This article is a manual on how to configure Zenbus devices.
Zenbus devices are primarily used for real-time tracking and passenger information in transportation systems. They are typically installed in buses or other transit vehicles to:
Track Vehicle Locations
Improve Fleet Management
Integrate with External Systems
To enable communication between the device and Ventrata, a configuration must exist in the Ventrata dashboard.
Create Configuration
Prerequisites:
Assemble the device according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Enable Server Settings
Enter the device's web interface address (for example,
192.168.1.1) into your browser's address bar.Enter the password to access the device settings.
📒 NOTE
If this is you first time setting up the device, use the default password provided by the manufacturer. You will be prompted to change it—do so, then continue with the configuration.
Navigate to Services > GPS.
Press the HTTPS tab.
Ensure the HTTPS/HTTP Server Settings are enabled.
In the 'URL' field, fill in the address.
Example:
192.168.1.198:1337192.168.1.198is the IP address of the connected device such as an Elo tablet1337is the default port number📒 NOTE
It is strongly recommended that you use this port number.
Create Zenbus Config in Ventrata
Log in to your Ventrata dashboard.
Go to Ticket Terminals > Configs.
Press the + New config button.
Select 'Zenbus'.
Enter the device name.
Enter the device's API key.
📒 NOTE
Reach out to your Zenbus contact, who will generate the API key.
Press the Create Zenbus Config button.
Add this config to the terminal that the Zenbus device is connected to.
Configs
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For more details on managing ticket terminals, visit How to Create Terminals.