Enable and use GPS location services for a Z45 Controller

The location of a Z45 Controller can be determined using the GPS location service in the Z45 Controller. When this feature is enabled, the Z45 Controller's location coordinates are discovered and sent to Digi Axess.

GPS Status

The Current Status describes whether the GPS location service has determined the GPS location of the device.

Before you begin

This feature requires cellular access to the internet and a cellular antenna attached to the device.

Note If you do not have a cellular connection, you can manually enter the Z45 Controller's location coordinates. See Configure the location for a Z45 Controller with defined coordinates.

Step 1: Enable the GPS location service

  1. Log into the Z45 Controller's web UI.

  2. Click Admin Main.

  3. From the Services section, click Digi Axess Services.

  4. Scroll down to the Digi Axess Location Services section.

  5. From the Status list box, select Enable Location Services.

  6. In the Update Rate field, enter how often the Z45 Controller should report its location to Digi Axess. Enter the length of time and select the time measurement: Minutes or Hours.

  7. Click Update.

  8. Click Home to return to the main screen.

Step 2: Enable the GPS coordinates option

  1. You should already be logged into the Z45 Controller's web UI. If not, Log into the Z45 Controller's web UI.

  2. In the Interfaces section of the main screen, click Location Source. The System Location Configuration page displays.

    1. Click Update.
    2. Click Home to return to the main screen.

  3. Make sure you can see the System Location Options section.

  4. From the Location Source list box, select the GPS (Internal) option.

  5. From the Reset Interval (min) list box, select a time interval at which you want the GPS location service to update the device's location. The default is 0.

    This feature is useful if you move the device to a new location. You can choose an interval other than 0 to force a GPS location reset, and then after the location has been updated, change it back to 0.

  6. Click Update.

  7. Click Home to return to the main screen.