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# 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.

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## Device

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

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**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.

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**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.

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**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.

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**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.

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**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.&#x20;
* **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.

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**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.

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**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.