Density OA001 Open Area Sensor Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Density
Table of Contents
Density OA001 Open Area Sensor
In the Box
Product
- Density Open Area sensor
- Quick Start Guide
- Legal Information Booklet
Ceiling Mount Kit
- Mount Plate
- Hex Key (2mm)
- 4pcs #8 x 1.25in Flat Head Screws
- 4pcs Toggler Multi-Surface Anchors
Hardware
Alternative Mounting (Available for Order)
Threaded Rod Mount Kit (1/4″-20 threaded rod not included)
- Threaded rod anchor for wood
- Threaded rod anchor for steel
- Threaded rod anchor for concrete
- Toggle Anchor for hollow ceilings
Operating Temperature
- Temperature: 32°- 95°F (0°- 35°C)
- Relative humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
Indicators
- Multi-color status LED
Sensors
- Single-chip 60-64GHz mmWave sensor
Unit Weight
- 0.781bs (0.35kg)
Dimensions & Features
- White polycarbonate enclosure
- Painted aluminum base
- Integrated 1/4″-20 mounting threads
- Mount plate
Interface
- 1x 10/100/1000 BaseT RJ45 interface
- 1x USB 0 Port for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dongle
- Reset button
Mounting Plate
- A. Ceiling or Drop Ceiling Tile
- B. 4″ Square Junction Box (US)
- C. 4″ Round Junction Box (US)
- D. 3.5″ Round Junction Box (US)
- E. Single-Gang Outlet Box (US)
- F. Cable Pass Through
- G. Auxiliary Hole
- H. Threaded Rod
Resetting the Sensor
To power reset the sensor to default factory settings, press and hold the reset button until the LED stops blinking (approx 10 seconds). The sensor must be plugged in and connected to power in order to reset.
Sensor LED Status Indicator
The sensor has an indicator LED located on the front of the sensor. The color
chart to the right explains the meaning of each color, defines any issues, and
lists what actions to take if necessary.
If the recommended action does not resolve the LED light error status, factory
reset the sensor. To reset, press and hold the reset button on the side of the
sensor until the LED light starts flashing white. If the issue persists,
please reach out to support@density.io
Color | Pattern | Meaning | Description / Action |
---|---|---|---|
None | No Light | Sensor is not receiving power | Check sensor is plugged in and |
is receiving power from source
White| Solid| Operating normally| No action needed
White| Flashing| Indicates where sensor is when selecting “Locate” in Unit
Setup App| Triggered via Unit Setup App
Blue| Solid| Sensor is ready for provisioning| Typical state out of the box
once sufficient power is provide.
Blue| Flashing| Sensor is provisioning| Triggered via Unit Setup App. This
process may take 5-10 minutes.
Orange| Flashing| Low power mode| Confirm switch is PoE+ with at least 30W per
port or test ethernet cable
Purple| Solid| Sensor cannot connect to Density server| Provision sensor via
Unit Setup app and if not resolved, run Validation in same app
Purple| Flashing| Server cannot connect to DNS| Verify DNS is available on
VLAN. If no internal DNS server, review corporate firewalls to verify device
can reach default DNS servers.
Red| Solid| Sensor does not have a Network Configuration| If using Wi-Fi, use
the Unit Setup app to create a Network Template. If using ethernet, verify
DHCP server is available on VLAN.
Red| Flashing| Bluetooth dongle not present| Occurs when device has not yet
been provisioned and the Bluetooth Dongle is absent. Plug in Bluetooth Dongle
to provision.
Power
Power Requirements
The OA Sensor can be powered by ei1 802.3af PoE switch or a PoE Injector V
Cable Requirements
The sensor requires a Cat 5e or later ethernet cable (not included). Flat white cable recommended for optimal aesthetics.
Option 1 – PoE+ Switch
Connect one end of a Cat 5e or later ethernet cable to a 802.3af compliant network switch capable of providing 16W per port. Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into the OA Sensor.
Option 2 – PoE+ Injector Using Wi-Fi
Plug the PoE Injector into any standard 120v wall outlet. Plug one end of a Cat 5e or later ethernet cable into the Data & Power Out port located on the bottom of the injector. Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into the sensor. Use the Unit Setup App to connect the sensor to a Wi-Fi network.
Option 3 – PoE+ Injector Using Ethernet
Plug the PoE Injector into any standard 120v wall outlet. Plug one end of a Cat 5e or later ethernet cable into a cradlepoint / router or non PoE switch. Plug the other end of the cable into the Data In port located on the bottom of the Injector. Plug an additional ethernet cable into the Data & Power Out port also located on the bottom of the injector. Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into the sensor.
Networking
Networking Basics
Density devices require internet connectivity to pass data to the web
application.
Options to connect your Density devices to the internet:
- Option 1 – Wired internet switch.
- Option 2 – Wi-Fi (requires the Density Unit Setup App to locally set up the device)
- Option 3 – Wired internet via cradle-point.
Networks that are not supported:
-
Captive portal
-
Proxy
-
5GHz WiFi networks
-
WPA2 Enterprise
-
Hidden Networks *
-
Hidden networks can be used if temporarily made transparent while we configure the devices.
Network Configuration Options
Both DHCP and Static IP configurations are supported. (Static IP configurations require the Density Unit Setup App to locally set up the device).
DHCP Supported Configuration
Option 53 – DHCP Message Type
- Discover
Option 57 – Maximum DHCP Message Size
- 576
Option 55 – Parameter List
- Subnet Mask (1)
- Router (3)
- Interface MTU (26)
- Private/Proxy Auto Discovery (252)
- Network Time Protocol Servers (42)
- Domain Name (15)
- Domain Name Server (6)
- Hostname (12)
Option 60 – Vendor Class Identifier *
- “Density S5 DPU”
Option 61 – Client Identifier
- Mac Address
Option 12 – Hostname
- Density-
Static Configuration Requirements
You will need an IPv4 Address and Name Servers from your IT team to use in the setup process. (Requires the Density Unit Setup App to locally set up the device).
If you have a Corporate Firewall
You will need to whitelist the device MAC addresses (the MAC addresses can be
found on the outside of the packaging box for the device). You may also have
to whitelist the following addresses to ensure the device is able to
communicate to your corporate network:
.density.io
.s3.amazonaws.com
*.pool.ntp.org (if applicable)
connman.net
connectivitycheck.gstatic.com
8.8.8.8 (if applicable)
8.8.4.4 (if applicable)
Density does not currently support IP address whitelisting. A list of exact
AP/ subdomains is available by request.
Notes:
- The sensors communicate via https, therefore port 443 must be open.
- ntp port (port 123) must be open.
- If internal DNS is not available then external DNS servers 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 will be used and port 53 must be open.
Unit Setup App
Used to configure units. iOS and Android application available – Go to mobile.density.io to download.
Mount Plate Installation
Ceiling Mount
- Mount plate
- 4pcs #6 x 25in flat head screws
- 4pcs multi-surface anchors
Materials not included
- Mallet
- Drill
- 3/4in drill bit
- 3/16in drill bit
- 1/Bin drill bit
- Ethernet cable (Cat 5e or later)
Power & Connectivity
All sensors require power over ethernet and internet connectivity.
Ceiling Mount Plate Assembly
The ceiling mount plate can be mounted to solid and hollow ceiling surfaces
using the provided screws and anchors.
Remove bag from lower insert in the box that contains mount bracket and
screws.
Remove items from the bag including mount plate and screws and anchors.
Position mount bracket on the ceiling in the prescribed location, with one of
the square slots pointing in the direction the ethernet jack needs to point.
Step 1: Mark Placement
Using a pencil or pen mark location on ceiling for anchor screws using two
screws at a minimum. If using the opening as a cable pass through to the
ceiling, outline the opening location on the ceiling.
Step 2: Drill Holes
Drill a hole through each pencil mark using a 3/16in drill bit. For hollow
substrates, drill completely through. For solid wall materials, drill holes
with a depth of at least 1 1/4in (3.2cm).
For wood or metal, use a 1/8in drill bit to create a pilot hole.
If using the cable pass through slot, use a 3/4in drill bit to create the hole
in the ceiling.
Step 3: Insert Anchors
Use a mallet or hammer to tap the anchors into each hole. Anchors should be
flush with the wall.
Step 4: Install Mount Plate
Align the holes in the mount plate with the installed anchors. Use a drill
with #2 Phillips Screwdriver bit to drive each screw into the drywall anchors.
Screws can also be driven in manually with a standard Phillips head
screwdriver.
Step 5: Drill Cabling Hole
Drill a hole using a 3/4in (16mm) drill bit to route cable through.
Step 6: Route Cable
Route the ethernet cable through the drilled hole. Make sure the cable passes
through opening in mount plate if you’re using the Cable Pass Through.
Step 7: Attach Open Area Sensor
Attach the Open Area unit by threading onto the bracket. Pull the ethernet
cable through approximately 6 inches out from the opening in the ceiling.
Screw the unit down all the way until it stops, then back it off to the
prescribed location using the ethernet jack as the location guide.
Step 8: Plug in Cable
Plug the ethernet cable into the Open Area sensor. The sensor will
automatically power up and the LED indicator on the front of the sensor will
turn white.
Ensure the Open Area unit is level and parallel to the floor.
Toggle Anchor Mounting
For Hollow Ceiling Types
Ceiling Mount
- 1/4in-20 toggle anchor
- Steel washer
- Hex nut
Materials Not Included
- Drill
- 5/8in drill bit
- 1/4in-20 threaded rod
- Wrench or pliers
- PVC pipe (for cable management)
- Ethernet cable (Cat 5e or later)
Power & Connectivity
All sensors require power over ethernet and internet connectivity.
References
- connman.net
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