iNS/iDS 2-Wire System Manual
350-077
Rev. D - 1/20/2021
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6.5
iDetect Settings
iDetect brings touchless actuation to APS and is an added feature in all iDS APS buttons.
There are many technologies that can facilitate touchless actuation, but each has
strengths and weaknesses. Polara has chosen to use radar technology because of its
performance, reliability, and resistance to vandalism. The intent of iDetect is to provide
touchless actuation within a sensing range of 2” to 6”. A basic configuration of iDetect is
necessary after installation is complete (e.g., the APS is mounted to the pole properly, the
button cover is installed, and the sign is installed).
Settings for the performance of iDetect functionality can be modified in the iDetect
Settings screen. This screen can be found from the Main Menu by selecting PBS
Configuration and then iDetect Settings.
The iDetect function can be completely disabled by turning off the Enable iDetect switch.
This switch must be enabled in order for iDetect to be operational.
The Detection Profile selects sensitivity and detection schemes.
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Profile 0 (zero) uses a basic wave detection scheme. It is not recommended for
use in new installations and only remains for backward compatibility. It is
recommended to update the iDS unit to the latest firmware and use Profile 1 for
greater sensitivity.
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Profile 1 (one) has increased system sensitivity and includes a Minimum Wave
Time setting.
The Range setting adjusts how close or far away the iDetect feature will detect
movement. This setting may need to be modified based on which size sign is installed in order to optimize the detection
range. A lower setting will limit the user’s hand to a very close proximity (~2”) to the unit before detection occurs, whereas
a higher number will open detection to a slightly further distance (~6”) before detection occurs. The settable range goes
from a setting of 0 to 24. The factory default value is 9.
The Extended Push setting will change how Extended Pushes are handled by iDetect. The settable options include
disabling the detection of Extended Pushes (Off), Override Short Push, and detection times of 1 second to 3 seconds in ½
second increments. The factory default value is 1 second. When this option is set, the user must continuously move their
hand near the unit for the set time. When the user’s hand first approaches the unit, the “Wait” (or configured Button Push
Confirmation sound) will play. Then as they continue to move their hand (e.g., in a circular pattern near the unit), after 1
second the configured Information Message sound will play.
If Override Short Push is selected, then instead of the “Wait”
sound, the Information Message will be heard and the Extended Push volumes will take effect for the Walk and Clearance
intervals.
Minimum Wave Time (Profile 1 only) sets the amount of time that a wave must be performed before the call is activated.
The settings are in milliseconds and the available options are 0ms, 50ms, 250ms and 500ms. The factory default is
50ms. This setting can be adjusted if false activations are common. Note: The Minimum Wave Time does not increase
the timing of the Extended Push, so if the Minimum Wave Time is set to 500ms (which is ½ second), the user must wave
for ½ second to he
ar the “Wait” sound. Then, if the Extended Push setting is set to 1 sec, the user must continue waving
for another ½ second to hear the Extended Push sound. If the Extended push setting is set to 1.5 sec, then the user will
wave for ½ second to hear “Wait” and then continue waving for another full second to hear the Extended Push sound.
Tap the Save button in the upper right corner of the screen to store the changes onto the unit.
