This guide will walk you through the process of installing and managing Onboard’s Edge Node on your building’s IP network.
Collecting data from devices at the edge is easy with Onboard’s Edge Node, which is software run on a virtual machine. This guide will walk you through the process of installing and managing Onboard’s Edge Node on your building’s IP network. Once it’s installed you can manage all of your nodes in the Deployment Dashboard. If you don’t have an Onboard account, talk to us to get started.
If you have an Onboard account and you’re ready to start collecting data from your building's IP network, let’s step through a checklist to make sure you’re ready to install. If your site meets the install requirements then you’re ready to proceed with installation. If your site does not meet all of the installation requirements contact us for technical assistance at support@onboarddata.io.
Hardware
This is the server where Onboard's software will run. This server is typically provided/exists in the building, and is maintained by your building's IT / OT department. If not, you can procure a server, off-the-shelf PC, or even a raspberry-pi that fulfills the following requirements.
Virtualization
This is the virtualization environment that is compatible with Onboard's software.
In your Onboard account, select the Project Launcher module.
Then fill out the contextual information of your project, e.g. Name, Address.
Confirm Devices
Critical Note: Overlooking these steps will result in poor or no data collection. You will be asked to confirm these steps in the Project Launcher.
Communicate with your building's IT / OT team or email us to support you if you have questions.
IP connected devices (BACnet or Modbus)
Confirm Network
Critical Note: Overlooking these steps will result in poor or no data collection. You will be asked to confirm these steps in the Project Launcher.
Communicate with your building's IT / OT team or email us to support you if you have questions.
Attach Documents
Onboard supports any document uploads that you wish to attach to your project. These might be control drawings or mechanical schedules to keep your project information in one place.
Submit Project
Submitting the project will generate an OVA file, you will receive this via email for download onto your building's server to begin data collection.
Now that you’ve confirmed that your site meets all of the install requirements, you’re ready to install Onboard’s Edge Node and start discovering and collecting data from all of your devices.
Install Steps: