User Manual Part 1

IS-900 User Guide Page 59 of 159
7. Connecting to application
Follow the instructions or manual that came with the tracked application for using the IS-900
tracking system. If you have problems connecting to your application, first contact the application
developer for detailed information about connecting to InterSense tracking systems. If you still
need assistance, contact InterSense for technical support.
The IS-900 CD delivered with this system contains InterSense Software Development Kit (SDK)
for developing interfaces specific to new applications. The application programmers interface
(API) and library calls to the InterSense libraries are documented in Section 16.
3.8. Using Wireless MicroTrax Devices
When power is powered on, the Transmitter Module “Power” LED will turn on. When the battery
voltage gets to a low level, the Transmitter Module “Power” LED will begin to flash. This indicates
the devices should have about an hour of tracking left before the charger must be plugged in for it
to work.
If the MicroTrax Transmitter establishes communication with the Receiver, then the “In Range”
LED on the Transmitter will light and remain on as long as the device in either “In range” or not in
sleep mode.
Sleep Mode: If no motion is detected by the Transmitter for about 10 minutes, it and the
MicroTrax will power down and the LEDs will turn off. Once the transmitter has shut itself off, it
must be manually powered on again before it can be used.
NOTE: While the Wireless Transmitter Module is turned off or out of range, the IS-900 Processor
will show an X in the LCD and the IS-900 trackers’ output of position and orientation will remain
fixed at their last value.
Summary of LEDs on Wireless Transmitter Module
Power:
ON – The MicroTrax and wireless Transmitter have power.
OFF – If the Power Switch is on may mean the battery is too low to operate the device.
FLASHING – The battery is low.
Connection Status:
OFF – If the Power LED is on, no connection has been made to a Base Receiver.
ON – The Transmitter is connected to a Base Receiver Module.
FLASHING – Device is losing communication.
Summary of LEDs on Base Receiver Module
Power:
ON – Base Receiver Module has power from IS-900 Processor
OFF – IS-900 is off or is not supplying power to this port.
Connection Status:
ON – The Receiver is communicating (or attempting to communicate) with a
Wireless Transmitter Module.