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Configuration & Installation Guide

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Contents Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................4

Pre-Requisites ..............................................................................................................................................4

Aura Description ..........................................................................................................................................4

Specification ................................................................................................................................................5

Rear Panel Inputs .................................................................................................................................6

Procedures ..................................................................................................................................................7

Power On .............................................................................................................................................7

Configure Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................7

Configure Static IP (for Wi-Fi) ............................................................................................................11

Configure Ethernet ............................................................................................................................12

Configure Static IP (For Ethernet) ......................................................................................................14

Configure ResourceXpress URL ..........................................................................................................15

Appendix A: Remote Firmware Update Configuration ..............................................................................18

Schedule daily reboot ........................................................................................................................20

Remote Firmware Update URL ..........................................................................................................21

Preparing Firmware Upgrade Path on Server ....................................................................................22

Add Firmware Upgrade Files ..............................................................................................................23

Appendix B: Changing the Default Security PIN .........................................................................................24

Appendix C: Mounting Instructions ..........................................................................................................25

Appendix D: Safety and Warnings ............................................................................................................26


Package Contents Aura Meeting Room Screen

Mains Power Adapter

Pre-Requisites ResourceXpress server with at least one room profile configured for use with a Aura screen.

RJ45 LAN connection port (POE 802.3af) or local mains outlet and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi network

Aura Description Aura is the wireless Android touchscreen for use with the ResourceXpress innovative and

intelligent resource management system

It has a large 10.1” wide screen with 1280 x 800 resolution for a clear display of room

information

Near field communication support for use with RFID, Mifare and FeliCa.

Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n or LAN connection via the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port with POE (Power

over Ethernet)

Low profile sleek design with 75mm VESA mounting facility

Central server managed by ResourceXpress v4.6 or above so fully scalable for enterprise

wide solutions

This model supports ResourceXpress Client v4.3 or later


Specification Features

Programming API HTML5 / SMIL / Android SDK

CPU ARM quad-core 1.6GHz

Memory 2GB DDR3

Storage 8GB eMMC

Video decoder H.264 / MPEG-4

Image codecs JPEG/PNG (Max. 1920 x 1080)

Orientation display Landscape/Portrait

Audio codecs MP3

NFC module Yes

PoE+ Yes

Beacon (BLE) Yes

Display

Size 10.1"

Resolution (Max.) 1280 x 800

Brightness 300 nits

Contrast ratio 1000 : 1

Touch Yes

Viewing angle (H/V) 178/178

I/O Interface

Ethernet 1 x RJ45 (10M/100M)

WLAN 802.11 b/g/n

USB 2 x USB2.0 type / 1 x Micro USB (ADB)

Analog Stereo out 1 x 3.5mm stereo

Expansion storage 1 x Micro SDHC slot

Speaker 2W x 2

Mechanical & Environment

Dimension (WxDxH)(Without stand)

261.1 x 193.3 x 27mm (10.28" x 7.61" x 1.06")

Weight 710g / 1.56 lbs

Mounting Glass / Surface / Recessed

Housing Plastic

Environment Operating Temp. 0~50∘C

Power Storage Temp. -20∘C to 60∘C Humidity: 10 to 85% (non-condensing) DC 12V, 1.5A

Certification CE/FCC/RoHS


Rear Panel Inputs

1 Micro SDHC and ADB

2 USB Type A

3 Ethernet RJ45

4 DC In

5 USB Type A

6 Reset

7 3.5mm Audio

1 2 3 4 5 6 7


Procedures Power On

Ensure the screen is connected to a power supply using the provided power cable. During

boot the LED will be lit up on the front of the device and then the screen will turn on.

Configure Wi-Fi

After the power up sequence the image below will be displayed on the screen. Touch the

four corners of the screen starting top left and going clockwise, as indicated below.

The PIN code prompt will appear.

(The default PIN code is 11223344)


After entering the current PIN a panel at the top of the screen will appear, select the three

dots in the top right corner. From this menu select Quit.

The panel will exit to the home screen as shown below. Click Cancel autoplay (x sec)

before the timer reaches zero (if the timer reaches zero the client will open again). Click

on Ethernet.


If Ethernet is enabled click the switch at the top right of the screen to turn Ethernet off,

this will prevent the screen prioritising Ethernet over Wi-Fi.

Click the back button on the bottom of the screen to go back to home. Click on Wi-Fi.


In settings select Wi-Fi. If the screen isn’t populating with networks, tap on the switch to

turn Wi-Fi on then choose the correct network.

Click Connect to network and enter the password. If you wish to set up a static IP see section

Configure Static IP (for Wi-Fi) otherwise click Save.


Configure Static IP (for Wi-Fi)

When setting up Wi-Fi after entering the password check the Advanced options checkbox to

expand the list of options.

Under IP settings expand the list and change DHCP to Static.


Configure the correct IP settings then click connect.

Configure Ethernet

As when setting up Wi-Fi. Touch the four corners of the screen starting top left and going

clockwise, as indicated below.






The panel will exit to the home screen as shown below. Click Cancel autoplay (x sec) before the

timer reaches zero (if the timer reaches zero the client will open again). Click Ethernet.


If Ethernet is disabled, click on the switch on the top right of the screen to turn it on.

Configure Static IP (For Ethernet)

See section Configure Ethernet to get to the Ethernet section. Under the Ethernet section,

click on Ethernet IP mode.

Choose static to show the list of static IP address options.


Configure the correct IP settings then click connect.

Configure ResourceXpress URL

As when configuring Wi-Fi, touch the four corners of the screen starting from top left and

going clockwise.





dots in the top right corner. From this menu select Screen URL.


This will display a text field as shown below.

Enter the correct URL for the appropriate resource profile (see ResourceXpress

Administration & Configuration Guide). The information that will need to be changed is the

server host name or IP number (example IP number shown above) and the ID= number.

Change server to the IP address or hostname for the ResourceXpress Server. Replace ID=1

with the correct ID number for the resource profile and select Save to quit.


Appendix A: Remote Firmware Update Configuration

Touch the four corners of the screen starting top left and going clockwise, as indicated

below.






The panel will exit to the home screen as shown below. Click Cancel autoplay (x sec)

before the timer reaches zero (if the timer reaches zero the client will open again). Click

on Settings.


Schedule daily reboot

Click on Schedule Reboot Settings.

Click Set the daily reboot time, choose a daily reboot time and click OK.

Note – when setting the scheduled reboot, make sure that the correct timezone is

selected under the Date & time section in the settings.


Now choose if you want Optimize Server Performance turned on. On larger systems this

option can be used to spread the actual reboot time over a 30 minute period after the

scheduled time to reduce network and server loading.

Remote Firmware Update URL

After setting up the daily reboot, go back to settings and click on Firmware update.

Choose Remote firmware upgrade URL.

The default URL will be http://server/meetingmonitor/aura/fw/upgrade.xml. Replace

the “server” with the actual name or ip address of ResourceXpress Server and click SET.

http://server/meetingmonitor/aura/fw/upgrade.xml


Now that the firmware URL is set, the Aura will check for firmware updates every 1 hour

on that particular URL in ResourceXpress Server. If the Aura finds an update it will

download it ready for install after its next daily reboot.

Preparing Firmware Upgrade Path on Server

First log in to the ResourceXpress server.

After you have logged in, use Windows Explorer to navigate to

C:\inetpub\wwwroot\meetingmonitor.

If you haven’t already, under the meetingmonitor folder create two folders, one called aura

and inside create another called fw.

Navigate down two folder levels aura -> fw, you should now be looking under

C:\inetpub\wwwroot\meetingmonitor\aura\fw. Remove any old firmware files from the

folder.


Add Firmware Upgrade Files

Download the firmware upgrade kit and open it, inside there should be two files (xml and

zip). Copy the upgrade files into C:\inetpub\wwwroot\meetingmonitor\aura\fw.

The folder should look similar to the below image.


Appendix B: Changing the Default Security PIN

To change the security PIN from the default 11223344, touch the four corners of the screen starting

from the top left and going clockwise (as previously described), a prompt for the current PIN code

will then appear.

After entering the current PIN, a panel at the top of the screen will appear, select the three

dots in the top right corner. Select Change PIN.

Enter the Old PIN and the New PIN and select Save to change (remembering to make a

note of the new PIN).


Appendix C: Mounting Instructions Detailed mounting instructions provided in each Aura box.


Appendix D: Safety and Warnings

NOTE

This mark is applied to indicate that the equipment conforms to European safety and

electro-magnetic compatibility standards.

WARNING!

Main supply: This equipment is designed to operate from 100-200Volt, 50/60Hz AC

main supply. The use of other power sources may damage this equipment. Check

that the voltage marked on the rating plate located at the rear of the power adapter

states 100-240V. The manufacturer will NOT accept responsibility for damage or

injury caused by connecting to the wrong voltage.

WARNING!

Main Adapter: The supplied power adapter is compatible with a standard main

socket. NB. If the power adapter or lead gets damaged, it must be replaced by a

qualified service agent with an approved adapter of the same type and rating.

WARNING!

Dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present inside this

equipment.

WARNING!

The main plug shall be the main disconnect device and shall remain operable at all

times.

Do not push objects into holes and ventilation slots.

Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing or place any objects filled with

liquids on or near the product.

Do not place a naked flame source, such as lighted candles, on or near this product.

Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Always use a qualified service agent

to perform adjustments or repairs.

For further information and support, please contact [email protected] or visit our

website at: www.ResourceXpress.com



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