Adeunis Mapper
Mapping Tips
- Only operate at an above ground level of 1-2 meters, otherwise your data will not be representative of most real world devices.
- The device is configured with an uplink interval of five seconds, sufficient for mapping on foot or in a moving vehicle.
Device Instructions
Charging
The device is rechargeable via a micro USB connector located on the bottom. It will charge automatically in the ON or OFF state. The device can be used while charging. Any charger supplying 5V and at least 500mA is sufficient.
If the battery is completely empty, it will be necessary to recharge the device for 6 hours in order for it to be fully charged.
Operating Procedure
Follow all the steps provided below for step-by-step instructions on how to properly operate the field test device.
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You must power on the device in a location with coverage in order for the device to first join the network. If the device is not able to join, it will never begin sending uplinks.
First, power the device On by flipping the switch on the bottom of the device into the ON position.
After you are presented with the start screen, you will see the join screen.
Start Screen
Join Screen
Press Push Button 2, shown below, once to navigate to the GPS screen, also shown below. If the backlight is off, you will have to press the button twice, once to turn the backlight back on and another time to navigate to the next screen.
Push Button 2
GPS Screen
Once you have navigated to the GPS screen you'll next be monitoring this screen to validate that the device has a sufficient GPS fix (enough satellites are visible to accurately calculate its position and time). Make sure the device is located in a place where a good amount of the sky is visible. Once your device obtains a fix (this may take a few minutes), you will see a latitude and longitude show as well as how many satellites are visible. It's best if six or more satellites are visible. You can now navigate to the Packet Count screen by again pressing the same Push Button 2, once if the display backlight is on, and twice if it is off.
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Ignore the PER % number as shown in the packet count screen below. This value is not meaningful for the current configuration. Only pay attention to the UL(Uplink) Count.
Packet Count Screen
Once you see a positive number in the UL Count field, you have successfully joined the network and are now transmitting packets with location data. At this point you are ready to begin mapping new area. Read about how you can view your location live with Helium Cargo below! When you are finished, simply switch the power switch to OFF.
Viewing on Cargo
When your device is transmitting packets with a valid GPS fix your device will be visible on cargo.helium.com. The device names are in the format of Mapper #, with the number being that which is displayed on the front of your device with a label as shown below. The Avg Speed, Elevation, and Voltage will always show zero, as these values were not included.
When you click on your device on the left, you will see a details window pop up in the right top of the window. Here you can click on the Sequence No box shown below to get a time series view of each packet that was received in sequence as well as the Hotspot that received it. The sequence number should match the UL Count on the Packet Count screen shown on the device, although it will likely be a few seconds delayed. The sequence number will start from zero after each power cycle of the device.
You can also click on the RSSI box shown below to view a time series view again, but with the signal strength and Hotspot that received each packet.
