TM User Manual Revision 21019 PariRange Contact Tracing Tag EmbedTek Part Number 009-215 PariRange Contact Tracing Reader EmbedTek Part Number 009-269
Table of Contents Table of Contents....................................................................................................................... 2 Product Information .................................................................................................................... 5 General .................................................................................................................................. 5 PariRange Terms of Sale and License .......................................
Storage..................................................................................................................................12 Safe Disposal ........................................................................................................................12 PariRange Setup.......................................................................................................................13 PariRange Setup Overview .........................................................................
PariRange User Interface Contact Tracing Data ....................................................................41 PariRange Reporting Tool .........................................................................................................45 Initial Setup ...........................................................................................................................45 Importing Data ...........................................................................................................
Product Information General The PariRange Contact Tracing Tag is intended to be worn by users to collect and communicate data in a peer-to-peer fashion between each Tag. The PariRange Contact Tracing Tag does not require Wi-Fi or cellular infrastructure. The PariRange Contact Tracing Tag is an ID badge-sized device, with an attachment loop for a lanyard or other fastener. It is made up of hard sealed plastic, is resistant to water and dust, and is cleanable.
records the cumulative time that the Tag and was within 6 feet of another active Tag along with that Tag’s ID. The PariRange Access Point and PariRange User Interface applications are used in conjunction with the PariRange Contact Tracing Reader to collect data from the PariRange Contact Tracing Tags. The software applications can be downloaded from https://tekweb.embedtek.net/. The software applications are only compatible with Windows 10.
Use commercially available chargers and accessories. Never use a damaged charger. Do not bend or damage the Device cord. Doing so may cause electric shock or fire. Do not use the Device while it is charging. Doing so may cause electric shock. Do not use the Device outdoors during a thunderstorm. Doing so may result in electric shock or Device malfunction. Never dispose of the Device in a fire. Never place the Device on or in heating appliances, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators.
Do not use the Device if it shows a distortion of shape as this could indicate a damaged battery. Do not handle a damaged or leaking lithium-ion battery. Do not attempt to replace the rechargeable lithium-ion battery if it is not charging. Handle and dispose of the Device with care. Caution Do not expose the Device to heavy smoke or fumes. Doing so may damage the outside of the Device or cause it to malfunction.
EmbedTek PariRange Contact Tracing Tag (P9215) EmbedTek PariRange Contact Tracing Reader (P9269) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by EmbedTek, LLC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The device may be used in an indoor or outdoor environment. The operating frequency range & maximum output power for channels 1 & 4 of the system are listed below: Channel Technology Number 1 UWB 4 Center Frequency 3494.4 MHz 3993.6 MHz Maximum Power -41.3 dBm -41.3 dBm This Device complies with, and is marked with the following: IP54: This Device is protected against limited dust ingress and water splashed from all directions.
Hardware Specifications Product Dimensions, Weight, and Operating/Storage Conditions PariRange Contact Tracing Tag Dimensions: 4.0in x 2.2in x 0.4in Weight: 2 ounces Operating Temperature and Humidity: -20 to 50oC, 5-95% Storage Temperature and Humidity: -20 to 60oC, 5-95% PariRange Contact Tracing Reader Dimensions: 2.2in x 2.8in x 0.45in, Cable Length: 66in Weight: 3.
Expected Life Both the PariRange Contact Tracing Tag and PariRange Contact Tracing Reader have a longlife expectancy. However, the rechargeable lithium-ion battery within the Tag is expected to perform like new for approximately 500 charging cycles, after which a significant change in battery life may be observed over time. Packaging Both the PariRange Contact Tracing Tag and PariRange Contact Tracing Reader are shipped in bulk packaging and are individually wrapped in protective plastic.
PariRange Setup PariRange Setup Overview A PariRange deployment consists of Tags, Readers, and the Access Point and User Interface applications running on networked Windows 10 computers. The User Interface application is installed on one computer and is used to manage tags and view and access contact data. The Access Point application collects contact data from Tags and runs on each Windows 10 computer that has a Reader connected it.
PariRange Access Point Setup Follow the steps in this section to install the PariRange Access Point application on each computer that will have a Reader connected to it. The service is only compatible with Windows 10. 1) Run the PariRange-AP installer from local storage. Administrator permissions will be required to install the application. 2) Accept any antivirus and/or Windows notifications related to installing this application. 3) Choose where you would like the application installed and click Install.
6) Confirm in Device Manager that the USB Serial Port and USB Serial Converter drivers load successfully. If not, allow Windows Update to search online for the appropriate drivers. 7) Before closing Device Manager, note the COM port number assigned to the Reader. In this example, the port is COM4. Page | 15 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
8) Edit the application’s configuration file (C:\ProgramData\PariRange\server.cfg) using Notepad or a similar text editor. a. Line 5 – Remove the # symbol from in front of “serial_device=” and then add the COM port noted in Device Manager after the = symbol. i. Example using serial port COM4: b. Line 8 – Only change this line if you are using a network port other than the default port of 1618.
9) Open Windows Defender Firewall and allow the PariRange Access Point application (C:\Program Files\PariRange\PariRange-AP\apapi_server.exe) through the firewall. 10) Open Windows Services. Right-click on the PariRange-AP service and click Start. Page | 17 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
11) Note the computer name and network IP address of the computer. One of these will be used to configure network communication when setting up the PariRange User Interface application. Installation and setup of the PariRange Access Point application is now complete. The application creates a Windows service called PariRange-AP. This service starts automatically when Windows starts and is not affected by active users of the computer or their respective permission levels.
PariRange User Interface Setup Follow the steps in this section to install the PariRange User Interface application. The application can only be installed on one computer and is only compatible with Windows 10. 1) Run the PariRange installer from local storage. Administrator permissions will be required to install the application. 2) Accept any Windows notifications related to installing this application. 3) Choose where you would like the application installed and click Install.
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7) Enter the computer name or IP address and the network port for each Access Point. When multiple Access Points are used, each must be entered on its own line. The required format is shown below. NOTE: It is recommended that computer names be used when supported by the network configuration to avoid connection issues or the need to update connections when IP addresses change. Page | 21 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
8) Click the Submit button and verify that the number of intended connections were added. NOTE: A connection will only be added if a network connection can be established. If the number of connections added is less than the number of entries, first confirm the accuracy of the entries and then confirm that the computers running the User Interface and Access Point applications can communicate with each other by attempting a ping and assessing the firewall status on the Access Point computers.
Installation and setup of the PariRange User Interface application is now complete. The application creates the following relevant directories: • C:\Program Files\PariRange\PariRange o • This directory contains the application and uninstaller. C:\ProgramData\PariRange o This directory contains application configuration and data files as well as contact data export files used for reporting.
3) On the Settings tab, click the Import Tag List button and select the applicable .CSV file. Page | 24 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Adding Users You must enter User information into the application by importing a .CSV file (best for mass entry) or by entering the User information manually. • File Import 1) Create a .CSV file. Label the first seven columns as shown below. 2) Fill in the User information and save the file. Note the following: • The UserID field is the only required field and it must be unique. • Field 1, Field 2, and Field 3 are available for your custom use and can be named on the Settings tab of the application.
3) On the Settings tab, click the Import User List button and select the .CSV file. Page | 26 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
• Manual Entry 1) On the User/Tag Management tab, click the Add User button. Page | 27 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
2) Enter the User information. Note the following: • The User ID field is the only required field and it must be unique. • The Status field is pre-named, but available for your custom use. This is typically used to identify current and past users. • Field 1, Field 2, and Field 3 are available for your custom use and can be named on the Settings tab of the application. 3) Click the Submit button. 4) Repeat these steps for each user to be added.
Editing Users You can manually edit User information or re-import a .CSV file. Note that all User IDs included in the .CSV file will have their information overwritten by the content of the .CSV file. 1) On the User/Tag Management tab, type either the User ID or User Name in the User field and select the User to be edited. 2) Click the Edit User button. 3) After editing the User information, click the Submit button. Removing Users You can remove Users ONLY IF they have never been assigned to a Tag.
Assigning Tags to Users You must assign Tags to Users within the application by importing a .CSV file (best for mass assignment) or by entering the assignment manually. • File Import 1) Create a .CSV file. Label the first two columns as shown below. 2) Fill in the Tag IDs and User IDs and save the file. a) Note that importing an assignment for a Tag that is currently assigned will re-assign the Tag to the new User. Page | 30 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC.
3) On the Settings tab, click the Import Assignment List button and select the applicable .CSV file. Page | 31 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
• Manual Entry 1) On the User/Tag Management tab, enter the Tag ID to be assigned. It is recommended that you use a 2D barcode scanner to scan the 2D barcode on the back of the tag. Page | 32 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
2) Begin typing either the User ID or User Name in the User search field and select the User to be assigned to the Tag. 3) Click on the Assign Device button. 4) Repeat this process to assign additional Tags. Unassigning Tags 1) On the User/Tag Management tab, enter the Tag ID and click the Get User button. The User assigned to the Tag will be displayed in the User field. 2) Click the Unassign Device button. Page | 33 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC.
Storing Unassigned Tags Unassigned Tags should first be fully charged and then placed into the low power state Sleep Mode to ensure they are ready for their next use. 1) Fully charge the Tag. 2) Place the Tag in range of an Access Point. 3) On the Tag Maintenance tab, click the Refresh button. Page | 34 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
4) Confirm that the Tag you want to put into Sleep Mode is within range using the Active COM column. Page | 35 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
5) Click on the Tag you want to put into Sleep Mode. Page | 36 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
6) The Advanced window displays the selected Tag ID. 7) Confirm that the Access Point nearest to the Tag is selected. Page | 37 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
8) Click on the Sleep Mode button. NOTE: The Tag will remain in this low power state until it is placed on a charger. The Tag will not communicate with other Tags or Access Points in this state. 9) When complete, close the Advanced window by clicking the X button. Page | 38 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Tag Activation and Distribution Once a Tag has been assigned to a User in the PariRange User Interface application, the Tag is ready to be activated, charged, and distributed to that user. Tags are shipped from EmbedTek in Sleep Mode. Activate a Tag by placing it on a charger. Once fully charged, distribute the Tag to the User that it is assigned.
Contact Recording A Tag enters Alert status when another active Tag is detected within the alert range. Each Tag in Alert status records other Tag ID(s) within the alert range and the cumulative time that they were within alert range of each other. Tags will repeatedly search for signals from other Tags at intervals that may vary based on the number of Tags present.
PariRange Contact Tracing Data PariRange User Interface Contact Tracing Data Contact data that has been imported by the PariRange User Interface application can be accessed in three different ways. The contact data can be accessed via .CSV files that are automatically exported by the PariRange User Interface application, exported manually as .CSV files, or viewed within the PariRange User Interface application.
• Manual Export of Contact Data from the PariRange User Interface Application 1) On the Data View tab, click the Export button. a) Three .CSV files will be exported to a directory of your choice. These files will only include contact data up to the point in time the export took place. These files will NOT be updated by the PariRange User Interface application automatically after they are created. • Tag Activity: .csv • Tag Assignments: _DeviceAssignment.
• Contact Data View Tab in the PariRange User Interface Application 2) On the Data View tab, select the Tag ID that you would like to view from the dropdown list. All contact data from this Tag ID is displayed. a) Note that the contact data displayed is specifically associated with the selected Tag ID and not necessarily the User currently assigned to that Tag.
3) Columns can be sorted and filters can be applied to this view. Page | 44 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
PariRange Reporting Tool The PariRange Reporting Tool is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that allows you to view and analyze contact data exported from the PariRange User Interface application. Initial Setup Download a copy of the PariRange Reporting Tool to local storage and ensure that the three exported .CSV files from the PariRange User Interface application are also accessible from a local storage location. NOTE: Do not use the PariRange Reporting Tool or import the exported .
On the Setup tab, you can define User Field 1, User Field 2, and User Field 3 if desired. These represent the three fields in the PariRange User Interface application that are available for your custom use. Note that they are defined as Field 1, Field 2, and Field 3 by default. If you change these definitions, the applicable fields will need to be pulled back into each of the pivot tables from the field lists. Importing Data On the Setup tab, click each button to select the three .
PariRange Maintenance Tag Firmware Update To ensure your PariRange Contact Tracing Tags have the most current firmware version, periodically check https://tekweb.embedtek.net/ for firmware updates and apply them when available. There are two parts to the Tag firmware. The first is referred to as the Bootloader and the second is referred to as the Firmware. While Bootloader updates are rare, they must be applied to the Tag before the Firmware is updated. Contact parirangesupport@embedtek.
1) Open the PariRange User Interface application. NOTE: If a Tag Bootloader update does not apply, skip to step 9. 2) Deploy the Tag Bootloader Update file to the PariRange Access Points. On the Settings tab, click the Transfer Firmware button. Select the Tag Bootloader Update file that was downloaded. Page | 48 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
3) Verify that the transfer was successful. Page | 49 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
4) On the Tag Maintenance tab, click the Refresh button. Page | 50 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
5) Confirm that the Tag you want to update is within range using the Active COM column. Page | 51 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
6) Click on the Tag you want to update. Page | 52 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
7) The Advanced window displays the selected Tag ID. Confirm that the correct Access Point is selected. 8) Click on the Update Tag Firmware button. The update should only take about ten seconds. The result (“Success” or “Failure”) will be displayed on the button. If the result is “Success”, the Tag’s red and green LEDs will both be on. If the result is “Failure”, move the Tag closer to the Access Point and try again. Page | 53 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC.
9) Close the Advanced window by clicking the X button. Page | 54 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
10) Deploy the Tag Firmware file to the PariRange Access Points. On the Settings tab, click the Transfer Firmware button. Select the Tag Firmware file that was downloaded. Page | 55 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
11) Verify that the transfer was successful. Page | 56 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
12) On the Tag Maintenance tab, click the Refresh button. Page | 57 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
13) Confirm that the Tag you want to update is within range using the Active COM column. Page | 58 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
14) Click on the Tag you want to update. Page | 59 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
15) The Advanced window displays the selected Tag ID. Confirm that the correct Access Point is selected. 16) Click on the Update Tag Firmware button. The Tag Firmware update should only take about ten seconds. The result (“Success” or “Failure”) will be displayed on the button. If the result is “Success”, the Tag’s green LED will flash ever five seconds indicating that the Tag is in Active state. If the result is “Failure”, move the Tag closer to the Access Point and try again.
17) Close the Advanced window by clicking the X button. 18) Repeat this section for all Tags that require a firmware update. Page | 61 of 64 User Manual – PariRange – Revision 21019 © 2021 EmbedTek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Troubleshooting Tips Do not attempt to open the PariRange Contact Tracing Tag to view or repair any internal hardware. This is unsafe and will void the warranty. My PariRange Contact Tracing Tag is not charging. Confirm that the charger is plugged in and that the Tag is properly positioned on the charger. The charging icon on the back of the tag must be in the center of the Qi charger. The Tag may take up to fifteen minutes to indicate a successful connection to the charger if fully discharged.
My PariRange Contact Tracing Tag has been sitting on the charger for over 7 hours, but the green light is still pulsing. The Tag will show a solid green LED when fully charged. Charging will stop once the battery reaches a full charge and the green LED will remain solid. The battery will deplete to approximately 90% and then charging will begin again. Once the Tag begins to charge, the green LED will pulse until the Tag is fully charged. This cycle will repeat until the Tag is removed from the charger.
Glossary of Terms Active Alert: Used to describe the status of an active PariRange Contact Tracing Tag when it is within 6 feet of another active Tag. Bootloader: A program that loads an operating system when a computer is turned on. Contact Tracing: Used by health departments to prevent the spread of infectious disease. This is done by identifying those who have an infectious disease and identifying their contacts to interrupt the disease transmission. EEA: European Economic Area.
