This article introduces nimbusGo and covers basic setup such as how to turn on and charge nimbusGo, how to pair nimbusGo with Nimbus Digital App, how to configure Wi-Fi, how to interpret nimbusGos status LEDs, and how to troubleshoot issues with a device reset.
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Turn on and charge nimbusGo
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Short press the power button to wake nimbusGo, and long press to put it to sleep.
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Charge the internal battery using the supplied USB-C cable and USB-C charging port.
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Use the USB-A and serial ports to connect nimbusGo to fire alarm panels.
nimbusGo + Nimbus cloud
nimbusGo uses a roaming eSIM to connect to major mobile networks. If cellular coverage isn’t available, you can configure Wi‑Fi using the Nimbus Digital App (see below).
nimbusGo + Nimbus Digital App
Nimbus Digital App - available on Android and iOS - works with nimbusGo to log fire alarm servicing.
Pairing nimbusGo and Nimbus Digital App
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Ensure nimbusGo is powered on and in range of the Nimbus Digital App.
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From the app home screen, select nimbusGo from the Devices card and tap Pair.
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After pairing, you can check device vitals (cellular strength, battery level) and set up Wi‑Fi.
Do not connect nimbusGo via your phones native bluetooth settings. If you have done so, "forget" the nimbusGo device and reconnect via Nimbus Digital App.
Status LEDs
The power LED will be:
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Solid green if the battery is in a good state |
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Blinking green if the battery is charging |
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Solid red if the battery is below 20% |
The Nimbus cloud connection LED will be:
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Solid green if connected |
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Solid red if disconnected |
The panel connection LED will be:
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Off when not trying to connect to a panel |
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Solid green when the panel connection is healthy |
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Blinking green when data is being received from the panel |
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Solid red when panel connection is unhealthy |
The Bluetooth LED will be:
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Off when there is no Bluetooth connection |
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Solid blue when there is an active Bluetooth connection |
The data transmit and data receive LEDs will be:
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Blinking green when data is being received from the panel |
The unmarked LED is for diagnostics. This will be:
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Blinking green when attempting to connect to a cellular network |
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Breathing blue when connected to a cellular network |
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White when battery is low and not connected to a cellular network |
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A red SOS pattern indicates an error |
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Purple shows firmware updating |
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Yellow also indicates firmware updating |
Troubleshooting
Should you encounter an issue with nimbusGo, you can reset the unit via the button on the rear of the unit.
This should not be done if you have pending nimbusGo uploads indicated on the Nimbus Digital App as you could lose data.
Datasheet
A datasheet for nimbusGo can be found here.