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. Items in Your Wi-Fi Accessory Kit

• ARMOR W, Wi-Fi Accessory

• 2-wire harness

2. How to Install an ARMOR Wi-Fi Accessory

1. Find the power source you are going to use for your ARMOR Wi-Fi Accessory.

2. This device can be powered from 8 volts to 32 volts. (Anything over 32 volts will damage the device.)

3. Remove the positive and negative nuts on the battery you are using.

4. Take the 2-wire harness and add the red eyelet to the positive post and the black to the negative one, then tighten the nuts down.

5. Plug the ARMOR Wi-Fi Accessory device in.

3. LED Flashing Lights and What They Mean

• Green flashing fast: The device is searching for a cellular network.

• Green flashing slow: The device has connected to a network.

• Red flashing fast: The device is searching for GPS.

• Red flashing slow: The device has acquired a GPS signal.

4. Secure the ARMOR Wi-Fi Accessory

• The best way to secure the device is with double-sided tape if you have it.

• You can also use zip ties.

5. Final Steps

• Put everything back together and trash created during the installation.

6. Register the Device

To register the device, take a picture of the device’s IMEI along with the machine’s serial number tag and send that to support@ARMORDATA.com.

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