The Industrial Wi-Fi Shop Podcast – Ep. 24 Clip, Click, Survey!

IWS Episode 24 Show Notes – Clip, Click, Survey: Modern Tools for Industrial Wireless

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IWS Episode 24 – Clip, Click, Survey: Modern Tools for Industrial Wireless

Device Positioning & Strategy
- What problems Hamina aimed to solve with the Clip, e.g., reduction of cables, simplification of surveys, lighter carry-loads vs traditional hardware.
Hardware Design Philosophy
- Explaining the rugged and compact industrial design:
- Dust/splash resistance
- Drop and temperature tested
- Silent with no active cooling needed
- All-day battery life with USB-C charging.
Clip vs Nomad Comparison
- The product page clearly separates Clip from Nomad, a more traditional shoulder-strap survey device with advanced packet capture and spectrum capability.
- What were the tradeoffs and why two device formats?
- Airtool and WiFi Explorer sensors
Wireless Connection Workflow
- How Clip connects wirelessly via BLE to phones/tablets (vs USB-C for Nomad) and why that matters for field surveys, including reliability and freedom of movement.I
Integration with Hamina Onsite
- Clip is designed to work seamlessly with the Hamina Onsite app, covering multi-floor surveys, real-time troubleshooting, and live heatmapping.
- How does this tight integration improve productivity?
Wi-Fi Generation Support
- Support for 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz Wi-Fi including Wi-Fi 7 and earlier standards
- why multi-band support is crucial today.
Spectrum Capabilities
- Clip offers a standard RF spectrum view without full raw RF energy, ideal for most surveys, while Nomad can be expanded with tools like NetAlly NXT-2000 for full spectrum analysis.
- How does the base capability serve most use cases vs advanced stakeholders?
Real-World Testimonials
- Clip’s official product page shows quotes from Wi-Fi experts (HPE, Cisco, and independent professionals) praising its clip-on mobility and cable-free operation.
- Who all has had a chance to put this new device through its paces?
Survey Speed & Accuracy
- What are the operational impacts of lighter tools?
- More surveys per day, faster thank-you motion compared to traditional bulky gear.

How can the Hamina Clip Benefit OT Wireless Deployments?

Rapid Field Validation
- The Clip’s portability enables quick turn-key surveys on manufacturing floors, warehouses, and other OT sites where wired hardware is impractical.
Cable-Free Freedom
- Field engineers no longer need to carry or manage USB cables, especially useful in large industrial spaces or dense production aisles.
Lightweight for Frequent Use
- At ~282 g, the Clip stays in everyday bags, encouraging more frequent and thorough surveys.
BLE Connected Surveys
- Wireless BLE connectivity allows uninterrupted survey data capture even while moving through metal-rich OT spaces with reflection and interference.
Environmental Ruggedness
- Designed to withstand dust, splash, heat, and cold, essential for industrial and factory climates.
Multi-Band Wi-Fi Coverage
- Coverage of 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands gives visibility into dense enterprise/OT traffic environments and supports future-proof deployments.
Efficient Troubleshooting
- Instant heatmaps with Hamina Onsite allow engineers to quickly identify dead spots, interference zones, and roaming boundaries in OT environments.
Training & Documentation
- Ease of use lowers the learning curve for technicians new to site surveys, reducing training costs and increasing survey adoption.
Site-Wide Consistency
- Lighter tools mean more consistent usage across large facilities, improving coverage baseline documentation for OT support and SLA validation.
Flexible Deployment Model
- The existence of both Clip and Nomad allows teams to choose the right tool for the job, lightweight speed or full technical capability, without sacrificing unified software workflows.