User instructions for portable terminal
🔌 Turning the Terminal On
To power on the portable terminal, simply press the power button located in the bottom-right corner of the device.
🔋 Charging the Terminal
⚡ Power Plug Charging
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Assemble the AC power plug, adapter, and cord.
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Connect the AC plug to a power source.
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Open the port cover on the side of the terminal.
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Insert the power plug into the terminal’s power socket.
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Observe the battery indicator:
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🟠 Orange = Charging in progress
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🟢 Green = Fully charged
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🚗 In-Vehicle Charging
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Assemble the cigarette lighter and car charger adapter.
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Plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s socket.
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Open the port cover on the terminal.
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Insert the plug into the terminal’s power socket.
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Check the battery indicator:
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🟠 Orange = Charging in progress
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🟢 Green = Fully charged
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👷 Logging in as a Contractor/Employee
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Hold your Damstra Access Card up to the card scanner.
Or enter your badge number manually and tap NEXT. -
Tap the LOG ON button.
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Once notified of successful login, tap OK.
🏢 Using the On Premises Function
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Tap the On Premises menu at the top right of the screen.
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View the On Site Now page – a real-time view of people currently on site.
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Use filters for:
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Site
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Terminal preferences
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Crew-based views
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Alerts
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Last 24 hours
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⚙️ Using the Manage Function
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Tap the Manage menu at the top right of the screen.
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Select your name from the dropdown.
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Enter your custom 4-digit PIN.
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Tap on any activity you wish to manage.
Note: If no activity is selected, the page will close automatically after a short time.
🎲 Using the Random Selection Tool
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Tap the People Selection button.
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Select the terminal(s) to include in the selection.
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Choose the percentage of people to include.
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Choose the type of people to be included.
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Tap Run People Selection.
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If a sticker printer is connected, the list will print automatically.
🔓 Logging Out as a Contractor/Employee
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Hold your Damstra Access Card up to the scanner.
Or, enter your badge number and tap NEXT. -
Tap the LOG OFF button.
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Once notified of successful log out, tap OK.
👤 Logging In as a First-Time Visitor
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Tap NO when asked if you’ve logged in before.
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Read the visitor induction, including:
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Introduction
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Site hazards
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Safety responsibilities
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Tap the checkboxes to confirm your understanding.
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Enter the required information, then tap NEXT.
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Take your photo by touching the screen or waiting for the timer.
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Tap YES if the photo is acceptable.
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If applicable, wear the printed sticker and tap OK to complete check-in.
🧾 Logging In as a Registered Visitor
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Tap YES when asked if you’ve logged in before.
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Select your company (scroll or search by name), then tap OK.
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Select your name from the list, then tap OK.
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Enter any required details, then tap NEXT.
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Take your photo and confirm by tapping YES.
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If applicable, wear the printed sticker, then tap OK to complete check-in.
🚪 Logging Out as a Visitor
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Tap YES if you've logged in before.
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Select your name from the list, then tap OK.
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Tap YES to confirm logout.
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A notification will confirm your logout. Tap OK to finish.