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- Page 1 Nubo Sphere User Manual User Manual for Nubo Sphere Sensor Node & Wind Meter Continuous Methane Emissions Monitoring System Version 1.0 from March 23, 2023...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2023 Sensirion Connected Solution AG, Switzerland – All rights reserved IMPORTANT Safety Information Throughout the manual, you will find caution and warning statements that require you to take cautionary measures when working with the device to avoid damage to the device or personal injury. Please read the manual carefully and follow the procedures of operation as prescribed.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction System description System operation overview Nubo Sphere system components and accessories Handling & mounting instructions General safety instructions Installation instructions 3.2.1 Node placement 3.2.2 Installing pole mounts 3.2.3 Node without wind meter 3.2.4 Node with wind meter Registering device to the cloud... -
Page 4: Introduction
Combining Sensirion’s market-leading environmental and air quality sensing expertise with our expertise in high- volume scaling solutions, the Nubo Sphere system offers high performance at a low total cost of ownership. The robust system design enables the acquisition of reliable and highly accurate data at any time. It is rapidly deployed and easy to use, and the two sensor cartridges ensure low maintenance expenses and provide a future-proof, sustainable setup. -
Page 5: System Description
2 System description 2.1 System operation overview The Nubo Sphere monitoring system consists of multiple Nubo sensor nodes, a cloud-based data analytics system and a user- and smartphone-friendly web interface. The node has two slots for sensing cartridges. The cartridges can be easily exchanged for maintenance or upgrading. -
Page 6: Nubo Sphere System Components And Accessories
Our experts can help you determine the optimum number of devices for your project. A package of one Nubo Sphere sensor node and one Nubo Sphere wind meter contains: © Sensirion Connected Solutions AG, Switzerland Version 1.0 –... -
Page 7: Handling & Mounting Instructions
3 Handling and mounting instructions 3.1 General safety instructions Warning • Do not open the device. Do not modify the device in any way, including, but not limited to, exchanging the included antenna, replacing the included modem and modifying the power supply or circuit board. •... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
3.2.1 Node placement For the entire system to operate correctly, it is important to ensure that the Nubo Sphere sensor nodes are placed at the correct positions on your site. Please check with your sales representative before installation to determine exactly where the Nubo Sphere units and the wind meter should be placed and how the wind meter should be oriented. -
Page 9: Installing Pole Mounts
There are two installation variants to choose from, depending on the actual location. All sensor nodes are installed in conjunction with a solar panel. The necessary components are included in the Nubo Sphere sensor node package. In most situations, one node per site is equipped with an additional wind meter, which requires a Nubo Sphere wind meter package. -
Page 10: Node Without Wind Meter
3.2.3 Node without wind meter 1. Fix two mounting plates to the pole with a 12.5 cm distance between the plates (12.5 cm is the height of a mounting plate). The lower plate should have at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) clearance from the ground. - Page 11 6. Once powered, the device will start up automatically, perform a self-test and then establish communication with the cloud. During this time, the LED will blink yellow. Once the device is working correctly, the LED will turn solid green for one minute. Afterwards, it will turn off to save power. If any error occurs, the LED will flash red.
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Page 12: Node With Wind Meter
3.2.4 Node with wind meter 1. This node and the wind meter should be installed last. Fix three mounting plates to the pole with a 12.5 cm distance between all three plates (12.5 cm corresponds to the height of a mounting plate). The lowest plate should have at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) clearance from the ground. - Page 13 6. Connect the other end of the wind meter cable to the connector on the cartridge at the bottom of the Nubo Sphere sensor node. 7. Carefully align the wind meter (for correct alignment, the arrow and the red mark on the wind meter must point exactly toward another sensor node on the site).
- Page 14 Warning • It is your responsibility to verify whether installation of the device is permissible by local laws or the owner of the infrastructure. • It is the responsibility of the person installing the device to ensure secure and safe installation. Sensirion Connected Solutions AG cannot be held liable for damage or injuries due to improper placement or installation.
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Page 15: Registering Device To The Cloud
3.3 Registering device to the cloud After hardware installation, please register the device to the cloud. For the complete solution to work properly, you must register all installed devices. You will have received an invitation to create an account by your administrator or sales contact. -
Page 16: Before Leaving The Site
3.4 Before leaving the site Please take the following steps before leaving the site: Physically check the devices 1. Make sure that the pole is fixed properly (so that it cannot rotate or move). 2. Check that the Torx screws are tightened and the mounting plates cannot move. 3. - Page 17 Caution • Always use the supplied blind cover to protect unused cartridge slots from environmental influences. • Always disconnect the device from its power source before removing or installing a cartridge to avoid damage to the device. It is important to disconnect the cable from the device to power down the device correctly.
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Page 18: General Handling
5 General handling 5.1 Powering up the device The power connector of the device functions as an on/off switch. To power up the device, simply connect the power cord to your power source. Please always tighten the union nut to ensure proper protection from water ingress. 5.2 Powering down the device To power down the device, unscrew the nut and unplug the cable at the device side. -
Page 19: Shipment
When storing the device, please always ensure that the protective cap is securely placed on the power connector to protect the pins and avoid corrosion. Warning The device contains batteries. Store the device within the specified temperature range: −20 to 60°C. Store in a noncondensing environment. When the device is stored for an extended period, be certain to reconnect it to an external power source every six months to prevent battery damage. -
Page 20: Conformity Information
6 Conformity information 6.1 European conformity information Hereby, Sensirion Connected Solutions AG declares that this radio equipment is compliant with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at https://cloud.nubo-sphere.com/docs/eu- doc. 6.2 FCC notice Warning Do not open the device. -
Page 21: Frequency Band(S) And Maximum Radio-Frequency Power Transmitted
6.3 Frequency band(s) and maximum radio-frequency power transmitted This product includes the following features and characteristics: ▪ Operating frequency range: 1559–1610 MHz ▪ GLONASS receiver ▪ Operating frequency range: 1559–1610 MHz ▪ GPS receiver ▪ Operating frequency range: 1559–1610 MHz ▪... -
Page 22: Important Legal Notices
Ancillary services required This product is part of the SCS continuous methane emission monitoring solution “Nubo Sphere” and requires the “Environmental Monitoring as a Service” (EMaaS) subscription available from SCS for proper functioning. SCS reserves the right, without further notice, (i) to change the product specifications or the information in this document, (ii) to improve the reliability, functions and design of this product and (iii) to modify the cloud service and data analytics algorithms.
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