Salient Systems intellitrack Reader User manual

2011
Gary
Salient Systems,Inc.
2011-Mar-17
IntelliTrack
Reader

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Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................2
iPodTouchDevice...............................................................................................................................2
intellitrack Communicator Device........................................................................................................3
WirelessCommunication.................................................................................................................3
USBConnector.................................................................................................................................3
PowerSwitch...................................................................................................................................4
PowerLED.......................................................................................................................................4
LinkLED...........................................................................................................................................5
Reset toFactory Defaults.................................................................................................................6
RailStressModule................................................................................................................................6
intellitrack ReaderApp............................................................................................................................7
intellitrack ReaderScreenElements.....................................................................................................7
NavigationBar.................................................................................................................................7
TabBar............................................................................................................................................7
RSM.....................................................................................................................................................8
Subdivisions.....................................................................................................................................8
SubdivisionModules......................................................................................................................10
ModuleDetails..............................................................................................................................11
Upload...............................................................................................................................................15
Comm................................................................................................................................................16
BluetoothPairing...........................................................................................................................17
Settings.............................................................................................................................................18
Appendix - FCCCompliance & Advisory Statement................................................................................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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