Industrial Scientific iAssign Beacon Installation guide

Brand: Industrial Scientific

Model: iAssign Beacon

Type: Installation guide

Start-up

Guide

The Safety Team's Resource

for Programming and Using

iAssign Beacons, Accessories,

& Compatible Devices.

Edition 5

July 20, 2023

Part Number: 17159342-1

Industrial Scientific Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA USA

Industrial Scientific Co., Ltd. Shanghai, China

Revision 4

 
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Contents 
Warnings and Cautionary Statements ....................................................................................................... 1 
Warnings ............................................................................................................................................... 1 
Cautionary statements .......................................................................................................................... 1 
Certifications ............................................................................................................................................. 2 
General Information ................................................................................................................................... 2 
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 2 
Product information ............................................................................................................................... 3 
Key Features......................................................................................................................................... 4 
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 5 
iAssign beacons .................................................................................................................................... 5 
iAssign tags and cards .......................................................................................................................... 5 
Standby Clip.......................................................................................................................................... 5 
Programming and Using iAssign Products ................................................................................................ 6 
Getting started ...................................................................................................................................... 6 
iAssign compatibilities ........................................................................................................................... 6 
Settings for iAssign-compatible products .............................................................................................. 6 
NFC targets........................................................................................................................................... 8 
iAssign App ............................................................................................................................................... 8 
Launching the iAssign app .................................................................................................................... 8 
iAssign app home screens .................................................................................................................... 9 
Tag management .................................................................................................................................. 9 
Beacon management .......................................................................................................................... 13 
Reading and writing iAssign cards ...................................................................................................... 15 
EULA, Warranties, and Disclaimer .......................................................................................................... 18 
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................. 21 
Performing an over-the-air firmware upgrade ..................................................................................... 21 
OTA upgrade prerequisites ................................................................................................................. 21 
Contact Information ................................................................................................................................... 1 
 
   
 

Tables and Figures

Table 1 iAssign beacon certifications ............................................................................................................. 2

Table 2 iAssign beacon specifications ........................................................................................................... 5

Table 3 iAssign tag and card specifications .................................................................................................. 5

Table 4 Standby Clip iAssign accessory specifications ................................................................................. 5

Table 5 iAssign-compatible products ............................................................................................................. 6

Table 6 iAssign-related Settings for Ventis Pro ............................................................................................. 7

Table 7 iAssign-related Settings for RGX Gateway ....................................................................................... 7

Figure 1 Location of NFC Targets.................................................................................................................. 8

Warnings and Cautionary Statements

Warnings

WARNING: Use only Energizer L91 Batteries.

AVERTISSEMENT: Utilisez uniquement des piles Energizer L91.

WARNING: Explosion hazard. Do not mix old and new batteries.

AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d'explosion. Ne pas mélanger les piles neuves et anciennes.

WARNING: Explosion hazard. Only replace batteries in non-hazardous locations.

AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d'explosion. Ne remplacer les piles que dans des zones non dangereuses.

WARNING: Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety and may cause an unsafe condition.

AVERTISSEMENT: La substitution de composants peut compromettre la sécurité intrinsèque.

CAUTION: For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and understand

the instruction manual completely before operating or servicing.

ATTENTION: Pour des raisons de sécurité, cet équipement doit être utilisé entretenu et réparé uniquement par un personnel

qualifié. Lisez le manuel d'instructions entièrement avant d'utiliser, d'entretenir ou de réparer l'équipement.

Cautionary statements

1. The radio in the iAssign Beacon has been assessed and found to be below the allowed exposure limits for placement within

a 5mm distance from the human body as defined in FCC; Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; and

Radio Equipment Directive 2014/35/EU requirements for human exposure to electromagnetic fields.

2. This radio has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 B and C of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at their expense.

The instrument complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

 This device may not cause harmful interference.

 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Modifications made to this radio are not approved by the manufacturer and will void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

3. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exempts de licence d'Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux

deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute

interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable de l’appareil.

4. The iAssign Beacon contains 1 radio communication module that generates radio frequency energy. The frequency and

output power are listed below:

 Bluetooth Low Energy

 2402 to 2480 MHz

 4 dBm (2.5 mW) (Maximum Radiated Transmit Power)

5. Industrial Scientific recommends persons with a pacemaker or implantable cardio defibrillator (ICD) should maintain a

minimum separation distance of 15 cm (6 in) between the pacemaker or ICD and a wireless-enabled instrument. Please

consult your physician or pacemaker or ICD manufacturer for additional guidance and recommendations.

6. 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或

變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機及使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現

象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通

信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

This device complies with NCC standard for Taiwan. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

For certified low power equipment, its frequency cannot be changed or increased, and its design specifications and

functions cannot be changed by the manufacturer or user without prior approval; Operation of the equipment must not

interfere with airline safety and legal communications; If the equipment generates [harmful] interference, you must stop

using it until it can be modified to operate without causing interference. Legal communications refers to wireless

communication in accordance with telecommunications law. Low power equipment must accept interference from wireless

communication devices or radiation devices used in industry, science, and medicine.

Certifications

At the time of this document’s publication, the iAssign beacon was certified for use as summarized below.

Table 1 iAssign beacon certifications

Hazardous location certifications

Certifying body

Classificationa

ATEX

II 1 G, Ex ia IIC T4 Ga

c UL usb

Cl I, Div 1 Gr A, B, C, D, T4; Cl II, Div 1, Gr E, F, G;

Cl I Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4; Ex ia IIC T4

IECEx

Ex ia IIC T4 Ga

INMETRO

Ex ia IIC T4 Ga

China Ex

Ex ia IIC T4 Ga

UKEx

II 1 G, Ex ia IIC T4 Ga

Wireless certifications

Agency/Authority

Contains identification number

Country

FCC

RYYEYSGJN

USA

ISED-Canada

4389B-EYSGJN

Canada

SRRC

CMIIT ID: 2021DJ15284

China

aTo determine hazardous-area classifications for which an iAssign beacon is certified, refer to its label or the equipment order.

bCertified by UL to CSA standards.

General Information

Overview

iAssign® tags and cards can write and iAssign beacons can broadcast data to Ventis® Pro Series multi-gas

monitors. The Standby Clip™, an iAssign accessory, can place selected Ventis Pro instrument functions on

standby. Identifiers, such as a user, site name, or network credentials can be programmed to an iAssign

tag or card. When these identifiers are then written—via Near Field Communication (NFC) technology—to

a compatible instrument, they are assigned to the instrument and associated with its gas readings, alarms,

and other events. These associations provide critical location and worker identity data to iNet® which can

be live monitored via iNet Now. This data can also be analyzed via iNet Control.

 iNet Now live monitoring helps safety teams prepare for potentially hazardous events.

 iNet Control allows you to analyze and discern patterns from cumulative data to identify areas of

concern for a particular location or worker.

Product information

Tags

iAssign tags consist of a programmable NFC chip surrounded by a small, round or teardrop-shaped plastic

shell. The tags come in four varieties: Standard, waterproof, all-weather outdoor, or keychain. The standard

and waterproof tags have an adhesive backing. The all-weather tags have a center screw hole for mounting

and the keychain tags are attached to a jump ring for securing the tag to a keychain or similar item.

 Used by workers to tag instruments with their user or site identifiers.

 Tags can also store an "access level" value associated with a user identifier.

 Easily programmable with the iAssign app, tags can also be locked to prevent overwriting their data.

 Choose the right iAssign tag for your needs: Standard or waterproof tags are better suited to indoor

application sites or can be affixed to a hardhat. All-weather tags can be permanently installed in indoor

or outdoor locations. Keychain tags are best suited for mobile applications.

iAssign Tags

iAssign Card

iAssign cards

Also known as wireless upgrade or wi-fi cards, these NFC cards approximate the size and shape of a credit

card and can store up to 868 bytes of network credential or user information. iAssign cards can update this

information for compatible Ventis Pro instruments equipped with an enabled wi-fi battery. This solution was

created to provide additional storage capacity when programming static IP address fields.

Standby Clip

An iAssign accessory that snaps over the front of a Ventis Pro instrument, the Standby Clip can place man-

down or selected instrument functions on standby. Symbols display on the Ventis Pro screen to indicate

functions on standby. When the clip is detached from the instrument, any functions on standby are

generally re-enabled within 5 seconds. The Standby Clip uses a locked, factory-programmed iAssign tag.

Note: For more information about this accessory, see the Standby Clip Guide (P/N 17159437).

Peer Gas Man down

Standby Clip attached to a Ventis Pro

Ventis Pro Standby symbols

Beacons

iAssign beacons consist of a small, wall-mountable unit containing a programmable NFC chip and a low

energy Bluetooth transmitter. Beacons are intrinsically safe, can withstand harsh outdoor environments,

and can be installed in indoor or outdoor locations, as needed.

 Beacons broadcast site name, access level, and range to nearby instruments.

 When an instrument enters an area where an iAssign beacon is broadcasting an access level higher

than that of the instrument’s user assignment beacons can activate instrument proximity alarms.

 Determine the number of beacons required based on the size and ranges you need to cover, the

number of groups you require, and other factors.

 Beacons can temporarily place on standby specific instrument functions such as man-down.

Key Features

Identify workers and instruments

Using a pre-programmed iAssign tag, workers can wirelessly assign their names and optionally, their work

sites, to instruments simply by tapping the tag to an instrument. All data recorded by the instrument will be

tagged with the worker’s user and site identifiers. This allows workers to carry different gas monitors each

day while still maintaining a record of who was assigned to an instrument when it went into alarm.

The programmable site identifier continuously broadcast by iAssign beacons enables Ventis Pro Series

instruments to automatically record worker positions as instruments are moved about a work site. Using

tags and beacons, the safety team or others can review an iNet Now live monitoring map to see the

instrument’s user assignment and where the readings were taken, making the information more actionable.

iNet subscribers can also review iNet Control historical trends to discern patterns over time.

Note: When a worker or site assignment is made to an instrument using an iAssign tag, card, or beacon, the instrument treats it

as a temporary assignment. When an assignment is made to the instrument using iNet Control, DSSAC, or Accessory Software,

the instrument classifies the entered worker or site identifier as a recurring assignment.

Enforce restricted areas

An instrument's "proximity alarm" will be activated when the access level for its assigned user is lower than

the beacon's continuously broadcast access-level setting.

 Alert workers when entering restricted areas with simple-to-program proximity alarms.

 Use beacons as a tool to help manage user access to these areas on your work site.

Place instrument functions on standby

Specific functions, such as man-down on a Ventis Pro Series instrument, can be placed on standby by an

iAssign beacon or the Standby Clip. This can occur when an instrument comes within range of an iAssign

beacon that is set to Man Down configuration with Man Down set to Off. For example, a company cafeteria

may have a beacon set in this way to temporarily prevent instruments at rest from causing man-down

warnings or alarms. Functionality is restored when the instrument passes out of range of the beacon, the

instrument’s site identifier is next updated, or after 60 minutes, whichever comes first.

Attaching the Standby Clip to an instrument can place on standby man down or selected instrument

functions. Removing the clip from the instrument restores any functions placed on standby, generally within

5 seconds. For more information on specific instrument functions than can be placed on standby, see Table

6 iAssign-related Settings for Ventis Pro.

Specifications

iAssign beacons

Table 2 iAssign beacon specifications

Item

Description

Part Number

18109491

Performancea

Humidity range

0% to 100% RH

Ingress protection

IP65

Range (beacon)

Configurable from 1 to 30 m (3 to 100 ft)

Run time

Four years

Temperature range

-40 °C to 50 °C

Physical characteristics

Size (dimensions)

5 x 3.3 x 1.68 in (125 x 85 x 43 mm)

Weight

9 oz (250 g)

Technologies

Bluetoothb, Near Field Communication (NFC)

aThese performance specifications are based on averages and may vary by instrument.

bBased upon standard: Bluetooth v4.1. See Cautionary statements for more information on Bluetooth frequency and power output.

iAssign tags and cards

Table 3 iAssign tag and card specifications

Item

Part Number

Description

Standard tag

18109417

0.7 mm thick, round NFC tag with adhesive backing.

Waterproof tag

18109418

1.5 mm thick, round NFC tag with adhesive backing and waterproof coating.

All-weather tag

18109419

3 mm thick, round NFC tag with central screw hole for mounting.

Keychain tag

18109420

4 mm thick, tear-drop shaped NFC tag with jump ring.

iAssign card

17157156

85.5 x 54 x 0.85 mm waterproof NFC card with 868 byte storage capacity.

Standby Clip

Table 4 Standby Clip iAssign accessory specifications

Item

Description

Part Number

17159316

Instrument compatibility

Ventis Pro 4 or 5 instruments running Firmware version 4.1 or later.

Technology

NFC

Tag characteristics

Permanently locked, factory programmed (non-programmable).

Storage options

When not in use, hang with lanyard or attach to ferromagnetic surfaces with built-in magnets.

Programming and Using iAssign Products

Getting started

iAssign tags*, cards, and beacons can be easily programmed using a smart phone equipped with Near

Field Communication (NFC) and the iAssign app that can be downloaded from the Apple App or Google

Play store.

To program iAssign tags, cards, and beacons, you will need:

 A smart phone equipped with NFC.

 The iAssign app

 Data: Write data, such as user and site identifiers or network settings, to a single tag or card, or use

Bulk Write to write a preformatted data set to multiple tags or cards.

*Note: Once locked, tags—including the factory-programmed tag in the Standby Clip—cannot be reprogrammed.

iAssign compatibilities

Use the compatible Industrial Scientific products listed below with iAssign beacons, tags, cards, or the

Standby Clip iAssign accessory.

Table 5 iAssign-compatible products

Item

Description

iAssign applications

Ventis Pro 4

or 5

multigas monitor

Touch a programmed iAssign tag or card to:

 Assign site and user identifiers to Ventis Pro instruments.

 Update wi-fi battery network credentials for Ventis Pro instruments.

iAssign beacons can:

 Change an instrument's site assignment as it enters or leaves the beacon's range.

 Activate an instrument proximity alarm.

 Activate or deactivate man down functionality in compatible instruments.

RGX™

Gateway

gateway

The RGX Gateway can act as an iAssign beacon, including all beacon functions

described above, but cannot be programmed using the iAssign app.

Standby Clip

accessory

Attach to a compatible Ventis Pro to place man down or selected functions on standby.

Settings for iAssign-compatible products

To use iAssign accessories (tags, cards, beacons, or Standby Clip) with compatible Industrial Scientific

products, certain equipment settings, such as NFC, must be enabled or assigned a particular value. For

example, the Ventis Pro NFC setting must be enabled (set to “on”) for the instrument to interact with

iAssign accessories.

Equipment settings also allow you to control how the instrument will function with respect to iAssign. For

example, an instrument can be set to prompt you if an iAssign setting has been changed or is missing.

For more information about settings for an iAssign-compatible product, see table 6 or 7 below or the

appropriate Product Manual.

Table 6 iAssign-related Settings for Ventis Pro

Settinga

Value

Affect / Result

Maintenance

Userb

Select from list

View and optionally change this setting from a list of values.

Siteb

Select from list

View and optionally change this setting from a list of values.

NFC

On or Off

“On” required for an instrument to accept data from iAssign accessories.

Clear

iAssign

Overwrite

Allow iAssign accessories to overwrite instrument data (site, user, etc.).

Restart

Clear the instrument's user, site, and access-level data when restarted.

Charging

Clear the instrument's user, site, and access-level data when charging.

Bluetooth

Local

When using iAssign beacons, choose an option that includes local.

iNet Now

If iNet Now live monitoring applies, choose an option that includes this.

Start-up

Prompt for

iAssign tag

On or Off

“On” prompts the user to tap an iAssign tag during start-up. If no tag is used

within 30 seconds, start-up will continue.

Operation

Edit

User/Site

On or Off

“On” allows the use of iAssign accessories to edit user/site settings during

operation. Required when using the Standby Clip.

Alarm

Proximity

Alarm

On or Off

“On” activates an instrument proximity alarm when the instrument with a lower

access setting enters an iAssign beacon restricted-access area.

Standby

Clip

Select from:

 Man down

 Man down and gas

 Man down and peer

 Man down, gas, and peer

Selected function(s) set on standby when

clip is attached.

Admin

iAssign

Warning

User, site, both

Warns an instrument operator of missing assignments. Can be set for user

only, site only, or user and site.

iAssign

update tone

On or Off

“On” notifies the instrument operator when iAssign user-site settings are

changed.

aSee the Ventis Pro Series Product Manual (P/N 17156830) for more information about these iAssign-related settings.

bNote: If the desired user or site is not listed, you can use an iAssign accessory to complete the assignment.

Table 7 iAssign-related Settings for RGX Gateway

Settinga

Value / Options

Gatewayb Summary

Sites

Enter a site name (up to 16 characters, including spaces) that also serves as

the iAssign beacon location when the RGX acts as a beacon.

Edit Equipment / iAssign

Beaconb

BLE Range Access

Set the beacon’s range: Select from: 1 m (3 ft), 5 m (16 ft), 20 m (65 ft), or 30

m (100 ft).

Restriction Access

Level

Set the access level for the beacon: Select from Not Restricted, Least

Restricted, Level 2 through Level 9, or Most Restricted.

aSee the RGX Gateway Product Manual (P/N 17158071) for more information about these iAssign-related settings.

bThese settings are accessible in iNet via these menus: Home/Equipment List/Gateway Summary and Home/Equipment List/Gateway

Summary/Edit Equipment.

NFC targets

Devices that support Near Field Communication (NFC)—smart phones, Ventis Pro instruments, and

iAssign beacons—have an NFC target, which is a spot on the device to which another NFC-compatible

device or an iAssign tag or card can be tapped or touched to exchange identifier information. In order to

use these iAssign accessories (e.g. tags, cards) and compatible devices successfully, it is critical that you

identify the exact location of the NFC target on each device. See Figure 1, below, for the location of these

targets on products from Industrial Scientific.

Figure 1 Location of NFC Targets

Ventis Pro

iAssign Beacon

Note: Location of the NFC target on a smart phone can vary, consult the smart phone’s product manual or website.

iAssign App

Use this app to manage iAssign tags, cards, and beacons: Program tags

or cards to update user and site identifiers or network settings for

compatible instruments. Configure beacons to set the site name, mode,

beacon range, and access level. Download and install the free iAssign

app from the Apple App or Google Play store.

Launching the iAssign app

After installing the iAssign app,

it appears as an on-screen

icon (highlighted, left).

Tap this icon to launch the

application.

An “iAssign” splash screen

(shown, right) temporarily

displays as the program

launches.

When the splash screen fades,

the iAssign home screen

displays.

NFC Target

iAssign app home screens

This is the main home screen,

used to read or write identifiers to

iAssign tags or cards.

Tap Beacon to switch to this

screen to view or configure

beacon settings.

Tap Wifi Card to read or write

network credentials to an

iAssign card or tag.

Tag management

Read identifiers that have been programmed to iAssign tags or cards. Program tags or cards with name,

location, iNet equipment group identifiers, and set access levels for compatible Ventis Pro instruments.

Tags or cards can be continually overwritten, as needed, or tags can be permanently locked.

Read a tag

Read data from a single iAssign tag (or card) to check or verify identifiers

currently written to that tag or card

1. Tap READ, at the top of the home screen.

2. The “Touch Tag to Device” prompt displays on the smart phone.

Note: On iOS devices the prompt message is “Ready to Scan”.

3. Touch the iAssign tag (or card) to the phone’s NFC target.

Tip: Learn exactly where the NFC target is on your smart phone.

Identifiers written to the tag (or card) display on the Home screen. If the tag

or card has not been programmed, no identifiers display.

Write a tag

Write data to a single iAssign tag (or card) using your smart phone. Tap the programmed tag or card to an iAssign-

compatible instrument to update its user, site, equipment group, or access level.

Programming a tag

1. Enter values for the following identifiersa, as needed:

 User (Jon Smith, Mary Jones, etc.) – up to 16 characters

 Site (Silo 1, Building 3, Shed 8, etc.) – up to 16 characters

 Equipment Groupb (Control Room, Maintenance, Electrical,

etc.) – up to 48 characters.

2. Select values, as needed:

 Access Level (Not Restricted, Least Restricted, Level 2

through Level 9, or Most Restricted).

 Training Expired (Click <select> to display a pop-up

calendar and select a Training Expired date).

3. Tap the Permanently Lockc slider control to lock the entered or

selected identifiers to a tag (or card), if desired.

4. Tap WRITE at the top of the Home screen - The “Touch Tag to

Device” prompt displays.

Note: On iOS devices the prompt message is “Ready to Scan”.

5. The prompt displays the identifiers being written to the tag or

card (shown below).

6. Touch an iAssign tag (or card) to the phone’s NFC target.

Notes:

aWhen updating identifiers, values left unchanged in the app leave

corresponding identifier values unchanged.

bThe instrument’s Equipment Group in iNet. If changed, on the next

docking the instrument will be automatically moved to the new group.

cPermanently locking a tag or card will prevent it from subsequently

accepting new identifiers. Locked tags cannot be reprogrammed.

Pop-up Calendar for Training Expired date

Use this calendar to select a "training expired" date that can

be written to an iAssign tag or card.

 Click a date from the current month to select it.

 Use the arrows (< >) to select a different month.

 Click Done to save the selected date and close the

calendar; click Clear to close without saving.

Once the Ventis Pro’s required training calendar reaches this

date, a warning displays at the end of the power on sequence.

To clear the warning, enter a new Training Expired date as

detailed above and write that value to the instrument.

Assigning identifiers to an instrument

1. Touch the programmed iAssign tag (or card) to the instrument’s

NFC target – See Figure 1.

Note: If the Ventis Pro does not respond to the tag or card, ensure

that the NFC setting is enabled. See Table 6 for more information.

2. The identifiers written (above) will update values on the

instrument and display the values on the Ventis Pro’s screen.

Bulk Write

Enter identifier data for multiple iAssign tags (or cards) and upload

that data as a single file. You can then program the data to a series

of tags or cards.

1. Create a bulk entry file containing a series of identifier entries

using word processing or spreadsheet software.

2. Use the following format for entries in the file:

Field_name1:Entry1#Field_name2:Entry2#Field_name3:Entry3#

 Each field name is followed by a “:” (colon)

 Each entry by a “#” (number sign)

 Identifiers for user and site name are limited to 16

characters, including spaces. Do not exceed this limit!

For Example:

 User:Joe#Site:BuildingA#EquipGrp:Testing#Access:1#

 User:MSmith#Site:Shed5#EquipGrp:Dev#Access:8#

Important: Each line in the file is treated as a separate tag (or card).

Once bulk writing begins, the app will repeatedly prompt you to touch a

tag (or card) to the device’s NFC target until each entry has been

written to a separate tag or card.

3. Copy the bulk entry text to the smart phone’s clipboard.

Example Bulk Entry File

Writing the bulk entries to tags

1. Launch the iAssign app.

2. Tap Write Mode and select Bulk Write.

3. Tap Grouping Size and select from 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, or

100 to set the number of tags (or cards) you will be

programming.

4. Tap the Permanently Lock slider control to permanently lock

all the tags you are bulk writing.

Note: Permanently locking tags (or cards) will prevent them from

subsequently accepting new identifiers.

5. Tap Paste Bulk Data – The text copied to the Smart phone’s

clipboard will be pasted to a bulk entry file.

Note: Be sure to have a sufficient quantity of tags (or cards) on hand

to match the number of entries in bulk entry file.

6. You will be repeatedly prompted to touch iAssign tags (or

cards) to the NFC target on your smart phone.

7. The bulk write process will continue until the app attempts to

write each entry in the bulk entry file to a separate iAssign tag

(or card).

Beacon management

Manage iAssign beacons. Read a beacon to verify its current settings and view its serial number. You can

also edit beacon settings, including Configuration, Range, Beacon Mode, and Access Level.

Note: Beacon management with the iAssign app works only with actual iAssign beacons (P/N 18109491). An RGX Gateway

acting as a beacon broadcasts its site identifier, range, and access level when this data has been set, but this data can only be

configured via iNet. See the RGX Gateway Product Manual (P/N 17158071) for more information.

Read beacon

Tap Beacon to switch the iAssign app home screen from tag to

beacon.

1. Tap READ, at the top of the beacon home screen.

2. The “Touch Tag to Device” prompt displays on the smart

phone.

Note: On iOS devices the prompt message is “Ready to Scan”.

3. Touch your phone’s NFC target to the NFC target on the

beacon.

Tip: Learn exactly where the NFC target is on your smart phone.

4. Current beacon settings, including the beacon’s serial number,

display on the beacon Home screen.

Beacon configuration

The beacon’s Configuration value can be set to Site or Man

Down.

 Site – Broadcasts the beacon’s site name to Ventis Pro

instruments that pass within range of the beacon.

o The site name can be updated in the app.

Note: The maximum length = 16 characters, including spaces.

 Man Down – When Configuration is set to Man Down,

this enables an additional setting of On or Off.

o On – Enables instrument control of the Man Down

function for Ventis Pro instruments within range of the

beacon.

o Off – Places the Man Down alarm on standby for a

Ventis Pro instrument within range of the beacon.

Note: The Man down function must be enabled on the Ventis

Pro and is governed by instrument settings when out of range of

the beacon.

Updating beacon settingsa

1. When Configuration is set to Site, you can edit the

beacon’s site identifier in the App.

2. You can also select appropriate values for these settings:

 Configuration – Site or Man Down.

 Site – You can update the site nameb in the app.

 Range – 1 m (3 ft), 5 m (16 ft), 20 m (65 ft), or 30 m

(100 ft). This sets the range of the beacon’s broadcast

signal.

 Beacon Mode – Normal, Sleep, or Firmware Upgrade.

Set to sleep to deactivate the beacon, otherwise pick

the appropriate setting. See the Appendix for

information about upgrading the beacon firmware.

 Access Level – Not Restricted, Least Restricted, Level 2

through Level 9, or Most Restricted. This setting works with

the Access Level setting on Ventis Pro instruments that are

in range of the beacon and the instrument proximity alarm.

A proximity alarm can be activated on a Ventis Pro if the

Access Level of the instrument is set lower than the

beacon.

3. Tap the Location Lock slider control to enable this feature.

When enabled, the beacon site broadcast to a Ventis Pro

instrument is “locked” even after that instrument goes out of

range of that beacon. The instrument retains this beacon site

until it encounters another iAssign beacon broadcasting a

different site.

4. Tap the Lock with Pin slider control to lock the updates for this

beacon, if desired.

5. After updating all needed or desired settings, tap WRITE at the

top of the beacon home screen:

 If the Lock with Pin slider is set to ON, you will be

prompted to enter a 4-digit PIN number. You will need this

PIN to unlock the beacon if you ever want to change any of

its settings.

 The “Touch Beacon to Device” prompt displays, with the

identifiers you are writing to the tag (e.g., shown right).

6. Touch the phone’s NFC target to the NFC target on the beacon.

7. A success banner temporarily displays and then fades.

Notes:

aWhen updating a beacon’s settings, values left unchanged in the app will

leave corresponding beacon settings unchanged.

bThe maximum length = 16 characters, including spaces.

Reading and writing iAssign cards

Read network information identifiers that have been

programmed to iAssign cards or tags. Program cards (or tags)

with data needed to update the network credentials for a

compatible Ventis Pro Series instrument equipped with an

enabled wi-fi battery. iAssign cards can store up to 868 bytes of

network settings or credential data. This option offers greater

capacity for storing static IP address identifiers.

Note: Using iAssign tags to store static IP address identifiers is NOT

recommended due to the lower storage capacity of this accessory.

Read an iAssign card

Read data from a single iAssign card (or tag) to check or verify

network identifiers currently written to that card or tag.

1. Tap Wifi Card to switch the iAssign app home screen to card.

2. Tap READ, at the top of the card home screen.

3. The “Touch Tag to Device” prompt displays on the smart phone.

Note: On iOS devices the prompt message is “Ready to Scan”.

4. Touch an iAssign card (or tag) to the phone’s NFC target.

Tip: Learn exactly where the NFC target is on your smart phone.

5. Identifiers written to the card (or tag) display on the card home

screen. If the card or tag is not programmed, no identifiers

display.

Write an iAssign card

Write data to a single wi-fi card (or tag) using your smart phone.

Touch this programmed card (or tag) to a Ventis Pro Series

instrument that is equipped with an enabled wi-fi battery to update its

network credentials.

1. Enter a value for the Network identifier, as needed:

 For example, wifi, guestwifi, etc., up to 32 characters.

2. Select a value for the Security Type:

 Open

 WEP

 WPA or WPA2

Note: If you select WPA or WPA2, you will be prompted to supply

a password. The password cannot contain the symbols “=” or “:”.

3. Select IP Configuration type: DCHP or Static IP

 For DCHP, the IP address with be automatically

assigned

 For Static IP, you will also need to specify settings for

the following:

o Network Mask

o IP Address

o Gateway

o DNS Server

4. After updating all needed or desired settings, tap WRITE at the

top of the card home screen.

5. A prompt now displays the identifiers you are writing to the card.

6. Touch a wi-fi card to the phone’s NFC target.

Note: Passwords for network credentials tend to change frequently so

no option to lock this type of data to a tag or card.is provided.

Updating network settings on an instrument

1. On the Ventis Pro’s Network screen, select Update.

2. Touch the programmed iAssign card (or tag) to the instrument’s

NFC target – Values written to the card or tag will update values

on the instrument.

Bulk Write – iAssign cards

Enter network settings data for multiple iAssign cards or tags and

upload that data as a single file. You can then program the data to a

series of cards or tags.

Create a bulk entry file

1. Using word processing or spreadsheet software create a bulk

entry file that contains a series of network settings entries.

2. Use the following format for entries in the file:

Field_name1:Entry1#Field_name2:Entry2#Field_name3:Entry3#

 Each field name is followed by a “:” (colon)

 Each entry by a “#” (number sign)

 Identifiers for user and site name are limited to 16

characters, including spaces. Do not exceed this limit!

For Example:

A:1==B:<NetworkName>==C:<Password>==D:<NetworkSecurity

>==E:<IpConfig>==F:<NetworkMask>==G:<IpAddress>==H:<Ga

teway>==I:<Dns>==J:==K:==L:==

Important: Each line in the file is treated as a separate card (or tag). Once

bulk writing begins, the app will repeatedly prompt you to tap an iAssign

card (or tag) to the device’s NFC target until each entry has been written to

a separate card or tag.

3. Copy the bulk entry text to the smart phone’s clipboard.

Example Bulk Entry Data

A: “1” for wi-fi.

B: The SSID of the wi-fi network.

(Max 32 characters)

C: The Password used to connect to the wi-fi

network, if applicable.

(Max 32 characters)

D: A numeric code for Network Security (0 =

Open, 1 = WEP, 2 = WPA/WPA2)

E: A number code for IP Config (0 = Static IP,

1 = DHCP)

F: Network Mask value (0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255)

G: IP Address value (0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255)

H: Gateway value (0.0.0.0 – 255.255.255.255)

I: DNS Server value (0.0.0.0 –

255.255.255.255)

J:, K:,L: <intentionally blank>

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