INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
The iWAND is used in conjunction with the iWAND 6G Configurator software to allow all
6G instruments to be easily configured and acoustically tested. The iWAND 6G
Configurator software must be downloaded from the CD on to a PC.
Once downloaded the iWAND has various connection methods:
STEP 3
The USB is also used to recharge the internal battery. The internal GPS receiver provides
UTC time tagging off communication to assets and can also be used to synchronise
multiple assets to GPS time for logging applications.
Bluetooth (works with Windows 7 only)
Serial
USB
CHARGING THE iWAND
Before using the iWAND it will be necessary to charge it using the wall plug charger
connected to the USB connection point. Connect the iWAND to a mains power supply
and fully charge. This will be indicated by the green charging LED.
1
Before using the iWAND it will be necessary to set the UTC real time on the LCD
display.
2
Turn on the iWAND by pressing the
ENT
button in the middle of the keypad.
3
Make sure the GPS is enabled by scrolling to
iWAND Setup
>
Power Saving
>
GPS Enable
.
4
With the GPS enabled, stand outside and hold the iWAND so it has a clear view of
the sky.
5
After a short period of time the iWAND time will appear on the screen.
SETTING THE iWAND TIME
The iWAND time shown is the UTC time and not local time.
2
NOTE
