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- Page 1 Installation Manual Ultra RF Boxed Senor Range Temperature/Humidity/CO2 QC0161 Manual Ref: QC0161 Version: Feb17 1.0 ...
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Page 2: Temperature 1
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor System Concept Version Tracking Date Author Changes v 1.0 15‐02‐17 Chris Boddy Invisible Systems Limited P a g e | 2 7‐9 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe Cumbria, LA7 7QL, England Phone: 01539 722 520 Email: info@invisible‐systems.com ... -
Page 3: Humidity 1
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor RF Transmitters connect to sensors or meters and send data to the infrastructure internet connected Gateway on site The Gateway stores and transfers the data to the Realtime Online cloud server over a secure mobile cellular connection Realtime Online provides a web based portal of visualisation dashboards, reports, graphs and transmits out tailored automatic reports and notifications in the event of exceptions Invisible Systems Limited P a g e | 3 7‐9 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe Cumbria, LA7 7QL, England Phone: 01539 722 520 Email: info@invisible‐systems.com ... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor INDEX Contents 1. Introduction ........................... 5 2. Installation .......................... 6 2.1 Battery ........................... 6 2.2 CO2 Sensors .......................... 7 3. Sensor Numbering ........................ 8 4. Locating Sensors ........................ 8 5. Checking operation ........................ 9 6. Dashboard configuration ....................... 1 2 6.1 Temperature ......................... 1 2 6.2 Humidity .......................... 1 3 6.3 CO2 ............................ 1 4 7. Appendix 1 – Part Numbers. .................... 1 5 ... -
Page 5: Introduction
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor 1. Introduction The Boxed Temperature/Humidty/CO2 Transmitter is a battery powered wireless transmitter capable of capturing temperature information via the fitted temperature probe. This sensor is intended to measure temperature/humidity in air of chosen location. It is not intended for use with very hot or cold products, for that case use the extended temperature range (PT100) probe.(3999‐ 913‐2147) This manual refers to Boxed Temperature/Humidity/CO2 for installation but other Ultra RF sensor transmitters are available for different applications. The data collected by the additional wireless gateway can be viewed on the Realtime Online platform. Features A variety of available radio frequency options Small footprint Automatic data collection and transmission Wireless, range of up to 15km line of sight Battery powered with up to 3‐year battery life None invasive and rapid installation with no cabling required Alarm Temperature Threshold Capability(Optional 3999‐913‐2238/39) Optional Internal or External Antenna Technical information Operating frequency 868MHz (Other frequencies available 915 MHz) Normal operating range from 0°C to +50°C (0.5°C Accuracy) ... -
Page 6: Installation
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor 2. Installation This Transmitter is supplied in a vented box enclosure. It can be fitted by removing the front cover and drilling through the rear casing to fix into desired position. Or it can be placed in designated areas allocated for monitoring with the need to be moved into different locations They are supplied with either an internal antenna or external antenna to help with extending the range if from its desired location it is identified more obsticles such as walls or equipment may hamper the signal. Temperature Transmitters can be fitted inside the allocated Fridges/Cold Stores but it is advised against this as; The cold temperatures reached in some Fridges/Cold Stores can have a detrimental effect to battery life. This needs to be taken into account. As moisture can build up in this type of environment. And cause damage to the equipment over time. We have a conformal coated and potted Tx available for this type of installation at an additional cost should placing in this type of enviorment be unavoidable. Range of the Transmitter is significantly reduced in this type of installation. 2.1 Battery For safety considerations, all wireless transmitters are transported with the internal battery fitted but disconnected from the terminals via a tab that needs removing from within. On first use it is therefore necessary to connect the battery following the steps below: Remove the Front of the unit by pulling it away from the base using slight pressure, as it is held together using four plastic pins that line up with the base of the unit. This will expose the battery the tab will be placed inbetween the + Battery termal and the circuit board, once the tab is removed the unit will start transmitting. ... -
Page 7: Co2 Sensors
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor 2.2 CO2 Sensors The CO2 sensor needs to calibrate itself when the battery is installed. To do this, please follow the sequence below: 1. Move the transmitter outside into fresh air 2. Remove the label protecting the battery and install the battery, being careful to observe the correct polarity 3. Leave the transmitter for at least 2 minutes in fresh air after installing the battery ‐ the CO2 sensor will take a reading and set this as baseline of 400ppm 4. After 2 minutes, install the transmitter in its final location To ensure no long‐term drift of the CO2 sensor, the above process should be repeated to re‐ calibrate the sensor. The more accurate the CO2 level reading required, the more often it should be calibrated. Suggested re‐calibration intervals are: * Scientific experiments ‐ before each test * Greenhouse ‐ after each growing season * Manufacturing ‐ bi‐annually to annually * Indoor air quality ‐ annually These are general guidelines. Calibration schedules may also be dictated by experimental protocols or by particular industrial standards. Consult your specific sensor requirements for your application. Invisible Systems Limited P a g e | 7 ... -
Page 8: Sensor Numbering
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor 3. Sensor Numbering Each sensor is supplied with a unique serial number marked on the side together with a barcode which is used to identify the sensor on the Realtime‐Online dashboard. It is vital that these numbers are accurately recorded as otherwise it will be impossible to identify the sensor in ISL Setup or the server dashboard for the specific site. Note that a sensor number cannot appear twice on the same site, but can appear on more than one site dashboard. 4. Locating Sensors Realtime‐Online™ Sensors use radio frequency communication to a local gateway. The distance between sensors and the gateway can also be very long (up to 15Km line of sight). However, environmental factors such as walls and furniture can reduce this distance considerably so optimal placement of sensors is important. Note that this document does not specifically cover the installation of Gateways which are covered in a separate document, (see index) but the following general guidance is given. When placing sensors, avoid the following: a. Placing the transmitter in metal enclosures (such as a distribution board, a fridge or a server rack). In these cases, try to locate the sensor head (CT, temp probe etc) inside the enclosure and lead the cable outside. b. The box transmitters are not splashproof and are not suitable for installation in outdoor areas. Do not install them in positions where they are liable to be exposed to water. c. Do not install the transmitters close to other RF sources such as alarm systems, door openers or other radio systems. Although the amount of RF energy transmitted by the sensors is very small indeed, there is a possibility that they could interfere with other electrical devices, so they must not be installed close to other devices which could be affected e.g. medical devices or wireless alarm systems. When siting the gateway, try to ensure that the location is approximately equidistant in radio signal terms from all the sensors. Typically, sensors can be expected to pass through 4 – 5 normal internal walls without difficulty. Invisible Systems Limited P a g e | 8 ... -
Page 9: Checking Operation
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor The following illustration shows how sensors which are hidden behind large metal objects like tanks or steel walls may have difficulty in transmitting to the gateway. Possible repeater location Notes Care must be taken when installing this sensor as live electrical circuits are usually within the vicinity. Seek to guidance of a qualified electrician if you are unsure. 5. Checking operation Following installation of the Box Temperature transmitter, it is suggested that the operation is checked to ensure the transmitter is being received by the Gateway. Open Ultra RF Gateway Setup – This should be located on the desktop of your laptop. On first use, if requested, select the USB lead being used and highlight for use. Name lead connection and select it in drop down list Screen information being displayed. Invisible Systems Limited P a g e | 9 ... - Page 10 QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor The Screen will show the transmitters it can see in range of the receiver, these can be sorted by sensor type or ID as per preference. Each Transmitter will show the following Sensor ID Transmitter Type Battery Voltage Values being received Signal Strength and frequency It is important to check all of this information to confirm that each sensor is being seen by the gateway and at regular intervals in relation to (5). Blue colour dots show direct messages being received and Orange colour dots show messages received via repeaters. Correct setup and operation of Realtime‐online, will require all the Sensor ID’s and Transmitter types in conjunction with the Gateway ID. The RSSI is shown in dBm with a bar chart showing signal strength. This is an important parameter. The table below shows dBm ranges in relation to Signal strength. The range shown above reads ‐100dBm this is shown in the table as a Marginal signal therefore will need improving either by reviewing the transmitter location, moving the Gateway closer or adding a signal repeater in between transmitter and receiver. Invisible Systems Limited P a g e | 10 7‐9 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe Cumbria, LA7 7QL, England Phone: 01539 722 520 Email: info@invisible‐systems.com ...
- Page 11 QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor RSSI Signal RSSI Signal Value Value dBm Strength dBm Strength 2 ‐109 Marginal 17 ‐79 Good 3 ‐107 Marginal 18 ‐77 Good 4 ‐105 Marginal 19 ‐75 Good 5 ‐103 Marginal ...
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Page 12: Dashboard Configuration
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor 6. Dashboard configuration 6.1 Temperature Following successful login to Realtime‐Online™ with your username and password, create new sensor (System > Sensor Setup > Create New Sensor) Enter Sensor ID number located on the side of the Temperature Transmitter Name the Senor as required with reference to site requirements for ease of identification. Select Sensor Type = ‘Temperature’ . Select unit = ‘C’. Select ‘Temp 1’ from dropdown. Enter the MIN and MAX Values as required Enter the desired Alerts time in minutes as required Click ‘Create Sensor’ Example: Invisible Systems Limited P a g e | 12 7‐9 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe Cumbria, LA7 7QL, England Phone: 01539 722 520 Email: info@invisible‐systems.com ... -
Page 13: Humidity
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor 6.2 Humidity Following successful login to Realtime‐Online™ with your username and password, create new sensor (System > Sensor Setup > Create New Sensor) Enter Sensor ID number located on the side of the Temperature Transmitter Name the Senor as required with reference to site requirements for ease of identification. Select Sensor Type = ‘Humidity’ . Select unit = ‘%RH’. Select ‘Analog 1’ from dropdown. Enter the MIN and MAX Values as required Enter the desired Alerts time in minutes as required Click ‘Create Sensor’ Example: Invisible Systems Limited P a g e | 13 7‐9 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe Cumbria, LA7 7QL, England Phone: 01539 722 520 Email: info@invisible‐systems.com ... -
Page 14: Co2
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor 6.3 CO2 Following successful login to Realtime‐Online™ with your username and password, create new sensor (System > Sensor Setup > Create New Sensor) Enter Sensor ID number located on the side of the Temperature Transmitter Name the Senor as required with reference to site requirements for ease of identification. Select Sensor Type = ‘Condition’ . Select unit = ‘ppm’. Select ‘Analog 1’ from dropdown. The Analogue formula will be advised with the equipment Enter the MIN and MAX Values as required Enter the desired Alerts time in minutes as required Click ‘Create Sensor’ Example: Invisible Systems Limited P a g e | 14 7‐9 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe Cumbria, LA7 7QL, England Phone: 01539 722 520 Email: info@invisible‐systems.com ... -
Page 15: Appendix 1 - Part Numbers
QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor 7. Appendix 1 – Part Numbers. Part Number Item Description 3999‐913‐2103 Ultra RF‐Temp TX Temperature Transmitter (2m)‐25+85 3999‐913‐2156 Ultra RF‐Temp TX Temperature Transmitter Radiation Shield‐25+85 3999‐913‐2220 Ultra RF‐Temp TX Temperature Transmitter Radiation Shield‐ 25+85(Memory) 3999‐913‐2230 Ultra RF‐Temp TX Temperature Transmitter Radiation Shield‐ 25+85(Alarmed) 3999‐913‐2200 Ultra RF‐Temp TX(PVC) Optional Alarm Temperature‐25+85 3999‐913‐2184 Ultra RF‐Temp TX(PTFE) Temperature Transmitter (2m)‐55+85 3999‐913‐2208 Ultra RF‐Temp TX(PTFE) Optional Alarm Temperature ‐55+85 3999‐913‐2218 Ultra RF‐Temp TX(PVC) Optional Memory Temperature‐25+85 3999‐913‐2147 Ultra RF‐Temp TX(PTFE) PT100 Temperature(‐200/+300) 3999‐901‐1212 Ultra RF Repeater RF Signal Repeater Mains Powered ... - Page 16 QC0161 Temperature/Humidity/CO2 Sensor Intentionally eft blank Invisible Systems Limited P a g e | 16 7‐9 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe Cumbria, LA7 7QL, England Phone: 01539 722 520 Email: info@invisible‐systems.com ...
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