OCEAView. for smartphones and tablets. User guide for Emerald and Atlas modules and OCEAView mobile application

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1 OCEAView for smartphones and tablets User guide for Emerald and Atlas modules and OCEAView mobile application

2 Notices Battery warnings OCEASOFT Emerald modules contain a non-rechargeable lithium battery. Make sure you observe polarity (+/-) when inserting the battery into your module. Reversing polarity by inserting the battery incorrectly can cause the product to heat up and may lead to a battery liquid leak. Use only batteries recommended by OCEASOFT. Battery life is influenced by operating temperatures. Removing the battery erases data contained in module memory. See Appendix 1 for more details on Emerald battery life. OCEASOFT Atlas modules contain a non-rechargeable, non-removable lithium battery. Battery life is influenced by target temperatures. FCC statements (FCC identification: QOQBLE112) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IC Statements (IC identification: 5123A-BGTBLE112) This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain 2 Getting started

3 should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. CE OCEASOFT Emerald and OCEASOFT Atlas (Bluetooth component BLE112-A) is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment, 1999/5/EC). The product is compliant with the following standards and/or normative documents. EMC (immunity only) EN V in accordance with EN V1.8.1 Radiated emissions EN V1.7.1 Safety EN :2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011 KCC (Korea) OCEASOFT modules (Bluetooth component BLE112-A) are KCC certified with following certification number: KCC-CRM-BGT-BLE112-A MIC (Japan) This equipment contains specified radio equipment that has been certified to the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification under the Radio Law. R 209 J00046 Getting started 3

4 2017 OCEASOFT S.A. All rights reserved. OCEASOFT, the OCEASOFT logo, OCEASOFT Emerald, OCEASOFT Atlas, and OCEAView are the exclusive property of OCEASOFT. iphone and ipad are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other brands are the property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice. Smartphone or tablet device not included. Images are non-contractual. November 2017 Ref: ING-INS-133-EN Rev 04 4 Getting started

5 Contents 1 Getting started About ios and Android versions OCEAView highlights Software details Hardware details Emerald and Atlas module overview Emerald presentation Inserting the battery into your Emerald module Using the Emerald magnet Atlas presentation One long press to start with default profile Using the LED to check module status (Emerald and Atlas) Installing OCEAView on your smartphone or tablet Using OCEAView The Scan screen Scanning for nearby OCEASOFT modules Configuring new missions What is a mission? Setting up OCEACloud access How it works Assigning your OCEACloud account in OCEAView Defining general mission settings Selecting the start mode Getting started 5

6 4.5 Setting high and low limits Password-protection Pushing mission data to OCEACloud Using Flight mode Deactivating Flight mode manually Saving your changes and starting the mission For Atlas only: Activating mission with a button-press Viewing a currently-running mission General information Automatic Cloud connections Mission graph, data, and map Saving and sending data from the current mission Looking up data from previous missions Settings Monitoring with Watch Mode Requirements for using Watch Mode Watch Mode settings Opening a.csv file with Excel Opening the file File contents Region-dependent values File name File contents Appendix 1 Emerald battery life Emerald 0 to 50 and -200 to +200 C modules Getting started

7 9.2 Emerald -40 C to +85 C modules Appendix 2 Advanced module settings Radio tools Settings Calibration parameters Password-protect programming Advanced Permanent Events Permanently deactivating Flight mode (current module only) Getting started 7

8 1 Getting started 1.1 About ios and Android versions OCEAView supports Emerald and Atlas modules. This User Guide describes the OCEAView application for ios and Android platforms. All software features are identical on the two platforms. 1.2 OCEAView highlights Offers an easy solution for monitoring temperature in packages, refrigerated trucks, laboratories, storage facilities, and more Monitors temperature-sensitive goods during shipment and view temperature readings stored on your OCEASOFT modules within wireless range Programs high/low temperature limits, read frequency, and delays Replicates data on OCEACloud, for viewing with the OCEAView web application (requires Cloud access subscription) Generates PDF reports (requires Cloud access subscription), exports and sends.csv files by Maps locations where missions are stopped, read, and started, using your device s location services Includes Flight Mode management for airline transportation Uses your ios or Android device s Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth Low Energy), with a wireless range up to 50 meters (approximately 160 feet) 8 Getting started

9 1.3 Software details Description Supported mobile platforms Module detection Watch mode Datalogging start options Flight mode Read interval Memory management Programmable limits Module name Geolocation Cloud storage Reports Regional settings Calibration Emerald Atlas iphone 5 or higher, ipad 3 or higher (ios version 7 or higher); Android 4.4 and higher (ARMv7 chipsets with Bluetooth Smart) Automatic for activated modules within Bluetooth range ios & Android smartphones and tablets Immediate, delayed, specific start date/time When temperature reaches target value Magnet Button press Delayed wakeup or wakeup via OCEAView app 15 to 59 seconds, or 1 to 255 minutes Stop when full, or overwrite oldest readings High and low alarm limit values (with delay) Customizable (up to 18 characters) Uses mobile device GPS features to track start, read, and stop points with detailed information Full access to data with OCEACloud Generates PDF reports (requires OCEACloud access). Reports in CSV format (MS Excel readable) may be sent by , with mission summary and history graph. Readings shown in GMT or user's local time, temperature values expressed in C or F Manage A & B correction parameters. Download correction parameters directly via Internet (for sensors calibrated by OCEASOFT) Getting started 9

10 1.4 Hardware details Description Wireless connectivity Serial number Temperature sensor range Module operating range Reading precision Sensor resolution Wireless range Battery type Emerald -40 to +85 C (with internal sensor), -200 to +200 C (w/ext. Pt100 sensor) -40 to +85 C for internal sensor module 0 to +50 C for Pt100 module Bluetooth Smart Unique for every module +/- 0.3 C 0.01 C -5 to +40 C -5 to +40 C Atlas Up to approximately 50 meters/160 ft. (LOS) User-replaceable Lithium battery Non-replaceable Lithium battery Battery life Up to about 48 weeks Up to about 12 weeks Product protection index IP67 or IP65 (Pt100) IP65 Casing ABS / Aluminum ABS Dimensions Ø 50 mm (2 in.) D: 22 mm (0.87 in.) H: 81 mm (3.2 in.) W: 43.4 mm (1.4 in.) D: 8.2 mm (0.3 in.) Weight 57 g (2.0 oz.) 25.2 g (0.9 oz.) Internal memory LED indicator Read interval Memory management Range control Module name 4,000 readings Alarm status & communication 15 to 59 seconds, or 1 to 255 minutes Stop when full, or overwrite oldest readings High and low alarm limit values (with delay) Customizable (up to 18 characters) Mount options Magnet / screws Adhesive 10 Getting started

11 2 Emerald and Atlas module overview This chapter describes the OCEASOFT Emerald and Atlas modules supported by this OCEAView mobile application. 2.1 Emerald presentation Emerald is a Bluetooth Smart enabled module that records ambient temperature at regular intervals and stores the information in its memory. Emerald features a replaceable battery, and may be used multiple times. This type of module is also known as a datalogger. The OCEAView application on your mobile device enables you to read the module wirelessly via Bluetooth at any time. You may also generate PDF reports and choose to upload the information to the Cloud* so that it may be shared with other people. LED indicator * Full-data access with OCEACloud service and OCEAView web application. Emerald and Atlas module overview 11

12 2.1.1 Inserting the battery into your Emerald module Emerald modules feature a replaceable battery. To get started, you must insert the battery into your module / +200 C (with Pt100 external sensor) modules The Lithium battery is provided in the product box. Remove the screws. Unscrew the three screws on the back of the module (turn counterclockwise). Place the battery in the slot, with the plus sign (+) facing up. Replace screws (turning them clockwise). Ensure that the rubber seal is well seated. Your module is now ready to use. Inserting the battery in your Emerald 0 C / +50 C or -200 / +200 C (Pt100) module 12 Emerald and Atlas module overview

13 -40 C / +85 C modules The Lithium battery is provided in the product box. Remove the screws. Replace screws (turning them clockwise). Ensure that the rubber seal is well seated. Unscrew the three screws on the back of the module (turn counterclockwise). Place the battery in the slot, making sure to respect polarity. Your module is now ready to use. Inserting the battery in your Emerald -40 C / +85 C module Emerald and Atlas module overview 13

14 2.1.2 Using the Emerald magnet Emerald includes a magnet that can be used both for mounting the module onto a magnetic surface, and to trigger selected actions. The provided magnet has a weak and a strong side. The metal ring is close to the edge on the weak side of the magnet. The deeper recess on the other side indicates stronger side. Metal ring close to the edge on magnet s weak side. Deeper recess indicates stronger side. Mounting Emerald with the magnet You may fix the magnet to a metallic wall or insert a screw to fix it onto other types of surfaces. Simply place the module onto the magnet as shown below, with the strong side facing the module: Mounting Emerald on magnet 14 Emerald and Atlas module overview

15 Starting an Emerald mission on using the magnet You may trigger the start of a mission by mounting the module on the magnet (typically screwed into a wall or placed onto a magnetic surface). Enable this option in OCEAView New Mission Start mode On contact with magnet Other methods for starting missions are described in the section Selecting the start mode on page 32. Emerald and Atlas module overview 15

16 2.2 Atlas presentation Atlas is a Bluetooth Smart enabled module that records ambient temperature at regular intervals and stores the information in its memory. Unlike Emerald, Atlas is designed for short-term operation for shipping applications lasting about 3 months. The battery in Atlas is not replaceable. The OCEAView application on your mobile device enables you to read the module wirelessly via Bluetooth at any time. You may also choose to generate a PDF report and upload the information to the Cloud* where other people can access it. Push-button LED indicator One long press to start with default profile Atlas features a default profile, set to monitor a pre-configured temperature range of 2 C to 8 C, commonly used in cold-chain applications. This configuration reads the sensor every 10 minutes. If you do not require any other specific settings, simply press the button on the Atlas module for 3 seconds to activate datalogging and begin tracking temperature. You may then use your smartphone or tablet to view readings, as described in the next sections of this user guide. * Full-data access with OCEACloud service and OCEAView web application. 16 Emerald and Atlas module overview

17 2.3 Using the LED to check module status (Emerald and Atlas) The color LED on Emerald and Atlas modules indicates module status. Behavior is the same for both modules, with the exception that the LED on Emerald modules is activated by passing the strong side of the magnet in front of the module, and the LED on Atlas modules is activated by pressing the button on the front of the module. The module LED lights up as follows for both products: Mission not programmed Bluetooth activated, module ready to be programmed, or currently connected via Bluetooth (Flashes 8x) Mission programmed ( = flashing, fixed 3 seconds) Datalogging not started Datalogging started Everything is OK Currently OK (previous alarm or sensor error) n/a Sensor error Low battery Limit exceeded (within delay) Limit exceeded (delay exceeded) Emerald and Atlas module overview 17

18 This same behavior is obtained using the OCEAView software, with the Blink LED to identify module function, described later. Checking the Emerald status LED by passing the magnet close to the module 18 Emerald and Atlas module overview

19 2.4 Installing OCEAView on your smartphone or tablet You may download and upgrade OCEAView using your ios or Android smartphone or tablet directly. After installing the application, you will be notified automatically when upgrades are made available. There are two ways to proceed with installation. Option 1: Use QR code to access the OCEASOFT site 1. To open the OCEASOFT web site directly with your smartphone or tablet, you may scan the QR code provided on the back of your Emerald module or on your Emerald or Atlas packaging. This opens the page: Scanning QR code links to open the OCEASOFT application download page 2. Scroll down to the OCEAView application link and tap to proceed with the download via the appropriate online store. Emerald and Atlas module overview 19

20 Option 2: Access online stores directly ios For ios devices, tap on the App Store icon on your device: Android For Android devices, tap on the Play Store icon on your device: Alternatively, you may open the Apple App Store web site directly and download the application. Alternatively, you may install the application via Google Play web site. 1. Search for OCEAView on the appropriate store page. 2. Select the OCEASOFT OCEAView application to proceed with installation. 3. Login to your account (or create one) if necessary and follow the installation instructions. 4. When installation is complete, tap on the OCEAView icon to open the application on your smartphone or tablet. OCEAView application icon 20 Emerald and Atlas module overview

21 3 Using OCEAView 3.1 The Scan screen The Scan screen shown here opens when you first start the application. You may tap on the colored zones to: 1. Scan the area for nearby OCEASOFT modules (Bluetooth must be activated on your mobile device; if Bluetooth is not activated, you will be prompted to turn it on). 2. Run OCEAView in demonstration mode without actually connecting to any modules. 3. Enter your Cloud ID to use Cloud services (details in Setting up OCEACloud access on page 26) OCEAView home screen (upon first start) The four tabs along the bottom of the screen, Scan, History, Settings, and About, are present throughout the application, and are described in detail in the following sections. Note: The first time you launch OCEAView, the application requests your authorization to access geolocation features. If you would like to include location details provided by your smartphone or tablet with events, you must allow access. Using OCEAView 21

22 3.2 Scanning for nearby OCEASOFT modules On the Scan tab, tap the scan icon to discover and list the OCEASOFT modules within range. By default, modules are sorted and organized into 4 distinct categories: Mission not defined: module not currently programmed or with unknown status, Alarms: programmed module on which one or more alarms have been detected during the current mission, Mission started: programmed module, with datalogging started and which is currently not in an alarm state, Mission not started: programmed module with datalogging not yet started. Module list after scanning When within range, modules are automatically sorted according to their status. As soon as a module s status changes, the module is dynamically moved to the corresponding category. At any time, you can change how modules appear in the Scan view. If you want to view modules in a list, tap on Sort module List in the Settings screen (described in section Settings page 45). 22 Using OCEAView

23 The icon colors shown here are: Green indicates a programmed module that has not exceeded its limit values during the current mission (no alarms). Red indicates a programmed module on which one or more alarms have been detected during the current mission. Gray indicates an idle module (not currently programmed, ready-to-use. Modules with a signal strength lower than the level specified in Settings tab (Enable module access for signal strength above option) are greyed out and flagged as Absent in the Scan view. Presentation of modules with low signal strength Tap anywhere on one of these lines to manage the selected module, and to access further details or configure a new mission. The features on this screen are identical for Atlas and Emerald modules, though the image changes. Using OCEAView 23

24 The actions available actions on this screen are: Return to the home screen Press the Back button if you want to return to the previous screen. Set up new mission Tap here to configure a new mission for your module. Show last recorded mission Tap to see the data from the last mission recorded in module memory. Blink LED to identify module Tap here to blink the LED on your module. This may be useful to identify a specific module, for example, if you are working with several at the same time. The LED blinks according to the module s status (as described earlier in Using the LED to check module status (Emerald and Atlas) on page 17). Accessing and configuring your module Read current temperature Tap on the text or the module image to display the module s current sensor reading. 24 Using OCEAView

25 4 Configuring new missions To use your Atlas or Emerald module, you must activate a mission using OCEAView. (1) 4.1 What is a mission? A mission refers to a datalogging session of any duration. The mission is comprised of a set of configuration options that are used to manage your module, including: 1. A name for the module. 2. How often temperature is read. 3. How and when the module should begin tracking data (the startup mode). 4. High and low alarm limits. 5. Whether data should be pushed to the Cloud. 6. Whether to use a password to prevent unwanted stopping or reprogramming of a mission. (1) New Atlas modules may be started, only the very first time they are used, with a 3-second button press. This activates the module and starts datalogging with the default profile (see For Atlas only: Activating mission with a button-press on page 33). Configuring new missions 25

26 4.2 Setting up OCEACloud access How it works Mission data can be pushed by your smartphone or tablet from your Atlas or Emerald module to the OCEASOFT Cloud service, using your regular Internet connection (i.e. cellular or Wi-Fi). The data can then be accessed anywhere via the OCEAView web application. Mission data can be pushed to the cloud by your smartphone or tablet To access OCEACloud, you must connect to the OCEAView web application, which enables you to create your company account and associated user accounts. The OCEAView web application is accessible free-of-charge on For Emerald modules, you must enter a voucher number (activation key) authorizing a specific number of modules for a specific period of time. Atlas modules are, by default, authorized to access OCEACloud, so you do not have to enter a voucher number (activation key). 26 Configuring new missions

27 Please contact your sales representative for more information on OCEACloud access. Good to know: Assign Cloud ID to push data For a given mission to be pushed to OCEACloud, the person programming the mission must provide a Cloud user account name in OCEAView mobile, on the smartphone or tablet that is used to program the module (Settings Cloud account). This user account must be valid and listed for your company account. Pushing data anonymously When the module is on a mission, other users with OCEAView mobile installed on their mobile device can read your datalogger module, for example at intermediary locations during the mission. Those users do not have to configure anything in their smartphones or tablets. They simply remain anonymous, yet they can also push mission data to OCEACloud. Stopping a Cloud-enabled mission As with programming, only mobile devices configured with a user account linked to your company account are allowed to stop a mission that has been pushed to the OCEACloud. The above points are all covered in the following sections. Configuring new missions 27

28 4.2.2 Assigning your OCEACloud account in OCEAView Assign the OCEACloud account to your mobile device (one account per device) as follows: 1. In Settings Cloud account, enter the same address and Password that were configured using the OCEAView web application for your Cloud account. 2. Tap on Assign 3. Proceed with Starting a new mission (next page). This steps allows you to configure missions for which data can be uploaded to the Cloud. Assigning your OCEACloud account 28 Configuring new missions

29 4.3 Defining general mission settings 1. In the Scan screen, tap the refresh icon to update the list of visible OCEASOFT modules. You may define and start a mission for modules with a gray icon or. Red or Green icons indicate that the module is already on a mission. Note: Emerald modules are always visible as soon as you insert the battery. To activate an Atlas module, press the pushbutton on the front of the module (short press). The module remains active for 1 minute if you do not connect to it. General mission settings 2. Tap to select the module you want to configure Set up new mission 3. Fill in, or assign, the necessary information on the General tab (shown above). 4. You may load a previously-saved mission template (if there are any) by tapping in the Load a template field and choosing a name from the pulldown list. Configuring new missions 29

30 5. Enter a name to use for the module during this mission (up to 18 characters) in the Module name field. This name is displayed throughout the application when referring to the module. You can also input information using the built-in barcode scanning feature of your mobile device as described below. To scan a barcode: 1. Make sure that the barcode is large enough (4-5 cms / inches wide) to be successfully scanned. 2. Press the button to the right of the Module name field. A rectangular scanning area appears on your smartphone s screen. Note that the flashlight turns on automatically on Android devices. On ios devices, flashlight switches on depending on the ambient light level. 3. Point your smartphone s camera at the barcode you want to scan. It is important that the barcode fits entirely within the scanning rectangle on screen. 4. Wait for your smartphone to focus on the barcode. When the barcode is decoded, the scanning area closes and the Module name is populated automatically. Complete the entry if required. You may also click on Cancel at any time to abort the operation. 30 Configuring new missions

31 Note: if your Android mobile device switches into sleep mode when scanning the barcode, the scan area will close automatically and you will have to start over the process. Reading interval Set the frequency with which the module reads and records temperature from its sensor. Choose values in minutes or seconds by tapping on the minutes or seconds field. Note: To activate Low/High delays in the Alarms tab, Reading interval must be set in minutes (see below). Datalogging in continuous loop Save as template Up to 4,000 readings can be stored in module memory. To continue datalogging after this limit is reached, the oldest readings can be overwritten by new readings if you select Datalogging in continuous loop. Otherwise, datalogging stops when the limit of 4,000 readings is reached. When you are done adjusting the settings, you may tap on Save as template at the bottom of the screen if you want to save the current mission as a template for future use. Configuring new missions 31

32 4.4 Selecting the start mode There are several ways to start datalogging on your module. Adjust the following options in the Start mode tab as necessary. Some options other than Immediately may be combined for use together. Immediately: Datalogging begins when module programming is complete. Depending on your module: Emerald: On contact with magnet Datalogging will begin when the Emerald module comes into contact with its magnet. Mission start options Atlas: On button-press & hold Datalogging will begin when you press and hold the Atlas button for 3 seconds. Temperature below or Temperature above: Datalogging will begin when module exceeds the specified temperature (high or low). This is useful for automatically starting datalogging when the module is to be placed in the environment to be monitored, such as in a cooler when it is ready for transportation. Delayed for: Datalogging will begin after the number of minutes you indicate. Delayed until: Datalogging will begin at the exact time and date you indicate. 32 Configuring new missions

33 4.5 Setting high and low limits You may set high and low limits in the Alarms tab to ensure that the temperature in the monitored environment remains within a specific range. The default values in the fields show the module s available temperature range. Tap on checkboxes to enable options and in fields to adjust settings. Low limit: the lowest acceptable temperature reading. High limit: the highest acceptable temperature reading. Low delay: how long the reading is lower than the Low limit (multiple of the reading interval, in minutes only). High delay: How long the reading is higher than the High limit before triggering an alarm (multiple of the reading interval, in minutes only). High and low temperature range limits Alarm condition indicated by red icon If an alarm occurs at any point after the start of the mission, the module icon changes color to show an alarm in the Scan list (unless Watch Mode is activated, as described in Monitoring with Watch Mode, page 47). Configuring new missions 33

34 4.6 Password-protection On the Security tab, you may assign a password to prevent other users from stopping a module that is currently on a mission. Password required to stop mission: requires a user to enter the same password, entered here, to stop this mission after it has been started. Important: If you forget your password, please contact OCEASOFT technical support. Tap in the Password field to enter the password. The checkbox to the right of this field shows or hides the password characters. Protecting module mission with a password 34 Configuring new missions

35 4.7 Pushing mission data to OCEACloud To push module data to the Cloud during its mission, you must assign your OCEASOFT Cloud ID and password in Settings. Supported services are described in the section Saving and sending data from the current mission. To push data to OCEACloud via your smartphone or tablet: 1. Tap on the Cloud tab 2. Select Use Cloud for this mission Data is pushed by your mobile device: When the module is programmed When the module is read during the mission Pushing data to OCEACloud upon mission start, read, and stop When the mission ends Use the OCEAView web application to configure OCEACloud access and view module data from your computer. Configuring new missions 35

36 4.8 Using Flight mode In order to be compatible with airline transportation requirements, your modules Bluetooth radio may be set to a special standby mode, in which wireless transmission deactivated temporarily. This is referred to as Flight mode, a mode in which Bluetooth advertisement frames are not emitted. Flight mode is available in module firmware versions 1.2 and later. The firmware version can be seen on More Radio tools. If you do not wish to use Flight mode, make sure Disabled is selected. Enabling Flight mode Tap on Enabled with wake-up to use this feature. Flight mode offers two options to reactivate normal Bluetooth operation: After [ number] hours: the Bluetooth radio will resume emission after the number of hours that you specify. This method is the most effective in terms of battery consumption: datalogging is activated and Bluetooth is simply deactivated for the specificed period of time. Using OCEAView: the module is woken up for 5 minutes when communication is established with the OCEAView application. That is, Bluetooth remains in listening mode until OCEAView attempts to connect to it. This mode consumes more battery power than regular Bluetooth operation. 36 Configuring new missions

37 To activate modules (within wireless range) that are in the Wake up with OCEAView Flight mode: 1. Press and hold the scan button on the module list screen. 2. A message asks you to confirm wake-up, which acts on all modules within wireless range that are in Flight mode. Click on Yes to wake up modules, or on No to leave them in Flight mode. Exiting Flight mode The Bluetooth listening function in Flight mode consumes more battery power than regular operating mode. It is thus not recommended to use this mode for extended periods of time, but rather to ensure travel compatibility for the first days or weeks of operation Deactivating Flight mode manually With either Flight mode option, you may reactivate Bluetooth at any time as follows, for: Emerald: pass the magnet over the module as described earlier. Atlas: press the button on the front of the module. See also: More Flight mode in Appendix 2 Advanced module settings Configuring new missions 37

38 4.9 Saving your changes and starting the mission When you are done defining the various mission settings, you may save this configuration as a template for future use if you want (return to the General tab). Then tap on Done transmit your settings to the module. A confirmation message is displayed in OCEAView and the module is displayed with a green or icon on the Home page (or red or if the module already has an alarm) For Atlas only: Activating mission with a button-press If your Atlas module has never been programmed (i.e. fresh from the factory), you may start it by pressing the button for 3 seconds. This starts datalogging with the default profile of: Reading interval 10 minutes Range 2 to 8 C Hi / low alarms Recording mode Flight mode Active Circular Disabled Note: If you do not modify the module s mission parameters after stopping the mission with the mobile application, those parameters remain in module memory. You may re-start the exact same mission (with new temperature readings) by pressing and holding the button for three seconds. 38 Configuring new missions

39 5 Viewing a currently-running mission 5.1 General information When a module is activated and configured for a mission, you may view various details, save reports, or send information by or to and send or store information on supported Cloud storage services (remote drives ). 5. Tap on the module name in the home screen Show current mission. 6. General information about the mission is displayed. 7. You may tap on Stop to terminate the mission if appropriate. Access detailed information and maps Summary of current mission Tap on Mission details for more complete information regarding the module on its mission. Viewing a currently-running mission 39

40 5.2 Automatic Cloud connections If the Use Cloud for this mission option was activated for the mission: 1. When you tap on Mission details, data is pushed by your smartphone or tablet to the Cloud before refreshing the screen. Any user, at any location, can push data to the Cloud in this manner, even if no Cloud account is assigned in that particular user s OCEAView application. This anonymous push enables people reading the module at remote locations to update the data on the Cloud without having to configure their application at all. 2. If you tap on Stop, the mobile application connects to the Cloud. The module must be linked to the same company account as your user Cloud account, and your Cloud account login and password must be configured in the application. If the smartphone or tablet is not connected to the Cloud, the mission will not be stopped. 40 Viewing a currently-running mission

41 5.3 Mission graph, data, and map Graph Tap on the Graph tab to see a summary graph of the readings in the current mission. Zoom in by swiping diagonally (left to right) with your finger anywhere in the graph. Zoom out by swiping diagonally right to left. Data For a list of all the readings, events, and alarms related to the mission, tap on Data. Map If the option Location Services is enabled on your iphone (Settings Restrictions), the location is stored when OCEAView reads the Emerald module. Tap on Map to view a Google Map showing the locations at which the Emerald module was programmed, read, and stopped. Viewing a currently-running mission 41

42 5.4 Saving and sending data from the current mission You may save or store data at any time during a mission by tapping on the icon. Saving and sending data from the current mission Save on device Send by Saves up to five missions in your mobile device s memory, which you may access via the History tab. If you save the current mission more than once, it is saved as a new file. Sends all stored readings in CSV format, along with a JPG image of graph from the current mission, to an address that you specify. This action requires your mobile device s functionality and Internet (or Wi-Fi) access to be operational on your mobile device. 42 Viewing a currently-running mission

43 Open as PDF Note: The mission must be Cloud-enabled for this feature to work. Tap on Open as PDF to view mission information and data in PDF format, using your mobile device s viewer. You may use the viewer s native features to save, send, print, or otherwise share this PDF file. Viewing mission as PDF Note: This report is generated by the Cloud service, and it includes all the data transferred from the beginning of the mission, and not just the data recently downloaded from the module. An Internet connection is required for this function. Viewing a currently-running mission 43

44 5.5 Looking up data from previous missions Tap on History to see stored information from Atlas and Emerald module missions. Tap on the desired mission to see complete details regarding that mission. Displaying data from previous missions 44 Viewing a currently-running mission

45 6 Settings The Settings tab contains various options for configuring OCEAView behavior. Temperature unit: choose to display values in Celsius ( C) or Fahrenheit ( F). Enable module access for signal strength above: modules with a signal strength lower than the level specified here are listed on the Scan screen, but you cannot connect to them. This enables you to avoid trying to connect to modules whose signal is too weak to ensure reliable transmission. The default value is 30%. Show data in GMT format: data is always stored using GMT time. This option lets you display the data with GMT time or the mobile device s current local time. Configuring OCEAView behavior Show wireless signal strength: Enabling this option displays signal strength (in %) in the module list on the home screen. Displaying wireless signal strength Settings 45

46 Prompt to save after viewing mission details: when viewing mission details (tap module in home screen Show current mission Mission details), current data is downloaded temporarily to your mobile device for display purposes. This option simply serves to ask whether you want to save mission data when you exit the Mission details screen. Sort module list: filters and groups modules per categories in the Scan view (see Scanning for nearby OCEASOFT modules, page 22). Enabled by default, this option allows you to find your modules quickly and easily according to their status. Slide the button to the left to disable this feature. Disabled: modules will be randomly sorted and displayed in a list in the Scan view. 46 Settings

47 7 Monitoring with Watch Mode OCEAView s Watch Mode enables you to monitor OCEASOFT modules on an ongoing basis, and upload the data to the Cloud automatically. When activated, Watch Mode displays the latest reading for all modules within range. 7.1 Requirements for using Watch Mode 1. The module must be programmed, and datalogging must be active. Modules that are not on a mission do not monitor temperature and therefore are not concerned by Watch Mode 2. The OCEAView application must remain in the foreground (it must be the active application). Watch mode settings Monitoring with Watch Mode 47

48 7.2 Watch Mode settings Manual start: enables you to activate Watch Mode from the Scan tab. With this option selected, an ON/OFF button is displayed on the Scan screen. Slide the button to the right to activate Watch Mode ( ). Enabling Watch mode manually Disabled: Watch Mode is disabled by default. Tap on Manual start to activate this function. With Watch Mode activated, the latest temperature reading is updated once per minute and displayed in the list on the Scan tab. Latest temperature When Watch Mode is activated, the colored icons on the Scan tab have a slightly different meaning than for Discover mode. Green indicates a programmed module, with datalogging started or not, whose last-read value has not exceeded its limit value (that is, currently not in an alarm state). Red indicates a programmed module, currently in an alarm state, whose last-read value has exceeded its limit value. If a delay was configured, it has been reached. OCEAView plays an alarm sound once a minute, for several seconds, if the latest reading on one or more modules has exceeded an alarm limit. 48 Monitoring with Watch Mode

49 Grey indicates either a non-programmed module or one on which there was an error reading the sensor (i.e. the current reading is not available). The text beneath the module name shows the status ( Not started or Last reading: N/A ). Pushing readings to Cloud automatically If you selected Use Cloud for this mission, the latest readings in the module memory is uploaded to the Cloud at the interval you specify in Automatic Cloud push interval. Your mobile device must be connected to the Internet to push data to the cloud. It is not necessary to enter a valid Cloud user and password in Settings Cloud account Pushing readings to Cloud automatically Testing the alarm sound You may test the alarm sound be tapping on the Test button. The alarm sounds for approximately 8 seconds, enabling you to adjust the volume as necessary. Monitoring with Watch Mode 49

50 8 Opening a.csv file with Excel As mentioned earlier, OCEAView can send reports to you in a.csv format for use in MS Excel or other compatible spreadsheet software. The instructions provided here are valid for the latest version of MS Excel as of this writing. The exact behavior of your software may vary slightly. 8.1 Opening the file To open the file: simply double-click on the.csv file with your mouse. The file should open directly. 8.2 File contents The.CSV file exported by OCEAView is a tab-delimited format, in which data is separated by the tab character. This should enable most software to open the file directly, without any other actions on your part Region-dependent values Several values contained in the.csv file are dependent on your regional settings. The current settings on your mobile device are used for the following: Decimal value (i.e or 24,5) Date format 50 Opening a.csv file with Excel

51 8.2.2 File name The diagram below shows the composition of the exported file name: E F csv Module name Mission start date (here: Oct. 6, 2016 at 14:52) Report creation date (here: Oct. 6, 2016 at 18:49) File contents When opened in MS Excel, the report looks like this: The columns in this file are: Opening a.csv file with Excel 51

52 A B C D E F E: Events A: Alarms R: Readings Date Time Description / Value Longitude Latitude Note: NAN indicates that no value is available, or not applicable to a particular case. For example, NAN is indicated for the Datalogging started event, as the OCEAView software does not know the module s location in cases of delayed datalogging start. 52 Opening a.csv file with Excel

53 9 Appendix 1 Emerald battery life Emerald module battery life varies with the ambient temperature, and thus varies with the different available models. Batteries last less long in colder environments. This information provides some general battery information to +200 C modules Battery specifications: Type Number: 6450 IEC designation: System: CR2450 Li-Manganese dioxide / Organic Electrolyte The chart below shows estimated battery life (in weeks) at various temperatures, with the temperature representing the module s operating (ambient) temperature. This information is based on one data download per day (regardless of the number of sensor readings recorded during that day). Appendix 1 Emerald battery life 53

54 Weeks Battery life estimation for -200 to +200 C modules 54 Appendix 1 Emerald battery life

55 9.2 Emerald -40 C to +85 C modules Battery specifications: Type Number: ER ½ AA CEI designation: System: Primary Li-Thionyl Chloride / LiSOCI 2 The chart below shows estimated battery life (in weeks) at various temperatures for this module, with the temperature representing the module s operating (ambient) temperature. This information is based on one data download per day (regardless of the number of sensor readings recorded during that day). Weeks Battery life estimation for -40 C to +85 C module Appendix 1 Emerald battery life 55

56 10 Appendix 2 Advanced module settings Several advanced options are available from the Module details screen by tapping on the More button. Advanced module settings 10.1 Radio tools To see the module s battery level, tap on Get Current. To reset the counter to 100% (only after replacing the battery in an Emerald module with a new one), tap on Reset. Do not reset the battery counter without installing a fresh battery. To see wireless signal strength or the module s firmware version, tap on the Get Current buttons. If a more recent firmware version is available for your module, an option to update is offered on this screen. Radio tools 56 Appendix 2 Advanced module settings

57 10.2 Settings Calibration parameters This tab enables you to manage the calibration parameters (a.k.a. correction parameters ) for your module. Get current Displays the A and B calibration parameters currently present on your module. Download If your module was calibrated by OCEASOFT, the A and B parameters are downloaded from the OCEASOFT calibration database and entered into the A and B fields (without updating the module itself). This requires an Internet connection. Update To update the module with the parameters contained in the A and B fields, tap on Update. This enables you to enter your own calibration parameters. Note: the value for A must be between and 2. Managing calibration parameters Appendix 2 Advanced module settings 57

58 Password-protect programming To prevent the module from unwanted programming, you may protect it with a password. 1. Tap on Enable to enter a password. 2. Tap on Disable to remove the password. 58 Appendix 2 Advanced module settings

59 10.3 Advanced You must contact technical support to use these options. They enable you to unblock and/or completely reset your Emerald/Atlas module. Note: The Permanent events tab may be useful in case you need to contact Technical Support. Unblocking / resetting your module Appendix 2 Advanced module settings 59

60 10.4 Permanent Events The Permanent Events (Evts) tab shows the latest events for the selected module. Tap on the Refresh to load permanent events from module button to update the list of events. Events display in chronological order with the most recent ones listed first. You may tap on the Copy button, in the top right-hand corner of the screen to copy the list of events and use that information later in an or in a document. List of permanent events The Permanent Events tab is available on Emerald sensors equipped with firmware 1.2 or higher and on Atlas sensors equipped with firmware or higher supérieur. 60 Appendix 2 Advanced module settings

61 10.5 Permanently deactivating Flight mode (current module only) This feature deactivates Flight mode permanently, for this module only. As mentioned earlier, deactivating Flight mode by pressing and holding the refresh button on the Scan tab only deactivates Flight Mode for 5 minutes. Bluetooth then returns to listen-only mode. Permanently deactivating Flight mode (for current module only) Appendix 2 Advanced module settings 61

62 62 Appendix 2 Advanced module settings support@oceasoft.com