User Guide
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1. OVERVIEW OF POSIX SDK #
Sentrax's POSIX SDK (Beta Version) provides a suite of features for location-based systems, ensuring accurate user positioning and immediate floor detection through advanced algorithms. The application offers efficient beacon management, enabling users to make swift configuration adjustments. Moreover, it seamlessly integrates with Solix Suite, and for parameter calibration, including RSSI, it offers versatile options.
How to Install #
Step 1: #
Download POSIX SDK (Beta Version) Application from Play Store using this link: POSIX App (Beta)
Step 2: #
Maintain a distance of at least 1 meter between each beacon. Your position is determined only within the space covered by the beacons. Picture it like this: if you arrange four beacons in a square, the size of that square affects how accurately your position is pinpointed. A bigger square means less precise accuracy.
Deployment Map
Step 3 #
Access Solix Portal and setup beacon devices with the following steps:
- To add devices to any floor, go to the buildings drop-down on the bottom left of the navigation panel.
- And then select Devices, then Device List in the drop-down shown in (Figure 1)
Figure 1 #
3. It will show the list of devices already added to the floors. If no devices are added it will show empty list
4. Here to add a new device click on Add New Devices Button on the top right of the page (Redbox). It will redirect to a page where the user can view the floor they are adding and set name and description. (Figure 1)
5. Here, From the drop-down box (highlighted with Red Box in Figure 2) select a building then, select a floor where you want to add a device. It will redirect to a page where the floor map will be loaded.
Figure 2 #
6. The devices will be visible on the floor if there are devices already added on this floor (Red box in Figure 3)
Figure 3
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7. The devices will be visible on the floor if there are devices already added on this floor (Red box in Figure 3)
Figure 4 #
8. Now, on the floor map click on the position where you have installed the device. After clicking (Highlighted in Green Box in Figure 4) on the floor map a pop-up will appear on the screen (Highlighted in Red Box in Figure 4) asking to select the device type from the drop-down (Select Beacon).
9. After selecting the Beacon, it will list the number of devices (Serial numbers).
Figure 5 #
10. If you select Beacons from the Device Type drop-down it will only show device drop-down of Beacons (Serial numbers).
11. Pressing OK takes the user to the Devices list as shown in Figure 6 with new device added shown
Figure 6 #
2. POSIX SDK (Beta Version) Walkthrough #
Solix Login #
User can log in using their Solix account, providing access to retrieve information on buildings, floors, and beacon details.
Solix Login #
Select Building #
Choose the building to initiate the scanning process.
Select Building
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Live Map #
Upon logging in with a Solix account, users gain access to comprehensive details regarding buildings, floors, and beacon information.
Live Map #
Configuration Map #
Beacons are conveniently presented in the configuration tab view, facilitating straightforward configuration through a simple click.
Comprehensive details regarding buildings, floors, and beacon information #
Configuration Screen #
Users possess the capability to adjust beacon configurations seamlessly through the dedicated configuration screen.
Dedicated configuration screen #
Calibration Tools #
Gain access to RSSI data for each beacon, empowering users to generate calibration graphs. An illustrative example is showcased in the provided sample app.
RSSI data for each beacon #
Deploy Beacon on Solix #
In the event of no beacon or floor being detected, the application presents users with two distinct options:
Open Solix: This option facilitates the deployment of beacons on the Solix floor map. Users can seamlessly integrate and position beacons within the Solix platform.
Change Building: Users also have the flexibility to switch to a different building that houses beacons.
Deploy Beacon on Solix #
FAQs: #
Q. What can I do with Sentrax's POSIX SDK (Beta Version).?
The POSIX SDK Tester helps developers integrate location-based features easily. It ensures precise user positioning, real-time floor detection, and efficient beacon management. It works well with Solix Suite and allows integration with custom backends. You can also fine-tune settings like RSSI calibration.
Q. How do I get the POSIX SDK (Beta Version).?
- Step 1: Get the POSIX SDK Tester (Beta Version) from the Play Store here.
- Step 2: Keep beacons at least 1 meter apart for accuracy. Imagine it like arranging beacons in a square; a bigger square means less accuracy.
- Step 3: Set up beacon devices on the Solix portal following the provided steps.
Q. How do I add devices to a floor in Solix portal.?
Follow these steps:
- Add devices by going to the building’s menu, then Devices, and Device List.
- Click "Add New Devices" to add a new device, set its name and description.
- Select the building and floor, then click on the floor map to position the device.
- A pop-up will ask to select the device type (like Beacon).
Q. How do I log in to Solix.?
Log in using your Solix account to access building, floor, and beacon details.
Q. How do I start scanning.?
Choose the building to start scanning.
Q. What info is in the live map.?
After logging in, you see details about buildings, floors, and beacons.
Q. How do I adjust beacon settings.?
Easily adjust beacon settings in the configuration screen.
Q. How do I check RSSI data for calibration.?
Access RSSI data for each beacon to generate calibration graphs.
Q. How do I deploy beacons on Solix.?
If no beacons or floor are detected, choose:
- Open Solix: Deploy beacons on the Solix floor map.
- Change Building: Switch to a different building with beacons.
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