CloudBox Dashboard
The CloudBox Dashboard in RUFUS Cloud provides a centralized overview of a bound CloudBox device. From this panel, you can monitor device status, view connectivity information, access timing sessions, and manage the device lifecycle.
This dashboard acts as the administrative view of the CloudBox within the RUFUS Cloud ecosystem.
Accessing the CloudBox Dashboard
To open the dashboard:
Go to Devices → Devices list in RUFUS Cloud.
Select the CloudBox device you want to inspect.
Click Open.
The CloudBox dashboard will display detailed information about the selected device.
Device Overview
At the top of the dashboard you will find the main device information.
This includes:
Device name and ID (e.g. CloudBox #CLBX30217)
Connection status (Online / Offline)
Battery level
Device temperature
Last passing timestamp
This information gives a quick overview of the operational state of the device.
Location Map
The dashboard also displays the last known GPS position of the CloudBox on a map.
The location is obtained from the device’s integrated GPS module and updated whenever the device reports new coordinates.
This allows organizers to quickly identify where a device is deployed on the race course.
CloudBox System Status
The CloudBox Status panel provides a live connectivity overview of the device subsystems.
The following components are monitored:
IoT Connection
Indicates whether the CloudBox is connected to the RUFUS Cloud infrastructure.
Typical states include:
Connected
Offline
Connection error
If the device cannot connect to the cloud, timing data may remain stored locally until connectivity is restored.
RFID Reader
Displays the current status of the RFID reader connected to the CloudBox.
Typical messages include:
Reader present
Reader not present
This helps verify that the RFID hardware is properly connected and operating.
4G Connectivity
Shows the status of the CloudBox cellular modem.
Possible statuses include:
Connected
Searching network
SIM not inserted
Connection error
If a SIM card is installed, the modem allows the device to transmit timing data using the cellular network.
GPS Status
Displays the current state of the device’s GPS module.
Typical statuses include:
Searching
Located
Timeout
GPS error
GPS positioning helps provide location awareness for device monitoring.
Timing Sessions
The lower section of the dashboard lists the timing sessions recorded by the device.
Each session corresponds to a timing operation performed by the CloudBox.
The table shows:
Session alias (usually a timestamp)
Session status (Active or Ended)
Number of passings recorded
Creation time
This allows organizers to review device usage across multiple events.
Opening a Session
Click Open on a session to inspect its data.
From there you can review the passings recorded during that session.
Downloading Session Data
Session data can be downloaded for backup or analysis.
CloudBox sessions are stored as timestamped .txt files containing the raw passings captured by the device.
Device Management Actions
At the bottom of the dashboard you will find device management actions.
Unbind Device
The Unbind device action disconnects the CloudBox from your RUFUS Cloud account.
After unbinding:
The device will no longer appear in your Devices list
It must be bound again using a new token to reconnect
Use this when transferring ownership of a device or resetting its cloud association.
Purge Device
The Purge device option removes the CloudBox record and its associated cloud data.
This operation deletes stored device information and should be used carefully.
When to Use the CloudBox Dashboard
The CloudBox dashboard is useful for:
Monitoring device health during an event
Checking connectivity issues
Verifying RFID reader status
Reviewing past timing sessions
Downloading backup timing data
Managing device binding
It provides a quick operational view of each CloudBox in your infrastructure.
Learn More
This article covers the CloudBox dashboard as it appears inside RUFUS Cloud.
For detailed information about configuring the device itself—including networking, RFID reader setup, firmware updates, and hardware deployment—refer to the full documentation:
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