Thingsee Environment Rugged Gateway Installation Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Thingsee

Table of Contents

Welcome to use Thingsee
Sales package content
Using Thingsee ENVIRONMENT sensor
Installation
Environment monitoring
Magnet positions
Detection capability
Device measurements
References
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ENVIRONMENT
User and Installation Guide
v.21.03

Welcome to use Thingsee

Congratulations on choosing Haltian Thingsee as your IoT solution. We at Haltian want to make IoT easy and accessible for everyone, so we have created a solution platform that is easy to use, scalable and secure. I hope our solution will help you achieve your business goals!
Pasi Leipälä CEO,
Haltian Oy
Thingsee ENVIRONMENT

****Thingsee ENVIRONMENT is a multipurpose wireless IoT sensor for environmental monitoring. It is a perfect match for building new IoT solutions for a variety of business verticals. It can be used to measure several environmental variables or monitor machine usage rates. Thingsee ENVIRONMENT is part of the Haltian Thingsee IoT solution and product family.

Sales package content

Thingsee ENVIRONMENT sensors
1 x Opening Key

Using Thingsee ENVIRONMENT sensor

Indoor environment monitoring can make any building or space smart. Real-time information on temperature and humidity can be used to create better end-user experiences, efficient energy consumption, and better facility management planning with factual data on the environmental factors.
Thingsee ENVIRONMENT sensor measures temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and ambient light. In addition, it has an accelerometer and a magnetic switch.
Thingsee ENVIRONMENT’s magnetic switch recognition can be used to monitor the open/closed position of doors and windows, and the ambient light sensor can recognize if the lights are on or off.
The accelerometer can identify the sensor’s position, but also recognize even the smallest G-forces, which can be used to measure machine usage rates. This is very handy when tracking the usage of various machines and predicting their maintenance needs.
The sensor is for indoor use only.
The environment humidity can be measured between 0 – 100 % RH at all times.
The usage temperature range is -40 ºC to +85 ºC, in non-condensing environments only.
Note before installation
Please make sure the Thingsee gateway device is installed before you install the sensor.
To ensure strong enough signal strength for data delivery, keep the maximum distance between installed sensors under 20 m. If the distance between a measuring sensor and the gateway is > 20 m or if the sensors are separated by a fire door or other thick building materials, use extra sensors as routers to ensure adequate signal strength.
Things to avoid in installation
Avoid installing the Thingsee products near the following:

Thick concrete structures or thick fire doors|
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Electrical transformers or thick electrical wires|
Escalators|
Nearby heating or cooling devices and/or vents|
Direct sun light|
Nearby halogen lamps, fluorescent lamps or similar lamps with hot surface|
Nearby radio equipment like WiFi routers or any other similar high power RF transmitters|
Inside metal box or covered with a metal plate|
field or underneath a metal cabinet or box|
InsideNear elevator motors or similar targets cause a strong magnetic|
Avoid installing the sensor in close proximity to a spot where there’s people presence constantly, such as right next to workstations|

Installation

Please make sure the Thingsee gateway device is installed before you install the sensors.
To identify the sensor, read the QR code on the front of the device with a QR code reader or Thingsee installation application on your mobile device.
Identifying the device is not necessary, but it will help you keep track of your IoT installation and help Haltian support to solve possible issues.

Note: Make sure the sensor is installed max. 20 meters from the next sensor or gateway. This is to ensure full coverage mesh network between the sensors and the gateway.
Carefully pull out the battery security tab. LED indicator (red) will flash once. If the LED doesn’t flash within 2 minutes, tap the sensor against your palm. If you do not see the LED blink or see the events from the sensor within 5 minutes, re-install the batteries.
Clean the surface you will attach the sensor to with IPA -solvent (isopropyl alcohol).
Remove the tape’s paper cover from the backside of the sensor.
Attach the sensor to its place by pushing it firmly against the surface for a minimum of 5 seconds.
Changing the batteries
Open the sensor to change the batteries or reboot the device by replacing the batteries. Use the opening key to open the sensor.
When holding the sensor in hand: Place the opening key in the hole on the side of the sensor and twist to open.
When the sensor is on the installed surface:
Place the batteries inside the B-cover.

Attach the A-cover to the B-cover attached to the installed surface.

Environment monitoring

To monitor temperature, humidity, air pressure and light levels, install the sensor on a wall at 1,2 m height.
Monitoring the open/closed position of doors and windows
Thingsee ENVIRONMENT is used to monitor doors and windows with the magnet holder accessory. The magnet holder is attached to the door or window, and Thingsee ENVIRONMENT is attached to the frame so that when the door/window is closed, the sensor detects the magnet by its side.

Magnet positions

The small magnet inside the magnet holder accessory is positioned so that the magnet is aligned with the magnetic switch inside Thingsee ENVIRONMENT. The magnetic switch is on the left side of the device.
When the magnet holder comes across the sensor device, the magnet is placed in magnet position 1 (see image 1). When the holder and the sensor device are aligned, the magnet is placed in magnet position 2 (see image 2). Make sure to align the sensor and the magnet holder at the bottom.
Magnet position 1
Magnet position 2

Machine usage mode
Thingsee ENVIRONMENT’s accelerometer can detect the smallest of G-forces so it can be used to detect the vibration of small or big machines. The device is simply installed to where the vibration of the machine is felt when it’s turned on.
More use cases can be found at support.haltian.com

Detection capability

Temperature -40 ºC to + 85 ºC. Recommended to -20º C to +50 ºC due to primary battery specification. Accuracy ±0,3 ºC.
Humidity can be measured between 0 – 100 % RH. Accuracy ±5 %.
Accelerometer reports orientation or vibrations count in machine usage monitoring mode from 0 – 8G and 0 – 16G in high movement mode.
Barometric pressure can be measured between 300 – 1200 hPa. Absolute accuracy is ±1 hPa. Pressure sensor precision is ±0.005 hPa in high precision mode.
Ambient light sensing between 0 – 100 k lux. Light level measurement not calibrated. Only for indicative purposes.
Magneto-resistive sensor. Detects changes in a magnetic field from the magnet or high DC current.

Default measurement and reporting
Event-based reporting

Measures every 5 minutes:
The temperature when absolute change 0,5
Humidity when absolute change 2
Ambient light when absolute change 10000
Air pressure when absolute change 20
x, y, z-axis gravity
Count of changes in magnetic switch

Time-based reporting

Reports all measurement values every 1 hour

Machine usage mode

Measurement frequency: 50Hz
Reporting interval: 1 minute – Only reports measurement periods where activity was detected
Detected vibration range: 128mG – 8G/16G
Battery life up to 5 years
Radio connectivity: Wirepas Mesh

Other default settings

Battery reporting interval 6 hours · Sensor is in routing mode

Changing the default settings
The following parameters are configurable remotely over Thingsee Operations Cloud

Measurement interval
Reporting interval
Event based reporting thresholds
Mesh network node role configuration
Routing
Non-routing
Enable/disable machine-usage-monitoring mode

Device info
Operating temperature -20°C … +50°C
Operating humidity 0% … 100%
RH non-condensing Storage temperature 0°C … +25°C
Storage humidity 45% … 85%
RH non-condensing IP rating grade: IP30
Certifications: CE, FCC, ISED, RoHS and RCM compliant
Battery type: 2 x AAA, replaceable
Expected battery life: Up to 5 years with 5 minutes interval Up to 4 years with 1-minute intervals Up to 6 years with 15 minutes intervals Up to 4 years with Machine Usage Mode Radiosensitivity: -95 dBm (BTLE)
More device info can be found at support.haltian.com

Device measurements

CERTIFICATION IN CERTIFICATION INFORMATION EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Haltian Products Oy declares that the radio equipment Thingsee AIR is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: haltian.com
Thingsee AIR operates at Bluetooth® 2.4 GHz frequency band. The maximum radio- frequency power transmitted is +4.0 dBm.
Manufacturer name and address:
Haltian Products Oy
Yrttipellontie 1 D
90230 Oulu
Finland
FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION IN THE UNITED STATES
FCC Information for the User
This product does not contain any user-serviceable components and is to be used with approved, internal antennas only. Any product changes of modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
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 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 methods:
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC compliance statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulatory information This device complies with RSS-247 of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Radiation Exposure Statement: This device complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and used with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
RCM-approved for Australia and New Zealand.
SAFETY GUIDE
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or against local laws and regulations. For further information, read the user guide and visit www.haltian.com
Usage
Do not cover the device as it prevents the device from operating properly.
– This product is intended for indoor use only and shall not be exposed to rain.
– Do not modify the device. Unauthorized modifications may damage the device and violate regulations governing radio devices.
– Do not store the device in wet or humid conditions.
– Remove the batteries from the device if you are taking it inside an airplane (unless you have the pre-installed pull-out tape still in place).
– The device has a Bluetooth LE receiver/transmitter which must not be operational during a flight.
– Please take care that the used batteries are recycled by taking them to the appropriate collection point.
– When changing batteries, replace both of them at the same time using an identical brands and type.
– Do not swallow batteries.
– Do not throw batteries into water or fire.
– Do not short-circuit batteries.
– Do not try to charge primary batteries.
– Do not open or disassemble batteries.
– Batteries should be stored in a dry place and at room temperature. Avoid large temperature changes and direct sunlight. At higher temperatures, the electrical performance of the batteries may be reduced.
– Keep batteries away from children.
Care and maintenance
Handle your device with care. The following suggestions help you keep your device operational.
– Do not open the device other than as instructed in the user guide.
– Unauthorized modifications may damage the device and violate regulations governing radio devices.
– Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break it.
– Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of the device. Do not clean the device with solvents, toxic chemicals, or strong detergents as they may damage your device and void the warranty.
– Do not paint the device. Paint can prevent proper operation.
Damage
If the device is damaged contact support@haltian.com. Only qualified personnel may repair this device.
Small children
Your device is not a toy. It may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.
RECYCLING
Check the local regulations for proper disposal of electronic products. The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life. The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of WEEE, and in addition, to promote the reuse, recycling, and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce disposal. The crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol on your product, battery, literature, or packaging reminds you that all electrical and electronic products and batteries must be taken to separate collections at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste: take them for recycling. For info on your nearest recycling point, check with your local waste authority.