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XTRA.BEACON
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  • Page 1 XTRA.BEACON User manual 200.727 Document version: Datum: 3-8-2022 v 1.1...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    The symbols in the blue bordered boxes (these ones: ) are designed by Freepik. Copyright 2020 De Haardt bv Marithaime 6 6662 WD Elst (Gld) The Netherlands Tel.: +31 481 353 202 Email: support@de-haardt.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the web interface ..........................15 3.3.1 Home ..............................16 3.3.2 Setup ..............................17 3.3.3 Change the LAN settings ........................18 3.3.4 Change the Xtra.Beacon settings ......................19 3.3.5 Run Time Statistics ..........................20 3.3.6 System Tools ............................21 v 1.1...
  • Page 4 3.3.6.1 Perform a manual firmware update ....................21 3.3.6.2 Check for online firmware updates ....................23 Technical specifications ..........................24 Specification overview ..........................24 Water and dust resistance ......................... 24 Power over Ethernet ..........................24 Support ................................ 25 v 1.1...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started This manual provides one with all the information needed to install, configure and use the Xtra.Beacon. 1.1 What is in the box Before proceeding, make sure the box contains the following items: 1. Xtra.Beacon Figure 1 – Xtra.Beacon 2.
  • Page 6 3. Power over Ethernet injector Figure 3 - Power over Ethernet injector 4. Magnet tip pen 5. 2x heat shrink 6. 25 -meter-long loop cable v 1.1...

  • Page 7: Installation

    1.2 Installation The Xtra.Beacon can be used to divide a track in multiple sectors. Each sector provides the transponder with different speed settings. Before installing the Xtra.Beacon it is important to determine the location of the desired sectors. The Xtra.Beacon can be used to: 1.

  • Page 8: Placement

    1.2.1 Placement The Xtra.Beacon can be installed in various combinations. Figure 4 describes multiple possible Xtra.Beacon locations. Each red line is a beacon loop. When an Xtra.Beacon just for timing, only one Xtra.Beacon is required on the start/finish line. Figure 4 - Possible beacon locations Whether a location is suitable for placing an Xtra.Beacon depends on the presence of metal.

  • Page 9: Mounting

    1.2.2 Mounting The Xtra.Beacon can be mounted through the four M5 holes. The Xtra.Beacon can be mounted in all orientations as long as no metal objects are in the vicinity of the loop. v 1.1...

  • Page 10: Connecting

    Ethernet injector to the Xtra.Beacon using the supplied Ethernet cable. The port labeled IN may be used to provide the Xtra.Beacon with access to an Ethernet network by connecting the port to a network router or switch using an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 11 Figure 9 - Protect the power over Ethernet injector from water The side of the supplied Ethernet cable that connects to the power over Ethernet injector as well as the power over Ethernet injector itself are NOT waterproof. Make sure these are protected from water! v 1.1...

  • Page 12: Operation

    2.3.1 Sector number (default) When the Xtra.Beacon is powered on and no errors are detected, this screen will be shown. The screen displays the sector number to which the Xtra.Beacon is set in the format “SN:XX” with “XX” being the sector number.

  • Page 13: Error Code

    2.3.3 Error code This section in the menu displays the error code present on the Xtra.Beacon. When an error code exists in the beacon this screen will be shown on startup. The data is displayed in the format “ER:XX” with “XX” being the error code. The...

  • Page 14: Configuration

    To change the sector number in the Xtra.Beacon the menu must be set to sector number. This can be done by tapping the left cross on the front of the Xtra.Beacon with the magnet tip pen until “SN:XX” is shown on the screen. Next the magnet tip pen can be held on the right cross for two seconds.

  • Page 15: Accessing The Web Interface

    3.2 Accessing the web interface The web interface can be accessed using any device featuring a web browser. When the IP address of the Xtra.Beacon is entered into the address bar of a web browser, the products web interface will appear. If the IP address is unknown, the web interface can also be accessed through File Explorer on a Windows computer or by navigating to the IP address screen on the Xtra.Beacon using the magnet tip pen.

  • Page 16: Home

    The home webpage provides an overview of the active general settings. The current LAN and Beacon settings are displayed here. For further explanation about these settings, see 3.2.2 Setup. The home webpage also displays the firmware version, hardware version and serial number of the Xtra.Beacon. Figure 12 - Home webpage...

  • Page 17: Setup

    3.3.2 Setup The setup webpage allows the user to change the settings of the Xtra.Beacon. The webpage is divided into 2 sections: 1. LAN: Change the LAN settings. 2. Beacon settings: Change the settings of the Xtra.Beacon. Each section will be explained separately in this paragraph. The setup webpage also displays the firmware version, hardware version and serial number of the Xtra.Beacon.

  • Page 18: Change The Lan Settings

    In the LAN section, two modes can be selected: Dynamic IP (default) and Static IP. When the Static IP mode is selected, the user must provide some network properties. After changing the LAN mode, the Xtra.Beacon needs to be restarted for it to take effect. This can be done by temporarily removing the power from the device or by using the restart button on the System Tools webpage.

  • Page 19: Change The Xtra.beacon Settings

    3.3.4 Change the Xtra.Beacon settings In the Beacon settings section, the user can change the settings present in the Xtra.Beacon. This can be done by selecting values in the drop-down menus. The following settings can be changed through the webpage: 1.

  • Page 20: Run Time Statistics

    3.3.5 Run Time Statistics The Run Time Statistics webpage provides statistics for support purposes. When there is a problem with the Xtra.Beacon, a support employee of De Haardt can use this data to identify the issue. Figure 16 - Run Time Statistics webpage...

  • Page 21: System Tools

    3. In the web firmware upgrade section, click the upgrade button. 4. Wait for the new firmware version to be downloaded. 5. Restart the Xtra.Beacon. This can be done by temporarily removing the power from the device or by using the restart button on the webpage.
  • Page 22 If the firmware update file is not displayed in the File Upload window, try changing the dropdown box above the “Open” and “Cancel” buttons to “All Files (*.*)”. Figure 20 - Firmware downloading Wait for the firmware download to complete or the Xtra.Beacon will not be updated. v 1.1...

  • Page 23: Check For Online Firmware Updates

    Check for online firmware updates When an online firmware update is available, the user will be notified by a support employee of De Haardt. The user can then have the Xtra.Beacon check for online firmware updates in the following way: 1.

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    An Ethernet cable other than the one supplied is used. 4.3 Power over Ethernet The Xtra.Beacon is in compliance with the IEEE 802.3af standard. According to the standard, an Ethernet cable with a maximum length of 100 meters may be used.

  • Page 25: Support

    5 Support For support, one can contact the support department of De Haardt by email: support@de-haardt.com v 1.1...

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