# 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](https://help.runonrufus.com/rufus-cloud/profile-management/api-keys).

### Step 2: Open the Acquisition Window

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

<figure><img src="/files/KAozAEicjRnpno2P41MU" alt="" width="243"><figcaption><p>Online Passings Adquisition Menu</p></figcaption></figure>

### 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.

<figure><img src="/files/kAgs01x2GudZvfJRZc2S" alt=""><figcaption><p>Cloud Device Adquisition</p></figcaption></figure>

### 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.

<figure><img src="/files/Zsa4oZOUmSlYscmurCU8" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Device and Session Selection Dropdown</p></figcaption></figure>

### 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.

<figure><img src="/files/vDh2v6U5v68MnyP6fgDD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Cloud Device Adquisition Properties</p></figcaption></figure>

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.


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