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Provisioning - Grillo Pulse

Provisioning connects your Grillo Pulse sensor to your Grillo Cloud account, enabling remote monitoring and configuration.

Prerequisites​

Before provisioning, ensure you have:

  • A Grillo Cloud account at cloud.grillo.io
  • An organization created in the dashboard
  • A network created within your organization
  • Your sensor connected to the internet (WiFi or cellular)
  • Your sensor's Device ID (found on PCB label or packaging)

Provisioning methods​

The fastest way to provision your sensor:

  1. Open the Grillo Cloud dashboard

  2. Navigate to your network

    • Select your organization
    • Select the network where you want to add the sensor

  3. Click "Add Sensor"

    • Look for the add/plus button in the sensors section

  4. Scan QR code

    • Use your phone's camera or the dashboard's scanner
    • Scan the QR code on the Pulse enclosure

  5. Select device type

    • Choose "Grillo Pulse" when prompted

  6. Confirm registration

    • Verify the Device ID matches your device
    • Click "Register" or "Confirm"

  7. Wait for connection

    • The sensor will connect within 1-5 minutes
    • Status will change from "Pending" to "Online"

Method 2: Manual entry​

If QR scanning isn't available:

  1. Open the Grillo Cloud dashboard

  2. Navigate to your network

    • Select your organization and network

  3. Click "Add Sensor"

    • Choose "Manual entry" option

  4. Enter sensor details

    • Device ID (found on PCB label or packaging)
    • Device type: Grillo Pulse

  5. Complete registration

    • Click "Register"
    • Wait for sensor to appear online

After provisioning​

Once your sensor is provisioned and online:

1. Verify data streaming​

  • Check the sensor's detail page in the dashboard
  • You should see real-time or recent data indicators
  • Connection type should show WiFi or Cellular

2. Configure sensor settings​

Set important metadata:

  • Station name - FDSN-compatible station code
  • Location - Coordinates (latitude, longitude)
  • Elevation - Height above sea level
  • Site description - Notes about the installation

Learn more about sensor configuration →

3. Verify on map​

  • Navigate to the map view
  • Your sensor should appear at its configured location
  • Click to verify details

4. Check connectivity details​

For Pulse sensors, also verify:

  • Connection type (WiFi vs Cellular)
  • Signal strength
  • Battery status (if applicable)

Provisioning status​

StatusMeaning
PendingSensor registered but not yet connected
OnlineSensor connected and streaming data
OfflineSensor registered but not currently connected
ErrorConfiguration or connection issue

Remote deployment considerations​

For sensors deployed in remote locations:

Pre-provision before deployment​

  1. Set up sensor on WiFi in your office/lab
  2. Complete provisioning and verify it works
  3. Configure settings (station name, etc.)
  4. Then deploy to remote location with cellular

Verify cellular before leaving site​

When deploying remotely:

  1. Install and power on sensor
  2. Wait for cellular connection (up to 5 minutes)
  3. Verify "Online" status in dashboard before leaving
  4. Check signal strength is adequate

Troubleshooting​

Sensor stays "Pending"​

  1. Verify the sensor has power (LED is on)
  2. Check network connectivity (WiFi or cellular)
  3. For cellular: verify SIM is active and has signal
  4. Try restarting the sensor

Wrong network​

If you accidentally added the sensor to the wrong network:

  1. Remove the sensor from the current network
  2. Re-add it to the correct network using the same process

Device ID not recognized​

  1. Verify you're entering the correct Device ID from the PCB label
  2. Check for typos (0 vs O, 1 vs l)
  3. Contact support if the sensor isn't in the system

Cellular connection but not provisioning​

  1. Verify firewall/network allows connection to grillo.io
  2. Check cellular data plan is active
  3. Verify APN settings are correct

Deprovisioning​

To remove a sensor from your network:

  1. Navigate to the sensor in the dashboard
  2. Open sensor settings
  3. Click "Remove" or "Delete"
  4. Confirm the action
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Deprovisioning removes the sensor from your network but does not factory reset the device. Network configuration (WiFi credentials, cellular settings) will remain intact.

Factory reset​

To completely reset a Grillo Pulse:

  1. Open the enclosure (see installation guide)
  2. Locate the reset button on the circuit board
  3. Hold the reset button for 10+ seconds
  4. Release when the LED changes pattern
  5. Close and seal the enclosure
  6. The sensor will restart in setup mode

Next steps​

With your sensor provisioned:

  1. Configure sensor settings
  2. Monitor sensor status
  3. Set up additional sensors