nanoPOWER nPZero SENTINEL Series Device User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- nanoPOWER
Table of Contents
- nanoPOWER nPZero SENTINEL Series Device
- Prepare your phone
- Install App
- SIGNUP
- HOME
- Read device data
- NFC connection illustrations
- Add device to your account
- Power on device
- On demand communication
- Device settings
- Alarms settings
- View alarms
- DFU (Device Firmware Update)
- Installation
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
nanoPOWER nPZero SENTINEL Series Device
Welcome
Before using your nPZero SENTINEL device please read this user
manual, the manual https://nanopower.store/manuals
can also be downloaded from Keep the
documentation for later use.
Prepare your phone
- An iPhone with iOS 14.5 or later, or a phone with Android 10 or later
- Bluetooth turned on (BLE 4.2 or later)
- Location Services turned on:
- iPhone: Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services
- Android: Go to Settings> Location> Use Location
- Wi-Fi or cellular connection
- NFC functionality turned on:
- iPhone 7 or later
- Android: Go to Settings > Bluetooth & Device Connection>
NFC
Install App
Nanopower is available for download from the App Store and Google Play
SIGNUP
Tap Sign Up and fill in the blank fields to register
Login with your newly and created username password
HOME
Read device data
- Select different graph views on top of the
- Tap on device
- Tap on a sensor to see graph more
NFC connection illustrations
Iphone
Android
- Hold the iPhone in an angle towards the top of the device
- Hold the back of the Android phone towards the top of the davico
- Depending on phone brand and model, the location of the phones NFC antenna may have a different location then illustrated. Please see the phone user manual for exact NFC antenna location
Add device to your account
The nPZero SENTINEL device is shipped in power-off mode Follow the steps below to activate and communicate with the device
- Tap +
- Hold the phone according to “NFC connection illustrations”
- Follow the instructions on the screen
- Give the device a name and tap Add device. The device is now assigned to your user account
Power on device
- Tap icon (iPhone users)
- Hold the phone according to “NFC connection illustrations”
- Hold for at least 3 seconds
- Follow the instructions on the screen (iPhone users)
The device will now boot in Mode 1. Every 5 minutes the device is ready to connect with the app. The connection is for short periods and indicated by green dot See Modes to read more
On demand communication
The device connects with the app at intervals, e.g., every 5 minutes (see Modes). Communication between these intervals can be performed by following these steps
- Tap icon ) (iPhone users)
- Hold the phone according to “NFC connection illustrations”
- Follow the instructions on the screen (iPhone users)
- After the phone is removed, the device wakes up and is ready toCommunicate with app
Modes
For the most recent mode definition and more details visit
https://nanopower.store/app
Device settings
Slide device to the left, tap
- Device name and additional information can be changed at any time, tap Save after making changes
- Device Group indicate if the device information is shared with other groups
Select mode
Slide device to the left, tap Select Mode
- Tap 1-3 or to select mode > Save
- The device will change mode next time it connects to the app.
- Until the mode is changed, the mode description states
Current mode > Desired mode e.g Mode 1> 2 Note: Next interval for communication is dependent on the current mode. See Modes or On demand communication for manual trigger of communication
Alarms settings
If a value is outside the defined alarm settings, the device will store that
value as an alarm Slide device to the left, tap > Alarm Settings
Activate the alarm and drag the slider() to set threshold. Tap
Save
- The device will change alarm settings next time it connects to
- the app. Until the settings are applied the mode description
states AS
- Note: Next interval for communication is dependent on the current mode. See also Modes or On demand communication for manual trigger of communication
View alarms
New alarmss are indicated by a red dot (with number)
Tapto view alarm log. Hold on a single alarm to acknowledge or tap to
acknowledge all alarms
DFU (Device Firmware Update)
- Slide device to the left, tap >Firmware update> “Select Firmware zip file”
- Tap on the most recent zip-file to download to phone
- Tap “Select Firmware zip file”
- Navigate to the location where the .zip file is stored on phone
- Tap on the most recent zip-file> Update Device Firmware
- The device will start the DFU process next time it connects to the app. Until FW is updated, the mode description states DFU
- During the next connection indicated by (receiving all information over BLE), followed by a (executing DFU). Afteer a few seconds, the device will restart and connect with the app again, indicated by. The device is now updated indicates failed DFU process, repeat the procedure
Note: Next planned communication is mode dependent. See Modes or ON demand
communication for manually trigger of Communication Support
Submit a support ticket at https://nanopower.store/contact_us
Installation
The nPZero SENTINEL series is designed to be attached to other flat surfaces and objects. Ensure that both surfaces are clean and use screws/ tie wrap or double-sided tape to fasten the device Indoor installation at any angle Outdoor installation on a vertical and weather protected area to ensure sufficient drainage of water The sensor for IAQ, CO2, and VoC estimation can report erroneous values if exposed to direct sunlight in the sensor area, condensing environment, and wind / fast changes in air pressure. The sensor needs time to adjust for its environment and is meant for installation in one location
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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