Salient Systems INTLITRKCOM Battery Powered 802.15 to Bluetooth translator User Manual Intellitrack Users Manual

Salient Systems Inc. (division of Portec Rail Products, Inc.) Battery Powered 802.15 to Bluetooth translator Intellitrack Users Manual

Intellitrack Users Manual

2011
Gary
Salient Systems, Inc.
2011-FEB-04
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Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................2
iPod Touch Device...............................................................................................................................2
intellitrack Communicator Device........................................................................................................3
Wireless Communication.................................................................................................................3
USB Connector.................................................................................................................................3
Power Switch...................................................................................................................................4
Power LED.......................................................................................................................................4
Link LED...........................................................................................................................................5
Reset to Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................6
RailStress Module................................................................................................................................6
intellitrack Reader App............................................................................................................................7
intellitrack Reader Screen Elements.....................................................................................................7
Navigation Bar.................................................................................................................................7
Tab Bar............................................................................................................................................7
RSM.....................................................................................................................................................8
Subdivisions.....................................................................................................................................8
Subdivision Modules......................................................................................................................10
Module Details..............................................................................................................................11
Upload...............................................................................................................................................15
Comm................................................................................................................................................16
Bluetooth Pairing...........................................................................................................................17
Settings.............................................................................................................................................18
Appendix - FCC Certifications.............................................................................................................19
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Introduction
The intellitrack Reader is a portable handheld wireless data collection solution.
For RailStress applications, the current rail stress, rail temperature, and SFT are
read from nearby RailStress Modules and also a limited set of Module values can
be updated.
The intellitrack Reader kit consists of: an iPod Touch device that runs the
intellitrack Reader application (App), an intellitrack Communicator device that
acts as a wireless communications go-between, carrying case and charging cables
for both devices.
Intellitrack Reader kit includes:
1. iPod Touch device
2. intellitrack Communicator device
3. Charging cable accessories
4. User Manual
5. Carrying Case
iPod Touch Device
The intellitrack Reader App comes preloaded on the included iPod Touch and is
ready for use with the intellitrack Communicator device. The Reader App can
also run on most devices compatible with the Apple iOS operating system:
iPod Touch iPhone iPad
See the section called intellitrack Reader App for details on how to use the Reader
Application.
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intellitrack Communicator Device
The intellitrack Communicator is a wireless device that acts as an iPod Touch to
target device go-between; such as RailStress Modules. The Communicator user
interface panel has an on/off switch, two status LEDs, a factory default reset, and
a USB port primarily used for charging the devices internal lithium ion battery.
Wireless Communication
The intellitrack Communicator contains two radios used for two-way data
transmission between the iPod Touch and target devices (such as RailStress
Modules). One of the radios is Bluetooth compatible for communications with the
iPod Touch device. The other radio communicates with target devices and
operates in the ISM 2.4GHz band using a proprietary Salient Systems protocol
based on IEEE 802.15.4.
See the intellitrack Reader App section called Comm for additional information
about wireless Bluetooth Pairing and connection.
USB Connector
The intellitrack Communicator has a Micro USB connector used to supply power
when charging the device. See Slow/Fast Charge in the Power LED section about
charging options.
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Power Switch
When the Power switch is in the off (“O”) position, the Communicator device will
not communicate with the iPod Touch device. Also, when the switch is off, the
power is not totally turned off to the internal circuits. This allows the
Communicator device to charge its battery when the USB cable is plugged in to an
active power source.
Power LED
The Power LED is used to indicate power and charge state.
Item
Power LED Power State Note
1 Not Illuminated Off Power switch is off or
the battery is too low
to operate normally
2 * Flashing Yellow Charging USB cable is plugged in
3 Solid Yellow Charge Failure USB cable is plugged in
4 Solid Green Charged USB cable is plugged in
5 Flashing Green Charged/On USB cable is unplugged
* See Slow/Fast Charge below
Note: When the Power LED is Yellow (flashing or Solid) or Solid Green, then the
power switch could be either on or off.
Slow/Fast Charge
The intellitrack Communicator has two charge modes: Slow Charge and Fast
Charge.
Item
Power LED Charge
State Flash Rate
1 Slow Flashing Yellow
Slow Charge
Once a second
2 * Fast Flashing Yellow Fast Charge Twice a second
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* Fast Flashing Yellow: Fast Charge is significantly faster. Fast Charge can
only be accomplished if the USB host device that is sourcing power
(typically a PC in this case) has the capability of negotiating with the
intellitrack Communicator granting use of more power.
Link LED
The Link LED indicates the Bluetooth link status between the intellitrack
Communicator and your iPod Touch device.
Once the Power switch is in the on position, the Link LED will be Solid Red for
about three seconds.
*Flashing Red: Indicates the Communicator is not paired and seeking to
pair with an iPod Touch device. See appendix on how to pair the
Communicator with your iPod Touch device.
Note: Your intellitrack Communicator and iPod Touch devices were already paired
when they shipped from the factory.
Item Link LED Link State Note
1 Not Illuminated Off Power switch is off or the
battery is too low to
operate normally
2 Solid Red Powering On
Lasts about three
seconds after the power
is switch on
3 * Flashing Red Attempt
Paring
Is not paired to an iPod
Touch device. Seeking to
pair
4 Flashing Green Attempt
Connection
Is paired to an iPod
Touch and attempting
connection
5 Solid Green Connected Is connected to an iPod
Touch device
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See the intellitrack Reader App section called Comm for additional information
about wireless Bluetooth Paring and connection.
Reset to Factory Defaults
This feature should only be used when it is necessary for your intellitrack
Communicator to pair with another iPod Touch device. Pressing this hidden
button will un-pair the Communicator with your iPod Touch.
See the intellitrack Reader App section called Comm for additional information
about wireless Bluetooth Pairing and connection.
RailStress Module
RailStress Modules are target devices. Modules communicate with intellitrack
Readers or Wayside Reader devices. Modules are wireless sensor devices
attached to the rail web area. A sensor is micro-welded to the rail measuring
strain and temperature. Combined, a value called Stress-Free-Temperature (SFT)
is computed.
RailStress Modules are sealed from the environment and internally self-powered.
Modules operate in the ISM 2.4GHz band using a proprietary Salient Systems
protocol based on IEEE 802.15.4.
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intellitrack Reader App
The intellitrack Reader App is used to read data from target devices, such as
RailStress Modules, and update a limited set of values back into Modules.
To run the Reader App, find this application icon on your iPod Touch Device:
intellitrack Reader Screen Elements
The intellitrack Reader App always shows a navigation bar and tab bar.
Navigation Bar
The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen and contains view-
specific information. It typically contains a view title and buttons for view-
specific operations.
Tab Bar
The tab bar contains four icons that are used to view and manage different
aspects of operation. Tap an icon to view or manage that specific operation
category.
RSM – View and manage RailStress Module data
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Upload – Control uploading RailStress Module data to Stress-Net
Comm – intellitrack Communicator properties and connection status
Settings – Change display units (temperature units of measure)
RSM
When the intellitrack Reader App is first started, it begins focused on the RSM tab
bar icon showing the Subdivisions view. Afterwards, if another tab bar function is
selected and you reselect the RSM tab bar icon, then the last RSM view is
presented.
Subdivisions
The Subdivisions view contains a list of module subdivisions each showing a total
count of modules and the elapsed time since a module was read from that
subdivision.
To see a list of modules in a subdivision, simply tap a Disclosure Indicator
alongside each subdivision entry.
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Subdivision Modules
The Subdivision Modules view displays a list of modules for the selected
subdivision. Each module entry shows its last acquired temperature and SFT
value.
To see details for a particular module, simply tap a Detail Disclosure Indicator
alongside each module entry.
Module Sort Identifier
Tap the round rectangular button above the first data column. It will toggle
between Module ID and Location. The list will be automatically resorted in
ascending order.
Modules can be identified in the list by either a Module ID or Module
Location. Location is a user defined value that can be set in each module.
Module ID is a unique value permanently set at the factory.
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Module Filter View
The module list can be separately filtered by Track Number and Left/Right
Rail. Tap the round rectangular buttons above the second and third data
columns to toggle through the various filter states.
Module Details
The Module Details view displays a list of values for the selected module. Module
data values are shown in the list. Certain Module data values can be changed by
tapping the navigation bar Install Button.
Tapping exposes detail disclosure buttons for certain listed module
data items. Only those items are editable and set to update for the selected
module.
Detail disclosure buttons allow editing an indicated value.
Tapping hides the detail disclosure buttons.
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Stress
Stress is a read-only value received from each module.
Temp
Temperature is a read-only value received from each module. The display
units can be changed by tapping the tab bar settings icon.
SFT
SFT is the Stress Free Temperature of the rail at the module location. Tap
the associated detail disclosure button to perform an SFT Calibration.
SFT Calibration
SFT Calibration can be performed by two different methods.
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Set Unconstrained SFT
Once Set Unconstrained SFT is tapped, the following dialog appears:
Either tap Continue to commit or tap Abort to cancel the
operation.
Manually set SFT
Once Manually Set SFT is tapped, the following dialog appears:
Enter the desired value and tap Save. Or, tap Cancel to discard
changes.
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Last Read
This is the last time the Stress, Temp, and SFT values were received from
the Module.
Location
Here is where you enter the Mile Post; or, Kilometer if using the Metric
System. Tap the associated detail disclosure button to edit the value.
Track
Track is a number used to identify one of more tracks alongside each other.
Tap the associated detail disclosure button to edit the value.
Rail
This is one of the two rails that make up a track. Left, Right, or Unknown.
Tap the associated detail disclosure button to edit the value.
Edit Location/Track/Rail
This dialog view is common for entry of Location, Track, and Rail. The
scroll wheel value types will be different for each.
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Collection Time
Collection time was the last time the module was read. If the time is
unknown, then “No Reads” is displayed.
Firmware
This is the modules firmware version/revision number.
RSSI
RSSI means Relative Signal Strength Indicator. RSSI is a relative measure of
RF energy received by the intellitrack Communicator device. The units of
measure are in dB.
Upload
Once your intellitrack Reader App collects RailStress Module data, it will
automatically send it to the Stress-Net Webserver. To temporarily disable Stress-
Net Upload, tap “Pause”. Or, tap “Allow” to enable Stress-Net Uploads.
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When the intellitrack Reader App is closed, it will not remember if you set Stress-
Net Upload to “Pause”. Each time the intellitrack Reader App is started, Stress-
Net Upload is set to “Allow”.
Note: When the intellitrack Reader App first starts, it may inform you that it
needs to upload data to Stress-Net. You can choose then to pause uploading.
Comm
The Comm view shows information about the intellitrack Communicator device
that is assumed paired to your iPod Touch.
The Bluetooth Radio status indicates the connection status between your iPod
Touch and intellitrack Communicator device. If the Comm view Radio Bluetooth
status indicates “disconnected”, then your iPod Touch is either disconnected or is
not paired to your intellitrack Communicator device. Also, the Comm view
General details about the Communicator device will be blank.
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Bluetooth Pairing
If you suspect the intellitrack Communicator is not paired to your iPod
Touch device, then you may have to re-pair the Communicator to your iPod
Touch.
Using a paper clip, press the hidden Factory Reset Button through the small
hole located on the front panel of your intellitrack Communicator device.
Find and tap your iPod Touch main Settings icon (not the Reader App tab
bar Settings icon).
Then tap General settings. Then tap Bluetooth.
Delete any entry you find for intellitrack Communicator. Your iPod Touch
will then try to discover your nearby Communicator device and create a
valid pairing. Once paired, you can run your intellitrack Reader App and use
your Communicator to access target devices (such as RailStress Modules).
Note: Pairing is different than being connected to your intellitrack
Communicator. Pair only means your iPod Touch device knows how to look
for your specific your intellitrack Communicator device. Your intellitrack
Reader App only knows if it has a valid connection or is disconnected. The
Reader App is unaware if the Communicator has a valid pairing with your
iPod Touch device.
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Settings
Settings allow you to change temperature display units. You can select between
Celsius and Fahrenheit by tapping the correct display units setting.
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Appendix - FCC Certifications
The FCC ID for this unit is:
FCC ID: Y8S INTLITRKCOM
And contains the following transceivers:
FCC ID: PI4411B
FCC ID: OUR XBEEPRO

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