Operation Manual

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Table of contents
1.
Version changes ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.
Executive summary ................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.
Basics of the system ............................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1
What’s in the box .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2
Indoor GPS architecture .................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3
Indoor “GPS” system – close-up and internal view ........................................................................................... 8
3.4
System elements ............................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4.1
Stationary beacons ....................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4.2
Mobile beacon (“hedgehog”) ..................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.3
Modem/router ............................................................................................................................................ 11
3.4.4
Charging beacons and other details ........................................................................................................... 12
4.
Setting up the system ........................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1
The very first setup routine of your device ..................................................................................................... 13
4.2
Setup software (Dashboard) ........................................................................................................................... 14
4.3
Using the system after the very first setup ..................................................................................................... 19
4.4
DFU programming ........................................................................................................................................... 20
5.
Interfaces ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
5.1
Beacon HW v4.9 external interface 4x4 pinout .............................................................................................. 24
5.2
Modem HW v4.9 external interface pinout .................................................................................................... 25
6.
Advanced system settings and optimization ..................................................................................................... 26
6.1
Using oscilloscopes .......................................................................................................................................... 26
6.1.1
Monitor ultrasonic signal from one beacon to another ............................................................................. 26
6.1.2
Proper ultrasonic signal detection .............................................................................................................. 27
6.2
Using hedgehog.log file ............................................................................................................................... 28
6.3
Important aspects and hints ........................................................................................................................... 29
6.4
Deep hints ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
6.5
Powering beacons ........................................................................................................................................... 31
6.6
Different colors in the Dashboard menu ......................................................................................................... 32
6.7
Ultrasonic coverage ......................................................................................................................................... 32
6.8
Submaps .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................................... 33
8.
Contacts .................................................................................................................................................................. 33