KRAMER Corona Tag Contact Tracker Kit User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Kramer
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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
CORONA-TAG-KIT
ADMIN AND DEMO KIT
CORONA-TAG SOCIAL DISTANCE MONITORING DEVICE
P/N: 61-10001099 CORONA-TAG-KIT
P/N: 61-10000999 CORONA-TAG
KRAMER CORONA TAG USER GUIDE
OVERVIEW
The Kramer Corona Tag provides a simple, safe, and anonymous way to track
close-proximity employee interactions, a/k/a contacts. Worn on a lanyard just
like an ID card, each tag records contacts with other tags after a preset time
interval, storing the unique serial number of the contacted tag(s), the
duration of the contact, and the approximate distance between tags during each
contact.
This data is stored on each tag and can easily be downloaded to a computer for
further analysis and recordkeeping. The accessory Corona Tag Kit Software for
Windows 10 configures each tag, sets up a record of employee names matched to
individual tags, and provides details on tag operations and contacts.
Each tag is equipped with a long-lasting, user-replaceable battery. Battery
life is extended by the use of an accelerometer – the tag goes into sleep mode
when no motion is detected, activating only when the tag is moved. The
combination of a small form factor and lightweight provides for unobtrusive
operation.
CONFIGURATION
Each Corona Tag is shipped in its own box with a lanyard. (You can also use
your own lanyard.) To activate the tag, press and hold down the button under
the Kramer logo for five seconds. A small green indicator to the leftof the
button will blink every few seconds, showing that Tag is now activated.
Next, download the Corona Tag Kit Software, Quick Start Guide, and Corona Tag
Drivers from the Kramer Website. These are found under the Resources tab
https://www.kramerav.com/us/product/Corona%20Tag%20Kit#Tab_Resources
You can also download the Tag Battery Replacement Procedure for future use.
INSTALLING THE CORONA TAG DRIVER
Before you can connect Corona Tags, you must first install the correct driver.
First, plug in the supplied serial-to-USB connecting cable. Windows 10 will be
prompted to look for the correct driver and may configure it automatically for
you. If so, you don’t need to do anything else.
If Windows 10 can’t find the driver, then perform a manual installation.
Extract the USB Driver for Windows 10 file you downloaded. Among other things,
it contains two different drivers, one for 32-bit systems and one for 64-bit
systems. Look in the extracted folder for either of these files —
CP210xVCPInstallerX86.exe – For 32-bit Windows 10 operating systems
CP210xVCPInstallerx64.exe – For 64-bit Windows 10 operating systems
Select and run the file appropriate for your computer. You should see a prompt
that the driver was installed successfully. If necessary, reboot your computer
to enable the driver.
INSTALLING THE CORONA TAG MANAGER SOFTWARE
In your Downloads folder, look for the file named cotag_mngr_kramer_1.x-setup.
Run this file to install the corona Tag Manager software.
When the software launches, you will be prompted for a license. In the folder
where you extracted the software, look for the file named License.lic and
select it when prompted. Your software should now be ready to use.
USING CORONA TAG MANAGER SOFTWARE **When you launch Corona Tag Manager,
you’ll see this home screen.
There are six tabs along the left side of the main menu – Holders, Tags,
Provision, Audit, Tag Settings, and Merge.
** The Holders menu is where you’ll see a list of holder names, their unique
IDs (assigned in the Provision menu),the serial number (MAC address) of the
tag you’ve assigned to each holder, and the date and time when you assigned
the tag.
The Tags menu (Tag Management) shows you a list of all tags you’ve assigned
and registered, along with the current state of the tag (Assigned to someone,
Free to be assigned, Broken and not usable, or Lost and not recoverable). You
can also search and find all assigned tags by Serial #, State, Holder, and
Date Created.
The Provision menu is where you will set up and assign each tag to a holder.
The Audit menu is used to track contacts by incident and duration. You can
define the start and stop dates for specific searches.
The Tag Settings menu is where you define the time interval for each tag to
wait before recording a contact. You can also set the time out (reset)
interval here.
The Contact History tab will show you all activity on each tag (active,
sleeping, recorded contacts, and configuration mode when connected to a
computer).
Finally, the Merge menu is where you can Import a list of tag serial numbers
and holders or Export a similar list. Exported files and data are in a
delimited text format, suitable for importing into spreadsheet programs.
CONFIGURING CORONA TAGS
To configure a tag, first, make sure it is initialized and operating. A small
green LED will blink every few seconds on the front of the tag if it is
operating correctly.
Now, connect the tag to a USB port on your computer using the supplied serial-
to-USB cable. You must use this cable – a generic Type-A to Micro USB cable
will NOT work.
Launch the software and select the Provision tab. You should see this screen:
Once a tag is connected, click on Next.
Corona Tag Manager will detect the tag you’ve connected, showing its serial
number, and ask you if you want to assign it to a new folder or an existing
holder. Select “To a new holder” and click on Next.
In this screen, you will assign a tag to a specific holder. Enter the holder’s
first and last name, along with a unique ID. The unique ID can be any name,
number, or combination of letters and numbers. It is useful when there are two
tag holders with the same name or similar names.
Address, email, and phone information is optional.
You can specify if the tag assignment is for normal use or temporary use. This
is an administrative function onlyand will not affect the collection and
storage of tag data. Once you’ve input all the information, click on Next.
The last step is to assign the data to the tag. (This association is only made
in the Corona Tag Manager software, not in the tag.) Click on the Assign
button. Make sure the tag is still connected to your computer.
Once you see this screen, the Corona Tag configuration is done. You can exit
this menu, disconnect the tag, and put it into everyday use.
All of the relevant holder, serial number, and name information you created
will now show up in the Tag Management menu. You can manually add tag data in
this menu using the Add Tag button and also edit/update the state of any tag
between Assigned, Free, Break, or Lost, using the Edit Tag button.
Again; this information only resides in the application software, not on any
tags. The only data residing on a tagis its serial number (MAC address) and
whatever activity it records when in use.
CHANGING TAG SETTINGS
You can change the settings on any tag and also view all of its activity in
the Tag Settings menu.
Connect a tag using the supplied cable and click on Detect Tags. The software
will show you the serial number ofthe detected tag. Next, click on Connect.
The Settings tab will show you the firmware version, along with the settings
for Session Time (the interval between the start of contact and when the
software begins recording) and Timeout (the minimum time interval from when a
session ends to the start of any new recording).
The factory default setting for Session Time is 15 minutes and for Timeout is
4 minutes. It is not recommended that Timeout be set for a value of less than
3 minutes. Otherwise, you may wind up with erroneous readings.
The Contact History tab will show you all activity on any connected tag, not
just contact history.
To see all tag activity, specify the range of dates you wish to review and
then click on Apply.
A chronological list of all tag activity will now be displayed, including tag
wakeup, accelerometer status, tag idle status, when the tag was connected to
Tag Manager software, and all contacts with other tags.
The Contact line shows the serial number of the contacted tag, how long the
contact lasted, the signal strength of the contacted tag, and the distance
between tags. (This menu differs from the Audit menu in that the latter only
shows contacts between tags, along with the holder, start date/time, duration,
signal strength, and distance.)
Tag activity data can be saved in delimited text format by clicking on Export
and selecting a destination folder to save the *.TXT file. This file can
easily be imported into spreadsheet software.
If you wish, you can remove all activity from a connected tag by clicking on
the Clear button. (Warning – this action cannot be undone!)
Finally, be careful to click on Disconnect before you remove a tag from your
computer.
MERGING DATA
Use the Merge menu to import or export tag holder data only. To import information on tag serial numbers, holders, unique IDs, and creation dates click on Import. Chose source folder and file. The file must be in the delimited text (.TXT) format. Click on Enter to import. To export the same data as a delimited text (.TXT) file from the Tag Management menu, click on Export. Choose a destination folder to save the file. Click Enter to export the file.
AUDIT DATA
Use the Audit menu to see a display of both tag holder information and contact data. Connect a tag to the computer using the supplied cable. Click on Detect Tags. Once a tag has been detected, define the start and end dates for a contact search and click on Search. The tagholder information will then appear in the top block and contact information will appear in the next block. Note that the Audit menu only shows contact history from a connected tag, not all tag activity.
References
- Kramer | Audio-Visual Solutions and Experiences
- kramerav.com/us/product/Corona%20Tag%20Kit#Tab_Resources