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Top 10 quick-start checklist for Hardware Installers

Use this checklist when installing AoFrio Gateways, Controllers, or Sensors in a cooler. It helps you complete a clean, first-time-right installation and avoid return visits.

A successful installation means: correct position, clean wiring, strong connectivity and verified data in the platform.

1. Confirm the installation scope

Before starting:

  • Check what hardware needs to be installed (Gateway, Controller, Sensors)

  • Confirm the cooler type and location

  • Review any site-specific requirements

2. Check you have all required hardware

"Over 35% of field service dispatches roll without checking parts availability first."
Service Power whitepaper, 2025 

Ensure you have:

  • Correct device(s)

  • Mounting hardware (brackets, screws, rails)

  • Power supply and cables

  • Sensors and probes

3. Inspect the cooler before installing

To prevent poor placement and rework, look for:

  • Safe mounting surfaces

  • Available power source

  • Cable routing paths

  • Obstructions (fans, evaporators, shelving)

4. Choose the correct mounting position

Correct positioning directly affects data accuracy and connectivity. Follow AoFrio's hardware installation guidelines:

  • Use **optimum mounting positions** (e.g. near evaporator or airflow path for sensors)

  • Avoid high moisture, direct water exposure, or heat sources

  • Keep antennas clear of metal obstructions

5. Mount hardware securely

Devices should not shift when touched or when the cooler is relocated.

  • Fix devices to a stable surface

  • Ensure no movement or vibration

  • Route cables neatly and secure them

6. Complete wiring correctly

  • Connect power according to specifications

  • Attach sensors and probes securely

  • Follow wiring diagrams exactly

As incorrect wiring can damage hardware, check:

  • No loose connections

  • No exposed wires

  • Correct voltage applied

7. Power on the device check status

  • Turn on the device

  • Confirm LED indicators show normal behavior

If not:

  • Check power supply

  • Recheck wiring

  • Confirm device compatibility

8. Pair and connect devices

  • Pair sensors to gateway

  • Confirm gateway connectivity (cellular or network)

  • Register device in the iQ platform or Field app if required

Tip: Stay within range during pairing to prevent failures.

9. Verify data is flowing

Before leaving site, confirm:

  • Device appears in AoFrio platform

  • Temperature or status data is updating

  • Signal strength is acceptable

  • No active alerts

10. Complete handover and record the install

  • Record device IDs and locations

  • Take photos if required

  • Confirm system is operational with site contact

  • Report completion

Stop and troubleshoot if:

  • Device does not power on

  • Pairing fails repeatedly

  • Device does not appear in the platform

  • Signal strength is weak or unstable