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Quick Reference Guide: Clicker Channel ChangingQuick Reference Guide: Clicker Channel ChangingQuick Reference Guide: Clicker Channel Changing

Clicker Channel Changing:

Purpose: Through this guide, the user will be able to change eInstruction CPS Pulse Clicker device

receiver frequency and clicker number.

Clicker Channel Changing Overview:

Components Description

Background

Information

It is possible to change the paired frequency of the USB RF

Receiver and Clicker (Base Channel), along with the Clicker

numbers in order to combine sets or split sets. The following

pages detail the process to enable proper pairing. (page 2)

Changing the USB RF

Receiver Frequency/

Base Channel

In situations where sets of clicker handhelds need to be split

up into smaller sets or a receiver needs to be adjusted to

receive the signal from more clickers than just the default set,

it is possible to change the frequency at which the USB RF

Receiver pairs to clickers. (pages 3-4)

Changing the Clicker

Device Frequency and

Clicker Number

In situations where sets of clicker handhelds need to be split

up into smaller sets or combined to make larger sets, it’s

possible to change the device frequency to pair with the USB

RF Receiver channel. It is also possible to change the clicker

number. (pages 5-7)

Additional Resources

Resource links to Documentation, Additional eInstruction

Software Downloads, Print Resources, and Video Training

Resources on Pulse Clickers. Further training resources on

Teacher Portal and Schoolnet are also available. (page 8)

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Background Information

The eInstruction CPS Pulse clicker is currently the only clicker functioning with the Schoolnet, Assessment

Admin tab. These clickers generally come in sets of 32 and are programmed 1-32, each individually

numbered on top of the unit. The remote function of the clickers is driven by a RF receiver that connects to

one hosting computer via USB. The frequency ranges up to 150 feet from the receiver.

It is possible to change the paired frequency of the RF receiver and clicker (Base Channel), along with the

clicker numbers in order to combine sets or split sets. The following pages detail the process to enable

proper pairing.

IMPORTANT: Users should be familiar with the functionality of the eInstruction CPS Pulse clicker functionality

within Schoolnet prior to making frequency and number modifications. The detailed installation process and

Schoolnet help guide titled, “Getting Started Guide: Assessment Admin Clicker Use” may be found at:

http://ants.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/clicker-getting-started-guide.pdf

Further detailed information about the product can also be found at:

http://www.einstruction.com/products/student-response-systems

Student walkthrough guides are available for both primary and secondary grade levels to learn the systems.

Should you need further technical assistance,

please contact DoTS Support.

[email protected] or call # 720-423-3888

http://ants.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/clicker-getting-started-guide.pdf

http://www.einstruction.com/products/student-response-systems

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Changing the USB RF Receiver Frequency/Base Channel

In situations where sets of clicker handhelds need to be split up into smaller sets or a receiver needs to be

adjusted to receive the signal from more clickers than just the default set, it is possible to change the

frequency at which the usb receiver pairs to clickers.

- Plug the USB RF Receiver into the computer.

- Locate the eInstruction Tools icon in the task bar menu.

For PC, it will appear in the system tray hidden icons.

For MAC, it will appear in the system menu bar.

- Select eInstruction Device Manager...

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2-PC 2

2-MAC

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Changing the USB RF Receiver Frequency/Base Channel (continued)

- Access the receiver’s properties by:

selecting/clicking on the CPS RF(Pulse)

receiver icon that has the √ and then

click the Properties Icon (wrench image).

*Note: if you have inserted multiple receivers be sure

to select the receiver with the the √ if multiple appear

- In the General tab, review the RF Receiver Options

section. Here is where you can modify the Base Channel

setting. Change the Base Channel to match the clickers

being used and then click the OK button to confirm.

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5

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a)

b)

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b

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Changing the Clicker Device Frequency and Clicker Number

In situations where sets of clicker handhelds need to be split up into smaller sets or combined to make larger

sets, it’s possible to change the device frequency to pair with the USB RF Receiver channel.

It is also possible to change the clicker number. Clicker devices in a set are typically numbered 1-32. If more

clickers were to be added to the set, clicker numbers may conflict. To avoid signal conflict, further numbers

may be assigned to the clickers. (i.e. If you have a set of clickers numbered 1-32 and want to add more to the

set, you may want to continue numbering with 33,34,35, etc.)

- Identify the Base Channel of the USB RF Receiver,

page 4 step 5. This will be the channel you will assign

to the clicker in order to ensure pairing.

- Power on the clicker you wish to pair.

- Simultaneously press both arrow keys, only once.

Do not long press or hold the keys. It is simply just one

simultaneous press.

- Then press the button.

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2

2

3 3

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Changing the Clicker Device Frequency and Clicker Number (continued)

- Be prepared to record the original settings and the modified settings during the remaining steps.

- After completing steps 1-4, you will see the following prompt dialog to enter the new channel (as found in

step 1, Base Channel). Enter the new channel number on the number pad and push the Enter button. Note: if

you are only interested in changing the Clicker Number, just simply press enter without inputting a channel.

ORIGINAL CHANNEL ENTER NEW CHANNEL

- Now, enter the new Clicker Number. Note: if you are only interested in changing the Channel as done in

step 6, just simply press enter without inputting a clicker number.

ORIGINAL CLICKER NUMBER ENTER NEW CLICKER NUMBER

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Changing the Clicker Device Frequency and Clicker Number (continued)

- The device will then show the serial information/summary and power down.

- The Clicker Device will now be paired with the USB RF Receiver with the new Base Channel and Clicker

Number. It is important to remember that the number indicated on the top of the clicker may not be what

you have just set. This is helpful to keep in mind when manually entering clicker numbers for student entry in

the Proctor Dashboard.

WHAT IS THE NEW CLICKER # ?

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Additional Resources

For Documentation, Additional eInstruction Software Downloads, Print Resources, and

Video Training Resources, please visit: http://teachertechresources.wikispaces.dpsk12.org/Clicker+Resources

For further training resources on Teacher Portal and Schoolnet, Creating Tests, Viewing Scores, Student

Results, Help Guides, and other helpful Learning Modules,

please visit: http://techtraining.dpsk12.org/dpmsteacher/assess/index.html

Should you need further technical assistance,

please contact DoTS Support.

[email protected] or call # 720-423-3888

http://teachertechresources.wikispaces.dpsk12.org/Clicker+Resources

http://techtraining.dpsk12.org/dpmsteacher/assess/index.html

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