SpotSee SpotBot BLE Shock Watch User Manual

June 6, 2024
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PRODUCT MANUAL

SpotSee SpotBot BLE Shock Watch

  1. Introduction and Intended Use
    By being attached to the shipment and measuring and recording relevant parameters like temperature, humidity, tilt, and shock, the SpotBot BLE makes the delivery process of goods visible and traceable. These measurements are then documented and visualized through a mobile application. Since the limits of each parameter can be individually configured, any violation of these limits is traceable and clearly assignable to the stations throughout the entire transport process.
    1.1. Intended Use
    The SpotBot BLE is designed according to the information provided in the datasheet. Any use or operation which requires specific requirements and standards which aren’t explicitly mentioned in the datasheet must be validated and tested at the customer’s own risk.

SpotSee SpotBot BLE Shock Watch - FIGURE 1

  1. Surface: place your shipment code here (see INFO below).
  2. Button (see chapter 6 Operation)
  3. LED (green/red) (see Blinking Patterns on page 17)
  4. Mounting holes (4x) (see Mounting the SpotBot BLE on page 9)
  5. Battery (see Changing the Battery on page 18)
  6. Mounting plate (see Mounting the SpotBot BLE on page 9)

INFO
Consider that the humidity sensor should not be covered by labels or stickers.
Otherwise, the humidity measurement doesn’t work.

Technical Specifications

2.1. Measured Parameters
Temperature • Humidity • Tilt • Shock
2.2. Device Specification

TABLE 1 I DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS

Attribute

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Value

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Dimension (W x H x D):| 91mm x 102mm x 25mm
Weight:| 100g
Power Supply:| CR 123A Lithium Battery
Battery Lifetime:| 2 Years (10min measuring cycle, +25°C)
Enclosure Protection Class:| IP 54
Electrical Protection Class:| III
Measuring Cycle (selectable):| 1 min to 4 hours
Memory Capacity:| 2 Years (15 min. measuring cycle, see Logging Interval on page 13)
Communication:| Bluetooth 4.0 (Low Energy)
Bluetooth Frequency Band:| 2.402 to 2.480 GHz
Transmission Power:| 5 dBm
Recommended Storage Temperature:| 0°C to +40°C

2.3. Operating Conditions

Attribute

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Range

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Operating Temperature Range:| -25°C to +80°C
Humidity Range:| 0% rH to 100% rH (non-condensing)
Shock/Acceleration Range:| ±8.0 g per axis; ±13.8g three-dimensional

2.4. Resolutions
TABLE 3 I CONFIGURABLE RESOLUTIONS

Attribute

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Resolution

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Temperature:| 0.5°C
Humidity:| 1% rH
Tilt:| 0° to 150° (30° steps)
Shock:| 0.1g

2.5. Accuracies
TABLE 4 I ACCURACIES

Attribute

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Value

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Temperature| 0.5°C
Humidity:| ±5 % rH / ±10 % rH max
Acceleration/Shock:| ±10%

Mounting the SpotBot BLE

The SpotBot BLE comes with an integrated mounting plate at the bottom side. The mounting plate provides four mounting holes for screw fastening purposes.

SpotSee SpotBot BLE Shock Watch - SpotBot BLE

FIGURE 2 I Mounting the SpotBot BLE Using Screws

  1. Screwdriver
  2. Screw
  3. Mounting holes

In general, the SpotBot BLE can be mounted in any position as required. The fastening, depending on the specific requirements, can be carried out with screws or with double-sided adhesive tape. In the case shock will be measured, a direct and non-absorbing connection between the SpotBot BLE and the monitored good is required. For achieving this we recommend using either screw or fiber-reinforced adhesive tape.

3.1. Mounting with Screws

Recommended screws:
M5 or M4 (recommended with washer) raised cheese head/pan head / round head screws.
Recommended tightening torque: 1 Nm

3.2. Mounting with Adhesive Tape
Tape Specifications: Double-sided fiber-reinforced adhesive tape (tested with Tesa 56172-00003)

Operation

You need to install the SpotBot BLE app to use the SpotBot BLE. The required app SpotBot BLE is available on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The app runs on Android version 5 (Lollipop) or higher and on iOS version 9 or higher.

4.1. Installing the App

  1. Type SpotBot BLE in your app store’s search box to find the app easily.
  2. Select the app to download and install it.

You can customize the way that the SpotBot BLE measures and records data in accordance with your individual requirements in the app. You can also control and record data from as many SpotBot BLE units as required.

4.2. Connecting to the SpotBot BLE

SpotSee SpotBot BLE Shock Watch - enable GPS

  1. Activate Bluetooth LE on your smartphone. For devices running Android 6, enable GPS as well.
    INFO
    To enable Bluetooth LE Android 6 requires a localization service to be activated.

  2. To activate the SpotBot BLE, press the button on the device for about 1 second (0.3 to 1.5 seconds).
    INFO
    For correct activation, it is important to press and hold the button between 0.3 and 1.5 seconds.

  3. Start the SpotBot BLE app.

  4. To find the activated SpotBot BLE, tap Search.

  5. Locate and select the SpotBot BLE from the list.

  6. Confirm the connection by selecting Pair.

SpotSee SpotBot BLE Shock Watch - BLE app

INFO

  1. Pairing must be completed within 30 seconds.

  2. If Pairing was canceled via the app, turn
    Bluetooth off/on or wait for five minutes.

  3. In case a password is required, please enter
    six zeros (000000) which represent a standard password.

4.3 Configuring the SpotBot BLE
To configure your SpotBot BLE, follow the steps shown in the app.

INFO
Only defined characters are allowed for the e-mail address and
SpotBot BLE name.
Allowed characters: [A-Z] [a-z] [0-9] [@.,;/|+-*_]

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  1. Choose and enter a name for the SpotBot BLE (optional).

  2. Enter an e-mail address to transfer data (optional).
    This e-mail address will be the default recipient address when sending data via e-mail.

  3. Tap Continue.

  4. Configure the logging interval. The measurement frequency depends on the required monitoring period of the SpotBot
    BLE. As an aid for configuration, refer to the overview of the recommended configuration intervals in Logging Interval on page 13.

  5. Choose a measurement parameter (temperature, humidity, tilt, shock) by tapping Set values.

  6. Swipe up and down to configure minimum and maximum values.
    INFO
    At least one value must be configured.
    However the temperature, humidity, and tilt measurement values will be recorded even without the configuration of a threshold value.

  7. Tap Continue.

  8. Enter your desired PIN and confirm.
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NOTICE
No SpotBot BLE Access without valid PIN!
You cannot configure the SpotBot BLE without a valid PIN.
Consider that it is impossible to reset the PIN, even at the factory.
Always make a note of the PIN and store it in a safe place.

  1. To start logging immediately:
    Tap Start logging and confirm that logging will start only when the
    SpotBot BLE device is disconnected.
    The device confirms logging start by flashing three times the green LED three times.

  2. To start logging later:
    a. Tap Disconnect in the app.
    The device confirms the disconnection by flashing three times the red LED three times.
    b. Press the button on the SpotBot BLE for 2 to 5 seconds when you want to start logging in.
    The SpotBot BLE blinks green three times to confirm that logging has started.

SpotSee SpotBot BLE Shock Watch - measurement

INFO
The measurement starts immediately after you tap Start logging. The SpotBot BLE uses its current position as a reference for the tilt measurement.
If you configure the SpotBot BLE in a different position from its final mounting position, tap Disconnect in the app and activate the SpotBot BLE later in its final mounting position with a button press of 2 to 5 seconds.

4.3.1. Logging Interval
TABLE 5 I LOGGING INTERVALS

Required Monitoring Time

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Recommended Logging Interval

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1 month| 1 min
3 months| 2 min
6 months| 4 min
9 months| 6 min
12 months| 7 min
15 months| 10 min
18 months| 12 min
21 months| 13 min
24 months| 15 min

These recommendations are based on assumptions, made for a specific number of impacts and tilts per day.
At the end of the monitoring period, the stored data can be analyzed and then cleared. After clearing the data the SpotBot BLE is ready for a new trip.
For logging intervals that are longer than 15 minutes, the battery with a lifetime of 24 months will be the limiting factor.

4.4. Settings

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You can change the settings of your SpotBot BLE at any time. Any change to the settings is protected by the PIN. To change settings, please connect to the respective SpotBot BLE.

Logging is stopped during the SpotBot BLE configuration process.

  1. Connect to a previously configured SpotBot BLE.
  2. Swipe down to Settings.
  3. Tap on the desired setting and make the changes.

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4.4.1. Changing the Setup

  1. Tap Change Setup to set new values.
  2. When ready, tap Change to apply the new changes.

NOTICE
No SpotBot BLE Access without valid PIN!
You cannot configure the SpotBot BLE without a valid PIN.
Consider that it is impossible to reset the PIN, even at the factory.

Always make a note of the PIN and store it in a safe place.

4.4.3. Clearing the Data

  1. Tap Clear Data to clear the logging data.
    A new window Do you want to clear all logged data stored on the SpotBot BLE? appears.

  2. Tap Clear to clear the data.

4.4.4. Reset

  1. Tap Reset.
    A new window All setup and logged data will be cleared. Do you want to continue? appears.
    After the reset, the device will be in the delivery state.

  2. Tap Reset.
    The LED blinks red three times to confirm the reset.

4.5. Reading and Transferring Data
4.5.1. Reading the Data

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  1. Connect your smartphone to a configured SpotBot BLE.
    TIP – Overview Screen
    This screen provides an overview of the four parameters, showing you at a glance if any violations have occurred during the logging period.
    Green checkmarks indicate that no violation has occurred, whereas an exclamation mark indicates that the limit values have been exceeded at least once during the logging period. If an icon is shown grayed out, no limit value has been defined for this parameter.

  2. Tap Download details.

  3. Confirm Stop logging & download.

  4. Enter your PIN.
    NOTICE
    Risk of Data Loss!
    An interrupted connection can cause damage to data.
    Do not lock your phone while downloading data.

  5. Tap Show details. The summary screen appears.

  6. Tap the desired measurement parameter to view those measurements.

  7. Tap an entry date for more detailed information.

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4.5.2. Transferring Data

  1. Follow the steps in Reading the Data on page 15 until the summary screen appears.
    Alternatively, choose a recent logfile from the Log Files folder and open it. Go to the summary screen.
    INFO – Email Account
    The report will be sent from the e-mail account on your smartphone.

    Ensure that the e-mail account on your smartphone is configured correctly.
    Ensure that the e-mail address in the app is valid.

  2. Tap Send report.

  3. Your smartphone will start your e-mail program and open an e-mail with the predefined address (see Configuring the SpotBot BLE on page 11). You can add additional addresses if required.

The email contains:

  • General information, such as SpotBot BLE identification number, SpotBot BLE name, and duration of the transport
  • Configured limit values for all parameters
  • Minimum and maximum values that were measured during the transport
  • A graphical transport summary
  • The CSV file that contains all the raw data and additional information, such as the shock intensity to help analyze the shock event

INFO – Importing Data to Excel
Some programs may show unintended characters due to an incompatible character set.

Ensure that your data reading program is set to UTF-8 character format.

4.6. Blinking Patterns

The SpotBot BLE is equipped with a two-color LED to indicate the status of the SpotBot BLE.

SpotSee SpotBot BLE Shock Watch - Blinking Patterns

FIGURE 3 I LED on the SpotBot BLE

Maintenance

CAUTION
Damage to Materials can cause a Risk of Fire!
Liquid that enters the device can cause short circuits and damage the device. This could cause fire, data loss, and incorrect measurements.
Ensure that the mounting plate is positioned correctly.
Verify that the silicon cover fits smoothly into the indentation of the plate.
Always fasten the screws with a torque of 0.5 Nm. Otherwise, the specified protection class can be lost!

5.1. Changing the Battery
The battery is accessible from the bottom of the SpotBot BLE.

SpotSee SpotBot BLE Shock Watch - BatteryFIGURE 4 I Changing the Battery

  1. Screws (4x Torx T6)
    Torque 0.5 Nm

  2. Mounting plate

  3. Battery

  4. SpotBot BLE

NOTICE
Risk of Data Loss!
No data can be measured or stored while the battery is being changed.

Always stop logging before removing the battery.

  1. Stop logging.
    If desired transfer the data to your smartphone (refer to Reading the Data on page 15).

  2. Place the SpotBot BLE down so that its bottom is facing upwards.

  3. Remove the four screws by using a Torx T6 screwdriver.

  4. Remove the mounting plate.

  5. Change the battery (CR 123A Lithium Battery).

  6. Position the mounting plate on the SpotBot BLE.

  7. Fasten the four screws with a torque of 0.5 Nm.

The SpotBot BLE is now ready for use and can be configured (see Operation on page 10).

About these Operating Instructions

Ensure that the SpotBot BLE is working correctly by reading these instructions carefully before using the SpotBot BLE.
6.1. Meanings of the used signal words
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard that could lead to minor or moderate injuries.

Always follow these instructions.

NOTICE
Indicates a danger that could lead to damage or destruction of the device or loss of function.

Always follow these instructions.

6.2. Meanings of INFO and TIP
INFO General information and instructions that must be followed
TIP Practical Advice

Safety and Environment

CAUTION
Lithium Battery!
The device contains a lithium battery. Handling the battery incorrectly could cause a fire.

Use only original or approved batteries.
Read and follow the valid transportation regulations.

CAUTION
Opening the Casing without Authorization!
Opening the casing without authorization will void any warranty and includes risks of injury to the user.

Do not open the housing.

7.1. Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure and Further Information
The radiated output power of the device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized (see Device Specification on page 7).

7.2. Disposal
Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with your national legislation. For further information please refer to chapter Recycling on page 20.

Regulatory Notices

8.1. Recycling
Disposal according to the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
The unit, accessories, and packaging should be sorted for environmental- friendly recycling. Do not dispose of the device into household waste! According to the
European Guideline 2012/19/EU, electric and electronic devices that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
For disposal in countries outside of the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union (EU). If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

8.2. EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions GmbH declares that the radio equipment type SpotBot BLE is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive).

  • Radio power max. 4 mW
  • Frequency band 2400 – 2483.5 MHz

Contact us for the full text of the EU declaration of conformity.

8.3. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
FCC has issued an EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION to Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions GmbH for XDK110 according to FCC rule parts 15 C with the FCC ID: 2ADSJTDL110
The manufacturer is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

NOTE: 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.

8.4. ISED Canada (IC) Notice

Industry Canada (now ISED Canada) has granted to Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions
GmbH the IC ID: 12595A-TDL110.
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 harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

8.5. IMDA Singapore Notice

Complies with IMDA standards DB101762

The TDL110 has been registered with the Infocommunications Media
Development Authority under regulation 20(6) of the Telecommunications
(Dealers) Regulations (Cap 323, Rg 6) and approved for sale in Singapore under Dealer’s License DB101762.

8.6. Japanese Radio Law ( ) Notice

This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law ( 電電電 ) and registered as radio equipment R: 202-LSE086. This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number will become invalid).

8.7. China Notice
This device has passed the type approval by SRRC and has been granted the CMIIT ID 2016DJ6299.
8.8. Australia Notice
This device complies with the requirements of the relevant ACMA Standards made under the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and the Telecommunications Act 1997.
8.9. Malaysia Notice
This device complies with the Standard MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2014 under the Common ID CIDF17000080.
8.10. Philippines Notice
Type acceptance of this device is issued to Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions GmbH for use in the Philippines subject to existing NTC rules and regulations: Certificate N°. ESD-1714430C.
8.11. Thailand Notice
Declaration of Conformity has been confirmed for this device by Thailand NBTC.

8.12. Bluetooth®

The SpotBot BLE has been granted the Bluetooth® Listing by the BT-SIG.

8.13. Other Certifications
For information on other certifications please, contact our SpotBot BLE support at techsupport@spotsee.io.

8.14. Export Restrictions
Due to legal regulations, the device is not available in the following countries or regions:
Cuba, Crimea, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and Ukraine.

Neither the SpotBot BLE nor a potential product derivation, are designed, intended, or authorized for use as components in systems intended for surgical implant into the body, or other applications intended to support or sustain life, or for any other application in which the failure of the Bosch product could create a situation where personal injury or death may occur.

The same applies to any kind of weapon, or any device or application which is potentially dangerous for human life.

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