Haltian Thingsee BEAM Manual

User and Installation Guide
BEAM
v.21.01

Welcome to use Thingsee IoT Solution Suite
Congratulations on choosing Haltian Thingsee as your IoT solution.
We at Haltian want to make IoT easy and accessible for everyone, so
we have created a solution platform that is easy to use, scalable and
secure. I hope our solution will help you achieve your business goals!
Pasi Leipälä
CEO, Haltian Oy
Thingsee BEAM
Thingsee BEAM is a wireless IoT sensor for short distance
measurement. This is an excellent tool for measuring e.g. container
or dispenser fill rates. Thingsee BEAM can be used for various facility
management applications in smart cleaning, asset tracking and more.
Thingsee BEAM is part of Haltian Thingsee IoT solution and product
family.

Using Thingsee BEAM sensor
Sales package content
• Thingsee BEAM sensor
• Opening key
• User guide
Thingsee BEAM measures the distance between the sensor and any
solid surface. The sensor sends a laser beam and calculates the
distance from the time it takes for the beam to return back to the
sensor.
Thingsee BEAM can be used to measure the fill rates of, for example,
paper and towel dispensers, trash bins, shelves and even liquid
dispensers with an accessory.
Thingsee BEAM gives extremely accurate distance measurement and
it has an adjustable sensor beam, making the installation flexible and
easy.
Please note that the measured surface needs to be solid, and that
some materials, like glossy surfaces, may interfere with the beam.
Install the sensor above or below the surface you want to measure.
Make sure that the sensor is at least 2 cm from the surface.
The angle between the sensor and the measured surface is
recommended to be 90 º, but it can be adjusted if needed by 6 ºto
either side, making the installation flexible.
General installation instructions

To see how to adjust the angle of the BEAM sensor, please check more
info at support.haltian.com
When using plastic back inside the trash bin please make sure the
plastic back is not in sensor beam area. Notice that the sensor
must be facing the trashes without any disturbances between the
sensor and the trashes.
The adjustable sensor beam can be used in, for example, curved
installation surfaces.
90 º
17 º

Things to avoid in installation
Inside metal box or covered with a metal plate.
Near elevator motors or similar targets
causing a strong magnet field.
Direct sun light or bright spotlight hitting the
sensor as it may interfere with the laser beam
and give inaccurate results.
Avoid installing Thingsee products near the following:
Escalators
Nearby halogen lamps, fluorescent lamps or
similar lamps with hot surface
Nearby radio equipment like WiFi routers or any
other similar high power RF transmitters
Thick concrete structures or thick fire doors
Electrical transformers or thick electrical wires

Installation
Carefully pull out the battery security tab.
Clean the surface you will attach the sensor to with IPA -solvent
(isopropyl alcohol).
Security tab
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Please make sure the Thingsee gateway device is installed before you
install the sensors.
To identify the sensor, read the QR code on the front of the device
with a QR code reader or Thingsee installation application on your
mobile device.
Identifying the device is not necessary, but it will help you keep track
of your IoT installation and help Haltian support to solve possible
issues.
DEVICE
DEVICE EVENTS TOPOLOGY
DEVICE
DEVICE EVENTS TOPOLOGY
BEAM
BIN VERSION:
3.4.37.0
SW VERSION:
2018.07.02.2_ts_pinsp34
BATT LEVEL: 100%
DESCRIPTION: Room1
TUID: TSPR042O02500875
INFO
BEAM
16/11/2018 09:15:57
16/11/2018 09:14:57
16/11/2018 09:13:57
16/11/2018 09:12:57
16/11/2018 09:11:57
QR code
Note: Make sure the sensor is installed max. 20 meters form the next sensor or
gateway. This is to ensure full coverage mesh network between the sensors and
the gateway.

Using Thingsee BEAM for dispencer fill rate
monitoring
90 º
17 º
Install the sensor on the decided location above or below the
measured surface.
Remove the tape’s paper cover from the backside of the sensor.
Attach the sensor to its place by pushing it firmly against the surface for
minimum of 5 seconds. Wipe the sensor with a clean cloth.
Tape with paper cover

Using Thingsee BEAM for shelf fill rate
monitoring
Using Thingsee BEAM for trash bin fill rate
monitoring
Place the sensor above and next to the monitored objects so that the
sensor beam is pointing at the monitored objects.
When using a plastic bag inside the trash bin please make sure the
plastic bag is not in the sensor beam area. Notice that the sensor must
be facing the trashes without any disturbances between the beam and
the trashes.
Install the sensor on the decided location above the measured surface.
90 º
17 º

Measurement range: 40 mm - 4000 mm.
Ranging accuracy: ±25 mm max, depending ambient light conditions
and target reflectance.
Test materials used: solid, matte, white, 140 mm reference distance.
Distance sensing area is a cone shape, adjustable between 15 - 27
degrees, region of interest (ROI).
Detection Capability
0 m 1,0 m
0,5 m
0,5 m
1,0 m
3,0 m
2,0 m
2,5 m
1,5 m
0,5 m
0 m
1,0 m
3,5 m
4,0 m
Ø = 144 cm
Ø = 96 cm
Ø = 29 cm

Default settings:
• Measure distance every 5 minutes
• Report a distance measurement value every 1 minute
• Report battery-level every 6 hours
• Distance sensor measurement mode is short-range
• The sensor is in routing-mode
The following parameters are configurable remotely over Thingsee
Operations Cloud:
• Measurement interval
• Reporting interval
• Reporting event threshold
• Region of Interest (ROI) from 16x16 matrix, min 4x4 enabling
• Angle of measurement
• Direction of interest
• Mesh network node role; Routing / Non-routing
• Timing budget to balance between power consumption and
measurement noise
Change of distance measurement modes:
• 1: Short range mode 40 mm - 1300 mm
• 2: Long range mode up to 4000 mm
Default measurement and reporting
Settings’ impact on battery-life
• 1 min measurement interval up to 2,5 years (default setting)
• 5 min measurement interval up to 3,5 years
• 15 min measurement interval up to 4 years

Device measurements
Operating temperature -20 °C … +50 °C
Operating humidity 0 % … 100 % RH non-condensing
Storage temperature +5 °C … +25 °C
Storage humidity 45 % … 85 % RH non-condensing
IP rating grade: IP40
Certifications: CE, FCC, ISED and RoHS compliant
Class 1 laser (safe under all conditions of normal use)
Battery type: 2 x AAA, replaceable
Radio sensitivity: -95 dBm (BTLE)
Device info
More device info can be found at support.haltian.com

CERTIFICATION IN CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Haltian Products Oy declares that the radio equipment Thingsee BEAM is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The
full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: thingsee.com
Haltian Products Oy vakuuttaa, etta radiolaitetyyppi Thingsee BEAM on direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen. EU-
vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksen täysimittainen teksti on saatavilla seuraavassa internetosoitteessa: thingsee.com
Thingsee BEAM operates at Bluetooth® 2.4 GHz frequency band. Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted is +4.0 dBm.
Manufacturer name and address:
Haltian Products Oy
Yrttipellontie 1 D
90230 Oulu
Finland
FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION IN THE UNITED STATES
FCC Information for the User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved, internal antennas only. Any
product changes of modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
FCC Guidelines for human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should
be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
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 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following methods:
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit dierent from that which the radio receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or and experienced radio/TV technician for help
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
FCC compliance statement:
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.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulatory information
This device complies with RSS-247 of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) 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.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la nor me CNR-247 d’Innovation, Sciences et Développent économique Canada applicable aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas
produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de
provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable
Radiation Exposure Statement :
This device complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be
installed and used with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

NOTE IMPORTANTE: Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.
FCC ID: 20236-TSBEAM
IC ID: 2AEU3TSBEAM
SAFETY GUIDE
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or against local laws and regulations. For further
information, read the user guide and visit www.haltian.com
Usage
Do not cover the device as it prevents the device from operating properly.
- This product is intended for indoor use only and shall not be exposed to rain.
- Do not modify the device. Unauthorized modifications may damage the device and violate regulations governing radio
devices.
- Do not store the device in wet or humid conditions.
- Remove the batteries from the device if you are taking it inside an aeroplane (unless you have the pre-installed
pull- out tape still in place). The device has a Bluetooth LE receiver/transmitter which must not be operational during
a flight.
- Please take care that the used batteries are recycled by taking them to appropriate collection point.
- When changing batteries, replace both of them at the same time using identical brand and type.
- Do not swallow batteries.
- Do not throw batteries into water or fire.
- Do not short-circuit batteries.
- Do not try to charge primary batteries.
- Do not open or disassemble batteries.
- Batteries should be stored in a dry place and at room temperature. Avoid large temperature changes and direct sunlight.
At higher temperature the electrical performance of the batteries may be reduced.
- Keep batteries away from children.
Care and maintenance
Handle your device with care. The following suggestions help you keep your device operational.
- Do not open the device other than as instructed in the user guide.
- Unauthorized modifications may damage the device and violate regulations governing radio devices.
- Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break it.
- Only use a so, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of the device. Do not clean the device with solvents, toxic chemicals
or strong detergents as they may damage your device and void the warranty.
- Do not paint the device. Paint can prevent proper operation.
Damage
If the device is damaged contact [email protected]. Only qualified personnel may repair this device.
Small children
Your device is not a toy. It may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.
RECYCLING
Check the local regulations for proper disposal of electronic products. The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th February 2003, resulted in a major change in the
treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life. The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of WEEE, and
in addition, to promote the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce disposal.
The crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol on your product, battery, literature, or packaging reminds you that all electrical and
electronic products and batteries must be taken to separate collection at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these
products as unsorted municipal waste: take them for recycling. For info on your nearest recycling point, check with your local
waste authority.

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