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Efento
NB-IoT wireless logger
(Model HC5)
User manual
FW v 06.01
23.02.2021

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  • Page 1 Efento NB-IoT wireless logger (Model HC5) User manual FW v 06.01 23.02.2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cellular status Battery status Installation mode Software updates Troubleshooting Appendices Security Power saving features Data usage Battery life Qualification and approvals European Union regulatory compliance Compliance with the RoHS directive     www.getefento.com​ | +48 574 753 980 | efento@efento.pl  1 ...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product overview Product description Efento NB-IoT loggers transmit the data over cellular networks (Narrowband IoT) and do not require any additional devices (router, gateway, etc.). Loggers are also equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy interface, which allows quick and easy configuration with a smartphone.
  • Page 4 Probes length (for loggers with probes only): by default 1 meter, other lengths are available on request Operating range: -35°C to +70°C Mounting: double side adhesive tape with acrylic glue or 2 x M3 screws Certifications CE, RoHS     www.getefento.com​ | +48 574 753 980 | efento@efento.pl  3 ...

  • Page 5: Physical Dimensions

    This is the mode of the reduced power consumption. The logger takes measurements with a period set by the user and saves them in its memory. Users can read the measurements and change logger’s settings using mobile devices with Efento mobile application installed. Device does not send / receive any data over NB-IoT network.

  • Page 6: Leds

    Getting started SIM card Efento NB-IoT loggers are available in two options: with a plastic SIM card (micro SIM / 3FF) or an embedded SIM (on request). The SIM card must support NB-IoT. If your device has an embedded SIM, you do not need to insert a SIM card. Logger will register on a network as soon as you power it up.

  • Page 7: Logger's Startup

    3. Green LED should quickly blink for a few seconds (first transmission over NB-IoT network) From now on, the device operates, takes the measurements and saves them in the memory.     www.getefento.com​ | +48 574 753 980 | efento@efento.pl  6 ...

  • Page 8: Configuration

    Configuration with Efento Cloud Efento Cloud is a platform that receives and stores all the data collected by the loggers. On Efento Cloud you can preview all the measurements, export them as a PDF or CSV report and set up notifications.

  • Page 9: Configuration With A Custom Server

    4. Configure alert rules, which will send you SMS / email notification, if the values measured by the logger are out of the safe range or if the logger data do not reach the platform. In the Efento mobile app go to the Main menu and select “Alarm rules” tab, set up the rule and save the changes.
  • Page 10 ● REGISTERED ROAMING The logger has registered on the network. You do not need to change the network settings of the device. If the value is: ● NOT REGISTERED, SEARCHING     www.getefento.com​ | +48 574 753 980 | efento@efento.pl  9 ...
  • Page 11 If for any reasons the device is not able to fetch the time from the network, it will try to connect to the Efento Cloud platform and get time from the server. If the connection with the server is also not possible (e.g. device communicates with a third party server, or APN is configured incorrectly), it is also possible to set the logger’s time...

  • Page 12: Device Settings

    “IMEI as token”. Device settings All the settings of Efento loggers described in this chapter can be also done remotely, from the server. In order to get the information how to configure the device remotely, please refer to “Efento Cloud User Manual”...
  • Page 13 This parameters define the rule’s conditions 4. Set the action type (right now, the only possible action is “Trigger transmission”. Other action types will be added in the future)     www.getefento.com​ | +48 574 753 980 | efento@efento.pl  12 ...
  • Page 14 2. Set the new measurement interval, select “Clear memory” and save changes Transmission interval With this parameter you can set how often the logger sends data to Efento Cloud platform or a server. You can set any value from 5 minutes to 10 days. The maximum value of the transmission interval depends on the measurement interval - it can be set to 60 times the measurement interval (e.g.
  • Page 15 Transfer limit Efento NB-IoT logger allows you to limit the number of transmissions in a given period of time. For instance, you can set the device to be able to send the data maximum 5 times in a 30 minutes window.
  • Page 16 10 seconds and switch it on again) or turn it on remotely, from the server. In order to set the Bluetooth turn off time: 1. Connect to the logger with Efento mobile application, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner -> “Power user” -> “BLE turn off time”...
  • Page 17 If for any reasons the device is not able to fetch the time from the network, it will try to connect to the Efento Cloud platform and get time from the server. If the connection with Efento Cloud is also not possible (e.g. device communicates with a third party server, or APN is configured incorrectly), it is also possible to set the logger’s time using...

  • Page 18: Logger Status

    Information about current logger status can be accessed with Efento Logger application or remotely, from the server. If you want to integrate Efento loggers into your cloud / server platform and want to receive the information about the logger status, please refer to “Efento NB-IoT loggers integration manual”.

  • Page 19: Battery Status

    / self check. Battery status Efento loggers will inform you about the low battery level both on Efento Cloud platform and in Efento Logger mobile application. Once a “low battery” status shows up, you will have 2-3 months to replace the battery.

  • Page 20: Software Updates

    To solve this problem replace the battery pack with a new one. Logger doesn’t send the data If the logger is taking measurements, and they are visible in Efento Logger, but it doesn’t send the data to Efento Cloud please check: ●...

  • Page 21: Appendices

    APN configuration. Set APN with Efento Logger as described in Step 4. ● If the device is able to fetch time from the network - Efento loggers need to fetch the time from the NB-IoT network in order to synchronize internal time with the network time. If this feature is not available, you can set the time manually with Efento Logger by using the “Change device...

  • Page 22: Data Usage

    The battery life of a device depends on many factors and it is not easy to build a model that will precisely determine this time. Efento NB-IoT loggers battery life time is up to 10 years or 130,000 transmissions (standard battery pack: 2 x AA batteries, 4200 mAh).
  • Page 23 31-123 Kraków ● Ambient temperature - in lower temperatures the batteries discharge faster. Lithium-ion batteries used in Efento loggers should not operate beyond the range specified in the device's technical card The table below presents expected battery life time and monthly data usage depending on the settings and signal conditions (ECL).

  • Page 24: Qualification And Approvals

    D eclaration of Conformity​ Compliance with the RoHS directive Efento Bluetooth Low Energy loggers comply with the "Directive 2015/863/EU” (RoHS 3) of the European Parliament and the Council on the Restriction of Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).

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