SSCM860 AirSuite Sense LTE Intelligent Device User Guide
- October 30, 2023
- AirSuite
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SSCM860 AirSuite Sense LTE Intelligent Device
The AirSuite Sense LTE is a battery-powered intelligent device that monitors indoor environmental conditions. It has a powerful array of sensors that monitor important environmental factors such as thermal comfort, ventilation, lighting, and acoustics. The device has a wireless connection to the internet and provides a live feed of sensor data securely into the AirSuite Monitor Portal and to the AirSuite Monitor App. It connects to the internet over the Spark mobile network for Internet of Things (IoT) devices using LTE Cat-M1 technology.
Introduction
AirSuite™ Sensors are a range of intelligent devices designed to monitor indoor environmental conditions. Each device is packed with a powerful array of sensors that monitor all important environmental factors including thermal comfort, ventilation, lighting, and acoustics. AirSuite™ Sensors have a wireless connection to the Internet and provide a live feed of sensor data securely into the AirSuite™ Monitor Portal and to the AirSuite™ Monitor App. This AirSuite™ sensor is battery-powered, and connects to the Internet over the Spark mobile network for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The network uses LTE Cat-M1 technology and runs over Spark’s 4G mobile network. This network allows this sensor to operate in an ultra low-power mode, meaning its battery should last for up to 5 years, depending on the configured reporting frequency. AirSuite™ sensors with LTE are especially suitable for:
- Rapid deployment for large numbers of sensors
- No-cable deployments, and deployment in locations where it would be difficult to connect to a power supply
- Deployment in buildings without a secure Wi-Fi network for IoT devices
- Temporary deployments
Check the network connection at your intended deployment location here: www.spark.co.nz/coverage.
What’s in the box
Included are enough accessories to support a variety of installation
scenarios. It is recommended that you select the mounting solution that best
suits your intended installation location.
- Command adhesive strips (B) can be used as an alternative to mounting with screws.
- Hollow wall anchor screws (D) can be used for mounting on plasterboard.
OVERVIEW
Your sensor — Front
Your sensor — Back
Before you start
- We recommend installing on the wall at a height of 1.5m to 1.8m from the ground, so that it has a good view of the room.
- Avoid positioning facing windows, where it would be exposed to direct sunlight, as this will affect temperature and light level measurements.
- Avoid positioning too close to where people will be using the space, as this could affect carbon dioxide level measurements.
- Avoid placing near a stove or kettle, as this may affect temperature and humidity measurements.
Installation
- Locate the mounting kit (A) included in the box.
- Determine the best way to mount the bracket to your chosen surface. In this example, we are mounting to a wooden board, so screws (C) are used to install the bracket permanently. For a temporary installation, substitute the screws for the two Command adhesive strips (B).
- Mount the bracket to the wall. The “wings” of the mounting bracket should sit level across the wall as shown in Figure 1. This ensures that the sensor sits plumb.
- With the bracket installed on the wall, it is time to turn your sensor on. With a ball-point pen or the end of a paperclip, press and hold down the reset button for 2 seconds until the LED illuminates solid green in the Indicator LED window.
- The LED will flash green once every second to indicate that the sensor is connecting to the mobile network. This could take up to 5 minutes. When it successfully connects, the LED will illuminate solid green briefly.
- To confirm that the sensor has connected successfully, press the reset button once. The LED will flash green twice to indicate it is connected.
- Place the sensor on the wall mount at an angle, then rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place.
- The sensor is now reporting to the Cloud. To set its name and location, you can either sign in to the AirSuite™ Monitor Portal, or follow the instructions on the next page to create a new deployment for the sensor using the AirSuite™ Monitor app.
Deployment
After physically installing your sensor, you can set its name and location (which will appear in the Portal) using the mobile app as follows:
- Scan the QR code, or visit the link provided in Figure 2 to download and install the AirSuite™ Monitor App.
- Open the app and accept the prompts to enable the required permissions for Bluetooth and Location access.
- The app will automatically scan for nearby devices. When it finds the device you are setting up, select it from the list.
- Press the “Setup” button to start the deployment process.
- Enter the password provided to you by AirSuite™ or your organisation. If your organisation has not chosen a password, it may be set to “password” by default.
- Enter a descriptive name for the deployment. For deployments across a large number of rooms and buildings, we recommend that your organisation uses a consistent naming scheme so that deployments are easy to identify later for management purposes.
- Press “Finish setup” and wait for the deployment to complete. This should only take a few moments.
- Return to the sensor status page and wait until you see your device has entered the “Reporting to Cloud” state. This will take 10 to 30 seconds, but can vary depending on the cellular signal.
Scan the QR code above to download the AirSuite™ Monitor App, or visit app.airsuite.com.
Usage information
Turning off your device
If the device is going to be transported or put into storage, it should be
turned off to preserve its battery capacity. Press the reset button once to
check if the unit is turned on: if the LED flashes either green or red, your
device is turned on. To turn off your device, press and hold the reset button
until the LED illuminates solid orange, which indicates it is turning off.
Heartbeat
When turned on, your device’s indicator LED will flash periodically to
indicate its operational status – this is known as its ‘heartbeat’. You can
use the heartbeat to check that the unit is operating correctly without taking
it off the wall. If the heartbeat flashes green, the sensor is turned on and
connected to the mobile network. If the heartbeat flashes red, your device is
turned on, but has not been able to connect to the Cloud in the last hour. If
the LED does not illuminate every 30 seconds, the sensor is not turned on, or
is in sleep mode.
AirSuite™ Smart Sleep
To preserve battery life, your device will go to sleep periodically using
Smart Sleep, which will optimise itself based on occupancy and usage. When the
device is asleep, some features of the device will be turned off or limited.
For example, the heartbeat LED will be disabled, and reporting to the Cloud
will be scheduled for when the device wakes up. While asleep, the device will
continue to take sensor measurements at regular intervals, and all data will
be uploaded to the Cloud when the device wakes up.
Safety & Compliance
FCC compliance statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by AirSuite could void your authority to operate this equipment. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the equipment and a person’s body.
ISED Canada compliance statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The
digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B). This device
meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS
102 and compliance with RSS 102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian
information on RF exposure and compliance. This equipment complies with Canada
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between
the equipment and a person’s body.
To log in to the AirSuite™ Monitor Portal, visit
portal.airsuite.com.
Having trouble logging in?
Please contact us at [email protected].
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3216, NZ
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References
- AirSuite: Indoor Air Quality Monitors
- Download the AirSuite app
- AirSuite Portal
- Spark NZ network coverage
- Download the AirSuite app
- Spark NZ network coverage