NUBE iO HS3001 User manual

Nube-iO
Wireless Droplet Sensors
Installation and User Manual
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Table Of Contents
Document Summary 3
Product Description 3
Ordering Information 3
Technical Specifications 4
Physical Attributes 4
Power Requirements 4
Communication Options 4
Installation and Configuration 5
Mounting 5
Power 5
Sensor Positioning and LoRa Signal Quality 6
Onboard Reset/Push Button 6
Onboard DIP Switch Configuration 7
Push Rate 7
Motion / PIR Interrupt 8
Reset Sensor ID 8
Testing Mode 9
DIP Switch Configuration Table 9
Additional References 10
Nube-iO Documentation References 10
Other Technology/Service References 10
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1. Document Summary
This Installation Manual contains technical specifications, installation instructions, ordering
info, and communication guidelines for the Droplet series of Wireless Environmental
Sensors.
2. Product Description
The Droplet is Nube-iO’s multi-purpose wireless (LoRa) IoT environmental sensor. Designed to
capture the most useful sensor data, in a small package, with minimum install time.
Measuring Temperature, Humidity, Light (Lux), and Motion , the Droplet sensors collect the most
useful environmental data that can be used to monitor, control, and utilize spaces better.
The Droplet is a surface mount sensor, making installation time trivial by eliminating sensor
wiring. This greatly reduces cost, and interruption to the building occupants.
LoRa wireless IoT technology provides a very long transmission range that is energy efficient and
less susceptible to object interference than other wireless technologies.
Powered by 3 x AA batteries, Droplet sensors have a runtime of 3-5 years depending on the
configured push rate.
3. Ordering Information
D-LR-TH
LoRa RAW wall mount sensor. Temperature, Humidity.
D-LR-THL
LoRa RAW wall mount sensor. Temperature, Humidity, Light/Lux.
D-LR-THLM
LoRa RAW wall mount sensor. Temperature, Humidity, Light/Lux. Motion (PIR).
D-LR-TH-A
LoRa RAW wall mount sensor. Temperature, Humidity (Version with Improved
accuracy). For use in medical applications or critical monitoring areas.
Typical Range -40°C to 125°C.
Model
Condition
Typical
Max
HS3001
-10°C to 80°C
±0.2°C
±0.3°C
HS3002
-10°C to 80°C
±0.2°C
±0.3°C
HS3003
0°C to 70°C
±0.25°C
±0.35°C
HS3004
0°C to 70°C
±0.3°C
±0.5°C
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4. Technical Specifications
4.1. Physical Attributes
Dimensions
Height: 86 mm / 3.39 inches
Width: 86 mm / 3.39 inches
Depth: 25.5 mm / 1.0 inches
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 80°C
Enclosure
ABS Plastic, DIN Rail Mount, IP40 Rated
4.2. Power Requirements
Battery
Power Supply
3 x AA Batteries
Runtime
3-5 years (depending on configure push rate)
4.3. Communication
Lora Raw Wireless
LoRa wireless IoT technology provides a very long transmission range that is
energy efficient and less susceptible to object interference than other
wireless technologies.
Supported Frequencies: AU915, US915, AS232, EU863
Spreading Factor: 7
Bandwidth: 250 kHz
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
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5. Installation and Configuration
5.1. Mounting
The Nube-iO Droplets are 86mm x 86mm. They are designed to be mounted on flat surfaces
using screws or double sided tape. They can be mounted vertically or horizontally. The
sensor should always be mounted in a location such that it will not experience very high or
low temperatures, liquids or high humidity. Mounting locations should be selected such
that the sensor will experience conditions representative of the entire sensing space.
5.2. Power
The Nube-iO Droplet sensors are powered by 3 x AA Batteries as shown below. Battery
runtime should be between 3-5 years depending on the configured push rate (more data
pushes means lower battery runtime).
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5.3. Sensor Positioning and LoRa Signal Quality
Droplet sensors utilize LoRa IOT Wireless radio technology. This wireless system features
long range, and good object penetration. However, care still must be taken to position
sensors such that they have a good communication signal with the LoRa Gateway. The
quality of the communication signal depends on the distance from the LoRa Gateway, and
the objects between the Droplet sensor and the LoRa Gateway. For a detailed description of
the factors involved in designing and troubleshooting LoRa network positioning, see the
LoRa Installation Best Practices documentation (link in Section 6.1)
5.4. Onboard Reset/Push Button
Droplet sensors have a small Reset Button within the sensor. This Reset Button is used to
trigger a data push. This function is frequently used when deploying and testing Droplet
sensors. The Reset Button is also used in some configuration steps. Location is shown
below.
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5.5. Onboard DIP Switch Configuration
Droplet sensors have a bank of 8 small DIP switches within the sensor. These DIP switches
are used to configure the functionality of the sensor. These DIP switches are located near
the batteries on the sensor PCB. Remove the sensor from the back plate to find the DIP
switches within. DIP switches are ON/1 when pushed UP, and they are OFF/0 when they are
pushed down.
5.5.1. Push Rate
DIP switches 1-3 are used to set the push rate of the Droplet sensor. The sensor will send
the sensor data at the configured period as configured by these first 3 DIP switches.
Push Rate
DIP Switch Configuration (RED Switches Only)
15 Minutes
30 Seconds
1 Minute
3 Minutes
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
30 Minutes
1 Hour
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5.5.2. Motion / PIR Interrupt
DIP switch 4 configures the Motion/PIR interrupt. When DIP switch 4 is set ON/1 the Droplet
sensor will send a data push immediately when motion is detected for the first time in each
configured Push Rate Period. This is intended to give an instant indication of motion in
space. When DIP 4 is OFF/0 the Droplet sensor will only send data pushes at the configured
Push rate Period.
Motion/PIR Interrupt
DIP Switch Configuration (RED Switches Only)
OFF
ON
5.5.3. Reset Sensor ID
DIP switch 6 will cause the Droplet sensor to self-assign a new Sensor ID. This is seldom
used. The Droplet sensor is generally labeled with the original Sensor ID, using this Sensor
ID Reset will cause the Droplet sensor to no longer use the previous Sensor ID.
Follow the below instructions to reset the Sensor ID:
Procedure
Step
Description
DIP Switch Configuration (RED Switches Only)
1
Normal Operation
2
Set DIP switch 6 to the ON/1/UP
position.
3
Push the Reset Button. Wait 10
Seconds.
See Section 5.4 for Reset Button Location.
4
Set DIP switch 6 to the OFF/0/DOWN
position.
5
Push the Reset Button. Wait 10
Seconds.
See Section 5.4 for Reset Button Location.
6
Droplet should have a new Sensor ID. The Sensor ID will need to be discovered by monitoring
the Gateway Controller LoRa Service for data pushes (which includes the NewSensor ID) as
the Reset/Push Button is pressed.
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5.5.4. Testing Mode
DIP switches 7 and 8 are used to set the Droplet sensor in Testing Mode. In Testing Mode
the Droplet Sensor will temporarily self-assign a known Sensor ID and send a Data Push
every 6 seconds. Testing Mode is enabled when either DIP switch 7 OR 8 are ON/1/UP.
Testing Mode aids in identifying and positioning the Droplet sensor.
Testing Mode Function
DIP Switch Configuration (RED Switches Only)
Testing Mode: OFF
Sensor ID: Individual Sensor ID
Push Rate: As Configured by DIP
Switches 1-3
Testing Mode: ON
Sensor ID: AAB2AAAA
Push Rate: 6 Seconds
Testing Mode: ON
Sensor ID: BBB2BBBB
Push Rate: 6 Seconds
Testing Mode: ON
Sensor ID: CCB2CCCC
Push Rate: 6 Seconds
5.5.5. DIP Switch Configuration Table
DIP Switch Settings
DIP Switches 1-3
Data Interval/Push Rate
Interval
30 sec
1 min
3 min
5 min
10 min
15 min
30 min
1 hour
Switches 1,2,3
100
010
110
001
101
000
011
111
DIP Switch 4*
PIR Interrupt Enable
Set switch to ON/1 to enable data push on Motion (PIR) detection.
DIP Switch 5
No Function
No Function
DIP Switch 6
Hard Reset
Hard reset. When the switch is set to ON/1 a new Sensor ID will be assigned
everytime the device is powered up.
DIP Switches 7-8
Testing Mode - Sensor ID
Assignment
If switches 7 or 8 are set to 1 (Testing Mode), this will override other Push
Rate settings and assign a fixed Sensor ID and send data at a 6 second
Push Rate. When both switches are set to 0, the device will use its
configured push rate, and self assigned Sensor ID.
Switch Position
Sensor ID Assignment
00
Self Assigned ID
10
AAB2AAAA - 6 Sec Intervals
01
BBB2BBBB - 6 Sec Intervals
11
CCB2CCCC - 6 Sec Intervals
*Only on D-LR-THLM
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6. Additional References
This section provides additional information for your reference.
6.1. Nube-iO Documentation References
Name/Code
Explanation
External Reference
Rubix Compute
Gateway Controller
Link
Edge28
Edge IO Programmable Controller
Link
Droplet
Wireless Environmental Sensor
Link
MicroEdge
Wireless Low Level Asset
Monitoring Device
Link
Rubix Wires
Browser Based Flow Programming
Interface
Link
Rubix Platform
Browser Based Device/Data
Management Interface
LoRa Installation Best Practices
Technical document describing the
factors involved in designing and
troubleshooting LoRa networks.
6.2. Other Technology/Service References
Name
Description
External Reference
GCP
Google Cloud Platform
Link
Edge
Edge computing is a distributed
computing paradigm
Link
IO (Input/Output)
Communication process between a
computer or device
Link
VPN
A virtual private network (VPN)
extends a private network across a
public network
Link
BACnet
BACnet is a building automation
protocol
Link
MQTT
A lightweight messaging protocol
for small sensors
Link
Modbus
Modbus is a building automation
protocol
Link
LoRa
LoRa is a long range, low power
wireless chipset and protocol
Link
LoRaWan
LoRaWan is the network layer on
LoRa
Link
Haystack
Standardize semantic data models
for IoT data
Link
API
Application programming interface
Link
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