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An iot solution for rwis network densification
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Wintersense
An IoT Solution for
RWIS Network Densification
Revision: 01/2021
Copyright © 2020 – 2021
Campbell Scientific
CSL I.D - 1365

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  • Page 1 Wintersense An IoT Solution for RWIS Network Densification Revision: 01/2021 Copyright © 2020 – 2021 Campbell Scientific CSL I.D - 1365...
  • Page 2 Please read first About this manual Please note that this manual was originally produced by Campbell Scientific Inc. primarily for the North American market. Some spellings, weights and measures may reflect this origin. Some useful conversion factors: Area: 1 in² (square inch) = 645 mm²...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6. Maintenance 6.1 Clean the sensor 6.2 Replace battery and desiccant 6.3 Replace the temperature and humidity element 6.4 Replace sensor element Appendix A. Wintersense Datex2 support documentation A.1 Introduction A.2 Endpoints A.3 Authentication A.3.1 Example in Postman A.3.2 Example in curl A.3.3 Getting a Wintersense API Key...
  • Page 4 A.3.4 Alternative authentication approaches A.4 Site data A.5 Observation data A.6 Getting a list of sites Table of Contents - iii...

  • Page 5: About Wintersense

    (such as street lighting columns), significantly reducing the costs of installation. Data from a Wintersense smart sensor is delivered wirelessly to a secure cloud data platform (software) that provides the user with network management capabilities, data analysis tools, and data export capabilities via FTP and email.
  • Page 6 Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Transmission frequency: 868.130 MHz Transmission power: 25 mW ERP Antenna: The antenna supplied has a nominal gain of 4 dBi at 868 MHz. Contact Campbell Scientific for applications requiring NB-IoT communications. Wintersense...

  • Page 7: Software Setup

    –35 to 50 °C. 2. Software setup In the Wintersense architecture, users create a network, and within a network they create multiple sites, then one or more smart sensors are linked to a site. All data is stored to a site in the software.

  • Page 8: Create A Network

    2.2 Create a network 1. The home screen shows a list of options under What would you like to do? Click Create a new Network. 2. Enter the Name of the Network to add. 3. (Optional) Enter a Description. Wintersense...

  • Page 9: Add Sites

    Sites tab at the top of the page. 2. The first time to this page will automatically present Add a new site. 3. Enter the name of the site. 4. (Optional) Enter a description. Wintersense...

  • Page 10: Add Sensors

    7. Repeat the process to add as many sites as required. 2.4 Add sensors 1. Go to the Sensors tab. 2. Enter the key written on the sensor or scan the QR code on the unit. NOTE: The sensor key is case sensitive. 3. Click Add Sensor. Wintersense...

  • Page 11: Bind (Link) Sensors To Sites

    4. A sensor will automatically be added to the network but not bound to a site; this is done manually. 2.5 Bind (link) sensors to sites Campbell Scientific recommends binding the sensor on site to verify the sensor is installed in the correct location. However, this can be done in advance. 1. Expand the sensor.

  • Page 12: Activate Sensor

    Sleep Mode, pressing and holding the Power button for 1 second will not trigger a manual measurement and data upload. NOTE: When the sensor is in Sleep Mode, it will transmit a GPS signal once per day to indicate its location (GPS signal required). Wintersense...

  • Page 13: End-To-End Data Test

    13 mm spanner, wrench, or socket to allow sensor angle adjustment Wintersense smart sensors are simple to install. Each sensor is supplied with an integrated mounting bracket and two band clamps suitable for mounting the sensor to a vertical pole with diameters between 70 and 170 mm.

  • Page 14: Installation Height

    6. Secure C-bracket to main sensor bracket using a 13 mm spanner, wrench, or socket. 4.2 Installation height The recommended installation height for a Wintersense smart sensor is 3 to 5 metres. Sensors can be installed higher if required. However, the higher the sensor is installed, the larger the surface...

  • Page 15: Installation Angle

    4.3 Installation angle The recommended installation angle of a Wintersense sensor is 0 to 45° (from vertical). The following figure shows it at 45° from vertical. Wintersense smart sensors contain a thermopile sensor which detects the presence of thermal radiation emitted from the target surface.
  • Page 16 Before physically installing the sensor at the site, confirm that the location is accurately represented on the site map in the software. 1. Arrive at the site with equipment. 2. Enter user.wintersense.com into a web browser. 3. Click Log In. 4. Enter your email address and password. Click LOG IN >.
  • Page 17 6. Select the site where the sensor is to be installed. Wintersense...
  • Page 18 7. Click Show/Edit Location to confirm the location on the map. Adjust location if required. Wintersense...
  • Page 19 8. Confirm that the unique key of the sensor about to be installed matches the key of the sensor linked to this site in the software. a. Under Current Sensors select the sensor ID. Wintersense...
  • Page 20 Compare the Wintersense sensor key on the label to be installed to the key in the software. If the sensor needs to be bound (linked) to a site in the software, follow steps 9 through 11. 9. Expand the sensor.

  • Page 21: View Data

    (p. 7)). If the sensor is installed and left in Sleep Mode, no measurement or communications will occur. 5. View data View real-time and historic data from the Plots tab. The Map view shows site locations. Click on a site pin to see current data. Wintersense...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Recommended equipment and supplies: 8 mm hex tool or slotted screwdriver (not supplied) for adjusting band clamp 13 mm spanner, wrench, or socket to allow sensor angle adjustment Clean lint-free cloths Air duster Cotton buds Electronics-grade alcohol Wintersense...

  • Page 23: Clean The Sensor

    To clean the sensor: 1. Remove the Wintersense unit from the mounting pole and take it down to ground level. 2. Remove the six screws attaching the sensor hood to the mounting bracket. 3. Lift the sensor hood up and off the mounting bracket, leaving the antenna mounted on the electronics box.
  • Page 24 6. Note the orientation of the existing battery in the centre of the board, and in particular, the position of the positive end of the battery, identified by a “+” symbol on the battery. FIGURE 6-1. Position and orientation of internal battery 7. Remove the existing battery by gently pulling it out of the battery carrier. Wintersense...
  • Page 25 15. Reattach the hood with the six mounting screws, making sure the anti-vibration spring washers are still in place. 16. Reinstall the sensor on its mounting pole. 17. Adjust the angle of the hood antenna so it is as close to vertical as possible. Wintersense...

  • Page 26: Replace The Temperature And Humidity Element

    A replacement filter cap is supplied with the element; fit it to ensure adequate air flow to the sensor element. To replace the element, the Wintersense unit must be brought down to ground level and the outer hood removed as discussed in Clean the sensor (p.

  • Page 27: Replace Sensor Element

    (p. 25). Because the small circuit boards are specially coated to ensure longer life at high humidity, these elements are only available from Campbell Scientific. To replace the element: 1. Wash your hands to avoid getting dirt or grease on the element. If possible, use cotton gloves and handle the element by the edges of the small circuit board.
  • Page 28 Only tighten the filter approximately 1/8 of a turn by hand when the filter is fully screwed onto the thread. Over tightening the filter will damage it and cause problems when inserting and removing the sensor from some shields. Wintersense...
  • Page 29 FIGURE 6-4. Correct fit of the 4-pin sensor element (side view) FIGURE 6-5. Incorrect fit of the 4-pin sensor element (side view) Wintersense...

  • Page 30: Appendix A. Wintersense Datex2 Support Documentation

    Scheme. A username and password are provided in the Authorization header of the HTTP request. The rest of the Wintersense API does not support this form of authentication, favouring a JSON Web Token or API Key instead. However, the Datex2 endpoints have been modified so that they can support HTTP Basic Authentication.

  • Page 31: Example In Postman

    The same request using a curl request from the command line would look similar to: curl --user user 'https://api.wintersense.com/datex2/mst.xml?station=123' Paste the Wintersense API Key when asked for a password. The client will be able to get Site and Observation data from any stations or sites within the Wintersense Networks they have rights to.
  • Page 32 The version attribute of the <measurementSiteTable> element is a 30-character long hash, e.g. cd19926d4ebbd0712984f3fab3e7dd, auto generated from the date the Wintersense Site was last updated and the variables measured by that Site. It will update if the Site metadata, such as its location, changes or the Site starts measuring different variables (both of which will happen rarely).
  • Page 33 The version attribute of measurementSiteTableReference is auto generated based upon the date the Wintersense Site was last updated and the variables measured by that Site. It will update if the Site metadata, such as its location, changes or the Site starts measuring different variables (both of which will happen rarely).
  • Page 34 Please note your Repair may not be processed if you do not include a copy of this form and Campbell Scientific Ltd reserves the right to return goods at the customers’ expense. Note that goods sent air freight are subject to Customs clearance fees which Campbell Scientific will charge to customers.
  • Page 35 Periodically (at least yearly) check electrical ground connections. WHILE EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO EMBODY THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF SAFETY IN ALL CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS, THE CUSTOMER ASSUMES ALL RISK FROM ANY INJURY RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION, USE, OR MAINTENANCE OF TRIPODS, TOWERS, OR ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS...
  • Page 36 Campbell Scientific regional offices Australia France Thailand Location: Garbutt, QLD Australia Location: Vincennes, France Location: Bangkok, Thailand Phone: 61.7.4401.7700 Phone: 0033.0.1.56.45.15.20 Phone: 66.2.719.3399 Email: info@campbellsci.com.au Email: info@campbellsci.fr Email: info@campbellsci.asia Website: www.campbellsci.com.au Website: www.campbellsci.fr Website: www.campbellsci.asia Brazil Germany Location: São Paulo, SP Brazil...

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