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Element-A
EA2
User Manual

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Contents
Introduction 3
Safety Information 3
Battery pack 3
Non-ionizing Radiation exposure 3
Protecting the Environment 4
Installation Guide 5
Prior to installing Elements 6
Positioning the Gateway 8
To install the Element-A 8
Elemental Machines Sensory Network Security Overview 10
Local Communication 10
Communication through Customer WiFi: 10
Gateway Supplemental 11
Elemental Machines Network Information 12
Specifications 13
Certifications 14
United States FCC: 14
Canada IC: 14
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 15

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Element-A as part of your Elemental Machines Sensory NetworkTM. We are
delighted to help you get up and running as quickly as possible and to support your work. This manual
gives you instructions on how to install it as part of your Elemental Machines Sensory NetworkTM and
supplementary information that you or people in your organization may wish to know regarding
security, specifications and certifications. But first, let’s start off with some important details about
safely using your Element-A:
Safety Information
Battery pack
WARNING: Element-A is powered internally by a non-rechargeable lithium battery pack.
This battery can explode or leak and cause burns if installed backwards, disassembled,
charged, or exposed to water, fire, high temperature or rapid warming from extremely
cold temperature.
For this reason it is important that the box of the Element-A does not exceed its operating limits in
temperature of -10 to 45 °C and in humidity of 0 to 95%RH (non-condensing).
Non-ionizing Radiation exposure
Element-A’s periodically send measurements to the Gateway using the 2.4GHz Bluetooth® Low Energy
4.1 Protocol. When transmitting, the radio module inside the Element-A works at a maximum power of
4.8 dBm (3 mW). This level is not recognized as hazardous but several nations (e.g. Canada, Australia)
advise not to use such a device within 20cm of your body i.e. as a personal electronic device without
further precautionary testing.

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Protecting the Environment
Element-A’s are designed with consideration for the environment and comply with relevant regulations
such as the EU’s RoHS regulations and Batteries Directive, as well as the USA’s EPA initiative to
‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’. Element-A’s are provided to customers to support the service Elemental
Machines provides, but they remain the property of Elemental Machines and should be returned to EM
at the end of their life for reuse, recycling or disposal as appropriate. Elemental Machines relies on
customers to play their role in the process of disposing of Element-A’s correctly, to help Elemental
Machines in protecting the environment.
The Element-A is marked with this symbol, the EU’s ‘wheeled bin’ symbol, to identify it as
Electrical or Electronic Equipment that the EU requires not to be added to unsorted
municipal waste when it has reached the end of its life. The correct disposal, which
includes when the Battery pack has reached exhaustion, is to return the Element-A to
Elemental Machines, or their agent, where:
• Lithium battery packs that have reached the end of their life can be removed from the
Element-A for disposal according to local regulations (EU Non-hazardous Waste code:
16 06 04).
• Element-A’s can have a new battery pack installed or, if they have reached the end of
their life, will have their battery pack removed for disposal as above and then treated
as Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) (EU Non-hazardous Waste code
16 02 14).

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Installation Guide
What follows is the process we have found most streamlined for setting up the system. Many of the
steps below can be done in a different order if that fits your deployment better. But remember, if you
have any questions please do contact he[email protected] or your account representative:
• Prior to receiving the devices, you will receive an email for your dashboard account verification.
Save this email for when the devices arrive.
• When devices are shipped they will be added to your Elemental Insights dashboard with default
names. When you first log in you will see all of your devices with a 'disconnected' status.
• When you open the box you will see several pieces of equipment, pictures are included here for
reference:
Element-A
Gateway
And possibly:
Element-T

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Prior to installing Elements
Set up the Gateway and Power on your Devices
• Element-A’s are shipped with the power on and don’t need to be activated
• To power on the Gateway, press and hold the upper Right-hand button on the device:
o Wait for the main screen to come up
o Press the 'home' button when you see the Elemental Machines Logo
o Click on the Blue VM circle in the upper right
corner:

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o Click on the settings icon:
o Select WiFi from the list on the left:
o Select your SSID and enter your credentials

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Positioning the Gateway
Gateways collect data from the Elements, collating it and transmitting it across the internet to
Elemental Machines’ Cloud. The Gateways’ default is to transmit by WiFi; for added reliability they fall
back to cell connection when WiFi connection drops out. There is a danger of data delay or even loss if
all connection is lost, so Gateways should be positioned where they are getting good WiFi and cell
connection.
Strength of the connection to both WiFi and cell is displayed by WiFi icon and the cellular bar icons
respectively. These are displayed on the tablet to the left of the battery percentage.
 4 or more bars for both WiFi and cell indicate good connectivity
 2 bars for both WiFi and cell runs an increased risk of some data delay or loss
 <2 bars for cell or WiFi carry a danger of significant data delay or loss
All Element-T (and Element-A) sensors will need to be within Bluetooth range of the Gateways. This
range is usually up to 30 feet from the gateways but can depend on the layout and concentration of
equipment in your lab. Bluetooth signal strength for an individual Element can be checked on the
dashboard. Go to the device in question and the signal icon will have 1-4 bars of strength. Like the
signal for the gateway above, the more bars will translate to a better signal. For Bluetooth signal as
long as there are 2 bars, the connection should be sufficient.
To install the Element-A
In general, Elements should be installed as close to the front of the equipment as practical to ensure
optimal communication with the Gateway. Note that the Elements have magnets for easy mounting on
metal surfaces.
Be sure to read and comply with the safety information at the beginning of this manual
concerning operating conditions.
Specifically, for the Element-A:
• Install Element-A in a central location in the environment you want to monitor or place it
adjacent to any process or equipment you want to track.
o For best results, ensure air can flow freely around the Element-A. When no magnetic
surfaces are available, double-sided foam tape or Velcro squares are good alternatives.
o Do not place the Element-A in condensing humidity environments. Do not submerge.
Avoid placing directly under HVAC vents.
• Write the name and/or location of the piece of equipment being monitored on Element-A
(particularly important if installing multiple devices). We recommend using a Sharpie.

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• Verify that the Elements are displaying as 'connected' on the Elemental Insights dashboard
• Edit the Element descriptions in the Elemental Insights dashboard to include name and location
of the device and provide details on the equipment being monitored. Do this in the Dashboard
by clicking on Details, then Edit by clicking on the three dots on the top right of the page and
selecting “Edit equipment details”.
• Further assistance e.g. to complete the Dashboard setup can be found by clicking on Support at
the bottom left of the Dashboard.

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Elemental Machines Sensory Network
Security Overview
The Elemental Machines Sensory Network is designed to operate securely on our customers’ networks.
The system includes Elements, wireless devices that monitor critical equipment and/or the ambient
environment, Elemental Gateways, which gather data from Elements, and the Elemental Insights
dashboard.
Local Communication
Individual Elements communicate to a local Elemental Gateway via Bluetooth® low energy 4.1 (a low
power 2.4GHz wireless communication, typically 5.3 dBm or lower power). Only whitelisted devices
can connect with the Elemental Gateway; the whitelist is populated prior to shipping and adjusted
with any subsequent additions to the network.
Communication through Customer WiFi:
The system uses established communication and security standards to protect data transmitted
between Gateways and Elemental Insights.
 SSL (Secure Socket Layer) a.k.a. TLS, the web standard for protecting sensitive data including
usernames, passwords, credit card, and banking information.
 Symmetric Cryptography is used to encrypt the data transmitted. The keys for this symmetric
encryption are generated uniquely for each connection and are based on a shared secret
negotiated at the start of the session.
The Elemental Machines’ Sensory Network external communication is designed to work even in the
strictest environments. The communication uses an adaptive transport mechanism that is designed to
work well when confronted with proxy authorities, firewalls, and antivirus software.
Elemental Gateways socket connections through port 80 or port 443 of a customer's firewall, opening
only outbound connections. Elemental Gateways require the following outbound TCP connections to
be open on your firewall for the system to work:
• *.elementalmachines.io - 443 - for sending data to the dashboard
• s3.amazonaws.com - 443 - various files
• *.awmdm.com - 443 - device management
• play.google.com - 443 - provisioning
• android.googleapis.com - 443 - provisioning
• android.clients.google.com - 80 - app management
• time.windows.com – 123 – UDP
• *.pubnub.com – 443 – secure IoT device messaging

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• *.pubnub.net – 443 – secure IoT device messaging
• *.pndsn.com – 443 – secure IoT device messaging
• *.papertrailapp.com – 443 – log management
No inbound ports need to be opened. Security vulnerability using the above configuration is prevented
as follows:
1. Internet Communication over Port 80 and 443
2. Device must be able to transmit outward to the Internet on 443
3. Clients do not open inbound ports
4. There is no need to open the firewall to receive on port 80 or 443
5. There is no way for outside users to get into the user's network
6. We do not listen to any No ports are listened to by Elemental; that is the case even if the user
opened ports 80 or 443 for receipt
Gateway Supplemental
Elemental Gateways are based on the Android technology and therefore enjoy the security benefits of
the Android Development Network and Google. Sourced from the Security whitepaper from Google
about Android:
 Strives to prevent security issues from occurring through design reviews, penetration testing
and code audits
 Performs security reviews prior to releasing new versions of Android and Google Play
 Publishes the source code for Android, thus allowing the broader community to uncover flaws
and contribute to making Android the most secure mobile platform
 Works hard to minimize the impact of security issues with features like the application sandbox
Detects vulnerabilities and security issues by regularly scanning Google Play applications for
malware, and removing them from devices if there’s a potential for serious harm to the user
devices or data
 Has a rapid response program in place to handle vulnerabilities found in Android by working
with hardware and carrier partners to quickly resolve security issues and push security patches

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Elemental Machines Network Information
Wireless Requirements:
 SSID: Not hidden
 Security: WEP, WPA, or WPA2
 IP Assignment: Dynamic Preferred
 Number of Unique Devices: Sum of the Gateways and Element-D Devices
 Captive Portal: Not Supported
Local Wireless Network Information:
SSID:
Password:

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Specifications
Element-A Specifications
Model Number
EA2
Dimensions
2.5”x2.5”x0.8”
Operating Temperature Range
-10 – 45C
Operating Humidity Range
0 – 95% RH, Non-condensing
Operating Pressure Range
300 – 1100hPa
Battery Life
5 Year (3 Year Typical)
Sensor Specifications
Temperature Range
-10 – 45C
Temperature Accuracy*
Typical +/- 0.2C, Max +/- 0.5C, Drift: <0.03 degrees
C/yr
Humidity Range
0 – 95% RH, Non-condensing
Humidity Accuracy*
0% to 80% RH Typical ±2.0% RH, Max ±3.0%
80% to 95% RH *Typical ±3.0% RH, Max ±5.0%
Drift: typical <0.25%/yr max of <0.5%/yr**
Pressu
re Range
300 – 1100hPa
Pressure Accuracy*
±1.0 hPa from 0C to 60C, ±1.7 hPa from -10C to 0C
Light Range
For light and dark cycle tracking only
*Temperature, pressure, and humidity are factory calibrated to a NIST traceable standard
**
Extended
exposure to high humidity and high temperature may cause an accrued RH offset
Communication
Data Sampling and
Transmission Rate
15 Seconds
Protocol (Element)
Bluetooth® Low Energy 4.1
Range
30 Meters
Frequency band (power)
2.4 GHz (4.8 dBm ≡ 3mW)
Compliance
FCC ID
TFB-1005, FCC Part 15.247
IC ID
5969A-1005, RSS 247
CE
2011/65/EU and amendment 2015/863
(RoHS)
EN 63000
2006/66/EC and amendment 2013/56/EU
(Batteries Directive)
EN 50419, EN 63000
2012/19/EU (WEEE)
EN 50419
2014/53/EU (RED)
ETSI EN 300 328
safety under 2014/3
5
/EU (LVD)
EN61010-1, EN 62311
And essential EMC reqs under
2014/30/EU
ETSI EN 301 489-1, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3,
EN 55011
Giteki
Compliant to standard ARIB STD-T66 v3.7
201-170613 (PCB trace antenna)
RCM
Compliant to standard AS/NZS 4268:2017

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Certifications
United States FCC: Canada IC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Elemental Machines,
Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This equipment complies with Canada
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator & your
body.
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet équipement est conforme Canada limites
d'exposition aux radiations dans un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement
doit être installé et utilisé à distance minimum
de 20cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
1. Radio equipment: Element-A, EA2
2. Name and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative:
Elemental Machines
185 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 401
Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
3. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
4. Object of the declaration:
5. The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union
harmonisation legislation:
Directive 2014/53/EU (RED), including:
a. essential EMC requirements under Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC)
b. safety under 2014/35/EU (LVD)
Directive 2011/65/EU and amendment 2015/863 (RoHS)
Directive 2006/66/EC and amendment 2013/56/EU (Batteries Directive)
Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
6. Relevant harmonised standards used:
EN 50419:2006
EN 55011:2016+A1:2017
EN 61000-4-2:2009
EN 61000-4-3:2006+A2:2010
EN 61010-1:2010+A1:2019
EN 62311:2008
EN 63000:2018
ETSI EG 203 367 V1.1.1 (2016-06)
ETSI EN 300 328 V2.1.1 (2016-11)
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1 (2017-02)
Signed for and on behalf of: Elemental Machines on 04 Oct 2019 by Sridhar Iyengar, CEO
(signed copies of EU DoC available on application)