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# Anchor Setup

### In This Guide

You'll learn how to use the **GrowSpace UWB Web Console** to set the PAN ID, coordinates, and role of each Anchor, and how to complete the physical installation to build an indoor **RTLS (Real-Time Location System)**.

***

### Before You Start

#### Hardware

<table><thead><tr><th width="273.20001220703125">Item</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>GrowSpace UWB Tag</td><td>UWB Anchor</td></tr><tr><td>Windows PC</td><td>Windows 10 or later recommended</td></tr><tr><td>USB Cable</td><td>USB Type-A to Type-C</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Software

| Item                  | Description                                                                                                                                             |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| GrowSpace Web Console | <https://grow-space.io/software/>                                                                                                                       |
| USB to UART Driver    | [CP210x VCP Driver Installation Guide](https://freegrow-1.gitbook.io/product-docs-en/en-creator-kit-q1/learn-more/cp210x-vcp-driver-installation-guide) |

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### Connecting the Anchor and Checking Recognition

* Connect the UWB Anchor to your PC using a USB cable.

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* Open [the **GrowSpace Web Console**](https://grow-space.io/software/).

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* In the left sidebar, click **“Anchor, Tag, Listener Setup Program” → “Web Program”**.

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* The setup screen will appear.

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* Click the **\[Connect]** button.
* From the list of available COM ports, select the UWB device.

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* When the device information appears on the screen, the connection is complete.

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### What to Do If the Device Is Not Recognized <a href="#undefined-6" id="undefined-6"></a>

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If the device is not connecting to your PC or doesn’t appear in the port list, please check the following steps:

* **Try using a different USB cable.** In some cases, a faulty cable may prevent the device from being recognized properly.
* **Try connecting to a different USB port.** Some ports may not work as expected, so switching ports can help.
* Make sure the **CP210x VCP driver** is installed. This is especially important for Listener devices, which require the driver for proper port recognition.
* If the driver is not installed yet, please refer to the guide below: [→ \[CP210x VCP Driver Installation Guide\]](https://freegrow-1.gitbook.io/product-docs-en/en-creator-kit-q1/learn-more/cp210x-vcp-driver-installation-guide)<br>
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***

### PAN ID Setup

* After connecting, enter the PAN ID value in the input field.\
  Example: `0x0000`

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* All Anchors in the same system **must use the same PAN ID**.

#### What is a PAN ID?

* A unique ID used to identify each RTLS network
* Only devices with the same PAN ID can communicate via UWB
* Used to define a single RTLS group within a space

***

### Set Coordinates and Role

#### Initiator Anchor

* The Anchor used as the reference point for RTLS calculations
* Only one Initiator must be set, and it serves as the Trigger signal sender within the system.

How to Set Up:

* While the device is connected, check the **Initiator** checkbox to enable it.

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* Enter the X, Y, and Z coordinates based on actual measured distances (unit: mm).
  * Example: X: `15000`, Y: `0`, Z: `3000`

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* Once all values are entered, click the **\[Save]** button.
* Then, connect the next Anchor and repeat the same steps.

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***

### Physically Install the Anchor

Example Installation Methods

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<table><thead><tr><th width="146.20001220703125">Installation Type</th><th width="189.7999267578125">Environment</th><th>Method</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Wall Mount</td><td>Office space</td><td>Fixed with screws, keep level, organize cables</td></tr><tr><td>Ceiling Mount</td><td>Factory, warehouse</td><td>Use brackets or cable ties</td></tr><tr><td>Pole Mount</td><td>Narrow spaces</td><td>Use double-sided tape or Velcro</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Installation Tips

* Secure the device firmly to prevent shaking or tilting
* Avoid installing near materials that may interfere with signals, such as metal, glass, or pillars
* Organize power and signal cables neatly for easier maintenance
* After installation, always check signal reception and LED status

***

### Connect Power and Check Operation

* Prepare a USB Type-C adapter that supports the recommended voltage and current
* Connect it to the Anchor's power port
* Check the LED to confirm that the device is powered on

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#### LED Status Table

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| Status                                           | Meaning          | What to Check                                 |
| ------------------------------------------------ | ---------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| <mark style="color:green;">●</mark> Green LED On | Normal operation | Device is connected and settings are complete |
| <mark style="color:red;">●</mark> Red LED On     | Network error    | Check PAN ID or Initiator settings            |
| No LED                                           | No power         | Check cable or adapter connection             |

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***

### Final Check After Installation

<table><thead><tr><th width="210.79998779296875">Item</th><th>What to Check</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Device Recognition</td><td>Make sure all Anchors are recognized correctly in the Web Console</td></tr><tr><td>Coordinate Input</td><td>Verify that X, Y, and Z coordinates are entered accurately</td></tr><tr><td>Initiator Setting</td><td>Confirm that only one Initiator is set</td></tr><tr><td>LED Status</td><td>Check that all devices are operating normally (green LED is on)</td></tr><tr><td>Position Response</td><td>Move the Tag and check if location data is being updated correctly</td></tr></tbody></table>

***

## 💻 You Can Also Use the Installation Program!

GrowSpace Anchors can be configured not only through the Web Console, but also using the dedicated setup program (**GrowSpace Developer Tool**). We recommend using the setup program for more advanced configuration or when working in an offline environment.

#### **How to Install the Setup Program**

* On your PC, go to: <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L76hj_xsFe_flzxv6n_Svr73HJntvUxe/view?pli=1>&#x20;
  * Installation file: `uwb_settings.exe`

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* If a security warning appears, click **\[More info → Run anyway]** to continue the installation.

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* After installation is complete, launch the program and connect the Anchor to begin configuration.
* GrowSpace Anchors can be configured the same way using either the **Web Console** or the **Setup Program**. In the Setup Program, settings are managed through the screen shown below.

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#### 🧾 Main Setting Items

* **Type: Anchor**\
  → Check if the connected device is correctly recognized as an Anchor.
* **PAN ID Setting** (top left)\
  → All Anchors in the same system must use the same PAN ID. After entering the value, click **\[Save]** to apply the setting.
* **Initiator Setting** (center)\
  → Enable the checkbox if this Anchor will act as the Initiator. Only **one** Initiator is allowed per system.
* **Position** Coordinates (X / Y / Z)\
  → Enter the Anchor’s actual installed position in millimeters.\
  Example: `X: 2400, Y: 0, Z: 0`

> 💡 Entering accurate position information improves the coordinate accuracy of Tags during operation.


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