ImpulseRadar PinPointR User Manual V1.5
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Software overview
The PinPointR is set-up and controlled wirelessly via the ImpulseRadar ViewPoint App once installed
on a suitable Android
Tablet (“D
evice
”)
. While it is feasible to operate the PinPointR using an Android
Smartphone, it is not recommended due to the small screen size, which will affect your ability to
identify and mark targets in the field. Refer to
requirements.
An Android device that meets or exceeds the minimum specification requirements will generally offer
better performance in terms of data recovery and on-screen functionality. That said, low-end Android-
based smartphones can provide a quick and simple means of collecting radar profiles, or as a back-up
in an emergency. Nevertheless, performance may be compromised if the specification is less than that
stated above.
Since there is less standardization among Android Devices than say PC
’
s, there may be variations in the
way software is installed and operated on and between different Devices. Consequently, you may
notice subtle differences between your Device and the notes that follow. If you require clarification or
need further support, please contact us at our headquarters, or contact your local ImpulseRadar
reseller; you may also email us at
Note:
the screenshots and following sequences are based on a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro.
Wi-Fi and connectivity
The GPR unit incorporates a built-in Wi-Fi module that acts as a wireless access point (WAP) to which
a Device can connect. The GPR unit
’
s network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier) comprises the GPR
unit serial number to help identify it amongst others, as shown below in
Figure 9
Example of GPR unit SSID and Wi-Fi network connection
After the first successful connection of a Device to a GPR unit, the Device connection settings will
default to
’
auto-reconnect
’
, and it will automatically try to connect to that GPR unit whenever it
’
s
within Wi-Fi range. This setting will remain as the default unless the
‘
auto-reconnect
’
function is
disabled, or you tell the Device to
‘
Forget
’
the GPR unit Wi-Fi SSID, as per the options shown below in
