Coordinate tower work for wind farm technicians
A guide to coordinating work with phone browser signals, tool choices, setup steps and common mistakes to check before work.
2Dig is published by the makers of OperatorLink, which is compared here alongside other tools.
Coordinate tower work by agreeing on signals, checking communication tools and confirming every worker can receive instructions before the task starts. OperatorLink shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew, and passes button presses, chat and voice between phones in a phone browser. [1]
| Option | What it does | Fee | Card fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| OperatorLink | Shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew, and passes button presses, chat and voice between phones in a phone browser. [1] | Currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet. [1] | not published |
| Phone video call app | not published | not published | not published |
| Two-way radio | not published | not published | not published |
What you need before you start
Before work begins, technicians need a clear signal method, working phones or communication equipment, and an agreement on who sends each instruction. Check that every worker understands what STOP, HOLD and SLOW mean before movement starts. If using OperatorLink, the person who starts a jobsite shares a link or QR code, and the crew joins from it. [1] The tool runs in a phone browser with no app install. [1] A working data signal is needed because button presses, chat and voice pass between phones in a browser. [1] Decide how the crew will handle paused work, because HOLD and SLOW stay on for everyone in the jobsite and are cleared when the last person leaves. [1] Add the page to a phone's home screen if a standalone app style opening is useful. [1]
Step by step
- Agree on the communication method before the work begins. Make sure the crew knows who gives instructions and who confirms them.
- Check each phone or communication device before the task starts. If using OperatorLink, confirm each phone has a browser and a data signal because button presses, chat and voice pass between phones in a browser. [1]
- Start the jobsite communication method. For OperatorLink, the person who starts the jobsite shares a link or QR code and the crew joins from it. [1]
- Confirm every worker is connected before the task begins. OperatorLink shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew. [1]
- Agree on how movement signals will be handled. Holding a move button keeps sending that move to the other phones, and if it stops arriving for 2 seconds, they drop it. [1]
- Confirm the stop process. STOP releases every held direction on every phone and shows a full-screen alert to everyone else. [1]
Tools that can do it
OperatorLink is made by the team that publishes this site. It shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew and passes button presses, chat and voice between phones in a phone browser. [1] The tool runs in a phone browser with no app install. [1]
A phone video call app is another option. No facts here describe one, so check whether it gives the crew the communication features needed for the work.
A two-way radio is another option. No facts here describe one, so check whether it gives the crew the communication features needed for the work.
OperatorLink also supports voice communication because anyone who joins can take part in a voice call run from the phone browser. [1] One-tap radio-style calls such as Go Ahead, Copy That and All Clear are sent as chat messages. [1]
Choose the option that matches the work plan, the site conditions and the way the crew communicates during tasks.
Common mistakes to avoid
Starting work before every technician understands the signal method can lead to confusion, so confirm the process first. Forgetting that phones need a data signal can interrupt browser-based communication because button presses, chat and voice pass between phones in a browser. [1] Assuming every phone alerts in the same way can cause missed signals: on Android browsers, signals such as STOP make the phone buzz, while iPhone Safari ignores the buzz. [1] Leaving an empty session open and expecting it to remain available can cause problems because a jobsite with nobody in it is wiped after 3 idle hours. [1] Forgetting that HOLD and SLOW remain active until the last person leaves can leave the crew with an uncleared signal. [1]
Frequently asked questions
Is OperatorLink free to use?
OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet. [1] The tool runs in a phone browser, so check that phones have the data connection needed for the work area. [1] Review the communication plan before relying on any tool for work.
How does OperatorLink send STOP signals?
STOP releases every held direction on every phone and shows a full-screen alert to everyone else. [1] The crew should confirm how the signal appears on each phone before starting work, because devices may handle alerts differently. HOLD and SLOW stay on for everyone in the jobsite and are cleared when the last person leaves. [1]
How does OperatorLink work on phones?
OperatorLink runs in a phone browser with no app install. [1] Button presses, chat and voice pass between phones in a browser. [1] The person who starts a jobsite shares a link or QR code, and the crew joins from it. [1]
Do OperatorLink alerts buzz on every phone?
On Android browsers, signals such as STOP make the phone buzz, while iPhone Safari ignores the buzz. [[c:operatorname:operatorlink-alert-buzz-android]] Check each phone before work begins so the crew knows what to expect from the screen and alert behavior. The signal display can be reviewed before starting the task.
Can OperatorLink support voice calls during work?
Anyone who joins can take part in a voice call run from the phone browser. [1] One-tap radio-style calls such as Go Ahead, Copy That and All Clear are sent as chat messages. [1] Check that the communication method matches the work plan before starting.
OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet. [1]
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