Backer IoT Smart User manual

Backer IoT Smart
Temperature Controller
& Immersion Heater
HRDi/HRDc
Operating Manual
Manual Revision 0.6 08.06.2021 *IP/IoT enabled.

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Contents Page
1. INTRODUCING THE
HRDi/HRDc
2. GETTING STARTED
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Network Connection
Network Requirements & Troubleshooting
Initial Configuration: Backer
IoT App
Provisioning Summary
3. SETTINGS&CONFIGURATION
Device Status Dashboard
Hardware Configuration
Controller Settings
Built-in Timer Modes
Ramp Function
Timer Mode
Timed Set Point Mode
LAN Interface Configuration
Hardware displays & Buttons
Mode Setting
General B
utton Actions
Timer Mode
Timer Setpoint Mode
Critical Error States &
Reporting
Network Status LED
Mobile IoT App Error Logging
MODBUS
Devman - Web UI
Dashboard UI
Devman
Device Settings
Scheduling
Sensor Control &
Data Logging
Process Data Modelling Service
Devman Error
Logging
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HRDi/HRDc
CONTROLLER ________
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Network Requirements & Troubleshooting
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IoT App
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Timed Set Point Mode
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utton Actions
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Reporting
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Mobile IoT App Error Logging
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Device Settings
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Data Logging
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Process Data Modelling Service
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Logging
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1.
Introducing the
The HRDc electronic controller is
a versatile
applications.It is able run/
operate three independent PID controllers, which may be configured
constant temperature control or timed one
industrial field-bus protocols and
secured Internet (IoT
and maintenance.
Once connected to Backer’s secure IoT server
management user interfaces
, including weekly scheduling and energy
visualisation.
Once configured HRDc controller will continue to operate scheduled control
IP connectivity of the HRDi/HRDc allows for a greatly simplified user interface
configuration,
and safety modes available. An Android application is provided for provisioning your device securely so
that only you and your team can access your device.
Digital control includes closed loop PID temperature contr
contactors and has one internal 5A/1KW mechanical
inputs plus an optional thermocouple input are provided in addition to 4
to any controller for completely flexible multi
Relay s
aving algorithms that optimise the accuracy of the controller whilst minimising switching operations. When
connected to the
internet, the unit can also time synchronise to support integrated supervisory control features
including setpoint and activity scheduling.
The HRDi device can be configured to
switch up to 3 internal relays or 3 external Solid State Relays (SSRs) indep
for stepped output power operation. The internal PSU has a wide voltage from 110vac to 440vac so that additional
supply cables are not required for the controller, which can use the element ac power directly.
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Introducing the
HRDc/HRDiController
a versatile
high performancecontroller with
features for
operate three independent PID controllers, which may be configured
constant temperature control or timed one
-shot heating profiles. The HRDc
is network enabled to accommodate
secured Internet (IoT
) connectivity for unparalleled
process
Once connected to Backer’s secure IoT server
, users are able to access a wide range of
supervisory control and energy
, including weekly scheduling and energy
state-of-
the art thermal modelling and
Once configured HRDc controller will continue to operate scheduled control
.
IP connectivity of the HRDi/HRDc allows for a greatly simplified user interface
(UI)
and safety modes available. An Android application is provided for provisioning your device securely so
that only you and your team can access your device.
Digital control includes closed loop PID temperature contr
ol
of 3 high speed low power SSR outputs to drive external
contactors and has one internal 5A/1KW mechanical
relay for lower power application.
Two PT100
inputs plus an optional thermocouple input are provided in addition to 4
-20mA and 0-10v
inputs, which can be assigned
to any controller for completely flexible multi
-input-multi-output control applications.
aving algorithms that optimise the accuracy of the controller whilst minimising switching operations. When
internet, the unit can also time synchronise to support integrated supervisory control features
including setpoint and activity scheduling.
switch up to 3 internal relays or 3 external Solid State Relays (SSRs) indep
for stepped output power operation. The internal PSU has a wide voltage from 110vac to 440vac so that additional
supply cables are not required for the controller, which can use the element ac power directly.
pg. 2
features for
industrial heating
operate three independent PID controllers, which may be configured
individually for precise
is network enabled to accommodate
process
monitoring, configuration,
supervisory control and energy
the art thermal modelling and
to the powerful control,
and safety modes available. An Android application is provided for provisioning your device securely so
of 3 high speed low power SSR outputs to drive external
Two PT100
temperature sensor
inputs, which can be assigned
aving algorithms that optimise the accuracy of the controller whilst minimising switching operations. When
internet, the unit can also time synchronise to support integrated supervisory control features
switch up to 3 internal relays or 3 external Solid State Relays (SSRs) indep
endently
for stepped output power operation. The internal PSU has a wide voltage from 110vac to 440vac so that additional
supply cables are not required for the controller, which can use the element ac power directly.

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2. Getting Started
The HRDc and HRDi controllers
default to manual control mode when first powered on. T
controller’s
capability the devices should be connected to a network
accessible from mobile UI devices or the I
be accessed.
If you do not have network access initially the devices can be configured to provide basic constant temperature PID
control using the front panel buttons:

The HRDc defaults to using the first PT100 input
for duty control.

Once setup the first time the unit is powered it will go through a self
is fully operatio
nal. After 10 seconds the display should
measured temperature in the top display.
Figure 1: Front panel of the HRDc
 The network light will blink
initially because the device has not been provisioned.
enabled network the LED
will blink green
IP network connectivity
available,
basic constant temperature control

To set a desired temperature u
displayed on the lower display marked SV.
control LED switch to red to indicate the relay is closed and heating is active.
relay switching cycle time to avoid rapid relay ware. The opera
connected UIs.

Your HRD should now be controlling your process

There are further control modes available for the HRD, which can be accessed using the Mode button on the
HRDc or using a long press on the s
displayed is “X.” where X can be a mode number from 0 to
o
“0.” is disabled. The controller will retain
or outputs.
o “1
.” is the Manual mode the HRD defaulted to when powered on and after a fact
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default to manual control mode when first powered on. T
o
get the maximum use of the
capability the devices should be connected to a network
so that
they can be securely provisioned to be
accessible from mobile UI devices or the I
nternet-based Devman server. This UI allows
all configuration of the device to
If you do not have network access initially the devices can be configured to provide basic constant temperature PID
The HRDc defaults to using the first PT100 input
as the temperature sensor and the mechanical relay output
Once setup the first time the unit is powered it will go through a self
-
check routine to check internal
nal. After 10 seconds the display should
settle to show 0.0 for the S.V. and the currently
measured temperature in the top display.
initially because the device has not been provisioned.
If connected to an Interne
will blink green
. If the network is a private LAN the LED will blink yellow. If there is no
available,
the LED will bl
ink red. In any of these states the devi
basic constant temperature control
using the front panel buttons
as described below.
To set a desired temperature u
se the up/down buttons to change the desired setpoint value, which will be
displayed on the lower display marked SV.
Press the SET bu
tton to apply the SV and you should shortly see the
control LED switch to red to indicate the relay is closed and heating is active.
HRD devices default to a 5 minute
relay switching cycle time to avoid rapid relay ware. The opera
tion speed can be increase
Your HRD should now be controlling your process
es temperature using PID control.
There are further control modes available for the HRD, which can be accessed using the Mode button on the
HRDc or using a long press on the s
et button for the HRDi range of controllers. On
c
displayed is “X.” where X can be a mode number from 0 to
4:
“0.” is disabled. The controller will retain
itssettings,
but no output duty will be applied to any relays
.” is the Manual mode the HRD defaulted to when powered on and after a fact
pg. 3
get the maximum use of the
they can be securely provisioned to be
all configuration of the device to
If you do not have network access initially the devices can be configured to provide basic constant temperature PID
as the temperature sensor and the mechanical relay output
check routine to check internal
hardware
settle to show 0.0 for the S.V. and the currently
If connected to an Interne
t
. If the network is a private LAN the LED will blink yellow. If there is no
ink red. In any of these states the devi
ce can be configured for
as described below.
se the up/down buttons to change the desired setpoint value, which will be
tton to apply the SV and you should shortly see the
HRD devices default to a 5 minute
tion speed can be increase
d later via theIP
There are further control modes available for the HRD, which can be accessed using the Mode button on the
c
e pressed the mode will be
but no output duty will be applied to any relays
.” is the Manual mode the HRD defaulted to when powered on and after a fact
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o “2.” is
scheduled mode where the controller’s setpoint values
the Devman user portal.
o “3” is
“timer” mode, which assert
pressed on the front pan
o
“4” is a Timer setpoint mode where the duration of heating is triggered when the
temperature reaches to required SV
*More details of timed heating modes are in the
Network Connection
To access all but the most basic features of the controller an Ethernet connection is
HRDi/HRDc
device will connect to any standard Ethernet router (or via a switch) and will attempt
standard DHCP services (see figure 2b). Temporary or independent access to a the
also be achieved using an inexpensive
Wi
configured as a router and access point. It is not
router, however
HRD devices need to confirm thetime with a network time service hosted on the Devman server to use
any of the scheduling mode (mode #2).
Figure 2a Left:
Temporary commissioning or dedicated mini
Figure 2b Right:
Normal Industrial LAN connection
The HRD devices include a network connectivity indicator showing status of the connection:
● Red –
there is no IP connection available to a
connection or the devic
e has not been provided with an IP address
configuration.
● Yellow –
There is local network connectivity but a route to the Devman device manag
available. In this state devices can still be provisioned using the Android mobile application on a private local
network.
● Green –
There is full outbound Internet connectivity for the device.
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scheduled mode where the controller’s setpoint values
will follow a weekly schedule defined in
the Devman user portal.
“timer” mode, which assert
s a setpoint for a limi
ted period of time e
pressed on the front pan
el or the 0-10V input is set to 4V or more*.
“4” is a Timer setpoint mode where the duration of heating is triggered when the
temperature reaches to required SV
.
Heating duty will stop after the prescribed duration*.
*More details of timed heating modes are in the
Settings & Functions section of
this manual.
To access all but the most basic features of the controller an Ethernet connection is
required for
device will connect to any standard Ethernet router (or via a switch) and will attempt
standard DHCP services (see figure 2b). Temporary or independent access to a the
HRDi/HRDc
Wi
-Fi extender (see figure 2b) such as the
Netgear EX2700
configured as a router and access point. It is not
mandatory to have internet access if this is not available from the
HRD devices need to confirm thetime with a network time service hosted on the Devman server to use
Temporary commissioning or dedicated mini
-LAN connection method
Normal Industrial LAN connection
The HRD devices include a network connectivity indicator showing status of the connection:
there is no IP connection available to a
local router. This state is reached if there is no Ethernet
e has not been provided with an IP address
and gateway
via DHCP
There is local network connectivity but a route to the Devman device manag
available. In this state devices can still be provisioned using the Android mobile application on a private local
There is full outbound Internet connectivity for the device.
pg. 4
will follow a weekly schedule defined in
ted period of time e
ach time the set button is
“4” is a Timer setpoint mode where the duration of heating is triggered when the
measured
Heating duty will stop after the prescribed duration*.
this manual.
required for
HRD devices. The
device will connect to any standard Ethernet router (or via a switch) and will attempt
to self-configure using
HRDi/HRDc
from a mobile device can
Netgear EX2700
, which can be
mandatory to have internet access if this is not available from the
HRD devices need to confirm thetime with a network time service hosted on the Devman server to use
local router. This state is reached if there is no Ethernet
via DHCP
or manual
There is local network connectivity but a route to the Devman device manag
ement server is not
available. In this state devices can still be provisioned using the Android mobile application on a private local

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Network
Requirements & T
The HRD devices
communicate with the Devman server using
authentication and encryption
is used to protect your device and data
times from initial bootof the HRD
product so that you can benefit from logged data from the
Devman user portal to check up on your device, process and system performance
HRD devices use port 8883 to connect (outbound) to the Backer Devman server. Devices will also
mobile application connection requests. This access level can be disabled after provisioning or left e
subsequent authenticated LAN-
only mobile app access. Th
on the local network
from an authenticated mobile device.
HRD products
also allow local network access from the
powered on from factory reset state,
accounts. Accounts can be created
using
the mobile device can be connected to the LAN on which the HRD is connected
no Internet connectivity available on the LAN.
Assuming you are expecting
some level of network connectivity for your device and you encounter problems, the
network status LED should provide the following guidance for
 If the network light is red:
You should first check the RJ45 connection status LEDs normally found on Ethernet
switch sockets a
nd also on the HRDc Ethernet socket. If there is no sign of activity on these LEDs
likely there is a cable
issue to resolve
IN this case you may
initially need to connect you HRD to a network
Ethernet router as described above)
configuration screen provided.
 If the network light is yellow
: this may be
cloud Devma
n server and the LAN has no Internet connectivity. If connectivity is expect
that the
connection is being blocked by firewall rules (see port information above).
The next section describes
the simple provisioning process that bands devices to user accounts and identifies them for
later access in Devman or in the B
acker App.
Initial Configur
ation: Backer IoT App
Once an IP connection to the
HRDi/HRDc
application to provision and configure your device:
●
Download & install the Backer IoT device
following URL from your mobile device’s web browser:
○
https://iotbacker.com
○
You may be asked for
device.
●
Start the IoT application (Backer logo branded) and create a new user using the
an existing account if you already have one). Once you
or other Backer devices available on the local network
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Requirements & T
rouble Shooting
communicate with the Devman server using
secured
MQTT messaging
is used to protect your device and data
. This mode of communication is secure at all
product so that you can benefit from logged data from the
Devman user portal to check up on your device, process and system performance
.
HRD devices use port 8883 to connect (outbound) to the Backer Devman server. Devices will also
mobile application connection requests. This access level can be disabled after provisioning or left e
only mobile app access. Th
is allows all the features of the HRD to be accessed
from an authenticated mobile device.
also allow local network access from the
Backer IoT mobile application,
for a limited period after they are
,
so that installers can securely “provision” d
evices and bond them to their
using
the Backer IoT app when
there is Internet connectivity available, after which
the mobile device can be connected to the LAN on which the HRD is connected
to provision the device even if
no Internet connectivity available on the LAN.
some level of network connectivity for your device and you encounter problems, the
network status LED should provide the following guidance for
diagnosing the issue:
You should first check the RJ45 connection status LEDs normally found on Ethernet
nd also on the HRDc Ethernet socket. If there is no sign of activity on these LEDs
issue to resolve
. Thered flashing status may also occur if
the LAN does not support DHCP
initially need to connect you HRD to a network
that does
support DHCP
Ethernet router as described above)
so that you can provision the device and
: this may be
normal if you are not intending for the HRD unit to connect to the
n server and the LAN has no Internet connectivity. If connectivity is expect
connection is being blocked by firewall rules (see port information above).
the simple provisioning process that bands devices to user accounts and identifies them for
acker App.
ation: Backer IoT App
HRDi/HRDc
has been established,
you can access it using the Backer IoT mobile
application to provision and configure your device:
Download & install the Backer IoT device
application for any Android phone or tablet by accessing the
following URL from your mobile device’s web browser:
https://iotbacker.com
/media/hr-iot-app.apk
You may be asked for
agreement to allow
your device’s file manager to install
Start the IoT application (Backer logo branded) and create a new user using the
‘
register
an existing account if you already have one). Once you
have signed in you will be able to see your
or other Backer devices available on the local network
.
pg. 5
MQTT messaging
. Industry standard TLS1.2
. This mode of communication is secure at all
product so that you can benefit from logged data from the
moment you access the
HRD devices use port 8883 to connect (outbound) to the Backer Devman server. Devices will also
listen port 80 for
mobile application connection requests. This access level can be disabled after provisioning or left e
nabled for
is allows all the features of the HRD to be accessed
directly
for a limited period after they are
evices and bond them to their
there is Internet connectivity available, after which
to provision the device even if
there is
some level of network connectivity for your device and you encounter problems, the
You should first check the RJ45 connection status LEDs normally found on Ethernet
nd also on the HRDc Ethernet socket. If there is no sign of activity on these LEDs
, it is most
the LAN does not support DHCP
.
support DHCP
(e.g. a WiFI +
so that you can provision the device and
set it’sIP address in the
normal if you are not intending for the HRD unit to connect to the
n server and the LAN has no Internet connectivity. If connectivity is expect
ed then it is possible
the simple provisioning process that bands devices to user accounts and identifies them for
you can access it using the Backer IoT mobile
application for any Android phone or tablet by accessing the
your device’s file manager to install
applications on your
register
’ option (or sign in with
have signed in you will be able to see your
HRDi/HRDc

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Figure 3a
: Signing up and logging into your
Figure 3b
: Signing up and logging into your account
Devices will be identified on the
LAN by the mobile application once you are signed
account to provision some devices
you will see these marked with green ticks indicating you can
immediately and view and modify settings.
provisioning as an additional level of security).
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: Signing up and logging into your
account
: Signing up and logging into your account
LAN by the mobile application once you are signed
in. If you have already used your
you will see these marked with green ticks indicating you can
immediately and view and modify settings.
(to make modificat
ions you will need the PIN number you used when
provisioning as an additional level of security).
pg. 6
in. If you have already used your
you will see these marked with green ticks indicating you can
connect to them
ions you will need the PIN number you used when

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If you have devices that you have previously provisioned
be on a different LAN than the device o
r the device is offline.
If you see a device with a red no-
entry icon next to it that means the device has been provisioned by another user who
is not part of your organisation
. It is only possible for two accounts to be able to access the
Administrator has enabled this,
by adding relevant accounts to the same organization
Devices marked
with a yellow triangle indicate devi
an account. Devices should not be left on networks in this state to avoid potential access by
identified the device’s PIN number required to provision a device.
Further information for devices listed can be seen
Figure 4: Device information
Initially your device will be “
unprovisioned
provisioned to secure access its user interfaces via IP. Provisioning will also bind the
account. Provisioning requires the following:
o The HRDi/HRDc device’s 5 digi
t PIN (this is printed on to a label on the inside of the enclosure)
o Your Devman
account password
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If you have devices that you have previously provisioned
, but that
are shown with a red tick
r the device is offline.
entry icon next to it that means the device has been provisioned by another user who
. It is only possible for two accounts to be able to access the
by adding relevant accounts to the same organization
in Devman
with a yellow triangle indicate devi
c
es that have not been provisioned and are available to be bound to
an account. Devices should not be left on networks in this state to avoid potential access by
third
identified the device’s PIN number required to provision a device.
Further information for devices listed can be seen
by selecting
a device and then the 3 dots in the top right of the app.
unprovisioned
”
and is listed with a yellow warning triangle. Your device must be
provisioned to secure access its user interfaces via IP. Provisioning will also bind the
HRDi/HRDc
account. Provisioning requires the following:
t PIN (this is printed on to a label on the inside of the enclosure)
account password
pg. 7
are shown with a red tick
, this means you may now
entry icon next to it that means the device has been provisioned by another user who
. It is only possible for two accounts to be able to access the
same device if an
in Devman
.
es that have not been provisioned and are available to be bound to
third
parties who may have
a device and then the 3 dots in the top right of the app.
and is listed with a yellow warning triangle. Your device must be
HRDi/HRDc
to you Devman
t PIN (this is printed on to a label on the inside of the enclosure)

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o
It is often useful initially to know the
that may be connected to your LAN (This is
o Note:
You must have logged into the Backer IoT Mobile application while your mobile had internal access
within the last 5 days to ensure you have a valid provisioning certificate at the time of provision
Figure 5. Provisioning your HRDi/HRDc
to provisioning to allow validation of initial installation.
●
Once your PIN and password has been accepted you can give the device a memorable name and location to
identify your devices more easily in the future which is also reflected in the
●
Once provisioned you will be presented with the dashboar
type allows. Self-
registered users that do not share devices within an organisation
to the device’s configuration pages.
○
Demonstrator devices should not require any changes to
●
All subsequent connections to the device will go directly to the dashboard page after successful provisioning.
○
To allow other users to access devices you have provisioned with a personal account
conta
ct the support team to convert your account to a team member account.
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It is often useful initially to know the
HRDi/HRDc
’s device ID to identify it amongst any other Backer IoT devices
that may be connected to your LAN (This is
9 digit number provided on your device’s paper work)
You must have logged into the Backer IoT Mobile application while your mobile had internal access
within the last 5 days to ensure you have a valid provisioning certificate at the time of provision
device
. A mini dashboard to monitor temperature and duty is provided prior
to provisioning to allow validation of initial installation.
Once your PIN and password has been accepted you can give the device a memorable name and location to
identify your devices more easily in the future which is also reflected in the
Devman
Once provisioned you will be presented with the dashboar
d screen and access to settings that your account
registered users that do not share devices within an organisation
,
default to having full access
to the device’s configuration pages.
Demonstrator devices should not require any changes to
the preconfigured hardware settings.
All subsequent connections to the device will go directly to the dashboard page after successful provisioning.
To allow other users to access devices you have provisioned with a personal account
ct the support team to convert your account to a team member account.
pg. 8
’s device ID to identify it amongst any other Backer IoT devices
9 digit number provided on your device’s paper work)
You must have logged into the Backer IoT Mobile application while your mobile had internal access
within the last 5 days to ensure you have a valid provisioning certificate at the time of provision
ing a device.
. A mini dashboard to monitor temperature and duty is provided prior
Once your PIN and password has been accepted you can give the device a memorable name and location to
Devman
web portal.
d screen and access to settings that your account
default to having full access
the preconfigured hardware settings.
All subsequent connections to the device will go directly to the dashboard page after successful provisioning.
To allow other users to access devices you have provisioned with a personal account
, you will need to
ct the support team to convert your account to a team member account.

HRDc/HRDi Controller -
Operating Manual
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Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone] Email:
info@heatr
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Figure 6:
Provisioned Device dashboard
Provisioning Summary
●
Provisioning allows local network access to the device’s User Interface (UI). It can be carried out using the LAN
or by direct Ethernet cable connection to a PC or
●
Provisioning also binds the device to the specific user’
is available for the HRDi/HRDc device. This allows others with a team account in the same organisational group
(and with sufficient account privileges) to also view and manage the device remotely.
● Device
s can only be unprovisioned by physical access to the device or via privileged Devman accounts. Once
unprovisioned the device is factory reset to a safe operating mode and all user settings are deleted.
●
Devices will close down the local connectivity option
force attacks or spurious network behaviour. Physical access is required to reset the provisioning process.
●
Provisioning certificates are time
Mobile applications) using multi
Operating Manual
Heatrod Elements Ltd. Unit 10 Top Deck, Smethurst lane, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0AN
info@heatr
od.com
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Provisioned Device dashboard
Provisioning allows local network access to the device’s User Interface (UI). It can be carried out using the LAN
or by direct Ethernet cable connection to a PC or
Wi-Fi
dongle & Mobile application.
Provisioning also binds the device to the specific user’
s Organisation on Devman when an internet connection
is available for the HRDi/HRDc device. This allows others with a team account in the same organisational group
(and with sufficient account privileges) to also view and manage the device remotely.
s can only be unprovisioned by physical access to the device or via privileged Devman accounts. Once
unprovisioned the device is factory reset to a safe operating mode and all user settings are deleted.
Devices will close down the local connectivity option
if too many false passwords are provided to avoid brute
force attacks or spurious network behaviour. Physical access is required to reset the provisioning process.
Provisioning certificates are time
-
limited (typically for 5 days) and are validated by HRDi
Mobile applications) using multi
-factor user and device-specific credentials.
pg. 9
Provisioning allows local network access to the device’s User Interface (UI). It can be carried out using the LAN
dongle & Mobile application.
s Organisation on Devman when an internet connection
is available for the HRDi/HRDc device. This allows others with a team account in the same organisational group
(and with sufficient account privileges) to also view and manage the device remotely.
s can only be unprovisioned by physical access to the device or via privileged Devman accounts. Once
unprovisioned the device is factory reset to a safe operating mode and all user settings are deleted.
if too many false passwords are provided to avoid brute
force attacks or spurious network behaviour. Physical access is required to reset the provisioning process.
limited (typically for 5 days) and are validated by HRDi
/HRDc devices (and