ARGUS GUARDIAN Revision A August 2018 Protected under U.S. patent number 8,232,878 © 2018 Intelligent Automation, Inc.
Table of Contents 1 Notes ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 2 Quick Start Guide .................................................................................................................................. 2 3 Hardware Overview .............................................................................................................................. 7 4 3.
1 Notes “Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment” 2 Quick Start Guide This Quick Start section of the user manual presents the basics of getting an ARGUS Guardian deployment up and running. For more details on each topic, refer to the later sections in this manual.
Figure 1: ARGUS GUARDIAN Gateway connection to PC Step 3: Start the ARGUS GUARDIAN software To start the ARGUS GUARDIAN software, click the ‘ARGUS GUARDIAN’ software icon on the desktop. The splash screen for the ARGUS GUARDIAN View application should appear, then after a few seconds, the main graphical user interface (GUI) should appear. For a full description of the GUI, modes, buttons, etc. see Section 0.
- Specify a configuration description (optional) and select a Map Type: None, Satellite, or User Defined (see Section 4.3 for descriptions). Click ‘Next’. Click ‘Next’ to leave Camera Monitoring disabled (see Section 4.9.1 for details). Click ‘Finish’ to leave SMS/MMS Notifications disabled (see Section 4.9.2 for details). The new configuration has been created, and you are now in Configuration Mode. The main GUI should again be displayed (see Figure 3).
Figure 4: Configuration Mode with two ARGUS GUARDIAN nodes turned on Step 6: Position nodes on the on-screen map Pan and zoom to the desired area of the on-screen map. Drag the nodes from the Node Manager list directly onto the map or click-and-drag the nodes around on the map as desired. See Section 4.5 for full details regarding placement on nodes on the map.
Figure 5: Map view of three node configuration with one Active link (yellow line) and two Inactive links (blue dotted lines) Step 8: ‘Commit’ the configuration Press the ‘Commit’ button in the lower left corner of the Map View to save the ARGUS GUARDIAN configuration and place the system into Active Mode. The system will now be continuously monitoring and logging any fence link triggers, displaying alerts both within the Map View and in the Alerts panel on the right side of the GUI.
3 Hardware Overview 3.1 Hardware Kit Description The ARGUS GUARDIAN Hardware Kit includes everything required for a deployment of the ARGUS GUARDIAN system, all contained within a single portable case (~50lb weight). The typical kit includes: - 9 ARGUS GUARDIAN sensor nodes and 1 Gateway node and antennas Rugged laptop with ARGUS GUARDIAN software installed User manual Page | 7 © 2018 Intelligent Automation, Inc.
3.2 Node Description The ARGUS GUARDIAN node is a small, rugged device intended for long-term unattended outdoor use. It is solar cell powered with a backup battery.The Guardian is intended to be fence mounted. The node’s interface is intentionally very simple (see Figure 7). Figure 7: Front side of the ARGUS GUARDIAN node The node interface includes: - . - Tripod Mount – Each node includes a standard ¼”-20 threaded insert in the bottom for mounting the node. See Section 3.
Replace the battery (observing the correct polarity), close the cover, and secure the fastener (note that you may need to firmly press the back cover to enable the fastener to latch). Page | 9 © 2018 Intelligent Automation, Inc.
4 Software Overview The proper install location for ARGUS GUARDIAN is C:\ARGUS GUARDIAN, where you can find the application, logs, and configuration files. 4.1 Initial Setup Wizard When the software is run for the first time on a new machine, it will automatically start the Initial Setup Wizard upon startup (see Figure 8). Once the Initial Setup Wizard has been completed for a particular Gateway node, it will not need to run again.
4.2 User Interface Overview Upon starting the ARGUS GUARDIAN software, the user will be presented with the main Graphical User Interface (see Figure 9). This section presents an overview of the interface before diving into the operational details in subsequent sections. Figure 9: Main Graphical User Interface (GUI) layout 4.2.1 Main Toolbar The main toolbar is located at the top left corner of the GUI. The toolbar includes five buttons: - Configure – Launch the Configuration Wizard (see Section 4.
o The radio icon indicates an active ARGUS GUARDIAN fence node – future versions of the system may have different types of nodes, which will be indicated by different icons in the leftmost location. o The battery icon indicates the battery status of the node. If the icon has a small red ‘x’ on it, this indicates that the node is ‘dead’ (i.e., it has not checked in for some time, or it is turned off).
Figure 12: View Control Toolbar - Alert Panel – This is the panel in which alert messages are displayed when in Active Mode (see Section 4.8). Alert Log – This panel shows a log of all past alerts. 4.3 Configuration Wizard After starting the ARGUS GUARDIAN software, a configuration will need to be loaded into the system. To start the configuration process, press the ‘Configure’ button in the upper left corner of the GUI. This will launch the Configuration Wizard (see Figure 13).
- User Defined – A user provided image can be used as the background for the configuration. This may be useful if, for example, the area of interest is around an object such as a helicopter. Referencing the deployment to an image of a helicopter may be more intuitive than referencing it to a map.
4.5 Node Positioning The process of Node Positioning involves specifying the locations of each ARGUS GUARDIAN node within the configuration. There are multiple methods for accomplishing this. 4.5.1 Drag-and-Drop Node Positioning Any node may be manually positioned at any time (in Configuration Mode) by dragging the node to a new position on the Map View. The node may be dragged from the Node Manager list on the left side of the GUI onto the Map View, or from another location on the Map View. 4.5.
If a particular node does have a valid GPS fix, the on-screen location of the node can be updated according to the latest fix provided by the GPS. To do so, first bring up the Node Configuration Window, either by clicking the node in the Map View or by right clicking the node in the Node Manager panel and selecting ‘Properties’. Then click the ‘Reset Location’ button. A prompt will be displayed to confirm that the user wishes to update the node’s position to the latest GPS fix (see Figure 17).
Figure 18: Link Configuration Window 4.6.2 Link Configuration Toolbar As an alternative to manually clicking on each individual link to enable/disable them, a Link Configuration Toolbar is provided in the upper left corner of the Map View (see Figure 19). This toolbar includes six buttons that enable rapid configuration of the Active/Inactive status of links, which is particularly useful in larger ARGUS GUARDIAN deployments.
Map View will have the link to the next most recently clicked node made active (if a viable link exists between the two nodes). This process can continue to enable any number of links. 4.6.2.2 Unlink Mode Unlink Mode is the opposite of Link Mode – any node clicked in the Map View will in the Map View will have the link to the next most recently clicked node made inactive.
Figure 21: A set of links configured with Line Mode from the toolbar 4.6.2.4 Perimeter Mode Perimeter Mode enables the user to rapidly activate an entire sequence of links that are in a roughly circular configuration. This mode is enabled by clicking the lower left button in the Link Configuration Toolbar, and remains active only until the set of nodes has been selected. After clicking the Perimeter Mode icon, the user can click and drag to box-select a set of nodes for which to configure as a perimeter.
4.6.2.5 Remove Node Links Mode Remove Node Links Mode enables the user to rapidly deactivate all links connected to a particular node simply by clicking on the node. This mode is enabled by clicking on the center right icon in the Link Configuration Toolbar, and will remain enabled until the icon is clicked again. 4.6.2.6 Remove All Links The Remove All Links button is the center left icon in the Link Configuration Toolbar. Clicking this button will deactivate all links from all nodes in the configuration.
will display in the Alerts panel on the right side of the GUI and will have a corresponding graphical indication in the Map View – the link will flash red and then pulse orange until the alert has been ‘handled’ or ‘dismissed’. - Low Battery – This alert indicates that the node is reporting a low battery voltage, and the batteries should be replaced or recharged soon.
file contains information about the alert type, nodes involved, location, discovery and dismissal time, and comments. Figure 25: Alert log file contents 4.9 Plug-in Configuration Some versions of the RF Fence installation may have optional plug-ins installed, such as camera monitoring or SMS/MMS notifications. If these are available, additional configuration windows will appear during the Configuration Wizard and additional options may be available within the system. 4.9.
Figure 26: Camera Monitoring Configuration Window 2) Configuring cameras for use in the ARGUS GUARDIAN system a. Camera nodes will appear in the Node Manager view on the left. Camera nodes can be positioned, just like ARGUS GUARDIAN nodes, by dragging from the Node Manager view to their desired location on the Map Editor. b. After the ARGUS GUARDIAN deployment has been configured, click a link in the Map Editor that should be mapped to a particular camera. This will bring up the Link Configuration dialog.
Figure 28: Phone Alerts Configuration Window 1) Navigate to the Phone Alerts page in the wizard. 2) Set SMS/MMS Notifications to Enabled. 3) Enter the phone number, area code first, of the recipient. Figure 29: Phone Alerts Provider Selection 4) Select the cell phone provider. (This information is used to properly route the message). If you are unsure of the provider of the cell phone you are using, press the Find Provider button and the system will attempt detect it.
Figure 30: Phone Alerts Notification Rate Selection 5) Enter the notification rate. The default value is a maximum of one alert every 5 minutes. 6) (Optional) Check the Include a snapshot of the intruder (if possible) button to enable Multimedia Messages. This option is only available to ARGUS GUARDIAN installations supporting the Camera Plug-in. 7) (Optional) Test that the ARGUS GUARDIAN system can send alerts to your phone. a. Press the Test button. b.
Figure 31: Phone Alerts Test Message 5 System Shutdown Use the Exit button on the main toolbar (see Figure 10) to shut down the system. Once the user interface is closed, turn off all nodes to complete the shutdown. To turn off each node, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. The node will flash the LED red three times and shut itself off. Page | 26 © 2018 Intelligent Automation, Inc.
6 Node Deployment Guide This section presents many tips and pointers regarding the physical deployment of the ARGUS GUARDIAN nodes. As the system is based on RF propagation, it is sometimes difficult to always determine if and how well a given link will work prior to deployment. The following guidelines will help installers to effectively deploy the ARGUS GUARDIAN system. With a little experience, installers will develop an intuitive sense of what deployment strategy will be effective in a given situation.
4) The fence signal cannot penetrate tree trunks, light posts, cars, etc. If one of these obstacles is in the direct path between two nodes, the link may still work, but the region of sensitivity will be along a reflected path around the obstacle, rather than through the obstacle. Thin “RF transparent” obstacles (many plastics, thin wood signs, light foliage, camouflage netting, fabric, etc.) can usually be penetrated directly.
7 Troubleshooting Problem: A link is generating too many false alarms (i.e., false positives) Possible Solutions: Do not position either end of a link close to human activity that should not trigger the fence. Moving close to either node may trigger the link, even if not physically in between the two nodes. Try adjusting the location of one or both of the nodes. Make sure the link does not try to pass through any highly RF reflective/absorptive materials (metal, cinder block, etc.).
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FCC ID: 2AI6Y-GUARDIAN This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. The Argus Guardian radiated output power is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Argus The Argus Guardian complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance, in order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.
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