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Configure InfoBoard for Notify standalone use

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This topic provides the instructions to configure InfoBoards for use with a OneVue Notify standalone solution. InfoBoards configured for standalone use are not monitored by or managed from OneVue.

Step 1: Verify configuration requirements are met

  • Transmitter: each OneVue Sync Transmitter is configured, installed, and operating.

  • Mobile device: has either Wi-Fi or mobile connectivity enabled during configuration.

  • NTP time source: if InfoBoards will use NTP as their time source, up to three NTP Server IP addresses/URLs can be configured.

Step 2: Download ODC app or verify app is up to date

Get the Primex OneVue Device Configurator (ODC) app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. If you already have the app, turn on automatic updates or check for updates.

Mobile device requirements

  • Apple iPhone or iPad: iOS version 11 or later

  • Android phone or tablet: running version 5.0 or later

Important

Before you configure a device, be sure your mobile device:

  • Battery life is 25% or greater

  • Bluetooth is enabled

  • Connected to Wi-Fi or mobile connection

Step 3: Configure each InfoBoard

  1. Apply power to InfoBoard.

  2. From your mobile device, open the OneVue Device Configurator (ODC) app .

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  3. Set InfoBoard into Bluetooth discoverable mode: press and release its Bluetooth pairing button.

    Button is located in its backside connection panel. It's best to use a paper clip or similar object to press and release the button.

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  4. Select Standalone use.

  5. From available devices, select the InfoBoard 12-character MAC address (printed on a label affixed to its back panel).

    • IB403: Indicates Large InfoBoard model

    • IB402: indicates Medium InfoBoard model

    • IB401: indicates MiniBoard model

    If the InfoBoard is not listed, select the app Refresh icon.

  6. Confirm its Network settings and select Continue.

    By default, set to use a DHCP network. If using a Non-DHCP network, turn DHCP Off and enter the static IP network settings.

  7. Configure its primary settings.

    Name: unique name of the device. Commonly set to identify its install location.

    Time Zone: select the install location Time Zone.

  8. Configure its display settings, select Advanced.

    Display Mode Settings: 12- hour mode (default) or 24-hour mode.

    Color Settings: set the character color for Time, Date, and Timer. Options are limited to Red (default), Green, and White.

    Time Source: set to receive time updates from Transmitter (default) or from a NTP server by selecting Manual NTP Configuration (requires Ethernet connection). If set to NTP, enter three NTP server IP addresses.

    Firmware: update firmware version only when directed by Primex Technical Support.

  9. Select Save to complete configuration.

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