Preface ........................7 A. About this Guide ......................7 B. Intended Audience ......................7 II. Safety Guidelines ....................8 III. Welcome to PanL Desk Manager ................. 11 A. Overview ........................11 B. Features ........................12 IV. Installation & Configuration ................. 14 A.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2.1 Installing PDM on Ubuntu / RHEL Server ................50 2.2 Update PDM Server Software Package ................... 59 2.3 Uninstall PDM Server Software Package ................60 D.
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F. My Bookings ......................149 G. Feedback ........................150 H. About ......................... 151 VII. PanL Desk Manager Mobile App for Android Users ......... 153 A. Hardware / Software Requirements ................. 153 B. Download / Installation of PDM Mobile App from Play Store ........ 153...
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N. About ......................... 184 O. Log out ........................185 VIII. PanL Desk Manager Mobile App for iOS Users ..........186 A. Hardware / Software Requirements ................. 186 B. Download / Installation of PDM Mobile App from App Store ......... 186 C.
Clearance No.: BRT#179 I. Preface A. About this Guide This document provides a guide to PanL Desk Manager (PDM) hardware and software installation, configuration and operating information consisting of the following – Exchange Server Setup, PDM Server Software Setup and Installation ...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 II. Safety Guidelines Important Safety Instructions: WARNINGS: Avoid attachments- Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they ...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Grounding (Earthing): Power Sources: This equipment should be operated only Grounding faceplates- For products with from the power source indicated on the metal faceplates, ground the faceplates to product.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Placement Guidelines: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation subject following The following guidelines pertain to the safe conditions: installation of our device on a desk.
PanL Desk Manager (PDM) addresses the problem by providing a complete solution ecosystem as illustrated in Figure 1 – PanL Desk Manager Ecosystem, enabling organizations to automatically manage desk bookings and increase the number of users per desk without compromising user experience.
Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 B. Features The following are some key features offered by PanL Desk Manager (PDM) - Make on spot desk reservations right from the desk panel (QR Code) or advance booking through outlook or mobile app. Integrate seamlessly with supported calendars such as Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 Book by desk or time options.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 IV. Installation & Configuration A. Exchange 2016 / 2013 Setup Account Account Number of Description Reference Type Accounts User Account User Mail This account will be used by the normal end users to perform desk booking related activities.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Add a resource account (desk1@bridgetek.com) to an existing desk list (Bridgetek desks) - Add-DistributionGroupMember -Identity "Bridgetek Desks" -Member desk1@bridgetek.com g. Display the list of desk added to a particular distribution group –...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 1.5.2 Granting Service Account Impersonation Rights Create Admin Role Group and Grant Service Account Impersonation Rights using the following command – New-RoleGroup -Name "Application Impersonation Role" -Roles "ApplicationImpersonation"...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2. Using Exchange Admin Center Console 2.1 Log in to Exchange Admin Center Console a. Go to https://<exchange servername>/ecp and log in with your Exchange Admin account.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 h. Enter the Desk account details and click [Save]. The newly created desk account will be displayed under the list of resources. 2.4 Create Distribution Group The distribution group RoomList can be created only using the Exchange PowerShell.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2.5.1 Create User / Service Account Go to “Recipients” ”Mailboxes”. 1. Click “+” and select “User mailbox”. k. Click + and select User mailbox.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2.5.2 Granting Service Account Impersonation Rights The following steps will guide to grant the service account with impersonation permission for all accounts - ...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Add the admin role “ApplicationImpersonation”. Click [OK]. The newly added admin role will be displayed under “Roles”. q. Similarly, click “+” under “Members” and add the service account and click [OK]. Service account will be added and displayed.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2.6 Discovery Management Members of this management role group can perform mailbox search in the Exchange organization for data that meets specific criteria. ...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 B. Office 365 Setup Account Account Number of Description Reference Type Accounts User Account User Mail This account will be used by the normal end users to perform booking related activities.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 1. Using Windows PowerShell Command Prompt 1.1 Start Windows PowerShell Command Prompt a. Start the PowerShell on the workstation. Click Start Windows PowerShell.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 d. Enter the following command to connect to the Office 365 and import all necessary administration cmdlets. Import-PSSession $Session If the above import command fails, then use the following command –...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 1.3 Create Desk / Resource Account Refer to the steps given under the topic A. Exchange 2016/2013 Setup 1. Using Exchange Management PowerShell Command Prompt 1.3 Create Desk/Resource Account for details.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2. Using Office 365 Admin Center Console 2.1 Log in to Office 365 Admin Center Console a. Go to the Office 365 Admin center and log in with Office 365 admin account.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 h. A new resource (desk) account is added and displayed. 2.4 Create Distribution Group The distribution group RoomList can be created only using the Exchange PowerShell.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2.5 Create Impersonation User / Service Account & Grant Impersonation Rights 2.5.1 Create User / Service Account In the Microsoft 365 admin centre, click “Users Active Users Add a user”.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 The service account details are added to active users list. 2.5.2 Granting Service Account Impersonation Rights To grant the service account with impersonation permission for all accounts, refer to the steps given under section Granting Service Account Impersonation Rights in Exchange.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 C. PDM Server Installation Pre-requisites 1. System Requirements Hardware / Software Specifications Server Operating System Ubuntu LTS 16.04+ / CentOS / SUSIE / RHEL Exchange Server Microsoft Exchange 2013/2016/2019 &...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Unzip or extract the installation files using the following command - unzip PDM_package_3.1.6.zip -d PDM_package_3.1.6 d. Upon extracting the package file, the PDM package folder is displayed - e.
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Please do not change any other parameters except for "ip" and "pdmServerAddress" Nginx service If there is a need to change the SSL certificate from the default Bridgetek SSL certificate, first copy the new certificates to path- “PDM_Package_x.x.x/initialData/config/nginx/conf.d/ssl” folder” and change the below highlighted parameters in the “default.config” file as per the new certificate file name and the domain/log credentials as per organization’s domain/log...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 server_name app.pes.local; access_log off; client_max_body_size 100m; # pass requests for dynamic content to rails/turbogears/zope, et al location / { proxy_pass http://pes:56368; server { # simple reverse-proxy listen 4430 ssl;...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 server { # simple reverse-proxy listen server_name app.<organization’s domain name>; access_log logs/app.<organization’s domain name>.access.log main; # pass requests for dynamic content to rails/turbogears/zope, et al...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 PDM Console (WMC Service) Edit “environment.json” config file which located under path – “PDM_Package_2.0.7/initialData/config/wmc/environment.json” as given below. Upon editing, save the changes to the configuration.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 d. The following command will install the necessary PDM Server images into docker. $ sudo ./installPDM.sh A confirmation message to overwrite the existing version (if any) is displayed. Enter Yes to proceed or No to discard the installation.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 During the PDM installation, the following folders and their contents are automatically copied from the initialData folder to the package / main directory (i.e. PDM_package_3.1.6)- ...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Start the PDM Server using the following command – $ sudo ./startPDM.sh g. Ensure that all the PDM services are up and running using the following command –...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2.2 Update PDM Server Software Package The steps to update the PDM Server Software are given below - a. To update the software package, go to the new package directory path and run the following command (Note: ensure the PDM is running before executing the command) $ sudo ./updatePDM.sh...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 D. Domain Configuration for PDM Server Software Installation After the PDM Server Software installation, the network administrator MUST resolve the following DNS Domains: app.domainname ...
Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2. Browser (With BRT SSL) To run the PDM Console and Outlook Add-In on a client PC if default Bridgetek’s certificate is installed- Windows: a. Click Start Run. b. Enter “MMC” to open Microsoft Management Console.
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Navigate to Menu Options Search Certificates View Certificates Authorities tab Click Import and import the certificate. Menu The uploaded certificate will be displayed under the Authorities tab under Bridgetek Pte Ltd. Product Page Document Feedback...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Linux (Debian/Ubuntu): To install root SSL certificate in Ubuntu, open the terminal and do the following. a. Convert the rootCA.pem file from .pem to .crt by using this command openssl x509 -outform der -in <rootCA.pem>...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Local DNS To configure the domains on a local DNS server, ensure the DNS records are created in the exchange server. For illustration purpose exchange server 2010 is used in the example below -...
Mozilla Firefox / Safari) and enter the console URL https://app.<organization’s domain name> example - https://app.brtchip.com. If opening console on a client PC using default Bridgetek’s SSL certificate, please refer to the section Browser (with BRT SSL). The PDM server must have a valid license to access all the PDM features. To obtain the license, the customer must GENERATE FINGERPRINT (using the license interface) and send the fingerprint file to the vendor (i.e.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 b. Upon successful sign-in to the PDM Console, The License interface is displayed with the list of available license(s) if any. For the first time users, this interface will be empty.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Upon expiry of license, an appropriate message indicating the same is displayed in PanL35L Desk Display/Outlook Add Ins / Mobile App / Desk Viewer.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2. Update System Configuration To update calendar server and PDM server settings – a. Click on the Configuration > System menu. b. The system configuration interface is displayed with the following information -...
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Search User Name Domain Refers to the domain controller credentials. For example, if the name is CN=USERS, DC=Bridgetek.LOCAL, the CN refers to the Common Name and indicates “Users”; DC refers to the Domain Component and the parameter indicates the Domain Name.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 PDM Server Refers to the PDM Server IP address. This IP address is mandatory and will be used to on-board the desk panel as well as update desk panel firmware through OTA.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 B. Change Password To change the default admin password – 1. Click on the User Profile icon Select Change Password 3. Enter the following - Current Password ...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 C. Forgot Password The Forgot Password function allows user to recover the password. To recover password– 1. Click Forgot Password? 2. Enter the System Email and click [SEND] to receive the verification code.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3. A verification code will be sent to the email id that was provided in the Recover Password interface. 4. Enter the verification code in the Recover Password interface and click [RESET].
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 6. Enter the Username and the temporary password in the Password field. Click [SIGN IN]. Upon successfully signing in with the temporary system password, the PDM Console is displayed.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 NOTE 2: The verification code and the system generated temporary password will be sent to the Product Information – Admin Email Address mentioned in the Configuration Policy interface Email field.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 D. PDM Console Overview The PDM Console main menu is displayed on the left and can be extended by clicking on it to display the sub menus. The following table provides an overview of the PDM Console Menu/Submenu and their functions.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 E. Dashboard The dashboard displays insightful statistical information on a daily, weekly and monthly basis from processing various desk booking and user data. Through observing the statistics, management can plan and reorganize the whole desk booking structure and policies to improve desk utilization.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Overview Dashboard’s overview section provides a summary of resources - Total number of Buildings; Locations; Devices (Active / Inactive); Users (Active / Inactive); Desks / Status (Available / In Progress / Pending / Active and Inactive).
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Utilization The Utilization section provides pictorial representation of information pertaining to Desk Utilization (Stacked bar chart / Histogram), Recaptured Time (Stacked bar chart / doughnut chart) and Booking Density (Heat map chart).
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Leader board The Leader board section provides information pertaining to Desk Leader board (Most Used Desks / Least Used Desks} and User Leader board (Most Active Users / Top Ghost Users).
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 F. Resource Management 1. Building Management Through the Building Management interface, admin users can add, edit, delete and search buildings within their organization. Multiple buildings at different sites or countries can be configured for organizations which have multi-site offices.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 d. Upon providing the necessary information, click [SAVE]. e. The newly added building information is displayed on the table. 1.2 Edit Building a. From the table, click Edit for the building that needs to be updated.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 b. The Edit Building interface is displayed with all the building information. Edit the Building information as required and click [SAVE]. The updated information (if any) will be displayed on the table.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2. Locations Management Through the Locations Management interface, admin users can add, edit, delete and search a location within a created building. Desk layout maps can be uploaded to the respective locations to which desk names and panels can be assigned.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 The navigation toolbar available on top of the location map allows users to perform the following functions – Scroll Down Scroll Right Zoom Out...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2.5 Update Desk a. To re-assign a desk or change the active status, from the location map, click on the desk icon. b. The “Update Desk” interface is displayed. Update the Desk Name and Desk Status as required.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2.6 Un-assign Desk a. To remove an assigned desk, from the location map, click on the desk location icon. b. The “Update Desk” interface is displayed.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3. Desk Management Through the Desk Management interface, admin users can assign a desk name to desks created via the calendar servers and also to attach a desk panel for desk availability status indicator, on spot desk booking and claim features.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 e. The “Assign To Device” column on the table will be updated with the Device UUID. If the desk panel assigned has gone through on-boarding and is powered up, the display should immediately reflect the current desk booking status.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3.3 Assign QR Code Type a. The QR code type assigned to the desk panel devices are displayed (as a link) under the “QR Code Type”...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 b. Export Desks interface is displayed with the list of desk related data that can be exported. By default, Desk Name, Desk Email and QR Code are selected for export.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 b. Export Desks interface is displayed with the list of desk related data that can be exported. By default, Desk Name, Desk Email and QR Code are selected for export.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 4. Device Management Through the Device Management interface, admin users can assign a desk created to a desk panel device, and configure device settings (brightness).
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 4.2 Un-Assign Desk a. The list of desks that are assigned to a desk display devices are displayed (as a link) under the “Assign To Desk” column on the table. Click on the Desk link to un-assign the desk from the desk panel.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 b. The “Device Settings” interface is displayed. Configure the device Brightness as required, by dragging the slider. Click [SAVE] to save the updated settings, if any.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 5. Firmware Management Through the Firmware Management interface, admin users can upload desk panel device firmware package, and do an auto or manual firmware update Over The Air (OTA) for selected or all devices.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 The Uploaded Firmware is displayed on the table. 5.2 Auto Update To enable / disable automatic update of firmware - a. From the list of uploaded firmware information displayed on the table, click and select/de-select the Auto Update checkbox to enable or disable an automatic firmware update.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 b. Select the checkbox to select the device to update the firmware manually. Alternately, to select all the devices, click on the checkbox on the top. Click [UPDATE].
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 5.5 Delete Firmware To delete firmware - a. From the list of uploaded firmware information displayed on the table, click on the icon. b. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. Click [CONFIRM] to delete the firmware or [CANCEL] to cancel the delete operation.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 6. Amenities Management Through the Amenities Management interface, admin users can add, edit and delete amenities. 6.1 Add Amenities The steps for adding amenities are same as that of Add Building 6.2 Edit Amenities...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 The Create Desk Group interface is displayed. Enter the Desk Group Name; Select the Country / Building and Location. d. By default the Add Desks function button is disabled. It is enabled only upon selecting a Country;...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Desk Booking Policies Desk Booking When enabled When disabled Default State Policy Desks in this group are available Desks in this group are NOT...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 h. Assign the relevant (if any) to the Amenities desk group. NOTE: Amenities can be added using the Amenities Management interface. Upon adding all the relevant information, click [SAVE]. The new desk group is added and displayed in the table.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 G. User & Role Management The User & Role Management interface enables administrators to manage user access to certain functions. 1. User Management Through the User Management interface, admin users can Sync user from server and edit user information.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2. User Groups Through the User Groups interface, admin users can create user group, add users to user group, assign permissions and policies to user group, edit and delete user group.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 d. The newly added users are displayed. Assign the relevant Permissions Policies. Click [SAVE]. User Group Policies User Group When enabled When disabled Default State...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 User Group Permissions User Group When enabled When disabled Default State Permissions Members are allowed to Members are NOT allowed to Organization manage the Countries,...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 H. Feedback Users can provide their feedback on the PDM solution via PDM mobile app, outlook add-in or Desk Viewer. Users can either choose a pre-defined feedback set by the admin or type in a customize feedback.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 To edit feedback option, Click on the icon. The steps for editing is similar to creating feedback option. Update the feedback option as required and click [SAVE] to save the changes, if any.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 I. Configuration Different configurations related to dashboard settings, calendar server, desk booking policies and other PDM settings can all be done through this interface.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Upon providing the relevant permissions (by checking the checkbox), click [SAVE]. The updated information is available on the table. 2. System Configuration To update calendar server and PDM server settings refer to the steps provided under the topic Update System Configuration.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3. Policy Settings 3.1 Update Policy Settings To update policy settings – a. Click on the Configuration > Policy menu. b. The policy settings interface is displayed with the following information -...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Booking Time Slot - Set the Default Time Slot duration for every desk booking. The available durations are 30 minutes and 1 hour. However, the booking duration can be prolonged if required. If advance booking is done, the booking time will start from the next 30minutes/1 hour interval.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 4. Email Template Email notifications are sent on behalf of admin to the relevant users automatically upon different booking events such as a new desk booking or cancellations. Admin users are able to add or edit existing standard email templates which are defined for various events.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 NOTE: If no email template is setup to signify a certain event, then the email will be sent with the default content to the user/admin when the event occurs.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 5. Import / Export Configuration This interface allows admin users to import previously configured PDM console configurations or export current configurations useful in the event of a new PDM server installation or PDM Server software update.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 J. Log 1. System Log To view the system log for system analysis purposes– a. Click on the Log > System Log menu. b. The System log interface is displayed.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2. User Log To view the User log for user analysis purposes– a. Click on the Log > User Log menu. b. The User log interface is displayed. It will display the corresponding action to be taken by the user.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 K. About The About interface displays information related to PDM Management Console’s version, Copyright, PanL Support etc. a. Click on the About menu. b. The About interface is displayed.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 L. Log Out To log out of PDM Console, Click on the icon. From the resulting menu, click [Log out]. Product Page Document Feedback...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 M. Desk Viewer GUI Overview In order to access and use the Desk Viewer ensure that the PDM Software Server and PDM Console Configurations are up and running.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3. Enter the search criteria in the search box (for example – Desk Name or User Name or Location Name created under the Building) and tap on the search icon.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 8. You can make use of the following buttons to perform the respective functions – Tap on [Feedback] to view the Feedback dialog window.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 VI. Getting Started with Outlook Add-In A. Installing Outlook Add-In The Microsoft Outlook Add-In provides an alternative option for users to view and book desk(s) from the calendar aside from the mobile app.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3. Upon successful installation, an appropriate message indicating the same is displayed. 4. Restart Microsoft Outlook in order for the add-in to take effect.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 C. Profile The Profile interface displays the user profile and booking statistics pertaining to the user. To access User Profile – 1. From the top bar menu, click PDM > Profile.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 D. Find a Person This interface is used to find a person and book available desks near to that person. To find a person –...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 5. Tap on the bookable desks (indicated in GREEN) located near the person to proceed with the desk booking. Refer to for the different booking status of desk.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 E. Desk Booking The Desk Booking interface is used for booking desk(s). Users can book desk(s) either in Maps View or List View. By default the desk booking interface is opened in Maps View. Users may switch between Maps View and List View depending on their requirement.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Desk Status Indicated By Color Bookable Desk Green Selected Desk Blue Booking In- Progress Booking Pending Orange for Claim Inactive Desk Grey Table 4 - Desk Status 1.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 b. The selected desk(s) are indicated in BLUE. The selected desk(s) are also displayed under the List of bookings. Select the amenities (as required), by clicking on the checkbox. Click [Next].
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Time – Set the desk booking start time and end time by clicking on the Set Time. To change the start time / end time, drag the edge of the time slot on the calendar window as shown above.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Assignee – If desk(s) is booked on behalf of another user, click on the Assignee field and enter his/her Username/Email ID. Note – To add a note to the booking, click on the booking slot in the calendar window and type as required.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 e. Upon adding/updating the booking related attributes, click [Book]. An appropriate message indicating whether the booking is successful or not is displayed. An email will be sent to the...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2. Booking Desk using List View To book desk using List View – a. By default, the desk booking interface opens in Maps View. Change to List View by clicking the link.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Click and select the preferred date and time for booking the desk. Click [OK]. d. A list of desk(s) available in the selected location are displayed. Desk(s) which are not available for the required time slot will be greyed out.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 e. The booking related attributes are displayed. You may change the attributes, as required. Refer Booking Desk using Maps View for the details pertaining to setting booking attributes.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3. Other Booking Functions 3.1 View and Edit Booking To edit booking details – a. From menu, click PDM > My Bookings. b. The booking summary is displayed in the calendar window. You will be only able to edit the booking that are in “Booked”...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3.2 Cancel Booking To cancel booking – a. From the top bar menu, click PDM > My Bookings. b. The booking summary is displayed in the calendar window. Right click and select “Cancel” or double click on a booking.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3.3 Claim Booking To claim booking – a. From the top bar menu, click PDM > My Bookings. b. The booking summary is displayed in the calendar window. Right click and select “Claim” or double click on the booking that is “Pending”...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3.4 Extend Booking To extend booking – a. From the My booking interface, Right click on the booking that is “Ïn-Progress”(timeslot indicated in Red Color) and select “Extend” or double click on the booking that is “In-Progress”.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3.5 End Booking To end booking – a. From My booking interface – calendar view, right click on the booking that is “Ïn-Progress” (timeslot indicated in Red Color) and select “End” or double click on the booking that is “In- Progress”.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 F. My Bookings The My Bookings interface displays the list of desks booked by the user. To view the list of bookings, 1. From the Add Ins menu, click PDM > My Bookings.
Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 G. Feedback The Feedback interface allows users to send feedback about PanL Desk Manager (PDM) solution to the admin user. To send feedback – 1. From the top bar menu, click PDM > Feedback.
1. From the top bar menu, click PDM > About. 2. An example of the PanL Desk Manager (PDM) Version info, Organization and Product developer information is displayed in the About interface.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 VII. PanL Desk Manager Mobile App for Android Users A. Hardware / Software Requirements Operating System Technical Requirement Android Android devices with Android 7+ B.
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1. On the Android Phone, tap on [Play Store] icon. 2. The Play Store page is displayed. Enter “PanL Desk Manager” in the search field. The app page is displayed. Tap on [Install] to start the downloading/ installation of the app.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Upon installing the PDM Mobile App on the mobile device, invoke the PDM app using the steps given below – 1. Tap on the PDM application icon.
1. Enter the Username and Password as provided by the organization. Tap on [Login]. 2. If the logging in is successful, the PanL Desk Manager home screen is displayed. Alternately, if the logging in fails, an appropriate message indicating the same is displayed. Try logging in again.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 E. Menu Overview Home To access the app home screen My Bookings To view the list of bookings made On-board To perform desk panel device on-...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 F. Home 1. Upon user login, by default the Home screen is displayed. However, users can also access the home screen, by tapping on the menu icon and from the resulting menu, tap on Home.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 G. My Bookings My Bookings interface displays the list of desks booked by the user. To view the list of bookings – 1. From the home screen, tap on [View All] or from the menu function tap on My Bookings.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 H. On-board Desk Panel Device (PanL35L)* The on-boarding procedure is performed to integrate the PanL35L desk panel devices to the PDM Server network. *This function is only available for users with Device Management Permission *.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 To on-board the PanL35L device manually - On the PanL35L Device On the Android Mobile App 1. Power up the PanL35L 1. Tap on the PDM Mobile App menu, select On-board device.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 1. Tap on the menu icon and select Book Desk or from Home screen, tap on [Book Desk]. 2. Book Desk interface is displayed. A desk can be booked in the following ways –...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3. Tap and change the Country/Building/Location if required. Find a desk to book 4. Tap and provide the input in the following fields – Date, Start Time; End Time; Amenities (if any) and Desk Number or Name.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 1. Tap [Find a Person] and input in the following fields – Date, Time and Person Name. Tap on [Find Person]. If the search is successful an appropriate message is displayed. Tap on [OK] to proceed.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 Book On Spot To book a desk On Spot- 1. From the Home/Book a Desk interface, tap [Book On Spot] and position the phone so that the QR code on the PanL35L device appears in the digital viewfinder.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 To edit booking details – 1. To edit a booking, on the mobile App My Bookings interface, tap on the booking you wish to edit.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 1.3 Claim Booking To claim booking – 1. To claim a booking, on the mobile App from My Booking interface, tap on [Claim] against the booking you wish to claim.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 1.4 Extend Booking To extend an existing booking – 1. From Home/My Booking interface, [Extend] against the booking you wish to extend. 2. Tap and select the time to extend.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 1.5 End Booking To End booking – 1. From My Booking interface, tap on [End] against the booking you wish to end. 2. A confirmation message is displayed. Tap on [Yes] to end the current booking or [No] to discard the operation.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 J. Profile To access user profile interface – 1. Tap on the menu icon and select Profile. 2. The user profile interface displays the following details - Currently logged in Username;...
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3. Tap on View Favourite Desk to access the Favourite Desk interface. In any of the Favourite/Unfavourite/All tab, users can view and change favourite status by simply tapping the icons.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 K. Settings The Settings interface allows user to view and change the mobile app default settings like Language; PDM Server URL Path; Country and Building.
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BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 2. The Settings interface is displayed with the following default settings – Language; Server URL Path; Country and Building. 3. To edit default language, tap on Language. The available languages are English and Chinese.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 L. Device Control The Device Control function is only available for users with device management permission to control the PanL35L desk panel device attribute- Brightness. Factory Reset function is also available to reset the device to factory settings (original configuration with the last updated firmware), not connecting to any PDM Server or network.
Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 M. Feedback The Feedback interface allows users to send feedback about PanL Desk Manager (PDM) solution. To send feedback – 1. Tap on the menu icon and select Feedback. 2. The Feedback interface is displayed with a set of pre-defined feedback options (set under Feedback>Feedback Management under PDM Console by admin).
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 N. About The About interface displays the PDM Mobile App Version, Product developer well organization admin contact and email as a support channel for the users.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 VIII. PanL Desk Manager Mobile App for iOS Users A. Hardware / Software Requirements Operating System Technical Requirement iPhone devices with minimum iOS 11.0 B.
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Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 The PanL Desk Manager App (PDM) can be downloaded from the Apple Store. Follow the steps given below – 1. On the iPhone, tap on [App Store] icon. 2. Tap on the Search icon.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 C. On-board Desk Panel Device (PanL35L)* The on-boarding procedure is performed to integrate the PanL35L desk panel devices to the PDM Server network. *This function is only available for users with Device Management Permission *.
5V Micro-USB adaptor which comes along with the package. Features: The PanL35L is built upon Bridgetek’s FT813Q graphic controller together with an ESP32 Wi-Fi module to wirelessly connect the display to a Wi-Fi Access Point. The PanL35L has the following features: ...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 C. PanL35L (PD35L) Desk Panel Display Setup The following steps will guide you through to Set up PanL35L Display – 1. Identify a flat surface to place PanL35L where the bottom RGB LED strip has good 180 degrees visibility to users.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 D. On-Boarding Refer to On-board Desk Panel Device (PanL35L)* for on-boarding procedure to the PDM network. Refer to the topic Assign Desk to a device under section...
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 1. Settings The Settings interface allows users to increase or decrease brightness / volume of the PanL35L Display. To change device settings – a. Navigate to Settings by doing short presses and once Settings is selected, press the function button for 3 seconds.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 3. Factory Reset The Factory Reset function allows users to reset the PanL35L device to its original configuration with the last updated firmware, not connecting to any PDM Server or network. To use the device again, on-boarding procedure has to be completed.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 4. AP Mode The AP Mode is useful in the event that the device needs to be connected to another PDM Wi-Fi network while still connecting to the current PDM server.
BRT_AN_079 PanL Desk Manager 2.X User Guide Version 1.0 Document Reference No.: BRT_000377 Clearance No.: BRT#179 5. Shutdown To shut down a device manually without detaching the power cable- a. Navigate to the Forward button on the main menu by doing short presses and once it is selected, press the function button again for 3 seconds.
PanL Desk Manager Pulse Width Modulation Thin Films Transistor B. List of Figures Figure 1 – PanL Desk Manager Ecosystem ..............11 C. List of Tables Table 1 – Desk Booking Policies ..................105 Table 2 – User Group Policies ..................110 Table 3 –...
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