User Manual

Building Operator Engineering Guide
Setting Up Connect Device and Building Operator
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CAUTION
If you reset the Connect device to the factory settings, the network settings and
the configured project data will be lost. The device must be commissioned again.
1.2 Setting Up Connect Device and Building Operator
The instructions in this document will cover how to properly commission the
Connect device, as well as establish remote web access. We recommend you first
read the Connect device Quick Install Guide, found in the Building Operator Help
tab.
The first time you set up Connect device and Building Operator, you must update
the software Connect device. Once the device registration and software updates
are completed, you can connect to Building Operator Discovery remotely.
Preconditions:
● You have unboxed a Connect device and turned it on.
● You have plugged this device into a private network that has Internet access.
● You have read the Connect device Quick Install Guide found in the Help tab of
the Building Operator Settings.
For additional security, always close remote web access connections and log out
from Building Operator. Closing your browser does not guarantee your account
safety.
1.2.1 Engineering Checklist
Use the workflow checklist to commission the Connect Device and activate
Building Operator. We recommend that you open two browser tabs during the
commissioning process: one for the Connect device and the other for Building
Operator.
Before signing up for an account, if you do not already have a gateway, we
recommend that you order your gateway first. When choosing a trial subscription,
having your gateway first will allow you to use the trail subscription for the
maximum time allotted.
The recommended browsers are:
● Google Chrome and Chromium based browsers
● Mozilla Firefox