This will answer some commonly asked questions and will guide you step-by-step on how to use the track option on our Bluzone cloud platform.
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- Load and calibrate location map (about a 300k size PNG is recommended) into Bluzone.io cloud. Cloud will plot proper map coordinates
- Create WiFi template on Bluzon.io to enable BluFi connectivity once provisioned to proper WiFi AP
- Install physical BluFis at location and provision them using Bluvision Bluzone app. The app will log the location where the BluFi is being installed, and load proper WiFi settings and configuration via BLE from phone to BluFi over a secure RSA/SSl link
- Once all BluFis are installed, check the cloud to make sure all of them are online and working properly
- Provision master beacon using Bluzone app, and configure master beacon with appropiat firmware settings
- Launch calibration app, and start walking with calibration designated beacon. Add calibration points as indicated on app/map
- RTLS is now working in your zone
- Start adding geofences and other policies to location/account
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Ensure that your account has the right permissions enabled for RTLS asset tracking. You can check by going into any BluFi and see if it has Asset Tracking Settings in General tab
Confirm 3Mb/s upload min on 2.4GHz WiFi available throughout area where BluFis will be deployed
Verify that your Blufi is setup for:
asset tracking by checking the "Asset Tracking" checkbox for the Blufi in the Bluzone portal (BluFis > General > Asset Tracking Settings).
using the right scan mode by checking the "Scan mode" section on the same page and checking "Multi-Channel".
Verify that your Blufi is properly connected to Bluzone.
Verify that your beacon is setup for asset tracking by checking the "Asset Tracking" checkbox for the beacon in the Bluzone portal (Beacons > General > Asset Tracking Settings). Verify Asset Material Type is correct
Apply the proper beacon configuration for asset tracking calibration by applying the appropriate configuration template (Beacons > Configuration > Apply Template > Select "Default iBeek Template - Asset Tracking Calibration" for iBeeks / Select "Default Beacon Card Template - Asset Tracking Calibration" for Beacon Cards > Update). Alternatively, can provision via the bluzone app found in the Apple store and choosing the appropriate template.
Applying a template will require Bluzone to perform a configuration job on the beacon. Blufi needs to be properly connected and beacon needs to be within its range. (track job status on Bluzone portal via - Beacons > Jobs).
Once all configuration is completed, you can proceed with your calibration.
- Once all BluFis are set, take a SS of the fleet screen in order to remember the position of the BluFis. It is extremely important that BluFis are not moved once calibration process is started; either physical location or location on map
- Ensure that appropriate information (a clear floor plan, floor number and boundary) of the area that you would like to configure for RTLS is uploaded on Bluzone.io portal. Detailed instructions are available at 02. How-to Setup Locations. An example of RTLS location is provided below for your reference
- FYI. Color coding for Calibrator App:
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- For a deeper dive into beacon calibration best practices, review 13. RTLS Best Practices
How-to take calibration points (Master beacon)
NOTE: Calibration typically not required in RTLS installs, these steps are for reference if needed.
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- On Bluzone.io portal, under 'Location', select appropriate location
- Check 'Asset Tracking' under 'General' tab
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- It is recommended to name the test beacon used for calibration process as ‘Master <Asset Material Type>’ where Asset Material Type is Human, Metal or Box depending on your configuration
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- Refer to section 'Confirm BLE link' in RTLS Best Practices for details
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- On Bluzone.io portal, under 'Beacons', select appropriate beacon
- Check 'Asset Tracking' under 'General' tab
- Select appropriate value in 'Asset Material Type' drop-down box
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Select "Insert Marker"
Next, click red X icon and click 'Locations', select the location you want to do calibration
- This location is marked in red as your current location
Confirm that you are physically at the same location that is specified on the map
You are ready to begin the calibrating process. Click 'Begin
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- Calibrate for 1(N), then move on to the next direction, East. Let us call this 1(E)
- Calibrate for 1(E), then turn to the next direction - South - 1(S)
- Calibrate for 1(S), then turn to the last direction - West - 1(W)
- Calibrate for 1(W)
- After you have calibrated in all four directions, you are also required to calibrate by rotating on the axis (spinning). Let us call this 1(R). Spinning will help the algorithm predict the location more precisely by varying the RSSI from the specific location to BluFis around you
- NOTE: You may be prompted to calibrate your iDevice compass. In this case, follow the on-screen directions. Link to a instructional video is available here
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- If you use 'Manual Location', drag the pin to the new location before clicking 'Begin'
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How-to configure multiple beacons for RTLS
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