CORA CS1040 User manual

CS1040 Long Range Tilt & Vibration Sensor
User Guide
Long-range, low-power tilt and vibration sensor supporting
LoRaWAN or Coralink wireless protocols. Ideal for applications in
smart-building, home automation, and security.
Version: 1.1
May 2022

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Contents
Getting Started........................................................................................................................... 3
What’s In the Box.................................................................................................................... 3
Registering the Device............................................................................................................ 4
Attaching to the Network......................................................................................................... 4
User Interface ......................................................................................................................... 5
Set Button........................................................................................................................... 5
Status Indicators ................................................................................................................. 5
About LoRaWAN .................................................................................................................... 8
Terminology............................................................................................................................ 8
Installation.................................................................................................................................. 9
Test the Vibration Sensor Location Before Installation ............................................................ 9
Applications ............................................................................................................................ 9
Mounting the Device ..............................................................................................................10
Method 1: Install Using Double-Sided Tape .......................................................................10
Method 2: Install Using Mounting Screws...........................................................................11
Method 3: Place in or on an Object ....................................................................................12
Test the Vibration Sensor ......................................................................................................12
Event Notifications and Reports ................................................................................................14
Reset Notifications.................................................................................................................14
Firmware Version...................................................................................................................14
Replacing the Batteries .............................................................................................................15
Configuration and Integration....................................................................................................16
Specifications............................................................................................................................17
Ordering Information .................................................................................................................18
Communication Options.........................................................................................................18
Product SKU..........................................................................................................................18
FCC Statement .........................................................................................................................20
© Copyright 2022 Codepoint Technologies, Inc.
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Getting Started
The CS1040 is a long-range, low-power tilt and vibration sensor supporting LoRaWAN or
Coralink wireless protocols. The sensor provides configurable, real-time notifications or regular
reported statistics.
The sensor can be readily attached to doors, windows, firearms, jewelry boxes, or machinery.
The sensor detects linear or rotational motion in all three dimensions. Small and low profile, the
sensor can be used for a wide variety of applications where detection of vibration or activity is
required.
The CS1040 is powered by two AAA batteries providing 2+ years of operation in typical
conditions. Batteries can be easily replaced.
The sensor can be configured to notify when vibrations exceed thresholds: supporting impulse,
direction, and duration configurations. Powerful statistics monitoring can record duration of
events, maximum, and minimum values as well as direction. The CS1040 has temperature
monitoring, triggers, and battery level notifications.
What’s In the Box
The CS1040 package includes the following:
⧫One (1) Tilt & Vibration Sensor
The sensor is self-contained unit, which can be mounted using the provided double-sided tape
or permanently mounted using the screw holes found in the battery compartment. See
Installation for details and to learn more about proper placement.
Figure 1 –CS1040 Vibration Sensor

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Registering the Device
This step requires a third-party mobile application, which can register new devices. Please
follow the application instructions for registration and activation. Cora devices are typically
registered by scanning the QR code printed on the device housing or attached label.
Attaching to the Network
Once the device is removed from the packaging, it can be activated by pressing the set button.
The device will activate, blinking orange four times and begin issuing join requests. The LED
status indicators is shown in the figure below.
Figure 2 – CS1040 LED Status Indicators
Periodically, the CS1040 will blink red twice when joining the network. Assuming the device is
properly registered on an available network and in range, it should connect. It will blink green
four times indicating it has joined.
Once joined, the vibration sensor can be tested by placing the device in a wet dish or touching
the top sensors with a wet finger. By default, the unit will generate vibration detected events to
notify the application. Reminders and other configurations options are available.
Note: If the CS1040 has not joined within a few minutes, the LED will stop blinking, though it will
continue try to join: ten times in the first hour, then longer intervals over the first week until finally
attempting once every 12 hours. This is done to conserve battery power when the network is not
available for long periods of time. You may reset the join schedule by performing a Network
Reset on the device, see User Interface.
To learn more about the capabilities of the CS1040, see Configuration and Integration.

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User Interface
Set Button
The CS1040 user interface consists of the LED status indicators (Figure 2) and the set button
located on the underside of the device. Pressing the button quickly will send a battery health
message and indicate the current network status discussed previously.
Figure 3 – Performing Network or Factory Reset on the Vibration Sensor
Holding the button will perform a network or factory reset:
⧫Network Reset – Press and hold the SET button for 10 seconds, but less than 25, then
release. The device will reset all LoRaWAN Settings, which does not affect device
operation or configuration. Following reboot, a reset event uplink (confirmed) will be
sent upon rejoining the LoRaWAN network.
⧫Factory Reset – Press and hold the SET button for > 25 seconds, then release. The
device will reset all parameters to factory defaults. Following reboot, a Factory Reset
event uplink (confirmed) will be sent upon rejoining the LoRaWAN network.
Status Indicators
A single button press will indicate the network status. The following table summarizes all the
LED indicators.
LED
Status
Fast Red Blink Two (2) Times
Not Joined
Fast Green Blink Four (4) Times
Joined
Slow Red Blink Two (2) Times
Joining Network
Slow Green Blink Four (4) Times
Joined Network

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Network status blink occurs up to 50 times. Single button press will resume status blink for
another 50 cycles.
Selecting Operating Configuration
The CS1040 can be configured through a series of button presses to operate in one of the
available default settings. Select one of the following settings based on the application
requirements.
Default
Configuration
Description
Button
Presses
Vibration Impulse
Detector
(Default)
Sends notification whenever a vibration or rotation is
detected. Waits three minutes to clear between additional
notifications. Battery health check sent once per day. This
configuration is good to monitor any movement such as
breaking glass, package tampering, opening a drawer, or
safe.
The device ships with this configuration as the default.
Battery life is typically 2+ years.
1
Garage Door Tilt
Detector
Monitors vibration and vertical rotation when attached to a
garage door. Sends notifications when opening, closing,
and hourly reminders when not closed. Battery health
check sent once per day.
Battery life is typically 2+ years.
2
Continuous
Vibration Sensor
Monitors continuous vibration or rotation. Sends
notification when motion begins and ends. Battery health
check sent once per day.
This configuration is useful for monitoring the use of
mechanical equipment. Battery life is typically 2+ years.
3
To change the Sensor configuration:
1. Press the button slowly three (3) times (about 2 – 3 presses per second max) to enter
the configuration selection mode. The device will alternate green/red blink pattern
continuously once entered.
2. Then press the button slowly the corresponding number of times (e.g., 1,2, or 3) to
select the desired configuration.
3. If pressed more than four (4) times, the selection will be cleared and a new selection
specified. If no selection is made in 30 seconds, the device will exit configuration mode
without changes.
4. Once the choice of configuration is made, the device will stop the blink pattern, wait 30
seconds for no further input, apply the configuration change, and perform a network
reset.

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5. After reset, the Sensor will be in the new operating configuration.
The device configuration can also be changed using one or more of the configuration downlink
messages. Custom configurations are possible as well. Consult your application provider for
support.

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About LoRaWAN
LoRaWAN is a low-power, secure, wide area (LPWAN) networking protocol designed to
wirelessly connect devices to the internet in regional, national, or global networks. To use the
CS1040 Vibration Sensor, wireless connectivity to an internet connected LoRaWAN gateway is
required.
For more information about LoRa and LoRaWAN visit the LoRa Alliance webpage:
https://lora-alliance.org/.
Terminology
⧫Message sent from the Vibration Sensor to the network are referred to as “uplink
messages” or “uplinks”.
⧫Messages sent to the Vibration Sensor from the network are referred to as “downlink
messages” or “downlinks”.
⧫Both uplink and downlink messages may be of either “confirmed” or “unconfirmed” type.
Confirmed messages are guaranteed to be delivered but will consume extra wireless
bandwidth and battery life. These mechanisms are analogous to TCP (confirmed) vs
UDP (unconfirmed) protocols used for IP networks.
⧫Before a device, such as the CS1040 Vibration Sensor can transmit messages using
LoRaWAN it must go through a “join” process. The Join process involves key-exchange
with the cloud-hosted network provider (The Things Network, Helium, etc.) and is
defined in the LoRaWAN protocol standard. If connectivity is lost due to RF interference,
power loss or other temporary internet outages, the device will need to rejoin the
network prior to being able to transmit messages. This process happens automatically
but is managed in a battery-efficient manner and may take significant time.

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Installation
Test the Vibration Sensor Location Before Installation
Test your vibration sensor location before affixing it to the surface. Use masking or
painter’s tape to secure the sensor to the surface. Once you have the sensor temporarily
mounted, test it out. Vibrate the detection area while observing the status of the sensor,
the device should blink green once and report the vibration to the attached application.
The vibration sensor can be installed in several ways. It can be affixed to the object via 3M mounting
tape (included), it can be mounted to the object via screws (not included), or it can be placed in or on an
object. Other methods may void the warranty (e.g. glue, epoxy).
You can adjust the device sensitivity to reduce false alerts. Determine if the sensitivity is too low or too
high during your functional test. If the sensor triggers false alerts, you can reduce the sensitivity. If the
sensor does not respond to a condition that should trigger an alert, increase the sensitivity. Aer
adjusting the sensitivity, always perform a functional test.
The vibration sensor is not waterproof and is designed and intended only for indoor use.
Applications
Place the vibration sensor in or on the object to be monitored.
Figure 4 – Potential Vibration Sensor Applications
Factors such as temperature can adversely impact the operation of the sensor. Using the sensor
outdoors and/or in environmental conditions outside those listed in the Environmental section of the
manual (page 26) is discouraged. Additionally, the warranty does not cover the device getting wet.

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Mounting the Device
Method 1: Install Using Double-Sided Tape
Install the Vibration Sensor with double-sided tape on the back of the device.
Double-sided mounting tape is very difficult to remove. Use caution mounting the device to
delicate surfaces.
1. Find a suitable location for the sensor.
Clean the surface well and allow it to dry.
The surface must be free of moisture,
dirt, oil, grease ,or cleaning chemicals.
2. Remove the protective plastic from the
tape by peeling back from a corner.
3. Place the sensor at the desired location,
pressing firmly for at least 5 seconds.