Record in the field
An operator records an unexpected reading in Mobilog and adds a comment and photograph.
Mobilog: Opralog in the field.
Complete rounds, inspections and observations where the work happens. Mobilog is our mobile app for iOS and Android. It takes Opralog out into the plant. Operators get their forms, tasks and recent readings on the device, and what they record goes back into Opralog when they sync.
Mobilog is optional and separately licensed. It requires Opralog Web and cannot be used as a standalone inspection app or with the legacy Windows application.
01 / One system
One configuration, used in the control room and field
Forms, processes, administration and reporting are managed in Opralog. Mobilog uses the relevant configuration on the device, so field records follow the operational structure used by the wider team.
Operators capture information in Mobilog. After synchronisation, the findings are available in the central Opralog database for visibility, searching, review and reporting.
02 / On the device
What operators can do in Mobilog
- Complete scheduled or assigned entries and tasks.
- Create ad hoc entries when something unexpected needs recording.
- Capture readings, comments and observations, and track issues.
- Add photographs or video to explain a condition or reported defect.
- Identify equipment by RFID tag or barcode within the configured field process.
- View downloaded historic readings for context.
- Work with configured limits, warnings, colour changes and conditional visibility.
- Retain new entries locally while offline and synchronise when connectivity returns.
Give each reading useful context
A number is more useful when the operator understands what it relates to and what has happened before.
Mobilog can show downloaded historic readings and use configured limits or warnings to draw attention to an unexpected result. Comments and photographs let the operator explain what they found, giving the person reviewing it more than a value in a form.
03 / Planned and unplanned
Planned checks and unexpected findings
Use scheduled or assigned work for routine rounds and inspections. Operators can also make an ad hoc entry outside the planned work, such as recording an equipment observation during another task.
Supervisors can see missed, incomplete and overdue checks in the central system. Information captured offline is reflected centrally after synchronisation.
04 / Connectivity
Understand what works offline
| On the device while disconnected | After synchronisation with Opralog |
|---|---|
| Use information previously downloaded to the device. | Make new field entries available to other teams. |
| View downloaded historic readings. | Include synchronised findings in central reporting and operational review. |
| Capture new readings, comments, photographs and observations locally. | Support configured server-side notifications and follow-up tasks. |
Offline capture does not give the control room an immediate view of a new finding. Plan when devices will download the information needed and when operators can synchronise their records.
We’ll go through syncing, devices and how data is stored on them for your site.
05 / A practical example
Turn a field observation into follow-up
Synchronise with Opralog
After synchronisation, the finding is available in Opralog, where a configured trigger can create a notification or task.
Carry it into the next shift
The control-room team and incoming shift consult the same operational record. The original observation remains part of the context for the work that follows.
The response depends on configuration, connectivity and your operating procedures.
06 / Getting started
What you need to introduce Mobilog
- Opralog Web.
- Mobilog licences.
- Suitable supported iOS or Android devices.
- Connectivity between the devices and the Opralog environment.
- Configuration of the required rounds, checks or workflows.
- Appropriate user training.
Mobilog is designed primarily for operational rounds, inspections and field-based data capture.
07 / Your questions
Questions about Mobilog
Practical questions about devices, offline working and licensing.
Discuss your requirements ↗Is Mobilog included with Opralog?
Mobilog is an optional, separately licensed app. It requires Opralog Web. Your proposal should identify the Mobilog licensing, technical setup and any configuration or training required.
Which devices does Mobilog support?
Mobilog supports iOS and Android. Confirm supported operating-system versions, device models and any RFID or barcode hardware requirements during technical review.
Do we configure forms separately in Mobilog?
You set up forms once in Opralog, and Mobilog uses them in the field. Administration and reporting also remain in Opralog. In the demo, we can show you how a change in Opralog reaches the device.
Can operators see previous readings without a connection?
Operators can view historic information that has been downloaded to the device. Agree which information needs to be available and how devices are prepared before work begins in areas with poor connectivity.
Will the control room see a defect as soon as it is recorded offline?
No. An offline entry remains on the device until it is synchronised. Central visibility and server-side notifications depend on connectivity and synchronisation. Site procedures should define how operators communicate urgent conditions when disconnected.
Can we capture observations outside a scheduled round?
Yes. Mobilog supports ad hoc logging as well as scheduled or assigned entries and tasks. Operators can record an unexpected condition without waiting for the next planned check.
Does Mobilog work with the Windows version of Opralog?
No. Mobilog requires Opralog Web and is not compatible with the legacy Windows application.
08 / See it in context
Bring a real round to the demonstration
Choose one routine check and one abnormal result. We can show how the process could be configured in Opralog, completed in Mobilog and reviewed centrally, including what happens when the device is offline.
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