Status Interface

The Status Interface of the CloudBox provides a complete overview of the system’s operational state. It is divided into multiple sections, each representing a different aspect of the CloudBox, from hardware integrity to network connectivity. This interface allows timing personnel to quickly confirm that the device is healthy, connected, and ready to operate.

Status interface

Device

This section provides general information about the CloudBox hardware and software.

Fields

  • Serial: The unique identifier for the CloudBox hardware.

  • Pi Serial: Internal Raspberry Pi hardware serial number.

  • Backend / Front: The versions of the backend software and the user interface running on the device.

  • Integrity: Confirms whether the device passed the integrity check.

  • System Status: Indicates if the CloudBox system is open to read any tag EPC.

  • RUFUS Cloud: Displays whether the device is bound to the RUFUS Cloud service.

Power & Battery

This section monitors the power system and thermal health of the CloudBox.

Fields

  • Charging: Shows whether the CloudBox is currently charging.

  • Battery: Current battery percentage.

  • Voltage: Battery voltage level in volts.

  • CPU Temp: Real-time CPU temperature of the device.

Date & Time

This section ensures accurate timekeeping, crucial for race timing.

Fields

  • Current: The system’s current date and time.

  • Timezone: Configured timezone of the device.

  • Sync: Indicates the synchronization method (e.g., NTP for Network Time Protocol, GPS when available, or Disabled).

Network

This section shows all network interfaces and internet status.

Fields

  • wlan1: IP address of the CloudBox when connected to an external WiFi network.

  • wlan0: Internal WiFi Access Point status (typically fixed at 192.168.4.2).

  • Internet: Connection status of the CloudBox to the internet.

4G

This section displays the status of the 4G modem and mobile network connection.

Fields

  • Status: Current modem state (e.g., CME_ERROR if no SIM card is present).

  • Operator: Displays the mobile operator when a SIM is inserted.

  • Signal: Shows the mobile network signal strength.

  • Network: Service type and connection details (LTE, 3G, etc.).

  • Modem IMEI: Unique hardware identifier of the 4G modem.

IoT & Cloud

This section manages communication with the Cloud services.

Fields

  • IoT: Connection status to the IoT server. Required for transmitting device health and configuration and for remote management.

  • Cloud Binding: Shows whether the device is bound to a Cloud account.

  • GPS: Displays the current GPS status (e.g., SEARCHING, SYSTEM_LOCATED, ERROR).

Reader & Modes

This section provides the current state of the RFID reader and operational modes.

Fields

  • Reader: Shows whether the reader is configured and operational.

  • Start Mode: Indicates if the CloudBox is currently timing.

  • Last Passing: Timestamp of the most recent detected tag.

  • Total Tag Count: Total number of tag detections since system inception.

Updates

This section indicates whether new software updates are available for the CloudBox.

Fields

  • Updates: Displays the availability of updates. If none are available, the section confirms the system is up to date.

Summary

The Status Interface provides a real-time overview of the CloudBox’s health, connectivity, and readiness. By checking each section—Device, Power, Date & Time, Network, 4G, IoT & Cloud, Reader & Modes, and Updates—operators can ensure the system is properly configured, connected, and stable before starting any timing session.

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