The Connect provides real-time visibility into desk status, helping users quickly identify whether a desk is available or occupied. It allows users to check in, book a desk, and view its current status directly at the desk.

The Connect can also measure desk occupancy and automatically adjust the desk to the user's preferred height, providing a more personalized and comfortable workspace experience.

Requirements

Physical installation

The Connect is physically installed in an 80 mm hole in the desk tabletop.

The Connect is connected to a power source and peripherals using a connection cable. Different connection cables are available depending on the required setup and peripherals.

Both the Gateway and the Connect are wireless devices. Make sure they are installed in a location with a clear wireless signal. Avoid placing them inside metal enclosures or near sheet metal, as this can significantly reduce the wireless range and affect the device's performance.

Communication to the Gateway

Each Connect is assigned to a specific Gateway, which must be within wireless range of the Connect.

The Connect also supports mesh networking, allowing it to communicate with the Gateway by routing traffic through another Connect when a direct connection is not available.

For optimal performance, make sure the Connects are distributed evenly throughout the area. Avoid relying on a single Connect to route traffic for many other Connects, as this can overload the mesh network and negatively affect performance.

Installation steps

There are three steps to install the Connect:

• Connect the Connect to the power supply and any required peripherals using the appropriate connection cable.
• Configure a Desk Profile
• Configure a Desk
• Join the Connect with a Multi Gateway

Attach the Connect to power supply and peripherals

Power supply

Use the GoBright Desk Connect connection cable to install the Connect with the LINAK Control box:

OR

Use a high-quality USB power supply to power the Connect:

Notes for the USB power supply:

- Power supply should be of high quality, supplying 5V - 3A.

- Power draw is typically 300mA at 5V at regular operation. 

Peripherals

RJ45 Connection (optional): to communicate with the LINAK Control box for adjusting desk height.

Desk Sensor (optional): gains power through the Connect for monitoring user presence.

Glow (optional): gains power through the Connect for visualizing the user availability. 

After connecting the cables, the Connect ring should be lit white, which means it's active but hasn't been synched with a Multi Gateway yet. If the Connect displays any other color, please review the Connect colors and settings article.