User's Manual

SMiRF

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▪ Exit

Exit the FST application and return to the PDA launcher.

Tasks Menu

Most field service operations such as installing, reading, and maintaining devices should

be managed using the MeshMaster service management system. The MeshMaster

system creates work-orders (tasks) and assigns them to specific field service technicians

or field service teams. When the SMiRF is synchronized with MeshMaster, it downloads

the list of tasks for its technician and presents them in the

order in which they should be performed.

▪ Open

Opens and displays the list of work orders (tasks)

to be completed. Work orders are created and

assigned to field technicians or teams with

MeshMaster and downloaded to the SMiRF PDA

during Sync operations. The work orders are

presented in the order in which they should be

performed.

▪ Sync

Uploads completed work orders (tasks) to

MeshMaster for storage and processing. The list

of work orders is then cleared and all open work

orders are downloaded from MeshMaster to the PDA. During the Sync operation

other information may also be downloaded such as new firmware for MIUs or for

the SMiRF itself. In order to synchronize, the SMiRF must be:

• connected to a PC/workstation via USB cradle or cable

• connected to a PC/workstation via Bluetooth wireless connection

• connected to the internet via a GPRS mobile cradle

Synchronization may only be performed when the SMiRF has access to the

internet via one of the above methods. The synchronization configuration and

process is described in detail later in this guide.

Setup Menu

SMiRF configuration is performed via the Setup menu.

Configuration settings are stored persistently and remain set

until changed or until all settings are cleared by resetting the

SMiRF to its factory configuration.

▪ Wireless

Configures the MeshPlus wireless radio

communication settings such as SSID and radio

mode.

▪ Hardware

Displays the SMiRF module hardware information such as revision, data of

manufacture. Additionally displays any problems or important alerts and allows

the user to reset the SMiRF module.

▪ Firmware