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# 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:

1. Go to **Devices → Devices list** in RUFUS Cloud.
2. Select the CloudBox device you want to inspect.
3. Click **Open**.

The CloudBox dashboard will display detailed information about the selected device.

<figure><img src="/files/7gT4FnUmww7UsuD7Liwk" alt=""><figcaption><p>CloudBox Dashboard</p></figcaption></figure>

## 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:

[**RUFUS CloudBox Help Center**](https://help.runonrufus.com/rufus-cloudbox/)