User's Manual

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Launching the Proximity Locator Utility
After installing the application from the CD, select Start > All Programs > RF Code > Proximity Locator Utility
to launch the application and display the main screen. The A762’s USB cable needs to be plugged into an available
USB port on the computer on which the utility software is running.
Conguration
It is suggested that you use the utility to congure your Proximity Locator before mounting the LTX dispenser to the
surface. The steps for initial conguration of an A762 Proximity Locator are described below:
1. Launch the Utility: Ensure that the A762 Proximity Locator is connected to the PC through the USB cable
and launch the Proximity Locator Utility software.
2. View Manufacturing Default Settings: The Proximity Locator Utility GUI will open and the Device De-
tails section should display the status, model number, the version of the rmware installed on the device, and
the device’s serial number. If the Status reports Disconnected, the device may need to be discovered by select-
ing the Device > Select device menu item. A window will appear. Click the Discover button. The utility will
discover any A762’s that are connected to the PC. Select the device from the drop-down list and click the OK
button. The A762 will display default values for Proximity Code and other settings set during manufacturing
time.
If the utility does not show any A762’s connected, unplug the USB cable to the device(s), wait 10
seconds and plug the USB cable back into the device.
Figure 5: Proximity Locator Utility
Figure 6: Device Discovery
InstallationandConguration
3. Proximity Code: Under the Settings section the Proximity Code eld will determine what will be transmitted
from the A762 to the RF Code reader infrastructure. It can be congured to transmit proximity code values
ranging from decimal 0001 to 7167.
4. Proximity Cycles
Maximum Communication Attempts: after an event is detected, this is the number of times that the
A762 attempts to communicate with a nearby badge tag. Note that setting this value too high may result is
inaccurate reporting. That is, if the A762 unit continues trying to communicate with a badge after a detected
event, then someone with a badge tag may move within range and incorrectly will receive “credit” for the
detected event. Also note that the LED on the A762 unit will light green at the beginning of each commu-
nication attempt.
Maximum Successful Cycles: this is the maximum number of times that the A762 and the R142 Badge
tag will communicate. A smaller number will result in faster reporting to the system, but may also reduce
accuracy if other badge tags are nearby.
5. A762 Signal Strength Thresholds
Combined Minimum For Immediate Success: this is a measurement of the combined signal strength
detected between the badge tag and the Proximity Locator. When this number is exceeded by an A762/
badge combination, the A762 will not perform any more attempt/cycles and will immediately declare a
“winner” (based on the strongest RSSI or in the case of a tie, the rst badge that responded). Setting this
value to a higher number will require that the “winning” badge will need to be closer to the A762 unit when
compared to other badges that are farther away.
Combined Minimum to Compete: this is a measurement of the signal strength needed for a nearby badge
to be considered to be associated with an event.
Minimum At Tag To Report: this is a measurement of the signal strength detected at the badge tag for it
to be considered to be associated with an event. Setting this to a smaller value will consider badges that are
farther away from the A762 unit.
6. Tag Signal Strength Thresholds
Minimum At Tag To Compete: this is a measurement of the signal strength detected at the badge tag for
it to be considered to be associated with an event. Setting this to a smaller value will consider badges that
are farther away from the A762 unit.
SavingDeviceCongurationFile: The Proximity Locator Utility allows saving a set of device settings for
backup purposes. To save the currently connected Proximity Locator’s set of device settings, select the File
> Save or File > Save As menu option. This will prompt a le browser window. Select a location and a
name for this device conguration le and click the Save button. The Proximity Locator’s conguration le
is saved with a .rlc extension.
Upgrade Device Firmware: To upgrade the rmware for the A762 unit, access the Device > Upgrade
devicermwaremenu option. A dialog prompt will appear. Next click the Start button to begin the
upgrade process. A message indicating the rmware upgrade is complete will be displayed. Click the Done
button to nish this process. If the Proximity Locator already has the latest rmware installed, a message
will display indicating that an upgrade is not necessary.
Do not disconnect the device during the upgrade process. Doing so may cause problems with the
device and its ability to upgrade the rmware properly.