User's Manual

Rev. 02/2012 TrackSmart Page 5
System Setup
Step 
Verify Software Requirements
 The PC running TrackSmart requires the following:
o Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express pre-installed
o Microsoft .NET 4.0 pre-installed (this is bundled with the TrackSmart install files)
o Direct access to the gateway through the Ethernet port.
 The file titled ‘PreRequisites.txt’ on the USB drive provided will detail the process for verifying, installing, and/or
configuring each item.
Step 
Install TrackSmart Software
 The TrackSmart software consists of three separate applications:
o TrackSmart - background service providing core functionality.
o TrackSmart Management – user interface to manage the application.
o TrackSmart Waitlist – user interface to display active Guest Tags and their current location.
 Plug the USB drive into the PC that will run TrackSmart
 Go to Windows Explorer and Locate the USB drive.
 Locate the file named ‘TrackSmartSetup_Vx_x_x.exe’, right click on the file and choose ‘Run as Administrator’.
 The setup is extracted and a check will be performed for any required system software TrackSmart may need.
o For example, if your system does not have Microsoft .NET Framework 4 installed, the install of will
automatically start. Please accept to install.
 The TrackSmart installation wizard will start after any initial system software is installed. Follow the instructions on
the setup pages. Images of each installation screen are shown in Appendix A.
 Once software installation is complete, click FINISH. You are ready to add your hardware to the system
Step 
Setup TrackSmart Management Software
The TrackSmart Management software tells your system what tags that it is listening for.
 Open the TrackSmart Management Application on your Windows Menu.
 Use the following steps to configure the system.
 First item to configure is the Gateway.
o Choose Gateway from the buttons on the top.
o Enter the Gateway ID (this is the number on the Gateway front label)
o Create a name for it
o Enter the IP address for the Gateway. The default address is 192.168.1.50.
o Ensure that the ‘Enabled’ box is checked and click ADD.