continues to flow to the same Datasource, seamlessly swapping out the monitoring Node.
To replace a Node:
- Select the Node that you wish to replace from the Configured Nodes table
- Click on the Replace action
- Select a Node in inventory to be used as replacement
- Confirm
After confirmation, the replaced Node will be moved to Inventory, and the replacement Node will be configured at its location. The Datasource will continue running, with measurements now coming from the replacement Node.
View Compatible Modules
This action allows to view all the Module types that are compatible with the selected Node, and a count of how many of those Modules are available to pair. It also shows whether the Node supports combinations of multiple modules.
Node Status Details
For detailed information on a Node's status, click on the Node status details. This opens a page with comprehensive data. More details can be found here.
Conclusion
By following these guidelines, you can effectively manage your Nodes within Clarity Dashboard, ensuring efficient operation and accurate data collection from your air quality monitoring network.