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RANGER AirQ Manual
The RANGER AirQ is a modular emission monitoring platform with integrated cellular communications. It
monitors the presence of a gas and transmits the measurement wirelessly over LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular networks.
Powers integrated MEMS transducer for detection of methane leaks and emissions
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Configurable from the SignalFire Cloud website
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SignalFire Cloud allows for data visualization, trending, and alarming
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Supports continuous or scheduled monitoring and report by exception when gas is detected
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Supports MQTT Sparkplug communication protocol for connection to other servers
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Compact and simple to install and maintain
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Local configuration and diagnostics available using the micro-USB port and the SignalFire RANGER
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Internal backlog of 200,000 datapoints with automated store/forward functionality
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Class 1 Division 2 certified (pending)
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Rev 1.0
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- Page 1 RANGER AirQ Manual The RANGER AirQ is a modular emission monitoring platform with integrated cellular communications. It monitors the presence of a gas and transmits the measurement wirelessly over LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular networks. Powers integrated MEMS transducer for detection of methane leaks and emissions −...
- Page 2 Internal Lithium Battery Replacement ..........................17 Product Disposal Information ............................... 18 Cloud Setup and Information ..............................19 Adding the RANGER to your SignalFire Cloud Group ......................19 Technical Support and Contact Information ......................... 20 Revision History ..................................20 Rev 1.0...
- Page 3 It monitors the presence of a gas and transmits the measurement wirelessly over LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular networks. The data is transmitted to the SignalFire Cloud and can be sent using MQTT/SparkPlug to a private cloud platform supporting this messaging standard. The gas detection sensor is powered from the built-in 72Ah battery.
- Page 4 Specifications Enclosure 7.1” tall × 4.6” diameter Size Power Internal Lithium battery pack (SignalFire Part Number: 4DPak) Source Temperature -40DegF to 168DegF (-40°C to +75°C) Rating IP67 rated. Polycarbonate Enclosure SIM Slot Nano (4FF) SIM card (LTE Cat-M1 or NB-IoT provisioned SIM with data plan required)
- Page 5 Model Numbers Rev 1.0...
- Page 6 Hazardous Location Certification (Pending) The RANGER AirQ is rated Class 1 Division 2 non-incendive when powered by its internal battery pack. WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE COMPONENTS UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED OR THE AREA IS FREE OF IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATIONS.
- Page 7 Check-in Button If this button is pressed the RANGER AirQ will blink the Green or Red status LED 3 times to indicate the status of the last transmission to the server. If the Checkin button is pressed and held for more than 1 second, the RANGER AirQ will take readings from the attached sensor and send the readings to the server.
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- Page 9 Measurement Modes Sensor Measurement Mode Sensor Power & Measurement Frequency Values Reported Continuous Sensor continuously powered, Values reported every 15 min or by exception. Atmospheric Pressure Ambient Temperature Emissions Sensor powered for 15 minutes at a set report Relative Humidity interval.
- Page 10 Initial Setup After the RANGER AirQ has been claimed into the Signal Fire Cloud you will have to set the Operation Mode, the Concentration Threshold, and Report on Exception. Report on Exception Threshold – How to configure If Report on Exception is enabled, the RANGER AirQ will transmit data to the cloud when this threshold is crossed even if the Report Interval has not yet passed.
- Page 11 Operation Mode Continuous Sensor continuously powered and sampled every 5-seconds. Values reported every 15 min or immediately by exception. This mode should be used where rapid detection of gas detection is necessary Rev 1.0...
- Page 12 Emissions The default operating mode is emissions mode. In Emissions mode the RANGER will power the gas sensor every 15 minutes for 5-minutes and take 5-second samples during that period. The sensor values will be reported at the end of the 5-minute sample period, then the sensor will be powered off until the next report interval.
- Page 13 Alarms Alarms can be sent via SMS and/or Email to users when the Alarm conditions are met. The Threshold is set in Parts Per Million. The alarm threshold can be different than the concentration threshold for report by exception. Rev 1.0...
- Page 14 CH4 Methane Sensor Built-in environmental compensation · Inherently poison resistant · No calibration required · Supports 15+ year lifetimes Values Reported PPM – Parts per million of CH4 Detection Range: 50 - 1,000,000 PPM 2 SCFH @ 30’ (10m) distance Atmospheric Pressure - 80kPa –...
- Page 15 Topics can be subscribed to using MQTT/SparkPlug protocol. The RANGER AirQ can provide its topic to subscribers other than the SignalFire Cloud. The list of topics can be found in the Document Center on signal-fire.com. Consult with SignalFire for more information on subscribing to the MQTT broker or to setup the RANGER AirQ to publish to a different MQTT Broker.
- Page 16 Mounting Information The RANGER AirQ comes with a mounting bracket and U-Bolt for mounting to a vertical 2” pipe WARNING: The RANGER must be mounted in a location free of high vibrations. Over time vibrations can damage the RANGER or battery pack, which could impair its safety ratings.
- Page 17 Power Options Lithium Battery Pack (4DPak) The internal lithium battery pack is the default power source for the RANGER AirQ, simply plug the battery pack into the RANGER AirQ PCB battery connector to power the RANGER AirQ on. Internal Lithium Battery Replacement Battery Packs can be changed with the node in place.
- Page 18 Product Disposal Information To ensure environmental safety and compliance, please follow these disposal instructions for the product and its components: Lithium Primary Battery: This product contains lithium primary batteries, which must be removed before disposal. Lithium batteries must be recycled through specialized facilities due to their fire risk. Do not place batteries in regular trash. Electronic Components: This product contains electronics that must be recycled through approved e-waste recycling programs.
- Page 19 Devices purchased with the SignalFire Cloud service come with a pre-installed SIM card. Customers will require a login to access the SignalFire Cloud server. Please fill out the request form using the button on the right below to set up your company site.
- Page 20 Technical Support and Contact Information SignalFire Telemetry 140 Locke Dr., Suite B Marlborough, MA 01749 (978) 212-2868 support@signal-fire.com Revision History Revision Date Changes/Updates/Author 10/29/2024 Initial release Rev 1.0...
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