Module 6 - Beacons in AccuCampus
Module 6: Beacons in AccuCampus
Topic: Beacons
- Beacon Profiles
- Sign-In Stations
- Assigning Beacon Profile
Beacons
One of the sign-in options within AccuCampus is the use of Beacons. Beacons allow students to sign-in via the mobile app and can be used for centers, classrooms or events. They are especially ideal for situations where there isn’t the ability to set up a traditional sign-in station, such as multi-entry locations or events.
Create Beacon Profile
The first step in utilizing beacons is to set up a Beacon Profile. The Beacon Profile tells you what the beacon will do, and defines the broadcast settings for the beacon.
From the Main Sidebar, hover over Advanced Options.
Click Settings.
Click Beacons.
Click Create Beacon Profile.
Enter a Name for the beacon. We recommend using a unique and specific name so that other users will understand what the beacon is for.
Enter a Description for the beacon. We recommend using a detailed description of what the beacon will be used for.
Choose the Usage of the beacon. There are two options:
Sign-In Stations: used for signing in or out of courses, centers or events. All beacon profiles for sign-in stations will share the same region.
Silent Tracking: used to track traffic in an area. No specific details are captured. Every beacon profile for silent tracking must define its own region.
Click Active. The beacon profile must be active in order for the profile to be assigned to a sign-in station.
Region ID: if using the beacon as a sign-in station, do not edit. If using the beacon for silent tracking, either enter a unique identifier or leave this blank for one to be automatically generated.
Major #: choose a number between 0 and 65535. This number cannot match another beacon’s profile.
Minor #: choose a number between 0 and 65535. This number cannot match another beacon’s profile.
Password: if desired, enter a password for this beacon profile. In order to associate this password and profile with the beacon, you will first need to enter the default password (minew123). The beacon’s password will then change to the password set here.
Transmission Power: choose the transmission range for the beacon. This determines how close a user needs to be to the beacon to connect to it. Larger transmission powers will affect battery life.
Broadcasting Interval: the default value is 900 milliseconds. Changing this can affect battery life.
Click Save.
Manage Beacons Region
From the main Beacons page in Advanced Options, you can set the beacon range for all beacons used for sign-in stations.
Disable Beacon Support
From the main Beacons page in Advanced Options, you can disable beacon support completely. This means that beacons will not be able to be used on your AccuCampus account.
Sign-In Stations
Once the Beacon Profile is set up, you will need to assign it to an already created sign-in station.
From the Main Sidebar, hover over Center Visits.
Click Sign-in Stations.
Click the sign-in station that you want to assign the beacon to.
Scroll down to Beacon Integration. Click Enabled.
Select the Beacon Profile to be assigned.
Click Save without Installing. This saves the sign-in station without installing it on the browser.
Assigning Beacon Profile
The last step in setting up beacons is to assign the beacon profile to the beacon using the mobile app.
First open the AccuCampus app from your smartphone device. (Note: Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your phone.)
From the app home screen, tap on the tri-bar to expand the side menu.
Scroll down to sign-station. Choose Beacons Setup.
Once Beacon setup has been accessed a list of nearby beacons will appear. Note: If no beacons appear, open the back of the beacon and make sure it is turned on – the blue light should be sustained and not blinking when you press the button.
Tap on the gear icon on the upper right side.
Tap Assign Beacon Profile.
Select the beacon or beacons you wish to use and tap Done.
Select the beacon profile you wish to assign.
Enter the beacon password and tap continue. A message will appear at the top confirming that the beacon was properly set. If this is a brand new beacon, the password will be minew123. If the beacon has been used for another sign-in station, and that sign-in station beacon profile had a password, you will need to enter that password instead. Once a password is assigned to a beacon via a beacon profile that becomes the new password for the beacon going forward.
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