BAPI 50386 Wireless Food Probe Temperature Sensor Instruction Manual

BAPI 50386 Wireless Food Probe Temperature Sensor

Product Information

• The Wireless Food Probe Temperature Sensor by BAPI is a versatile device designed for measuring temperature and transmitting data via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to a receiver or gateway. It is NSF certified and made with food and dishwasher safe materials, ensuring its suitability for use in food-related applications. The probe comes with an optional bin clip, making it compatible with most food bins. It is also designed to withstand wet, dusty, or dirty environments, making it suitable for various other applications such as cooling towers, steam humidifiers, or dusty/wet conveyor systems.
• BAPI’s wireless devices have user-adjustable settings that can be configured by either the gateway or the receiver. These settings can be customized to suit the specific needs of the installation.
• The Wireless Food Probe can be used in conjunction with either a wireless-to-analog Receiver or a wireless Gateway. The Receiver receives data from one or more wireless sensors and transfers it to analog output modules, converting it to an analog voltage or resistance. It supports up to 32 sensors and up to 127 different analog output modules. On the other hand, the Gateway receives data from one or more wireless sensors and sends it to the cloud via MQTT. It also provides a confirmation signal to each sensor upon successful reception of data and supports up to 32 sensors.

Product Usage Instructions

Initial Activation:

1. For convenience, it is recommended to pair the sensor with the intended receiver or gateway before mounting either device. Ensure that both devices are powered on before initiating the pairing process. Refer to the receiver or gateway installation manual for detailed instructions on pairing the sensor.
2. Cover Removal: Unscrew the clear cover from the black probe bottom using the included food probe wrench. Avoid using the stainless steel probe for leverage.
3. Battery Tab Insulator Removal: The food probe comes with a pre-installed battery. To activate the unit, locate the battery tab insulator, pull it out, and discard the tab. Press the Service button, and the Service LED on the back side of the circuit board should flash once to confirm power.
   Once the sensor is activated and paired with the receiver or gateway, it is ready for use. Ensure proper installation according to the specific requirements of your application.

Overview and Identification

• NSF certified with food and dishwasher safe materials
•  User adjustable settings
• Onboard memory
• Transmits to a digital Gateway or a wireless-to-analog Receiver
• BAPI’s Wireless Food Probe measures the temperature and transmits the data via Bluetooth Low Energy to a receiver or gateway. The food probes eliminate the need for an employee to hand record the temperatures with a thermometer for HACCP compliance. Bin clips are available to fit most food bins. The probe is designed for dishwasher or hand washing.
• Because the probes are designed for wet, dusty or dirty environments, there are many additional applications including cooling towers, steam humidifiers or dusty/wet conveyor systems.

Adjustable Settings

BAPI’s wireless devices have several settings that can be can be field adjusted to suit the needs of the installation. All settings are configured by either the gateway or the receiver. (See the gateway or receiver instructions documents available on the BAPI website for more information on adjusting the settings.)

• Sample Rate/Interval – The time between when the sensor wakes up and takes a reading. The available values are 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min or 5 min with the gateway, or 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min or 5 min with the receiver.
• Transmit Rate/Interval – The time between when the sensor transmits the readings to the gateway or receiver. The available values are 30 sec, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes, or 1, 6 or 12 hours with the gateway, or 1, 5, 10 or 30 minutes with the receiver.
• Delta Temperature – The change in temperature between sample intervals that will cause the sensor to override the transmit interval and transmit the changed temperature at the next sample interval. The available values are 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 °F or °C with the gateway, and 1 or 3 °F or °C with the receiver.
• Temperature Min/Max – The maximum or minumum temperature that will cause the sensor to override the transmit interval and immediately transmit a reading to the gateway. (Only available when using a gateway.)
• Temperature Offset – Adjusts the temperature value being transmitted to match that of a calibrated reference device. The available values are ±0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 °F or °C. (Only available when using a gateway.)

Associated Receiver or Gateway

RECEIVER (Wireless-to-Analog)
The wireless receiver from BAPI receives the data from one or more wireless sensors. The data is then transferred to the analog output modules and converted to an analog voltage or resistance. The receiver supports up to 32 sensors and up to 127 different analog output modules.

GATEWAY
The wireless gateway from BAPI receives the data from one or more wireless sensors. The gateway then provides the data to the cloud via MQTT. The gateway also sends a confirmation signal to each sensor upon a successful reception of data. The gateway supports up to 32 sensors.
Please see BAPI’s Wireless Quick Start Guide, or the gateway or receiver instructions documents available on the BAPI website to establish communication between the sensors and the gateway or receiver.

Initial Activation

For convenience, BAPI recommends pairing the sensor to the intended receiver or gateway prior to mounting either device. Both devices need to be powered-on to pair. See the receiver or gateway installation manual for instructions on pairing the sensor.

1. Cover Removal: Unscrew the clear cover from the black probe bottom with the included food probe wrench (Fig 1). Do not use the stainless steel probe for leverage.
2. Battery Tab Insulator Removal: The food probe is powered by a pre-installed battery. To activate the unit, find the battery tab insulator, pull it out and discard the tab (Fig. 2). Press the “Service” button and the “Service LED” on the back side of the circuit board (Fig. 6) should flash once to confirm power.
3. Cover Installation: Hand-tighten the cover onto the black probe bottom until the cover is snug to the bottom (Fig 4). Note: The cover and base are matched by serial number and MAC address.

Operation

Power the unit as described in “Initial Activation” section. Follow the gateway or receiver instructions for pairing the unit and changing the adjustable settings. (The instructions are available on the BAPI website.)

Wireless Sensor Reset

Sensors remain paired to the gateway or receiver and output modules when power is interrupted or the batteries are removed. To break the bonds between them, the sensors need to be reset. To do this, press and hold the “Service Button” on the sensor for about 30 seconds. During those 30 seconds, the green LED will be off for about 5 seconds, then flash slowly, then begin flashing rapidly. When the rapid flashing stops, the reset is complete. The sensor can now be paired to a new receiver or gateway. To re-pair to the same receiver or gateway, you must reset the receiver or gateway. Output modules that were previously paired to the sensor do not need to be re-paired.

Onboard Memory

Sensor retains up to 16,000 readings should the communication become interrupted. The sensor only stores readings from missed transmissions and only when the sensor is paired to a gateway. Once communication is re- established with the gateway, the stored readings are transmitted and then erased from the sensor. The current reading and nine previous readings are sent at each transmit interval until the sensor is caught up.

Battery Replacement and O-Ring Inspection

Check or replace batteries and O-ring at yearly intervals.

1. Battery Inspection and Removal: Remove the cover as described in the “Initial Activation” section on pg 2. Inspect the battery to be sure it is not corroded. If it is corroded or suspected of being bad, remove the battery from its holder and discard in an environmentally safe manner.
2. Battery Installation: Place the new battery in the holder in the correct orientation (Fig. 7).
3. O-Ring Inspection: Inspect the rubber O-Ring for kinks, scarring, or cracking. Replace as necessary and lubricate with any food safe lubricant. Re-install the cover as described in the “Initial Activation” section on pg 2.
4. Battery Specifications: One 3.6V lithium battery (#14250 or equiv.)

Probe Cleaning

The Wireless Food probes can be hand washed or washed in a commercial or residential dishwasher.

PRECAUTIONS:

1. Normal long-term use and washing will result in micro scratches which may cloud the plastic shell, but will not affect performance.
2. To ensure the water seal, confirm that the cover is screwed on securely (hand tight) before each washing cycle.
3. To avoid probe failure, DO NOT twist the stainless steel probe.
4.  Metal brushes or copper/steel wool should never be used on the food probe.
5. Use of sanitizers at higher than 150ºF will harm the plastic case and could cause water infiltration and damage the sensor. Washing the probe in a sanitizer over 150ºF will void the warranty.

HAND WASHING:

1. Follow standard food industry hand washing procedures.
2. Use a wash cloth, sponge or nylon brush to clean the metal and plastic surfaces.
3. Rinse the probe and towel dry or place in storage rack to dry.

DISHWASHER:

1. Standard dishwasher detergents and rinse agents will not harm the metal probe or plastic.
2. Typical dishwasher cycle times of less than 5 minutes at less than 165ºF (74ºC) are acceptable.
3. Typical rinse cycles of less than 5 min. at less than 212ºF (100ºC) are acceptable. However, a rinse with sanitizer should not exceed 150ºF (65ºC).
4. Place the food probe into the washer rack or flatware rack loosely so that all sides of the probe will be exposed to washing fluid. The probe can be in any orientation. (up/down/or on its side)

Diagnostics

Sensor is not communicating with the gateway or receiver, or the transmitted values are incorrect.

• Possible Solutions:
• Make sure the sensor is within range of the gateway or receiver.
• Verify that the green LED on the sensor circuit board flashes when the “Service” button is pressed, indicating a transmission. If it does not flash, replace the battery.
• Verify that the sensor is properly paired to the gateway or receiver and analog output modules as described in the gateway or receiver instructions available on the BAPI website. Re-pair them if needed. If necessary, perform the “Wireless Sensor Reset” procedure on page 2.

Specifications

• Power: One included Lithium ½AA Battery, 3.6V
• Temperature Sensor Accuracy:
  • ±0.7°F (0.4°C) from 32 to 158°F (0 to 70°C)
  • ±1.8°F (1.0°C) from 158 to 212°F (70 to 100°C)
• Temperature Range: -4 to 221°F (-20 to 105°C)
• Transmission Distance: Varies by application*
• Environmental Operation Range:
  • Probe Only: -4 to 230°F (-20 to 110°C)
  • Entire Unit: -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)
  • Washing Spike Temp: 212°F (100°C)
  • Humidity: 0 to 100% RH Condensing
• Enclosure Material: Food Safe Plastic
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz (Bluetooth Low Energy)
• Receiver Sensitivity: – 97 dBm
• Probe Material: 304 SS, 1/8” (3.2mm) diameter
• User Adjustable Settings:
  • Delta T (Temp ): 0.1°F/C to 5.0°F/C
  • Transmit Interval: 30 sec to 12 hour
  • Sample Interval: 10 sec to 5 min
  • Temp Offset: ±0.1°F/C to ±5.0°F/C
• Onboard Memory: Sensor retains up to 16,000 readings should the communication become interrupted. If using a Gateway, the data is re-transmitted once communication is re-established.
• Agency: RoHS, NSF Certified

DIMENSION

Calculated Battery Life**

Transmit Interval| Sample Rate| Estimated Life (years)
30 sec| 30 sec| 0.25
1 min| 1 min| 0.42
3 min| 1 min| 0.55
5 min| 5 min| 1.45
10 min| 5 min| 1.96

• In-building range is dependent on obstructions such as furniture and walls and the density of those materials. In wide open spaces, the distance may be greater; in dense spaces, the distance may be less.
• Actual battery life is dependent on the sensor’s adjustable settings and environmental conditions.

ABOUT COMPANY

• Building Automation Products, Inc., 750 North Royal Avenue, Gays Mills, WI 54631 USA
• Tel: +1-608-735-4800
• Fax +1-608-735-4804
• E-mail: sales@bapihvac.com
• Web: www.bapihvac.com

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