BlueSignal Commissioning App 📲

The fast, simple way to activate and verify any BlueSignal device.

The BlueSignal Commissioning App allows contractors, installers, and customers to quickly bring BlueSignal hardware online. Every device — Gateway, Gateway Pro, Smart Buoy, or NPC Node — is initialized, tested, and verified through this app.

1. What the Commissioning App Does ⚙️

The app walks you through every step required to activate a BlueSignal device:

• Pair hardware via QR code
• Configure network + power settings
• Validate sensor signals
• Run diagnostic checks
• Confirm cloud connection
• Complete commissioning photos
• Submit documentation automatically

It guarantees that every device goes live correctly and cleanly the first time.

2. Supported Devices 🔌

The commissioning app currently supports:

• Pollution Gateway
• Pollution Gateway Pro
• Water Quality Buoy
• Ultrasonic Algae Emitters
• Soil Nutrient & Water Sensors
• NPC Node (optional edge compute + analytics)

All devices appear as interactive tiles during commissioning.

3. How Commissioning Works 🚀

Step 1 — Scan the Device QR Code

Every BlueSignal device has a QR code on the enclosure or mounting bracket.
Scanning opens the correct commissioning workflow automatically.

Step 2 — Verify Power 🔋

The app checks and confirms:

• Battery status
• Solar input (if buoy)
• External power source (if Gateway or Pro)

Real-time warnings appear if voltage is too low for activation.

Step 3 — Choose Connection Type 📡

Depending on the device, the app walks you through:

• LTE activation
• LoRaWAN pairing
• WiFi setup
• Direct local Bluetooth configuration
• NPC Node pairing (optional)

Each option includes a guided checklist.

Step 4 — Sensor Check 🌡️

The commissioning app runs a live sensor diagnostic, verifying:

• Temperature
• pH
• Conductivity
• Turbidity
• Nutrient probes
• Chlorophyll / algae indicators
• Any attached soil or water sensors

Values must look reasonable before the app allows you to continue.

Step 5 — Cloud Connection Test ☁️

The app confirms:

• Gateway → Cloud handshake
• Sensor → Gateway transmission
• Dashboard visibility
• Timestamps match actual readings

If the cloud is not receiving data, the app tells you exactly what to fix.

Step 6 — Installation Photos 📸

Installers submit:

• A front view of the device
• A close-up of the mounting point
• Cable management photo
• A photo showing the environment (dock, pond, bank, etc.)

Photos are automatically attached to the commissioning record.

Step 7 — Final Verification ✔️

Once all tests pass, the device is considered live and ready for monitoring.

The app generates:

• A commissioning report
• Device serial + metadata
• Sensor baselines
• Installer info and timestamp

This report is saved to your BlueSignal dashboard.

4. NPC Node Integration (Optional) 🔍

If an NPC Node is installed on-site, the app allows:

• Local device pairing
• Offline data queuing
• Smart batching and analytics
• Redundancy if LTE/WiFi is down

Commissioning recognizes when an NPC Node is present and configures devices automatically.

5. Commissioning Requirements 🧰

Installers must have:

• Smartphone with the BlueSignal App
• Adequate cell service or local WiFi
• Access to device mounting location
• Required tools for the specific device
• Any passwords or network credentials (if needed)

6. Best Practices for Installers ⭐

• Commission devices before final mounting if signal is weak
• Always verify environmental readings look realistic
• Take clear photos — they become part of customer documentation
• Never leave a site until the cloud confirms data is flowing
• Label devices when installing multiple units

7. Coming Soon 🧭

• Offline commissioning mode
• Multi-device batch commissioning
• Customer “handoff mode” for clean transitions
• Commissioning analytics (time-on-site, completion rate, common issues)

8. Troubleshooting 🛠️

Common issues the app can diagnose:

• Weak LTE signal
• Incorrect wiring
• Low battery
• Sensor not detected
• LoRaWAN gateway not responding
• Water-quality sensor out of range
• Device not appearing in dashboard

The app displays guided steps to resolve each.