Kaiterra Sensedge Mini User manual

Electrical Box Mount (EU)
Sensedge Mini Installation Guide

Pats
Tools
Sensedge Mini
Cross screwdriver
USB cable & Charger
(Power via USB-C only)
Sensedge Mini
sensor modules x 2
Fastening
screws x 2
Electrical box
mount
1What you will need
Electrical box
screws (EU) x 2

2Where to place your
Sensedge Mini
Install your device in occupied space at 1.1-1.7m (3.6-5.6 ft)
above the floor (away from doors, windows, air supply and
zones where occupants may exhale directly into the sensor).
Please make sure that your desired mounting location is
close to a power source.
1.7m
5.6ft
1.1m
3.6ft

2Know your device
Remove the front cover of the Sensedge Mini, and
you will find the ON/OFF switch and RESET pinhole,
as well as a device status light.
Air is drawn into the Sensedge Mini from the lower
side, as well as the air intake on the upper side.It is
vital that neither side of the device is covered. Any
changes in airflow may affect the readings and
accuracy.
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Status light
Air intake On/Off switch
Reset pinhole

2Install the
Electrical Box Mount
Find the Electrical Box Mount (rectangular
shaped) included in the packaging. Line up the
plate with your in-wall electrical box and mount it
in place using provided Electrical Box Screws and
the two screw holes indicated below.
4
Electrical box
screws (EU) x 2

A. Power the device with
USB-C cable and adapter
Power the Sensedge Mini by connecting the device to a
charging port using the USB-C cable and adapter. The charging
port is located at the bottom of the device.
2Choose your power option
The Sensedge Mini supports both USB-C and direct wiring power options. Choose the power option best suited
for your project and follow the instructions accordingly.
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Direct Wiring
To power your device via direct wiring, connect your
electrical wires from your low voltage transformer to
a 4-pin Phoenix pin plug. Check the “+” “-” marks on
the back of the device to make sure the wires are
connected in the right order, and fasten the screws
on the Phoenix pin plug to secure the wires.
Run the wires through the opening on the plate,
and plug the 4-pin Phoenix pin plug into the
corresponding terminals on the back of the device.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please use a power source within the range in the product specification. Please contact the facility manager or
other responsible personnel if the power source specification is not clear.
The device must be installed by certified electricians or other authorized personnel ONLY. When installing the
device, ALWAYS follow safety precautions to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons.
Make sure the power is cut off before proceeding!
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B. Power the device via direct wiring

Move the ON/OFF switch to turn on the device.
The STATUS light will go on briefly to indicate the
device has been powered on.
26 Turn on the device
and check for
power connection

2Choose your
connectivity option
The Sensedge Mini supports Wi-Fi, ethernet, and Modbus via RS-485 for connectivity. Choose the connectivity
option best suited for your project and follow the instructions accordingly.
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A. Set up Wi-Fi
Prepare for Configuration
Download the Kaiterra Configuration Tool and install it on
your computer.
After the device has been turned on, it will automatically
enter the configuration mode for 15 minutes. The STATUS
light will flash in yellow. If your device isn’t in configuration
mode, please turn off the device and turn it back on again.

Connect to Wi-Fi
Open network settings on your computer and look for the Wi-Fi network that starts with “Kaiterra”. Connect
your computer to that network.
On the Configuration Tool, you can enter a name for the device (e.g. the location of the device or the serial
number) and a project tag. This will provide easy identification and filtering in the configuration history page
later on to help you quickly connect the device to the Kaiterra dashboard.
Enter the Wi-Fi details to the applicable fields on the Configuration Tool, including:
Click save and disconnect your computer from the “Kaiterra” network.
SSID
Security type
Password
IP (manual mode only)
Subnet mask (manual mode only)
Gateway (manual mode only)
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Check for Connectivity
The STATUS light will flash in green during the pairing process, and eventually go off when the connection is
successfully completed.

B. Set up ethernet
Run your Ethernet cable through the opening on the plate, and into the Ethernet port on the back side of the
device. You should hear a click sound and see a green light on the cable port.
If DHCP mode is used, your connection should be completed.
If Manual Mode is used, please read on.

Manual Mode - Prepare for Configuration
If you choose to set up manual mode, please download the Kaiterra Configuration Tool and install it on your
computer.
After the device has been turned on, it will automatically enter the configuration mode for 15 minutes. The
STATUS light will flash in yellow. If your device isn’t in configuration mode, please turn off the device and turn
it back on again.
Manual Mode - Connect to network
Open network settings on your computer and look for the Wi-Fi network that starts with “Kaiterra”. Connect
your computer to that network.
On the Configuration Tool, you can enter a name for the device (e.g. the location of the device or the serial
number) and a project tag. This will provide easy identification and filtering in the configuration history page
later on to help you quickly connect the device to the Kaiterra dashboard.

Enter the network details to the applicable fields on the Configuration Tool, including:
Click save and disconnect your computer from the “Kaiterra” network.
Check for Connectivity
The STATUS light will flash in green during the pairing process, and eventually go off when the connection is
successfully completed.
IP
Subnet mask
Gateway
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C. Set up Modbus via RS-485
To set up Modbus communication, connect your
cable from the RS-485 network to a 4-pin Phoenix
pin plug. Check the “A” “B” marks on the back of the
device to make sure the cables are connected in
the right order, and fasten the screws on the
Phoenix pin plug to secure the cables.
Run the cables through the opening on the plate,
and plug the 4-pin Phoenix pin plug into the
corresponding terminals on the back of the device.
The default Modbus address is set as 1, and can be
changed later via the Kaiterra Configuration Tool.

Configure Modbus Settings - Prepare for Configuration
Download the Kaiterra Configuration Tool and install it on your computer.
After the device has been turned on, it will automatically enter the configuration mode for 15 minutes. The
STATUS light will flash in yellow. If your device isn’t in configuration mode, please turn off the device and turn
it back on again.
Configure Modbus Settings - Connect to network
Open network settings on your computer and look for the Wi-Fi network that starts with “Kaiterra”. Connect
your computer to that network.
On the Configuration Tool, you can enter a name for the device (e.g. the location of the device or the serial
number) and a project tag. This will provide easy identification and filtering in the configuration history page
later on to help you quickly connect the device to the Kaiterra dashboard.
Enter the Modbus settings details to the applicable fields on the Configuration Tool, including your Modbus
address (enter a number between 1 and 247), AQI standards, and pollutants to include in your AQI calculation.
Please consult the facility manager or other responsible personnel if the Modbus address is not clear.
Click save and disconnect your computer from the “Kaiterra” network.

28 Secure the device
in place
You will find three slots on the plate and three
corresponding protrusions on the back of the
device. Line the device up with the plate such that
the protrusions are inside the corresponding
slots. Rotate gently to secure the device and lock
it in place, and use the two fastening screws to
fasten the device to the plate.
Fastening
screws x 2
A

To install the sensor module, simply align it with
the bay and press it in, ensuring the Kaiterra
logo on the plastic tab is facing outwards. When
inserted correctly, the module will click into
place, and an LED light above the bay will briefly
flash red if the device is powered on.
Sensor modules may be inserted in either
sensor bay, and in any order. After successfully
installing the modules, put the front cover on.
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You have completed the installation process. Now follow our to set up your Kaiterra
dashboard account and connect your device to the dashboard.
2Complete Electrical
Box Mount Installation!
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