Introduction
LAP-TEQ PLUS INTERFACE is a network adaptor for all LAP-TEQ sensors. LAP-TEQ PLUS INTERFACE is available as a stand-alone unit with 3 sensor inputs and as a plug-in board for the LAP-TEQ PLUS MOTION receiver. LAP-TEQ PLUS INTERFACE translates LAP-TEQ sensor data to the TCP/IP protocol. Sensor data can be displayed in a normal web browser. Sensor data is also available in a proprietary JSON format and can easily be imported into third party software.
Known limitations and issues
If you encounter any problems while using LAP-TEQ PLUS INTERFACE please contact sales@teqsas.de.
These are some known limitations of the current software:
It is recommended to connect with no more than 3 web clients at a time.
LAP-TEQ PLUS INTERFACE might crash if the website is already running (and requesting data) in a browser while the unit is powered up.
It is recommended to close all browser windows before powering up LAP-TEQ PLUS INTERFACE.
Under Safari or Edge the website might hold on the ”connecting” screen.
Changing network settings or adding notes under Safari or Edge might result in a white, blank webpage being displayed. Simply reload the webpage with the new ip address.
Best results are achieved with Chrome or Firefox!
Web browser
LAP-TEQ PLUS INTERFACE has been tested with a variety of web browsers. JavaScript must be enabled.
If you encounter any problems, please contact sales@teqsas.de. Please provide version of OS and browser and a screenshot.
The following web browsers have been tested:
Win10: Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Opera (with latest browser release)
Mac: macOS >= Sierra, Safari >= v10.1
iPhone/iPad: iOS >= v10
Android: Chrome
At this time best results are achieved with Firefox or Chrome!
On smartphones in portrait mode the viewport width should be >365px (IPhone SE has 320px only).
Connecting sensors and sensor inputs
LAP-TEQ PLUS INTERFACE has three XLR 3pin sensor inputs. These inputs are compatible to all LAP-TEQ sensors:
- LAP-TEQ PLUS PLUS INCLINOMETER sensor with green laser
- LAP-TEQ PLUS ATMOSPHERE temperature and humidity sensor
- LAP-TEQ PLUS ELEVATION sensor
- LAP-TEQ PLUS LOAD sensor
- the old ("legacy") LAP-TEQ inclinometer sensor
These sensors have a male + female XLR and can be daisy-chained:
LAP-TEQ PLUS ELEVATION can be daisy-chained to LAP-TEQ PLUS, LAP-TEQ PLUS ELEVATION or the legacy LAP-TEQ sensor.
LAP-TEQ PLUS ATMOSPHERE can be daisy-chained to LAP-TEQ PLUS ELEVATION, LAP-TEQ PLUS or the legacy LAP-TEQ sensor.
If daisy-chained, LAP-TEQ PLUS ATMOSPHERE must be "first on the cable" (closest to LAP-TEQ PLUS INTERFACE).
LAP-TEQ Atmosphere must be firmware version 1.09 or higher to work correctly with LAP-TEQ PLUS INTERFACE.
Network setup
The default network settings of LAP-TEQ INTERFACE are:
IP address: 192.168.1.222
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway address: 192.168.1.1
LAP-TEQ INTERFACE does not support DHCP. Each LTWP unit has to be assigned a unique, fixed IP address.
Pressing the hidden "RESET" push button for 5s resets the LAP-TEQ INTERFACE back to the default network settings.
LAP-TEQ INTERFACE can be accessed by entering the network address in the address field of your web browser:
http://192.168.1.222
To change the network settings click on the setup icon (top right). After entering a new ip address, subnet mask and gateway address click on "Apply + Reboot".
Multiple LAP-TEQ INTERFACE can be displayed in one browser window. First you have to assign a unique IP address to every LAP-TEQ INTERFACE unit.
Second you connect to one of the LAP-TEQ INTERFACE by entering the IP address in your browser. This LAP-TEQ INTERFACE will be always be at the top of list.
To find additional LAP-TEQ INTERFACE units on the network and display them in the same browser window, click on "SETUP" and then "FIND FRIENDS".
After a few seconds all LAP-TEQ INTERFACE units found on the network will show up in your browser.
Starting sensors
To start a sensor input click on one of the large sensor buttons.
Click again to stop the sensor.
Double-click on a sensor button to start a LAP-TEQ PLUS ATMOSPHERE sensor that is daisy-chained to an inclinometer sensor.
Click on the rocket icon to start all sensors.
Click on the stop sign to stop all sensors.
Click on the cloud+sun icon to start only LAP-TEQ PLUS ATMOSPHERE sensors.
Values in green color are site angles or elevation values.
Blue values are atmospheric data from a LAP-TEQ PLUS ATMOSPHERE sensor. Yellow values are from a LAP-TEQ LOAD sensor.
Entering notes BETA!
It is possible to enter text comments (for example to memorize different angle or height settings).
These notes are stored on the LAP-TEQ INTERFACE.
Click on SETUP and add notes in the text area and click save.
Notes are limited to 200 characters.
Simple HTML tagging can be used to modify the text layout:
Enter ° for the ° symbol.
Use <big> your text </big> for larger font.
Use <u> your text </u> for underline.
Use <b> your text </b> for bold text ... etc.
Software updates
For updating the firmware of LAP-TEQ INTERFACE you need an internet connection.
Connect LAP-TEQ INTERFACE to a router and enter an IP-address, subnet mask and gateway address, so that the LAP-TEQ INTERFACE unit can access the internet.
IMPORTANT: close all other browser windows that are accessing LAP-TEQ INTERFACE!
On the "Setup" page click on "Update Firmware". The update process will take 60s.
After the update please reload the web page. Also, it might be necessary to clear your browser cache for all updates to take effect.