iNS/iDS 2-Wire System Manual
350-077
Rev. D - 1/20/2021
Page 91 of 107
12.8
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.
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 Profile select 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 pro
ximity (~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 following 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 hear 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 lower right corner of the screen to store the changes onto the unit.
