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.

Online Passings Adquisition Menu

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.

Cloud Device Adquisition

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.

Device and Session Selection Dropdown

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.

Cloud Device Adquisition Properties

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.