Connecting your Cloud Devices with Wiclax

As of Wiclax software version 10.1.1151, RUFUS Cloud devices can seamlessly connect to Wiclax, allowing real-time data integration for race timing. This guide will walk you through the steps to establish this connection quickly and effortlessly.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Generate Your API Key

Before connecting your RUFUS Cloud device, ensure you have generated an API token from your Cloud account. This token enables Wiclax to securely access your data.

• Detailed instructions to generate your API key can be found here.

Step 2: Open the Acquisition Window

Launch Wiclax and navigate to the Acquisition window, the central hub for managing data sources.

Step 3: Add a RUFUS Cloud Acquisition

In the Acquisition window:

• Click on the Online passings menu.

• Select Rufus Cloud from the dropdown list.

This will create a new RUFUS Cloud acquisition in your acquisitions list.

Step 4: Configure Acquisition Device and Session

• Select your newly created RUFUS Cloud acquisition.

• In the properties panel:

  • Enter your generated API key into the API Key field.

  • Click on the Server device acquisition dropdown menu and select your device and timing session. Allow a moment for the list to refresh and populate available sessions.

Step 5: Begin Data Acquisition

After configuring your device and session:

• Set your desired refresh frequency for retrieving timing data.

• Specify the period for importing the timing data.

• Click the Play button to begin importing timing data into Wiclax.

Your RUFUS Cloud device is now actively connected, and data acquisition will proceed automatically.

Helpful Tips:

• Ensure your API key has appropriate permissions to access timing data.

• Double-check your device and timing session selection to ensure accuracy.

• Adjust refresh frequency based on your specific event requirements.

That's it! Your RUFUS Cloud devices are successfully integrated with Wiclax, streamlining your race timing process.