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 IntelliTrack Reader
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 1 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
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 2 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.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 3 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.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 4 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
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 5 * 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
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 6 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.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 7 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
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 8  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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IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 10 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.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 11 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.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 12 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.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 13 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.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 14 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.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 15 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.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 16 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.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 17 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.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 18 Settings Settings allow you to change temperature display units. You can select between Celsius and Fahrenheit by tapping the correct display units setting.
IntelliTrack Reader Salient Systems, Inc. 2011-FEB-04 Page 19 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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