Pathfindr PF/H/SDA/1B2 User manual

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Safe Distancing
Assistant
Pathfindr’s Safe Distancing Assistant (SDA) is the
affordable solution to this challenge. Lightweight,
accurate and simple to use, the SDA helps you
keep your people safe and your business open.
The device can be deployed in any environment
to assist with enforcement of social distancing
requirements, helping you comply with safe
working practices and avoid costly fines and
crippling closures.
The device offers configurable distance settings
and uses ultra-wideband technology for an
accurate and highly reliable 360-degree field of
detection. When another wearer is too close, the
devices emit a short audible or vibrating alert,
advising both parties to increase their distancing.
Activated when worn –either on a lanyard or
clipped to clothing –there is no need to
remember to turn it on and off. What’s more,
there’s no complicated set-up, no software to
install, and no other hardware, infrastructure or
connectivity. The SDA works straight out of the
box.
Available at a one-off cost with no ongoing
subscription or service fees, the SDA comes with
a one-year warranty and UK-based customer
support provided free of charge.
Maintaining safe social distancing in the workplace is a key
challenge for every business in the COVID-19 era.

Additional information
•Do not submerge in any liquid
•As with all rechargeable devices,
do not leave unattended while
charging
•Device must be turned off during
shipping.
•To turn off device, follow steps
described in the Quick Start Guide.
Product features
•Audible and vibrating alerts
•Automatically operational when worn,
auto-sleep when at total rest
•Adjustable distance threshold
•Hygienic, wipe-clean
•Lanyard included
•Rechargeable, 4–5-day battery life
•Low battery alert
•Very low power, safe to wear
•Low profile, lightweight form factor
•Foreign Object Damage (FOD)
aware design
•Coolant and oil resistant
pathfindr.io Intelligent Industrial IoT
Safe Distancing
Assistant
Technical details
•Low power Ultra-wideband (UWB)
technology
•3.5GHz (Radio TX frequency)
•Rechargeable lithium polymer battery
•Small form factor (80x60x23mm)
•IP54 enclosure
•ROHS compliant
•CE marked and FCC certified

How it works
The Safe Distancing Assistant (SDA) listens for other nearby SDA devices, alerting when
the safe distance isbreached and continuing until distance is increased.
Getting started
Charging. Use the supplied USB cable and remove the rubber outer-casing to access
charging port. Full charging takes approximately 3–4 hours and will automatically stop
when complete. The red light visible near the USB port
indicates charging in progress and will turn off when the device is fully charged.
To test ifthe SDA isoperational, press the button on the front of the device. If no
tone is heard, the device is off.
Activate. Press and hold the button for 7seconds. You will hear two ascending tones.
Devices do not need to be turned on and off during normal day-to-day use.
Settings
Alert modes. On pressing the button, the SDA will cycle through the alert modes:
Volume high >Volume low >Volume extra low &Off >Vibrate-only. The selected mode
is identified by the volume level of the alert heard on button press. Vibrate-only mode will
return avibration alert and no audible tone.
Battery indicator. As you cycle through the modes, the device will indicate its battery
level: 1beep =low |2beeps =medium |3beeps =full.
Turn off. To prevent unauthorised disabling of the device, the ‘off’ function ishidden.
Press the button until you are inextra low volume mode, then immediately hold the button
for 7seconds until you hear two descending tones. To verify the device is off, press the
button again; there should be no tone.
IMPORTANT: Only turn off one device at a time.
Adjust distance threshold. Place two SDA devices apart at the required alert distance,
set to vibrate only. Press and hold the button on each device simultaneously (+/- 1
second) and hold for 10 seconds to set the distance on both. Rapid beeps sound when
the new distance is configured.
PLEASE NOTE: Devices that are located within approximately 20cm of each other will
temporarily disable audible and vibrate alerts. This helps when charging and cleaning the
devices. Alerts will activate again once the distance is increased,
as long as the devices are not manually turned off.
Quick Start Guide

Is the device rechargeable and how long will one charge last?
Yes, the device is rechargeable. Charging takes 3 to 4 hours. One charge will last 4 to 5
days.
Why does the device not alert immediately after breaching a safe distance?
You may have the delay function installed on your device, which was developed for
situations where it is necessary to breach recommended distance limits for short periods of
time e.g. walking down corridors, team working. These devices will alert after a short delay.
Can the devices be cleaned/sanitised?
The device is IP54 rated so it’s protected from light splashing such as rain but must not be
submerged in liquid. We recommend wiping with a damp cloth and disinfectant. We have
options for customers who require a higher IP rating. Please contact us to discuss.
Will the devices interfere with my existing systems?
No. The 3.5GHz frequency has been specifically chosen to be separate from other
equipment frequencies.
Can the devices be shared?
Devices do not need to be assigned to an individual, so it is possible to share between
users, e.g. across shifts. However, due to COVID-19 sometimes remaining on surfaces we
strongly recommend the devices are sanitised before changing user.
Do the devices need a connection or store any personal data?
No, the SDA is fully self contained and has no connectivity. No data is collected or stored.
What is the warranty period on the device?
There is a one-year warranty period for all devices.
Safe Distancing Assistant FAQs