Cloud Application & Management

As the OSS is built for sensor-to-cloud applications, cloud connectivity allows both access to sensor data and management of deployed OSS devices.

Determining Cloud vs. Close-Range Usage

Some OSS functions require the OSS Companion app (close-range using NFC and BLE), while others use Azure (cloud). Firmware upgrades can be performed both close-range and via the cloud. However, initial cloud configuration for each OSS device requires close-range setup via the OSS Companion app.

After the device is deployed, "close-range" implies an on-site visit.

Function	Close-Range (On-Site)	Cloud
Device Wake Up	✔
Device Configuration	✔
Model No. Setting	✔
Network Configuration	✔
Cloud Configuration	✔
Operation Mode Configuration	✔
Sensor Type Configuration	✔
Special Command Setting	✔
Diagnostics Configuration	✔
Device Reset	✔
Customer ID Retrieval	✔
Customer ID Setting	✔
Custom Data Retrieval	✔
Custom Data Setting	✔
BLE Console Access	✔
NFC Password Setting and Updating	✔
NFC Password Removal	✔	✔
Firmware Upgrading	✔	✔
Device Settings Configuration	✔	✔
Telemetry Access		✔
Device Migration		✔

Azure Configuration

Currently, Microsoft Azure is used for OSS' cloud connections; you will need to follow our Azure Configuration setup to connect your OSS devices to the cloud.

Remote Firmware Upgrades

You should use Azure to upgrade the firmware of your remote OSS devices. You will need to follow our Firmware Upgrade guide to upgrade your devices firmware remotely.