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 record keeping. 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 light weight provide 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 left of 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 Web site. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Audit menu is used to track contacts by incident and duration. You dan define the start and stop
dates for a specific search.
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).
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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.
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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 holder or an existing holder. Select “To a new holder” and click on Next.
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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 only and 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.
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Once you see this screen, 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 tag is its serial number (MAC address) and whatever activity it records when in use.
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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 of the 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 a 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 less than 3 minutes. Otherwise, you may wind up with
erroneous readings.
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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.
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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 a 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.
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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 tag holder 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.
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