Node Management on Dashboard

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

Deployed Nodes: These Nodes are active, having been configured and successfully sent readings to Clarity Cloud. The Deployed 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.

Configuring a Node

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.

• 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: Verify the Node ID.
    
  • Step 2:
    • Choose a name for the new Datasource that the Node will stream 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”
    • 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.
    

• • Step 3: Add a photo of the Node's deployment site (optional).
    
    

• • Step 4: Submit. A success message indicates completion.
    • If you are seeing an error, your account's User Role may need to be updated to allow you to configure devices. Please contact your Org Admin to make that update. Learn more about Clarity Dashboard User Roles and Permissions here.

Editing 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. This process mirrors the configuration flow shown above, without the need to name a new Datasource.

Unconfiguring a Node

Unconfiguring 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.  

To unconfigure, select the Unconfigure 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.

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.