PNI Sensor
PlacePod User Manual V2
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b.
Determine possible gateway locations taking into consideration the following:
i.
Distance from gateway to each PlacePod
ii.
Line of sight from gateway to each PlacePod
iii.
Power connection for gateway
iv.
Internet connection for gateway
c.
Install a test gateway in one of the possible gateway locations.
d.
Bring a PlacePod to each of the possible PlacePod installation locations and place it on
the ground in the center of the parking space.
e.
Turn on PlacePod and watch on Network Logger* the RSSI levels as the PlacePod sends
messages.
* Network Logger will vary based on network service provider. Contact your network
service provider for information.
f.
If signal is not within expected range (PNI recommends -90dBm), then gateway location
must be improved. This may be accomplished by bringing the gateway closer to the
PlacePod or repositioning the gateway so that it has direct line of sight to the PlacePod.
Note: For help installing gateways, please contact your gateway manufacturer.
3.
Ensure PlacePods have been provisioned onto the LoRa network.
PlacePod Installation Steps:
1.
Activate the PlacePod
2.
Installation Site Survey
3.
Install the PlacePod
4.
Calibrate the PlacePod for the vacant parking space
3.3
ACTIVATE PLACEPOD
PNI’s PlacePod vehicle detection sensor ships in a special mode where the RF radio is inactive in order to
conserve power. Using the PlacePod Vehicle Detection Sensor Utility iOS application will activate the
PlacePod so that it will join and communicate with the RF network. As such, it is important that the RF
network the PlacePod will connect to be available at the time of activation.
This iOS application enables communication with PNI’s PlacePod Vehicle Detection Sensor using Blue-
tooth Low Energy (BLE).
The application is compatible with iOS platforms 9.0+ and has been tested on the following devices:
iPhone 6 Plus (A1522) iOS 12.0
iPad mini (Wi-Fi Only/1st Gen) (A1432) iOS 9.3.5
iPhone 6s (A1688) iOS 12.0
