Relay - Indoor Beacon Overview & Configuration

Background Information

The following Job Aide provides an overview of a Relay beacon device and how to configure the device to an indoor location.

Beacon Overview

The Enterprises utilize the XL Relay beacon device.

Beacons cover a specific area using a Bluetooth signal. No cell phone or WiFi signal is needed to have beacons operate accordingly with Relay devices.

Beacons are battery-powered using AA batteries. In the Dash Relay Dashboard, admin users can monitor the battery life of each beacon and be alerted when batteries need to be replaced for a beacon.

Beacon Configuration

Beacons can be individually configured in the DASH Relay Dashboard; they can be configured to a specific room or indoor location for accuracy when working with Relay devices in a panic emergency.

All beacons must be powered on prior to configuration of beacons.

Creating .CSV file & Adding a Building in DASH

1. Create a .csv file using the template provided by Relay.
   1. Each separate building, or property, will need a separate .csv file.
2. Using the template, fill out the necessary information under the “Floor” and “Room” columns.
   1. Special characters, such as (!@#$%) cannot be used.
   2. Only letters or numbers will be accepted.
3. Leave the columns “MAC” and “Access Point” blank unless instructed otherwise.
4. Save as a .csv file.
5. Log into DASH.
6. Select the Location tab.
7. Select Building Admin.
8. Select Create Building from middle of the screen.
9. Enter a name for the building and select Submit.
10. Enter the address where the building is located and then select that address.
11. Select Submit.
12. Repeat steps 6 – 11 for each building with Relay beacons.

Import a Building in Dash

1. From DASH home screen, select Location->Building Admin.
2. Select Import CSV.
3. A new window appears. Select Choose File.
4. Locate your file and select Open.
5. Select Submit.
6. A preview of the .csv file with Room Names and Locations appears. Review the information for accuracy before selecting Confirm Rooms to import the .csv file.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 for any additional buildings.
8. Once the import is completed, the building will appear on DASH with a list of floors and rooms.

Monitoring Relay Devices in DASH

The last known location of a Relay device can be monitored in DASH under the Location->Indoor Locations tab.

This screen displays all active Relay devices grouped by Room.

Any filtering options are located under the Status Filtering and Advanced Filtering menus.

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