How to Set the Devices and Console to Indoor or Outdoor Mode

What is Indoor and Outdoor Mode?

Indoor Mode - The data collected for analysis will be generated from inertial data only. Data displayed will be reliant on sensors in the device. Obtaining GPS lock is not possible when the Device is in Indoor mode.

Outdoor Mode - The data collected for analysis will be generated from both inertial data and GPS signals. In Outdoor mode, GPS metrics will be recorded and displayed.

Why change my devices to Indoor Mode?

Optimeye Devices (S5/G5/X4) must be in the same mode as the OpenField Console in order to ensure data can be collected Live. If the Devices and Console are in Outdoor mode, and the Units are inside or do not have GPS lock, the Devices will not be detected by the Receiver.

Vector Devices do not require GPS lock to be detected by the Vector Receiver.

Instructions on how to change the OpenField Console mode and the Device Mode are below.

How to Set the Devices to Indoor or Outdoor Mode:

1. In the OpenField Console, navigate to Settings -> Device Manager.
   
   
2. Select the 'Commands' Tab.
   
   
3. Select each desired device by clicking the box located to the left of the devices number, or click on 'Select All'. A selected device will have a check mark in the box.
   
   
4. To set selected devices to Indoor mode, select the ‘Execute’ command next to the desired mode. (i.e Set indoor mode, set outdoor mode)
   
   
5. To check the current mode click the 'Selected Properties' drop down menu from the Device List menu in the top right of screen
   
   
6. Select the mode you want to check. (i.e Indoor mode, outdoor mode). 
   
   
7. Devices that are in this mode will read ‘True’, devices not in this mode will read ‘False’.
   
   
   
   
8. You can also check the mode on the device itself once it is disconnected from the case and turned on: 
   
   
   • Devices in Outdoor mode will flash their top light at a continuous rate.
     
     
   • Devices in Indoor mode will occasionally flash their top light twice.
     
     

How to Set the Console to Indoor Mode/Outdoor Mode: 

1. In order to change the mode of the receiver and software, click on your OpenField Account name in the top right of the screen.
   
   
   
   
2. In this menu you can change the 'Mode' of the Console to match the units by adjusting the ‘Mode’ toggle.