PNI Sensor
PlacePod User Manual V2
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There are two main groups of core functionality in this application. These include:
BLE application for direct communication with a PlacePod
Label scanning application
Figure 3-3: Utility Application Main Screen
To download the PlacePod Vehicle Detection Sensor Utility, visit the iOS App Store at:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/placepod-sensor-utility/id1383901393?mt=8&app=itunes&ign-
Detailed instructions for using the PlacePod Vehicle Detection Sensor Utility iOS application are included
in the PlacePod Vehicle Detection Sensor Utility User Manual. To download the user manual, visit:
https://www.pnicorp.com/download/placepod-utility-application-ios-user-manual/
3.4
INSTALLATION SITE SURVEY
Once the PlacePod has been activated it is important to ensure that the sensors are able to
communicate with the LoRa network by performing an installation survey. The installation survey is
performed in a similar manner to the pre-installation survey described in Section 3.2.2. However, in this
case the actual PlacePods and gateways being deployed are tested during installation (but before final
installation so adjustments can be made if required). If the pre-installation site survey was performed,
the installation site survey should confirm the signal strengths from the PlacePods to the gateways are
sufficient for the system to function properly. If a pre-installation site survey was not completed, then
gateways may need to be moved to a better location and/or added. PNI recommends testing for a
-90dBm RSSI without a car in the space as the baseline for gateway setup.
