NuWave AirSentric WB55 User manual

WB55 Manual –revision 2.8a NuWave Sensors Product
Set-up & Operating Manual
AirSentric
Indoor Air Quality Monitor
Model: WB55

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Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Technical Specification............................................................................................................2
2. Hardware Configuration .................................................................................................................2
3. Hardware Installation .....................................................................................................................3
3.1 Requirements for Installing the WB55....................................................................................3
3.2 Coverage Area and Placement................................................................................................3
3.3 Mounting System....................................................................................................................5
4. Power Supply ..................................................................................................................................5
5. Internet Connection........................................................................................................................5
5.1 Wireless Ethernet Gateway Connection.................................................................................5
5.2 Network Configuration ...........................................................................................................6
6. Online Software Setup....................................................................................................................6
6.1 Online Account Setup .............................................................................................................6
6.2 Account Registration...............................................................................................................7
6.3 Adding a monitor to your account..........................................................................................7
7. Viewing and Managing Sensor Data ...............................................................................................8
7.1 Sensor Status...........................................................................................................................8
7.2 Graphing Options....................................................................................................................9
7.3 Indoor Air Quality Bands (RAG Status)..................................................................................10
7.4 Export CSV data.....................................................................................................................11
7.5 Sensor Management Settings...............................................................................................11
8. User Profile Settings......................................................................................................................13
9. API.................................................................................................................................................13
10. Gateway Network Configuration ..............................................................................................13
11. Calibration.................................................................................................................................16
12. Important Precautions..............................................................................................................17
13. Recycling and disposal ..............................................................................................................17
14. Appendix ...................................................................................................................................18
14.1 Product Warranty .................................................................................................................18
14.2 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................19
14.3 WB55 Dimensions.................................................................................................................20
14.4 CH20 Sensor - Interfering Gases ...........................................................................................21

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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
Before installing the AirSentric WB55 please give this manual a thorough read through. The manual
provides all of the important information to help you successfully install the monitor and set up your
online monitoring account. Please retain this manual for future reference.
1.2 Technical Specification
See airsentric.com/resources/
2. Hardware Configuration
The WB55 IAQ monitor comes equipped with a Zigbee wireless module, which enables multiple
monitors to be installed in a single environment/area. Each unit then communicates back to a single
internet enabled network point - the Data Hub - which connects to the online monitoring account.
Figure 1 → WB55 wireless setup with Ethernet gateway unit

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3. Hardware Installation
3.1 Requirements for Installing the WB55
In order to install the system, there must be access to the following;
•Access to a power connection
•Access to a wired internet connection for the gateway
•Once power is supplied and the data gateway is connected the unit will need to be added to
your online monitoring account. Please note that you only need to add the monitor device ID
to the online software.
Important Notes:
•Do not place your WB55 monitor near any heat source such as a radiator or at a window or
direct sunlight.
•Place WB55 within range of your GY36 gateway.
•Place in an open space –avoid placing in areas where airflow may be obstructed
•Do not place where building occupants may be breathing directly at the monitor as this can
have a disproportionate effect on sensor readings.
3.2 Coverage Area and Placement
Monitor Installation Density:
Monitor installation density may vary depending on whether compliance with a particular standard
is being followed.
For example –The Well Building Standard guidelines recommend installing monitors within a
regularly occupied or common space in the building at the following installation density:
•Projects with occupiable space of < 3250 m2 : 1 monitor per 325 m2 [3,500 ft2 ] in occupiable
spaces (minimum 2)
•Projects with occupiable space of 3250-25,000 m2 : 1 monitor per 500 m2 [5,400 ft2 ] in
occupiable spaces (minimum 10)
•Projects with occupiable space of > 25,000 m2 : 1 monitor per 1000 m2 [10,800 ft2 ] in
occupiable spaces (minimum 50)
•Monitors must be distributed throughout the project and to the extent possible,
representative of all HVAC zones, faces of a building, and regularly occupied spaces (e.g., open
office areas, private offices, conference rooms and classrooms).

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•For projects with multiple floors, monitors must be distributed across different floors,
including the lowest and highest regularly occupied floor (excluding floors with only leased
space in WELL Core and Core & Shell projects).
•Multifamily Residential projects may only utilize continuous monitoring pathways in non-
dwelling unit spaces—dwelling units must meet performance requirements through methods
described in the Performance Testing Protocols for WELL section. To determine the monitor
density for all other non-dwelling unit spaces, follow monitor density rate for the total area of
the non-dwelling unit spaces only.
•For projects containing large open spaces (e.g., gyms, ball rooms, etc.), one monitor is
sufficient for an area of up to 2,500 m2 [27,000 ft2 ] if there is evidence that the air is evenly
mixed and contaminant sources are uniform (e.g., testing and balancing report indicating
ventilation rate is even throughout the space, IAQ report indicating ventilation rate and
contaminant levels are even throughout a space).
Installation Location Options:
•Monitors are installed on a wall (vertically), at a height of 1.1-1.7 m [3.6-5.6 ft] above the
finished floor.
•Monitors are installed on a ceiling (horizontally). This placement option is only applicable in
spaces, 1) with ceilings are no greater than 3.7 m [12 ft] above the finished floor, 2) that do
not utilize displacement ventilation, and 3) there is evidence that the air is evenly mixed.
Evidence for evenly mixed air within a space is submitted in the sensor data package as a
Letter of Assurance from an Engineer confirming that a space meets requirements of a
ventilation guideline listed in A03: Ventilation Design Part 1: Ensure Adequate Ventilation.
•Monitors must be at least 1 m [3.3 ft] away from: doors, windows, air supply/exhaust outlets,
air purifiers, or other potential influences (e.g., humidifiers, cleaning supplies, printers and
photocopiers). To the extent possible, sampling points should be at least 5 m [16.4 ft] from
exterior doors.
•Additionally, monitors measuring temperature and relative humidity must be at least 1 m [3.3
ft] away from: direct sunlight, mechanical system supply outlets, fans, heaters or any other
significant source of heat or cold.
Source: WELL Performance Verification Guidebook Q4 2021

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3.3 Mounting System
The WB55 can be wall mounted, using the included mounting plate, with anchor points on the
baseplate. It is recommended that where possible all 4 mounting holes are used when securing the
unit to a wall.
Please note: The unit is designed to be wall mounted vertically - long term use of the unit in the
incorrect orientation will result in dust build up within the particle sensor (if a particle sensor is
included in your configuration).
Figure 2 → Wall mounting points for the WB55
4. Power Supply
The WB55 Sensor includes a 12V power supply adapter. The adapter converter can operate at 100 –
240VAC (47-63Hz) and is compatible with the mains power network of most continents.
5. Internet Connection
5.1 Wireless Ethernet Gateway Connection
Your wireless monitor will need to be in range of the gateway which may be up to 30m depending on
the environment.

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•To set up the Gateway please connect the Ethernet cable provided to the DATA HUB and then
connect to an Ethernet point or a spare Ethernet port on your router.
•Power on the device after connecting the supplied power supply. The device will power on
automatically and establish a connection with the WB55 Sensor.
Please note: It can take up to 5 minutes for the gateway to pair with the monitor. You can
check its status by viewing the sensor’s dashboard for data arriving online.
5.2 Network Configuration
The DATA HUB will also by default automatically configure itself to your network settings using DHCP.
It is possible to configure the sensor to connect to a static IP address. Please see page 12 of this manual
to complete this step.
6. Online Software Setup
6.1 Online Account Setup
To set up your online account to remotely monitor your IAQ monitor please navigate to
https://hex2.nuwavesensors.com/ on your computer internet browser.
On the webpage you will be prompted to sign in or create an account. As this is your first time to
access the account please click ‘Create Account’ just under the sign in section.
Figure 3 → Login Interface on Webpage

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6.2 Account Registration
Please complete the form in order to complete the sign-up process. If you have any issues, please
contact support at: inf[email protected] quoting the serial number of your monitor and gateway
(found on the sticker on the back of both devices).
Figure 4 → Account Registration Form
6.3 Adding a monitor to your account
To add your new sensor, click ‘Add Device’ from the Manage Devices Page and complete the form
based on your sensor details;
•Device ID:Please enter the 16-digit sensor ID (sticker on the back of your sensor)

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•Name: Example; Cleanroom 2A
•Label: Completing this field allows you to create groups of sensors based on your preference
–example; 1st Floor. You can also leave this blank if you do not wish to create a group.
Figure 5 → ‘Add Sensor’ Interface Page
Once you have competed the above form click ‘Add Sensor’ button at the end of the form and your
sensor will be added. To add another sensor at any time please repeat the steps above.
7. Viewing and Managing Sensor Data
After setting up the sensor and gateway correctly as well as adding your sensor after logging in you
should now start to see data arriving on the sensor monitoring page. If you do not see data arriving
after a period of 15 minutes, please refer to the gateway configurations setting in the troubleshooting
section of this manual (page 17).
7.1 Sensor Status
Here you can view the current VOC reading as well as the current temperature and humidity reading
from your sensor.

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Figure 6 → Sensor Status Examples
7.2 Graphing Options
Data arriving on the website will be visible on the sensor graph. You can change between graph views
of 1 hour, 12 hour or 24 hours.
Figure 7 → Example Graph