nexxiot 8005 Globehopper Edge User Manual

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Table of Contents

8005 Globehopper Edge
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
5.1 Intended Use / Restrictions of Use
5.2 Maintenance Instructions
- Installation Guidelines
- FAQ
Q: What is the battery life of the Globehopper Edge AC.2A?
Q: What networks are supported by the device?

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Specifications

Product ID: Globehopper Edge AC.2A
Physical: 223 mm (8.77 in) x 67.5 mm (2.65 in)
x 48 mm (1.88 in)
Weight: 500 g (1.10 lbs.)
Operating Temperature: Up to 2000 m / (6562
feet)
Ingress Protection: IP66/IP67
Battery Type: Rechargeable
Battery Certification: Based on IEC 62368-1
(and 60079-11 for Ex ic)
Energy Harvesting Source: Solar panel
Shock Detection: GNSS
Supported Networks: GPS, QZSS, GLONASS,
Galileo, BeiDou
Cellular Communication: 4G (NB-IoT, Cat-M1)
with 2G fallback
Lifetime: Maintenance free, lasting 6 to 10
years depending on environmental conditions and device use
Messaging Interval:
- Stationary: 24 hours (can be increased based on idle time)
- Moving: 1 hour to 15 minutes (depending on battery charge
  status)
- Moving within geofence: 15 minutes to 60 minutes

Product Usage Instructions

5.1 Intended Use / Restrictions of Use

The Globehopper Edge AC.2A is designed for [Insert Intended Use
here]. It is important to adhere to the restrictions of use
outlined in the manual to ensure proper functionality and
safety.

5.2 Maintenance Instructions

5.2.1 Cleaning: To maintain the device, clean
it regularly using a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals
or abrasive materials that could damage the product.

Installation Guidelines

For detailed installation guidelines, refer to the Installation
Check list provided in Table 1 of the manual.

FAQ

Q: What is the battery life of the Globehopper Edge AC.2A?

A: The battery life is maintenance-free and can last between 6
to 10 years depending on environmental conditions and device
usage.

Q: What networks are supported by the device?

A: The device supports GPS, QZSS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou
networks for GNSS, along with cellular communication including 4G
(NB-IoT, Cat-M1) with 2G fallback.

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Table of Contents
1 Revision History ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 2 Technical Data………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 3 Certifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 4 Important…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 5 Installation Instructions …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
5.1 Intended Use / Restrictions of Use……………………………………………………………………………… 10 5.2 Maintenance Instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
5.2.1 Cleaning……………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 6 Installation Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
6.1 Device Outline and Mounting……………………………………………………………………………………. 11 6.2 Safety Notice ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 6.3 Mounting Guideline…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 6.4 Preferred Mounting Position……………………………………………………………………………………… 13 6.5 Installation Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
6.5.1 Step 1: Prepare the working area ……………………………………………………………………..15 6.5.2 Step 2: Check the installation kit ………………………………………………………………………16 6.5.3 Step 3: Login into the “Nexxiot Mounting App” …………………………………………………17 6.5.4 Step 4: Enter the container ID in the App ………………………………………………………….18 6.5.5 Step 5: Verify device ID in the Mounting App …………………………………………………….18 6.5.6 Step 6: Choose the preferred mounting position on the door ………………………………19 6.5.7 Step 7: Clean the mounting surface ………………………………………………………………….20 6.5.8 Step 8: Stick the device to the container ……………………………………………………………21 6.5.9 Step 9: Drill the mounting holes through the device ……………………………………………21 6.5.10 Step 10: Rivet the device to the container………………………………………………………….22 6.5.11 Step 11: Take a picture of the installed device with container door and container ID visible in the App……………………………………………………………………………………………………..23 6.5.12 Step 12: Take a picture of the installed device with both the device ID and rivets visible in the App……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23 7 Existing Installations ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 7.1 Removal of an existing device …………………………………………………………………………………… 24 7.2 Disposal of a Device ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 8 General Recommendations about Globehopper Edge Performance……………………………………….. 27 9 Appendix I Third drilling hole …………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 10 Appendix II Mounting App Manual extracts ……………………………………………………………………… 29 11 Appendix III Installation Check list …………………………………………………………………………………… 31 12 Appendix IV CE Declaration …………………………………………………………………………………………… 32

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Device overview………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Figure 2: Device top view ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Figure 3: Antenna allocation…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Figure 4: Preferred mounting position on the door ……………………………………………………………………. 14
Table of Tables
Table 1: Installation Check list …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31

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1 Revision History

Version Author

1.9

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1.7

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1.6

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1.5

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Publishing date Reason of the change

2023-12-07 2023-11-02 2023-08-02
2023-07-06
2023-06-26 2023-05-03 2023-04-27 2022-11-15

Installation images updated
Warnings to NCC statement added
FCC statement changed for 15B Class B limits
Band 27 was removed, Band 85 added in section 2, added notice for minimum separation distance for FCC and ISED Safety distance updated in section 0, Max ERP added, Band 1 was removed in section 2 CE declaration added to appendix
Certifications update and NCC Taiwan Statement added ATEX operational temperature update

2022-09-26

Overall update

2022-06-17

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2 Technical Data
Product ID

Globehopper Edge AC.2A

Physical

Size Weight

223 mm (8.77 in) x 67.5 mm (2.65 in) x 48 mm (1.88 in) 500 g (1.10 lbs.)

Environmental

Operating temperature

-20 °C … +60 °C; Electronics operational up to +85 °C (-4 °F … +140 °F; Electronics operational up to +185 °F)

Non-operating temperature -40 °C … +80 °C (-40°F … +176°F)

ATEX ambient temperature -20 °C … +50 °C (-4°F … +122°F)

Altitude

2000 m / (6562 feet)

Ingress Protection

IP66/IP67

Energy

Battery type Battery certification Energy harvesting source

Rechargeable Based on IEC 62368-1 (and 60079-11 for Ex ic) Solar panel

Shock detection

± 16 g

GNSS

Supported networks

GPS, QZSS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou

Communication Cellular

4G (NB-IoT, Cat-M1) 2G fallback Quadband CAT-M1: B2/3/4/5/8/12/13/18/19/20/25/26/28/66/85 Max Power 25.9 dBm

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External Sensor Communication

BLE 5.1 2.4 GHz band Max Power 7.25 dBm

Lifetime

Maintenance free

6 to 10 years depending on environmental conditions and use of device

Messaging Interval

Stationary
Moving Moving within geofence

24 h (increased to 48h and/or 96h depending on idle time)
1 h 15 min to 60 min (depending on battery charge status)

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3 Certifications
Environmental: RoHS WEEE IEC 60068 Series IEC 60529 (IP66 and IP67)
Product and Battery Safety: IEC 62368-1
ATEX: II 3 G -20 °C Ta +50 °C Directive 2014/34/EU

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Radio and EMC: Directive 2014/53/EU EN 301 489 EN 301 908-1 EN 301 511 EN 300 328 EN 303 413 EN 62311

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4 Important
FCC Statements (for USA) 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. §15.105 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.
ISED Statements (for Canada) This device complies with ISED Canada license- exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
FCC Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information 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 25 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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ISED Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 25cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations Cet équipement est conforme Canada limites d’exposition aux radiations dans un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à distance minimum de 25cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.
NCC Statement (for Taiwan)

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5 Installation Instructions
It is not permitted to perform an installation of the Globehopper Edge 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 do not weaken the mechanical structure of the asset. In case of uncertainties, get in touch with the manufacturer of the asset to define appropriate mounting locations. Make sure, drilling holes in the chosen mounting location do not puncture the assets cargo holding area in an unwanted area. Special care must be taken for any kind of tank asset and bulk goods assets. Make sure, drilling does not puncture any electrical, hydraulic or air tubes or lines or functionally vital installations on the asset. 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.
5.1 Intended Use / Restrictions of Use The Globehopper Edge is a smart device for industrial asset monitoring and tracking. It is power independent with a rechargeable battery and a solar panel. It is intended to monitor dry containers.
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.
5.2 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.
5.2.1 Cleaning For best performance, please clean the solar panel on every service interval of your asset. The cleaning of Globehopper Edge device must be performed 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.

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6 Installation Guidelines
Recommended Installation Equipment (The equipment is not provided together with the Globehopper Edge when delivered):
Electric drill (drill bit size 5 mm, step drill bit size 30 mm) Riveting machine 2 pcs of step rivets Drill template (Nexxiot AG Art Nr.: 20220301001 GH Edge Drill Template), optional
Installation of the device must only be done by appropriately qualified personnel and must be carried out according to IEC 60079-14.
This device must be installed and operated with a minimum separation distance of 25 cm (9.84 inches) between the equipment and a person’s body.
6.1 Device Outline and Mounting The following sketches depict the device outline dimension when choosing an appropriate mounting location.

Figure 1: Device overview

Explanation of the figure elements: 1. Mounting Hole (Mounting hole distance: 200 mm (7,87 in)) 2. Device Label 3. Solar Panel

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The device must be mounted onto a flat 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.
Figure 2: Device top view Explanation of the figure elements: 1. Device Label 2. Solar Panel 6.2 Safety Notice For a reliable and secure device installation, only the rivets supplied by Nexxiot must be used. Spare rivets can be ordered at Nexxiot, Art Nr. 20220602002 for a pack of 50 pcs.

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6.3 Mounting Guideline The container has a steel girder construction to stabilize the container. Furthermore, the walls of the container are also made of steel. This is not ideal for transmission and reception of radio frequencies, like GNSS and GSM. The steel and the corrugation of the construction direct and shield the signals. Especially for GNSS signals the corrugation is shielding big parts of the sky and obtaining a fast and accurate position fix is very challenging. The following overview shows the location of the antennas within the Globehopper Edge device, being the basis for the mounting consideration for an optimal operation of the device.

Figure 3: Antenna allocation
The Globehopper Edge must be installed in the locations shown in 6.4.
6.4 Preferred Mounting Position In the following visualization, the mounting locations, considering the signal reception are sketched.
Whenever possible, mounting should be done onto the right door of the container as this mounting position provides a clear view of the sky and exposure to sunlight most of the time, even when the containers are stacked. See the following reference images for recommendations for mounting the Globehopper Edge in different configurations. Please check with the manufacturer of the specific asset type onto which the Globehopper Edge is to be mounted to get approval for the chosen mounting location. The Globehopper Edge must never cover any text or specifications on the container.

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Alternative locations are numbered in priority.
Device must never be installed in the lower corrugations of the container door.

Figure 4: Preferred mounting position on the door

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Best Location:

The device should be mounted at least half a device length away from the right vertical pole and at least one device height away from any concealing construction element of the container to minimize shielding of the antennas. Ideally the antennas have a clear view of the sky. The solar panel being on the left-hand side.

Alternative Locations:

When the container number or other specifications are written on the preferrable mounting location, please choose the left door, upper left corner or any other locations marked as “yes” on the pictures above. Please check that the device is not mounted below the metal bars. Alternative mounting locations are numbered in priority.

6.5 Installation Guidelines

6.5.1 Step 1: Prepare the working area

Wear the necessary personal safety gear during the whole installation process to avoid any injuries. Safety gear is not provided by Nexxiot.

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6.5.2 Step 2: Check the installation kit

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The installation kit consists of the following Items: 1. Portable drill (2× Battery Packs) 2. Rivet gun (1× Battery Pack) 3. Cutter knife (optional) 4. Allen key to exchange the drill bit in the countersink bit 5. Countersink bit with pre-Installed 5 mm drill bit 6. Cleaning fluid (not provided with the installation kit) 7. Hammer 8. Rivets 9. Spare 5 mm drills
The Installation kit can be provided by Nexxiot on request. Article number: 20220502009

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6.5.3 Step 3: Login into the “Nexxiot Mounting App”

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1. Log into the Mounting App. 2. Enter the container ID. (Note: The App will verify if the container can be equipped)
Note: For further explanation see Appendix II Mounting App Manual extracts

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6.5.4 Step 4: Enter the container ID in the App

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Click + in the right upper conner of the App and prepare to scan QR Code on the device.
Note: For further explanation see Appendix II Mounting App Manual extracts Verify device ID in the Mounting App
6.5.5 Step 5: Verify device ID in the Mounting App

Note: If the device is not eligible for pairing, an error notification will be displayed

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Mounting requirements: Mount the device at least half of a device length away from the left side and at least one device height from any construction elements. GNSS antenna should have a clear view of the sky. Solar panel must be on the left-hand side. Please check that the device is not mounted below the metal bars.
IMPORTANT NOTE When the container number or other specifications are written on the preferred location – Choose Alternative Location! Device must never cover any text or specifications on the container!

Alternative locations are numbered in priority.
Device must never be installed in the lower corrugations of the container door.

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6.5.7 Step 7: Clean the mounting surface

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Clean the mounting area with a cloth and degreaser. Note: Degreaser is needed to ensure the device will stick to the container with its adhesive.

Dry the surface.

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6.5.8 Step 8: Stick the device to the container

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Remove the liner from the adhesive tape on the back of the device.

Stick the device onto the cleaned surface. 6.5.9 Step 9: Drill the mounting holes through the device

Drill the mounting holes using the countersink drill.

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Without the countersink bit, it is not acceptable to drill through the device. Use the drill template (Nexxiot AG Art Nr.: 20220301001 GH Edge Drill Template). Note: The countersink bit is used to ensure the device is not damaged during drilling. Contact support immediately in case the countersink bit is not available, to receive replacements and instructions on how to continue installations in the meantime. 6.5.10 Step 10: Rivet the device to the container

Follow these steps: 1. Place the rivet into the nozzle of the rivet gun. 2. Place the rivet gun to the designated position. 3. Make sure to press the rivet gun firmly and rivet. 4. Repeat on the other side.

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in the App
Take a picture (Mounting App) of the installation location of the device. Click on register mounting to submit the installation.
Note: For further explanation see Appendix II Mounting App Manual extracts 6.5.12 Step 12: Take a picture of the installed device with both the device ID and rivets visible in
the App

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7 Existing Installations
To change an existing installation, please follow the recommendations as shown in chapter 6.5. This helps to improve the performance of the device to make the best usage of its potential. The installation modification can be done when the container is in for repair or overhaul. A non-ideal mounting of the Globehopper Edge can lead to inferior performance. 7.1 Removal of an existing device
Drill the rivet out by using a 5 mm drill bit.

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Note: After the top of the rivet is drilled off, the device can be removed.

Push the rivet through the container housing. Note: The rivet can be removed with the Hammer and splint pin if necessary.

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7.2 Disposal of a 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.

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8 General Recommendations about Globehopper Edge Performance
The installation location of the Globehopper Edge 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 Edge is not affected by such obstructions. Did you know that 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 Edge? 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 flat surface. Avoid overhanging steel structures above or below the Globehopper Edge. The top of the Globehopper Edge 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 asset, therefore exposed to a lot of brake dust Surrounded by steel, metal or other obstructions

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9 Appendix I Third drilling hole

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1. Change the drill head to a step-drill and drill the additional third hole for sensor communication. 2. Continue with Step 8, chapter 6.5.10 on page 22

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