Overview

The ARMOR 4 (A4) unit and the ARMOR Wi-Fi (AW) adapter work together to provide advanced asset tracking and data reporting capabilities. 

These devices operate independently via cellular networks and do not connect to internal corporate networks. 

Security Statement – ARMOR Asset Management

This document outlines the installation process, power requirements, data flow, and indoor locating functionality of these devices.

Power Requirements

• ARMOR 4 (A4) Unit: Connects to a 9-90V battery supply using two battery ring terminals. These terminals can be bare wires if required.
• ARMOR Wi-Fi (AW) Adapter: Connects to a 5-32V battery supply using two battery ring terminals. These terminals can be bare wires if required. 

Device Mapping and Data Flow

• Each AW adapter IMEI is mapped to an A4 unit IMEI by ARMOR technicians before shipment to the customer.
• Once installed, the AW unit transmits data to the ARMOR cloud, where it is automatically mapped to the associated A4 device data.
• The A4 device data is linked to the asset’s Manufacturer, Model, Serial Number, and Site location.
• Both the A4 and AW units communicate via cellular networks to the ARMOR cloud infrastructure hosted in Microsoft Azure.

Indoor Location Functionality

• Indoor positioning is achieved by mapping Wi-Fi Access Point MAC addresses to physical geo-coordinates.
• During installation, the ARMOR team or installer captures surrounding Wi-Fi access points and their MAC addresses.
• The AW unit continuously scans for available Wi-Fi networks, similar to a smartphone displaying nearby Wi-Fi networks, and reports this data for location triangulation.
• No device connects to corporate networks; they merely detect available Wi-Fi access points and their signal strengths to determine approximate indoor locations.

Installation Steps

1. Prepare the Devices

• Verify that the A4 unit and AW adapter are properly labeled and mapped before installation.
• Ensure both units have adequate power supply connections based on their respective voltage requirements.

2. Mounting and Wiring

• Secure the A4 unit to the asset and connect its power terminals to the 9-90V power source.
• Secure the AW adapter to the asset and connect its power terminals to the 5-32V power source.
• Double-check all wiring connections and confirm that ring terminals or bare wires are properly secured.

3. Device Activation and Testing

• Once powered, allow both devices to initialize and connect to the ARMOR cloud via cellular networks.
• Confirm that the AW unit is detecting and reporting nearby Wi-Fi access points.
• Verify that A4 data is being successfully mapped to the asset’s Manufacturer, Model, Serial Number, and Site in the ARMOR cloud.

4. Final Validation

• Use the ARMOR Asset Management initialization check website to confirm that the A4 and AW devices are transmitting data.
• Ensure that location triangulation is functioning correctly by checking the mapped Wi-Fi access point data.
• Document the installation for future reference.

Summary

The ARMOR 4 and ARMOR Wi-Fi Adapter work together to provide seamless asset tracking and indoor locating without requiring connection to internal corporate networks. By leveraging independent cellular communication and Wi-Fi access point scanning, these devices enable real-time asset visibility and management in both outdoor and indoor environments.

For additional assistance, contact ARMOR support or refer to the installation documentation provided with your units.

-- ARMOR Support