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Quick Start Guide

Welcome to AutomatePro!

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to quickly set up and start using AutomatePro.

Unboxing​

Your AutomatePro package includes the following items:

  • AutomatePro Unit
  • Power Supply
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Additional Accessories (Optional, depending on configuration)

Ensure all components are present before proceeding with setup.

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Connecting AutomatePro​

Hardware Connection​

Connect AutomatePro to the provided power supply and network using the supplied cables, as illustrated below.

  1. Connect the Breakout Board (If Applicable):
    If your setup includes a breakout board, connect it securely to AutomatePro. Ensure all pins are aligned correctly before applying pressure.
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  1. Connect Fakra Antennas (GNSS, 5G, or Other Fakra-Compatible Devices):
    Attach the Fakra connectors to their corresponding ports. These connectors are color-coded for easy identification. Ensure each connector is fully inserted and securely locked to maintain a stable and reliable connection.
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  1. Connect the Ethernet Cable:
    Use the provided Ethernet cable to establish a wired network connection. Insert one end into AutomatePro and the other into your router or switch.
connect-ethernet
  1. Connect the Power Supply:
    Plug in the provided power supply to AutomatePro. Make sure the polarity of the connectors align with the labels.
connect-power-supply
  1. Power On AutomatePro:
    Now that all connections are established, turn on AutomatePro by switching the power supply on. The device will boot up, and the status LEDs will start blinking, check here for more details on Status LEDs.

Accessing AutomatePro​

Once AutomatePro is powered on and connected to the network, it is assigned an IP address by your network’s DHCP server. You can find the assigned IP by:

  • Checking the DHCP client list on your router.
  • Using a network scanning tool such as nmap or arp-scan to detect connected devices on your network.

Once you have the IP address, you can access it using either SSH (command line) or Remote Desktop (graphical interface).

  • SSH (Command Line Access)
    For terminal-based access, use SSH to remotely connect to AutomatePro.

    ssh admin@<ip-address>

  • Remote Desktop (Graphical Access)
    For GUI access, follow the instructions in the Remote Desktop Guide.

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default credentials:

username: admin
password: password
Important

Please change the password after the first login.

To configure WiFi, refer to the WiFi Setup Guide.

Foxglove Interface​

AutomatePro can be monitored and controlled using Foxglove Studio, a visualization and observability tool for robotics applications.

  1. Install Foxglove Studio
    Download and install Foxglove Studio from the official website. Follow the installation instructions for your operating system.

  2. Import Dashboards and Extensions
    Download the AutomatePro Foxglove Extension and the dashboards from the GitHub repository. Import the extension and dashboards into Foxglove Studio as explained in the video below or the in the documentation.

foxglove-installation
  1. Connect to AutomatePro
    Connect Foxglove Studio to AutomatePro by entering the IP address and port number in the connection dialog. 
    ws://<ip-address>:8765