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Quick Start Guide

Sentinel Impact Tracker Unit

Creating a Sentinel Account

Step 1. Register

  1. Go to https://sentinel.traffixdevices.com/sign-up and enter your name, company, email, phone, and address as demonstrated below, then click Next.
    Screenshot of the Sentinel sign up form showing the Sentinel Impact Tracker logo and example information in form fields.
  2. Review the information, if you see any errors click Back and make any edits.
    If everything is correct, agree to the Terms of Service and click Create account.
    Screenshot of the Sentinel sign up review form allowing customers to review their sign up information before submission.
  3. Your account request will be reviewed by TrafFix Devices personnel for approval and you will receive an email upon confirmation.
    Screenshot of the Sentinel Account Confirmation screen.

Step 2. Wait for Confirmation

Registration approval should be complete in less than 1 business day.

Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email that will allow you to complete your Sentinel registration. Click Complete registration in your email to continue the Sentinel registration process.

Screenshot of an example email from the Sentinel Portal welcoming a user to their account.

Step 3. Create Password

Create a password to complete account registration, then click Create account

Screenshot of the Sentinel Portal password creation page.

Step 4. Registration Complete

Now that your account registration is complete, you are ready to add Sentinel Units!

Screenshot of the Sentinel Portal after initial account creation.

Adding Devices

Step 1. Scan QR Code on Sentinel Unit

  1. To add a Sentinel Unit to your account, use your smartphone's camera to scan the QR Code on the Sentinel sticker and follow the prompts...
    An image of a Sentinel Impact Tracking Unit from TrafFix Devices, Inc.
  2. Scanning the QR on the Sentinel Unit automatically takes you to the Sentinel website. Log in and confirm the device Serial Number on screen matches the Serial on the Unit, then click Next.
    Smartphone screenshot of the Sentinel Portal Device Activation Process: Step 1.

Step 2. Configure Sentinel Device

  1. Select whether this is Sentinel Unit is new or replacing an already existing Unit, then click Next.
    Smartphone screenshot of the Sentinel Portal Device Activation Process: Step 2a.
  2. Give the Sentinel Unit a descriptive name and select what type of attenuation device it is attached to, then click Next.
    Smartphone screenshot of the Sentinel Portal Device Activation Process: Step 2b.
  3. Select the Sentinel Unit's Install Orientation and Sensitivity.
    If you are unsure, the device will detect its orientation on the first check-in and suggest a correction if required.
    Click Next when finished.
    Smartphone screenshot of the Sentinel Portal Device Activation Process: Step 2c.
  4. Done! The Sentinel is configured and will begin checking in. Click Finish to be taken back to your Sentinel Dashboard.
    Smartphone screenshot of the Sentinel Portal Device Activation Process final step.

Step 3. Begin Monitoring

Your Sentinel Dashboard will now display this device on the map and will communicate impacts, via text and email.

Screenshot of a Sentinel Impact Tracking device being monitored while deployed in the field.

Post Impact Procedure

Step 1. View the Asset Map

From the map, find and click on the Asset that has been damaged. Damaged assets are denoted by a Red pin Red Map Pin.

Screenshot showing the map view of all devices being tracking in the Sentinel Portal.

Step 2. Create a New Report

Click the New Report button to create a new inspect report for this asset.

Screenshot showing an individual Sentinel Impact Tracking Unit on the Sentinel Portal map view.

Step 3. Create Inspection Report

Select Create an inspection report for a recent impact alarm, then click Next.

Screenshot of the New Report process for creating Inspection Reports for individual Sentinel Impact Tracking Units.

Step 4. Select Impact Date

Select the impact date associated with the report you are creating.

Screenshot of the Impact Selection process for creating Inspection Reports for individual Sentinel Impact Tracking Units.

Step 5. Select Asset Condition

If the unit was Damaged, select the Severity of the damage on a scale from 0-3.

Click Next to proceed.

Screenshot of the Inspection Outcome process for creating Inspection Reports for individual Sentinel Impact Tracking Units.

Step 6. Complete Inspect Report

Complete the report by adding Work order number, Service request number, Repair cost, Repair completion date, and/or any Notes associated with this impact.

Images can be uploaded in the next step.

Click Next to continue.

Screenshot of the Inspection Details process for creating Inspection Reports for individual Sentinel Impact Tracking Units.

Step 7. Attach Photos

Click the Upload button to select one or more images to attach to the Inspection Report.

Click Next when finished.

Screenshot of the Image Upload process for creating Inspection Reports for individual Sentinel Impact Tracking Units.

Step 8. Select Additional Options

Select any additional options...

Email report
This report will be emailed to everyone in the notification group.
Clear all impact alarms Automatically Selected
If the inspection reveals that the asset and device are in working condition, you can clear any impact alarms on the this device. This will reset the device status to "OK", allowing monitoring to continue.

After selecting any additional options, click Next to continue.

Screenshot of Additional Options for creating Inspection Reports for individual Sentinel Impact Tracking Units.

Step 9. Final Review

Review the report. If any mistakes are found, click Back to go through the previous steps and make any required changes.

Click Save when finished.

Screenshot of the Inspection Report Review process for creating Inspection Reports for individual Sentinel Impact Tracking Units.