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A good CP remote monitoring app should make it easier to manage remote monitoring units (RMUs) wherever the work takes you—whether you're standing next to a unit in the field or checking readings from your phone.
The best apps support both sides of cathodic protection monitoring:
- On-site RMU setup and troubleshooting
- Remote monitoring and management
That means more than putting a web dashboard on a smaller screen. A purpose-built app should help technicians connect to and configure an RMU, verify communication, view nearby units, manage interruptions, respond to alarms, and monitor data without always returning to a desktop.
Bullhorn® FieldPro is built specifically for these mobile workflows and works alongside Bullhorn Web, which provides comprehensive reporting, administrative controls, and large-scale fleet management. Together, they give CP teams the right tools for the job, whether they're at a desk managing the fleet or standing next to an RMU in the field.
6 Things to Look for in a CP Remote Monitoring App
Managing RMUs requires both hands-on field work and remote fleet management. When evaluating a CP remote monitoring app, look for these six capabilities.
1. On-Site Bluetooth Connectivity
Field work doesn't always come with reliable cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. A cathodic protection monitoring mobile app should allow technicians to work directly with an RMU when they're standing at the unit, even when a network connection isn't available.
Bullhorn FieldPro uses direct Bluetooth connectivity for on-site tasks such as connecting to an RMU, reviewing settings, configuring channels, and completing setup.
2. Clear RMU Configuration
RMU configuration shouldn't require technicians to work through complicated menus or decipher device settings on a small screen.
Look for an app that presents RMU configuration information clearly and makes common adjustments easy to complete in the field. Bullhorn FieldPro provides a visual view of hardware channel settings, including whether channels are configured to measure DC, AC, or both. Technicians can also enable shunts and adjust scaling directly in the app so displayed readings accurately reflect the application.
3. Connection & Setup Verification
Installing and configuring an RMU is only part of the job. Technicians also need to confirm that the unit is communicating properly before leaving the site.
A CP remote monitoring app should make this verification quick and straightforward. With Bullhorn FieldPro, technicians can pull live readings and trigger test messages immediately after setup. This helps identify communication or configuration issues while they're still at the site rather than discovering a problem later through the remote monitoring system.
4. Fleet Visibility from the Field
Field technicians don't work with individual RMUs in isolation. They need to understand what's happening across the surrounding network, too.
A mobile map view can give technicians a quick picture of nearby units, active alarms, and other important information while they're in the field. Bullhorn FieldPro's built-in map displays account RMUs in the area and highlights active alarms, helping technicians connect on-site work with overall fleet health.
5. Mobile Interruption Scheduling
Some cathodic protection management tasks can't wait until a technician gets back to the office. A useful CP remote monitoring app should allow authorized users to manage interruptions directly from a mobile device.
Bullhorn FieldPro allows users to select rectifiers, choose interruption modes, set time zones and schedules, and deploy commands from a smartphone. The app also tracks settings history for accountability.
For larger projects, Batch Interruption Mode allows technicians to apply the same schedule across multiple RMUs or regional groups at once.
6. Remote Monitoring on the Go
The primary purpose of a remote monitoring app is to give CP teams access to important information without requiring a desktop connection.
Look for mobile access to the readings, alarms, and compliance information technicians need to make decisions in the field. Bullhorn FieldPro supports on-demand reads and mobile monitoring so users can respond to alerts and check RMU data without returning to the office.
FAQ
Yes. Bullhorn Tools is being phased out as Bullhorn FieldPro becomes the primary app for modern Bullhorn capabilities. Bullhorn Tools remains supported during the transition, but teams operating RM5 units are encouraged to move to Bullhorn FieldPro to access the latest features.
No. Bullhorn FieldPro complements Bullhorn Web. Bullhorn Web remains the desktop solution for comprehensive reporting, administrative management, and broader fleet oversight, while FieldPro provides mobile-first tools for field operations and on-the-go monitoring.
Yes. In addition to the full RM5 series, Bullhorn FieldPro supports legacy hardware including the RM4210/4250, RM3250, and RM1250 models.
Yes, for on-site Bluetooth tasks. Technicians can connect directly to an RMU using Bluetooth to complete supported setup and testing tasks without a network connection. Remote features, such as fleet maps and remote commands, require a cellular or other network connection.
Upgrade Your Field Workflows
The right CP remote monitoring app should fit the way your team actually works. Look for an app that supports both on-site RMU management and remote monitoring, so technicians can spend less time switching between tools and more time getting the job done.
Bullhorn FieldPro combines direct Bluetooth connectivity, RMU configuration, field testing, interruption management, and mobile remote monitoring in one app.