Haltian Thingsee Environment Wireless IoT Device Installation Guide
- June 5, 2024
- Haltian
Table of Contents
- Thingsee ENVIRONMENT
- Using Thingsee ENVIRONMENT sensor
- Note before installation
- Things to avoid in installation
- Installation
- Changing the batteries
- Environment monitoring
- Magnet positions
- Machine usage mode
- Detection capability
- Default measurement and reporting
- Other default settings
- Device info
- Device measurements
- Get to know other Thingsee devices
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Thingsee Environment Wireless IoT Device
Installation Guide
Welcome to using 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!
Thingsee ENVIRONMENT
Thingsee ENVIRONMENT is a multipurpose wireless IoT sensor for environment
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 a part of 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 over temperature and humidity can be used to create
better end-user experiences, efficient energy consumption and better facility
management planning with factual data over 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 recognise even
the smallest G-forces, which can be used to measure machine usage rates. This
is very handy when tracking the usage for 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 time.
The usage temperature range is -40 ºC to +85 ºC, 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
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
Inside or underneath a metal cabinet or box
Near elevator motors or similar targets causing a strong magnetic field
Avoid installing the sensor in close proximity to a pot 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 A-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 magnet or high DC current.
Default measurement and reporting
Event based reporting
- Measures every 5 minutes:
• 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, RCM and MIC compliant
Battery type: 2 x AAA, replaceable
Expected battery life:
Up to 5 years with 5 minutes interval (default)
Up to 4 years with 1 minute interval
Up to 6 years with 15 minutes interval
Up to 4 years with Machine Usage Mode
Radio sensitivity: -95 dBm (BTLE)
More device info can be found at support.haltian.com
Device measurements
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Haltian Oy declares that the radio equipment type Thingsee GATEWAY is
in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address: www.haltian.com
Thingsee GATEWAY operates at Bluetooth® 2.4 GHz frequency, GSM 850/900 MHz, GSM 1800/1900 MHz bands and LTE Cat M1/ NB-IoT 2, 3, 4, 5 ,8, 12, 13, 20, 26, 28 bands. Maximum radio-frequency powers transmitted are +4.0 dBm, +33.0 dBm and +30.0 dBm, respectively.
Manufacturer name and address:
Haltian 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
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 and 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 ny 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.
FCC ID: 2AEU3TSGWGBL
IC: 20236-TSGWGBL
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 https://www.haltian.com
Usage
Do not cover the device as it may prevent the device from operating properly.
Safety distance
Due to radio frequency exposure limits the gateway should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the device and the body of
the user or nearby persons.
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 collection 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.
Get to know other Thingsee devices
For all devices and more information, visit our website
www.haltian.com or contact
sales@haltian.com
References
- Connected solutions for successful businesses | Haltian
- Technical information and FAQs | Haltian Support
- Connected solutions for successful businesses | Haltian
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