1. Activating device - GroundCast

Vaisala GroundCast Setup and Removal Guide
Product status
Document code
M212671EN-H
ft:locale
en-US
Product
GroundCast
Document type
User guide
  • GroundCast device
  • iPhone or Android phone with near-field communication (NFC), Bluetooth, and Vaisala Xcast Connect
If you forget to activate the device before installation, contact Vaisala support to activate it remotely.

Select an installation site that meets the following requirements.

Site requirements
Property Requirement
Network coverage The installation location must be within the NB‑IoT or LTE-M network coverage area of the network operator.
Road surface and location

The road surface type must be asphalt or concrete. Do not install the device on gravel roads.

Do not install GroundCast on bridges.
Weather conditions during installation

To make sure that the sealant dries properly, the air temperature must be above 0 °C (+32 °F).

Do not install the device in heavy rain. The sealant may react with water in the hole (hole must be dry).

Activate the device at the installation location. Go to the installation location and verify network connectivity with the mobile application and the device.

 

 

Connect to the device with the Xcast Connect mobile application. Follow the on-screen instructions to:

  1. Check the signal quality.
  2. Enter installation information.
  3. Activate the device.

    The device is sending measurements to the cloud.