Instruction Manual English
Instruction Manual English Model name: cAPPito Manufacturer: Mr.Signal Order no.: 2248387 instructions´ Identification number --Mr.
1. Introduction Dear customer, this product meets the legal national and European requirements. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these operating instructions carefully! These operating instructions belong to this product. It contains important information on commissioning and handling. Pay attention to this manual, also if you pass this product on to third parties. For this reason, please keep these operating instructions for future reference.
2. Intended use This product must be operated with an external power supply that complies with the relevant regulations and standards of the country of destination. The power supply of the power supply unit should provide 230 Volts. The power supply itself should supply 5V DC and a minimum rated current of 3A.. All certificates and numbers of conformity can be found at www.raspberrypi.org/compliance. Operation is only permitted in closed rooms, i.e. not outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g.
The device is constructed in protection class I. Only a proper mains socket (230 V/ AC, 50 Hz) of the public power supply system in earthing contact design may be used as the voltage source. • b) Installation, place of operation Place the product on horizontal surfaces at a maximum distance of 3m and at a height of about 1.20m with the company logo facing the auditorium (participants, students, examinees).
• With Mr. Signal cAPPito, tutors can quickly and easily create automatically correctable exams, tests or exercises for their participants. For example, tutors can use Mr.Signal cAPPito to carry out a short learning success check (LSC) towards the end of their lessons to see which participants have already understood the topics and where there is still some catching up to do. Giving the participants homework in more detail depending on the test result.
Highlights & Details • • • • • • • • easy creation of the contents compact design (ideal for on the road) flexible power supply (rechargeable) BYOD (bring-your-own-device) no internet connection necessary no app download necessary plug and play updateable 6. The hardware at a glance 7. Assembly of the hardware 1) Insert the enclosed WiFi dongle into the open USB 3.0 port (blue) of the cAPPito Base. 2) Insert one end of the power supply into the Micro USBC port of the cAPPito Base.
. Software and initial operation To save paper all details and features of using cAPPito are shown in the integrated video tutorials. They are also available via the products website. After first connecting to cAPPito, find the video tutorials in the integrated fileshare. First steps to your digital mediation lesson are described as followed: 1. After powering the device, as described in 7.3, press the power adaptors push button. 2. After a few seconds the status LED on the WiFi dongle lights up. 3.
. Overview of the modules a) Dashboard In the dashboard you start and end the individual modules. (questionnaire, presentations and fileshares) (View„Tutor“) b) Presentation This module can be compared to the function of a "beamer", whereby videos, images and presentations are imported as PDFs for an audience/auditorium/student on their own Smart Device at a desired time.
(View„Tutor“) (View „Participant“) c) Questionnaire: 'Create a multiple-choice test“ The module „Questionnaire“ for the creation and automatic evaluation of learning objective controls was developed to be used independently of location and decentralised. With the possibility of offering tests during lessons, learners can be optimally supported, e.g. in exam preparation, with a minimum of supervision. Both picture and conventional text questions can be created as media formats.
(View „Tutor“)
(View „Tutor“) (View „Participant“) d) Fileshare In order to create further interactivity between teacher and student, a temporarily activated folder/list is provided. The aim of this is the upload of teaching materials (worksheets, test evaluations, pictures, short videos, voice) by the student. This folder/list is temporarily unlocked by the tutor on site. The uploaded files can only be viewed by the tutor (mailbox function). The Student only assigns a file name for the upload.
(View „Tutor“) (View „Participant“)
10. Maintenance a) General Check cAPPito regularly for damage to the power cable or the housing. If it can be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible the product must be taken out of operation and secured against inadvertent operation. To do this, always unplug the power plug from the power outlet.
12. Handling Never plug the power plug into a power outlet immediately after moving the appliance from a cold room to a warm room. The resulting condensation water can destroy the unit. Allow the unit to reach room temperature unplugged. Never operate the unit if condensation is visible or if it is damp. • • • • • Never pull the power plug out of the socket by the cable. Only ever pull it out of the mains socket by the grip surfaces provided.
14. Technical data The power supply of the cAPPito Base is done by a separate plug power supply (230V) with USB-C connection which delivers 5V at 3A. Voltage: 5,1 V Current: 0.3 - 0.7 A Idling power: 3.7 W Full load power: 6.1 W Transmitter antenna/transmitting power The Mr.Signal Base uses WiFi antennas with the standard 802.11 b/g/n/ac frequency: 2.4GHz or 5.0 GHz Transmission rate: up to 400 Mbit/s (gross) in 2.4 GHz network and 833 Mbit/s (gross) in 5.
Range The effective range depends strongly on the structural conditions and the cladding. The device is designed for use in a room of normal classroom size. Data security The Mr.Signal Base runs under a hardened Linux operating system and uses a proven architecture. Data transmission is also possible via HTTPS and complies with thus high safety standards. Storage capacity The memory of the Mr.Signal Bases is 64 GB in the standard model. Mr.Signal Bases with higher capacities are available on request.
