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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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