First things first
This article will assume you have used the Quick Start Guide to setup your initial login and pairing of devices. If you have not already done so, please click here to access the guide. Complete the steps in the guide before proceeding.
The current version of the mobile app does not support background mode reliably. Your dosimeters and dosimetry data are not affected. However, dosimeters may not be read when expected, and you may see communication errors. For now, the app must remain open and active on your screen in order to sync, rather than running in the background.
NOTE: After pairing devices in the Quick Start Guide, if there is any need for your device to 'forget' the dosimeter, you will need to navigate to your device's Bluetooth settings and delete the pairing from your device. If you try to connect to the dosimeter through the app after this action, it will ask you to pair the dosimeter again.
The Main Screen
The main screen allows you to start looking for and reading information from dosimeters.
To start looking for dosimeters click the Start Synchronization button in the application.
Press the blue button on the dosimeter.
A spinner will appear in the circle at the center of the screen while the app searches for nearby dosimeters. This is called “discovery” mode. The app will keep searching for 2 minutes after it finishes reading the previous dosimeter to allow a user time to synchornize mutiple dosimeters. You can tap Done at any time to stop the search.
With each Start Synchronization button press, the app is going to communicate with every dosimeter only once. If you need to read a dosimeter more than once, it is necessary to either wait for spinner to stop or click the Done button and then click the Start Synchronization button again and press the blue button on the dosimeter.
This is by design. It prevents the same dosimeter from being picked up repeatedly.
Dose Information
From the central home screen, tap the blue dosimeter serial number for detailed dose information including a dose history chart.
Tap the Dose history chart tab at the top of the screen to display the chart.
Touch the back arrow at the top of the screen to return to the central home screen.
Swiping Left - Dosimeter Status
Swiping to the left from the home screen will show the synchronization status of any devices synchronized during the current session, including the wearer name, body wear location, and remaining battery % level.
Swiping Right - Mobile Device Sync History
This is a History page. It shows the same type of information as the Dosimeter Status screen, however it is limited to the last dose result. This page provides basic filtering capabilities.
Note: The app does not currently provide visibility into past dose history. To view your past dose history, please log in to the NetDose UI portal with your login credentials.
Menu
The main menu is accessible from the top left corner of the application at any screen.
Settings
At this time only one setting is supported in the 'Setting' screen - the 'Sync Automatically' setting. If it is turned on, it will automatically start looking for dosimeters whenever the application is started.
NOTE: At this time, your settings are saved when the app is closed or unloaded by your mobile device, as long as you remain logged in. Your settings are not saved upon automatic or manual log out.
Logging Out
You’ll stay logged in for up to 30 minutes or until you manually log out, whichever comes first, even if you close the app. This allows you additional time to view your last synced dose history or to attempt synching multiple dosimeters during a single log in session.
Clicking the menu item will finish the current application session and will redirect you to the 'Login' screen.
The 'Profile Info' is also accessible from the menu item at the top right corner. It displays basic user information for currently logged-in user.
Continued Use
To transfer dose information from your dosimeters to the report servers and the Web UI, sync with the mobile app by pressing the Start Synchronization button in the app and pressing and holding the blue button on the dosimeter for three seconds.
NOTE: Syncing with the mobile app is also required to allow information to be transferred to the dosimeter such as firmware updates, user assignments, and dosimetry settings.