nexxiot 3.0 Real Time Monitoring User Manual

September 7, 2024
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nexxiot 3.0 Real Time Monitoring

Revision History

Version Author Publishing date Reason of the change
2.6 Nexxiot.AG 2022-05 -05 Template updated
2.5 Nexxiot.AG 2022-05 -03 Certicates updated
2.4 Nexxiot.AG 2022-03-10 US railcar installation recommendations added
2.3 Nexxiot AG 2021-07-26 Certicates updated, 4G Bands listed
2.2 Nexxiot AG 2021-06 -04 Drawings updated
2.1 Nexxiot AG 2021-06 -03 NOM and IFT added
2.0 Nexxiot AG 2021-03-26 Certicates updated
1.9 Nexxiot AG 2021-02-19 FCC, IC and IFT removed from overview sketches of

device
1.8| Nexxiot AG| 2021-01-29| Certication section updated with FCC and ISED related statements
1.7| Nexxiot AG| 2021-01-19| Datasheet updated
1.6| Nexxiot AG| 2020 -01-14| Certicates updated
1.5| Nexxiot AG| 2020 -12-23| CE certiate added
1.4| Nexxiot AG| 2020 -12-07| Certication proof added to appendix
1.3| Nexxiot AG| 2020 -12-04| ATEX Certiate added
1.2| Nexxiot AG| 2020 -11-16| Editorial changes
1.1| Nexxiot AG| 2020 -11-11| New label added and explanation of label updated
1.0| Nexxiot AG| 2020 -10-23| Initial release

Technical Data

Certifications

Environment:

  • RoHS

  • WEEE

  • IEC 61373 Category 1, Class A
    (Vibrations and shocks for rail)

  • IEC 60529 (IP66/IP67)

  • ISO 20653 (IPx9k)

  • EN 50155

  • EN 50125 -1

Product Safety:

  • IEC 62368-1
  • EN 45545-2
  • IEC 62133-1
  • NOM: NOM-001-SCFI-2018

Radio Equipment and EMC:

  • Directive 2014/53/EU
  • EN 301 489
  • EN 50121-3-2
  • EN 301 908-1
  • EN 301 511
  • EN 300 328
  • EN 300 330
  • EN 303 413
  • EN 62311

FCC ID: 2AXRX-AX3A
IC: 26682-AX3A
IFT: RTIMOM717-0893

ATEX and IECEx:

  • ATEX Certi ate Number EPT 20 ATEX 4088
  • IECEx Certicate Number EUT 20.0026
  • Directive 2014/34/EU
  • EN 60079-0 and IEC 60079-0
  • EN 60079-11 and IEC 60079-11
  • II 2 GD
  • Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
  • Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db

Normal Location:

  • UL 62328-1
  • CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1

HazLoc:

  • MET Laboratories, Inc. Certification Number: E114777
  • ANSI/UL 60079-0
  • ANSI/UL 60079-11
  • Class I, Zone 1, AEx ib IIC T4 Gb
  • Class II, Zone 21, AEx ib IIIC T135°C Db
  • Class I, II, III, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, F, G, T4
  • CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0
  • CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079-11
  • Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
  • Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db

FCC 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
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation .

Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference t o radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense .

ISED Statements

This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. this device may not cause interference
  2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Product Information

Safety Notice

  1. Do not drop the device.
  2. Do not open the device.
  3. Do not expose device to conditions other than those in chapter “Technical Data” .
  4. Warning: Device contains a NiMH. Danger of re if punctured, crushed or otherwise forcefully damaged, exposed to heat above the values given in the chapter “Technical Data ”.

Device Identification

Explanation of the label elements :

  1. Nexxiot Logo and address
  2. Device identification Crossmodal Version 3.0, certified for use in hazardous locations
  3. Certificate number issued by the notified body involved in the verifiation of the annex III of the directive 2014/34/EU
  4. English warning and French warning to not open the device
  5. Device Identifiers for North American certi cation
    • Logo of Federal Communications Commission (FCC )
    • Norma Official Mexicana (NOM) and Normalización y Certi cación (NYCE) logo with product ratings
    • FCC identier (ID)
    • IFT ID for products approved under the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) Scheme
    • IC indicates that this is an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) certication number
    • Bluetooth brand logo
  6. CE marking together with the registered number of the Notified Body involved in the verification of the product
  7. MET Laboratories, Inc. logo for Canada (C) and United States (US)
  8.  Specific symbol of ATEX directive 2014/34/EU, givenin the annex Il of the directive
  9. Group and Category of the equipment
    • II: group of equipment. Group Il refers to equipment not used in mining.
    • 2 GD: In presence of potentially explosive atmospheres of gas (G) and/or dust (D) the category 2 is suitable to be installed in zone 1 and/or zone 21; the process connection of the equipment is suitable to be installed in zone 1
  10. ATEX Classification of the device within specific areas
  11. Ex ib: this type of protection is applicable to electrical equipment in which the electrical circuits themselves are incapable of causing an explosion in the surrounding explosive atmospheres
  12. IIC: Group of gas for which the equipment is suitable
  13. IIIC: group of dust for which the equipment is suitable
  14. T4: temperature class forgas
  15. T135°C temperature class for dust
  16. Gb: equipment protection level, equipment for explosive gas atmospheres, having a “high” level of protection
  17. Db: equipment protection level, equipment for explosive dust atmospheres, having a “high” level of protection
  18. Temperature range-40°C ≤ Ta ≤ + 60°C: Ambient temperature for safe operation of the device according to ATEX
  19. HazLoc classification of the device within specific areas
    • AEx ib: this type of protection is applicable to electrical equipment in which the electrical circuits themselves are incapable of causing an explosion in the surrounding explosive atmospheres
    • IIC: group of gas for which the equipment is suitable within Class I, Zone 1
    • IIIC: group of dust for which the equipment is suitable within Class II, Zone 21
    • T4: temperature class for gas
    • T135°C temperature class for dust
    • Gb: equipment protection level, equipment for explosive gas atmospheres, having a “high” level of protection
    • Db: equipment protection level, equipment for explosive dust atmospheres, having a “high” level of protection
    • Hazloc class and division classification
    1. Class I, Division 2: Incendive concentrations of inammable gases, vapors or liquids do not usually occur under normal operating conditions .
    2. Class II, Division 2: Incendive concentrations of combustible dust do not usually occur under normal operating conditions
    3. Class III, Division 2: Areas in which readily ammable bers are stored or transported.
    4. Group A: Acetylene
    5. Group B: Hydrogen
    6. Group C: Ethylene
    7. Group D: Propane
    8. Group F: Coal
    9. Group G: Grain
    10. Temperature code T4: 135°C, 275°F
    • Electrical and Hazardous Location Safety together with MET Laboratories, Inc. certification number
  20. Serial number of the device as human-readable text and coded into data matrixc, consisting of the manufacturing year and the serial number of the device

Functional Description

The Globehopper Crossmodal 3.0 Ex / AX.3A is a smart device for industrial asset monitoring and tracking.
It is power independent with a rechargeable battery and a solar panel and it remains active for the lifetime of the asset it is attached to (6-10 years depending on conditions). It is intended to monitor railway wagons, containers, trucks, trailers, crates or other similar objects. Do not use this device for any other purposes. Nexxiot AG is not liable for any damage to property or personal injury that result from unintended use.

Installation Instructions

It is not permitted to perform an installation of the Globehopper Crossmodal device inside a hazardous area. If the installation of the Nexxiot device is performed outside of a Hazardous area, then there are no special safety considerations or precautions required.
Before the device is mounted at the desired location, make sure the following conditions are met:

  • Make sure, drilling holes in the chosen mounting location does not weaken the mechanical structure of the wagon. In case of uncertainties, get in touch with the manufacturer of the wagon to define appropriate mounting locations
  • Make sure, drilling holes in the chosen mounting location does not puncture the wagons cargo holding area in an unwanted area. Special care must be taken for any kind of tank wagons and bulk goods wagons
  • Make sure, drilling does not puncture any electrical, hydraulic or airt ubes or lines, or functionally vital installations on the wagon. Such installations can be installed intentionally on the rear side of structural beams to protect them against damage

Wear the necessary personal safety gear during the whole installation to avoid any injuries.

Maintenance Instructions

  • While the operation of this device is maintenance-free, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure maintenance operations according to IEC 60079-17. It is not possible to replace the battery.

Cleaning

  • For best performance, please clean the solar panel on every service interval of your asset. The cleaning of the Globehopper Crossmodal device can be performed both inside and outside of a hazardous area.
  • To avoid scratching the solar panel and degrading its performance, it is recommended to wash the device with a sponge or cloth, using water and soap, suitable for Polycarbonate surfaces.

Device replacement Instructions

  • Remove the old device from your asset by counterboring the rivets and using the App to initiate the unpairing process. Then, install the new device to your asset and use the Smartphone App to connect the new device to your asset.

Decommissioning an Old Device

  • Devices taken out of service must be sent back to Nexxiot AG. Please consult our website for the shipping address. Nexxiot AG will take care of proper recycling.

Installation and Mounting Guide

Recommended Installation Equipment (The equipment is not provided together with the Globehopper Crossmodal when delivered):

  • Drill with 6.5 mm drill bit
  • Riveting machine Rivdom Two2
  • 2 pcs. 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) rivets Monobolt 02711-00824; 316 grade/A4

Installation of the device must only be done by appropriately qualified personnel and must be carried out according to IEC 60079-14.

Device Outline and Mounting

  • The following sketches depicts the device outline dimension when choosing an appropriate mounting location.
  • For detailed dimensions of the device, please refer to chapter 7 Device Overview Drawing.

The device must be mounted onto at surface. The back of the device must be fully covered by the structure, to make sure the back of the device is protected against jet water washing. See top view of the installed device as shown below.

Installation steps:

  1. Take the equipment and the Globehopper Crossmodal to the place of installation.
  2. To avoid mistakes, the Globehopper Crossmodal needs to be xed to the wagons in a sequential order, which means it might be necessary for the assembly operator to get to the other side of the wagon.
  3. Determine the installation position for the Globehopper Crossmodal based on the mounting guidelines (see below)
  4. Hold the Globehopper Crossmodal to the asset and drill two holes (6.5 mm diameter). Use the mounting holes of the Globehopper Crossmodal as a stencil to mark the drill positions. Do NOT use the Globehopper Crossmodal as a drill guide as this damages the enclosure
  5. Fix the Globehopper Crossmodal onto the asset with two 6.4 mm blind rivets using a riveting machine. The Globehopper Crossmodal always needs to be mounted so that the solar panel is on the left-hand side of the device when viewed from the front.
  6. Carry out the pairing of the Globehopper Crossmodal, using the mobile app as described in the Mobile App User Manual.

Safety Notice

The total thickness of the Globehopper Crossmodal mounting holes and the material thickness of the mounting location must not exceed the maximum allowed material thickness for a reliable riveting according to the datasheet of the manufacturer of the rivet.

Mounting Guidelines (European Style Railwagons)

See the following reference images for recommendations for mounting the Globehopper Crossmo dal in different configurations.
Please check with the manufacturer of the specific wagon type onto which the Globehopper Crossmodal is to be mounted to get approval for the chosen mounting location .

Mounting Guidelines (North American Style Railcars)

  • See the following reference images for recommendations for mounting the Globehopper Crossmodal in different congurations.
  • Please check with the manufacturer of the specific car type onto which the Globehopper Crossmodal is to be mounted to get approval for the chosen mounting location.

General Recommendations about Globehopper Crossmodal Performance

The installation location of the Globehopper Crossmodal is very important for achieving the best performance. The GNSS signal is very sensitive with regards to steel obstructions; therefore, the mounting position should be chosen so that the Globehopper Crossmodal is not affected by such obstructions GNSS satellites are circling the earth in an orbit of about 20’000 km and their signal needs to be able to reach the Globehopper Crossmodal. Every obstacle will make it harder for the signal to reach the device.

Therefore, these rules should be applied to find the optimal mounting location :

  • The device must be mounted on a vertical at surface
  • Avoid overhanging steel structures above or below the Globehopper Crossmodal. The top of the Globehopper Crossmodal should have an unobstructed view of the sky
  • Avoid overhanging structures in general
  • Choose a place with as much sunlight as possible and with as little exposure to brake dust as possible

Examples of unfavorable installation locations:

  • Shady, almost impossible to receive direct sunlight
  • Very low on the wagon, therefore exposed to a lot of brake dust
  • Surrounded by steel, metal or other obstructions

Device Overview Drawing

Appendix Certifications and Declarations

Product Testing

IECEx Certificate of Conformity

FAQ

  • Q: How long is the battery life of the Globehopper 3 device?
    • A: The battery life of the Globehopper 3 device is approximately 6 to 10 years depending on environmental conditions and usage.

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