Ocea Soft Atlas User manual

Atlas
Temperature data logger
USER GUIDE

Introduction
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Notices and safety
Disclaimer
and
limitation of
liability
OCEASOFT assumes no liability for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise through the use of this product. Users must not use
the product in any manner not specifically indicated by OCEASOFT.
OCEASOFT shall not be held liable for improper use of this product.
This document is non-contractual and subject to change without
notice.
Safety
instructions
The latest safety instructions document is available for download
from the OCEASOFT website. Flash this QR code to access the
document:
https://www.oceasoft.com/files/library/oceaview/OCEASOFT_Safety.pdf

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Certifications and compliance
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this product not expressly approved in
writing by OCEASOFT could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC 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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation: FCC Part 15 §107 - §109 - §207 - §247 (Ed
2008).
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow
the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. This transmitter must not be co-
located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-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. Under Industry Canada
regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
CE - Conformity with European regulations
This device is compliant with the essential requirements and
other relevant requirements of the following directives.
•2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
•2014/30/EU EMC Directive
•2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
•
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Directive

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WEEE compliance
This device complies with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE Directive).
Environmental protection
Please respect local regulations concerning disposal of
packaging, unused wireless devices, and their accessories, and
promote their recycling.
RoHS compliance
This device is compliant with the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive). Do not dispose of this
product with household trash. OCEASOFT recycles this product
under certain conditions. Please contact us for more
information.

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Europe
North America
OCEASOFT SA
720 rue Louis Lépine
34000 Montpellier
France
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Dickson, Inc.
930 S Westwood Ave
Addison, IL 60101
USA
Tel: [phone]
© 2021 OCEASOFT S.A. All rights reserved. OCEASOFT, the OCEASOFT logo, OCEASOFT Atlas,
OCEABridge, and OCEAView are the exclusive property of OCEASOFT. iPhone and iPad are
trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S and other countries. Android is a trademark
of Google Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
All other brands are the property of their respective owners. Smartphone or tablet device
not included with OCEASOFT product purchase. This is a non-contractual document.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Product photos and features may vary.
September 2021 Ref: ING-INS-158-EN Rev. 04

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Table of Contents
1Introduction.................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Summary ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Package contents ........................................................................................................ 7
1.3 Companion products................................................................................................... 8
1.3.1 OCEAView™ Mobile: program modules, read and push data ............................... 8
1.3.2 OCEAView™ Web: Read and manage data............................................................ 8
1.3.3 OCEABridge™: Collect and push data with Bluetooth Internet gateway ......... 8
1.3.4 OCEABench™: program batches of Atlas devices .................................................. 9
1.4 Process summary ........................................................................................................ 9
1.5 Placing your Atlas module........................................................................................... 9
1.6 Links to download user guides.................................................................................. 10
1.7 Atlas features ............................................................................................................ 11
1.7.1 Wireless technologies .......................................................................................... 11
1.7.2 Monitoring ........................................................................................................... 11
1.7.3 Casing & dimensions ............................................................................................ 11
1.7.4 Operating and storage conditions ....................................................................... 12
1.7.5 Battery.................................................................................................................. 12
2Using your Atlas module................................................................................ 13
2.1 Using the pushbutton ............................................................................................... 13
2.1.1 Activating Bluetooth to program with OCEAView Mobile................................... 13
2.1.2 Using the LED to check module status................................................................. 14
3Maintaining your modules............................................................................. 15
3.1 Cleaning Instructions................................................................................................. 15
4Appendix 1 – Atlas battery life....................................................................... 16
4.1 Battery details ........................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Estimated operating lifetime .................................................................................... 17
4.3 Estimated shelf-life (storage prior to use) ................................................................ 18

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1Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the OCEASOFT Atlas wireless monitoring
solution.
1.1 Summary
OCEASOFT Atlas is a Bluetooth-
enabled wireless device designed to
monitor temperature-sensitive
products during shipping. With its
small footprint, Atlas fits
conveniently inside many types of
product packaging and containers,
where it tracks temperature
according to parameters that you
can define for your specific needs.
Atlas records ambient temperature
at regular intervals and stores the
information in its memory. Atlas is designed for relatively short-term operation for shipping
applications lasting about 12 months. The battery in Atlas is not replaceable.
By using OCEASOFT Atlas with specially designed companion products, you can benefit from
a flexible temperature monitoring solution that adapts to many usage scenarios, from low-
to very high-volume needs. With this solution, you can keep track of critical temperature
information wirelessly without having to open any containers.
1.2 Package contents
•1Atlas module with internal temperature sensor
•Adhesive tape for mounting
Pushbutton to check status
or activate module
Status indicator light

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1.3 Companion products
The Atlas datalogger is designed to work with several different types of companion products
from OCEASOFT, in particular, depending on the volume of modules you intend to use, and
whether or not you wish to use the OCEACloud online tools.
The Atlas datal
ogger must only be used be used with
companion products approved and recommended by
OCEASOFT.
1.3.1 OCEAView™ Mobile: program modules, read and push data
The OCEAView Mobile Application for iOS® and Android® offers
numerous features (described in detail in the OCEAView Mobile
Application user documentation). Notably, it allows you to:
•Program all datalogging settings on Atlas modules,
including temperature ranges, alarm limits, and the
module’s startup mode.
•Read and geolocate data collected from the module
wirelessly
•Push mission and temperature data to the OCEACloud™
online service (note: Atlas modules include free data
storage and access on OCEACloud)
1.3.2 OCEAView™ Web: Read and manage data
OCEAView Web is a web application that allows you to
access and analyze Atlas mission information (notably
temperature, location, and other key events) that is pushed
to the OCEACloud service either manually by users with
smartphones or automatically by th
e OCEABridge™
gateway.
1.3.3 OCEABridge™: Collect and push data with Bluetooth Internet gateway
Placed at a central location in a storage or shipping facility,
OCEABridge™ automatically collects data via Bluetooth when it
detects OCEASOFT Atlas devices within wireless range. It then
forwards the data to the OCEACloud online platform, where you
can access it with OCEAView Web.

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1.3.4 OCEABench™: program batches of Atlas devices
Equipped with NFC (near-field communications)
technology, the OCEASOFT Loading Bench enables you to
quickly and easily program all datalogging settings on Atlas
modules, including temperature ranges, alarm limits, and
the module’s startup mode. This solution includes a Web
interface to manage programming, templates, and reports,
making it possible to configure each Atlas datalogger in
about 2 seconds.
1.4 Process summary
Here is a sample overview of the tracking process using Atlas dataloggers.
Figure 1 – End-to-end cycle from packaging to data on OCEACloud
1.5 Placing your Atlas module
Atlas™ is designed to be placed directly
inside the product package or container
whose temperature you would like to
monitor.
Depending on the situa
tion, you may
choose to use the provided adhesive to fix
the datalogger to the side of the container,
or leave it loose inside a product box.

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1.6 Links to download user guides
You may download the user guides related to the companion products described above from
http://www.oceasoft.com/obt.

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1.7 Atlas features
1.7.1 Wireless technologies
•Bluetooth® Smart for reading and transmitting data.
Range: Up to about 50 meters (160 ft.) in line-of-sight
Frequency (worldwide): 2.4 GHz
Max output: 4 dBm
•NFC (Near-field Communication)
Range: About 4 cm (1.6 in.)
•Flight mode to stop wireless activity during air flight (RTCA DO-160 compliant)
1.7.2 Monitoring
•Temperature range: -30°C to +70°C
•Humidity range: 0 to 99.99% non-condensing
•Reading precision: ± 0.3°C
•Sensor resolution: 0.01°C
•Configurable high/low alarm limits, delays, alerts, transmission interval
•Read interval from 15 to 59 seconds, or 1 to 255 minutes
•Data storage:
oUnlimited data storage on OCEACloud
o16,000 readings stored in internal memory, with option to overwrite oldest data
or stop datalogging when memory is full (corresponds to approximately 111
days autonomy when reading every 10 minutes)
•Automatic and spontaneous alarm transmission (alarms transmitted as they occur,
captured by OCEAView software running in Watch Mode or by OCEABridge gateway)
•LED indicator for alarm status & communication
•Customizable module name
1.7.3 Casing & dimensions
•IP54 product protection index
•ABS casing
•Unique serial number for every module
•Dimensions
H: 81 mm (3.2 in.)
W: 43.4 mm (1.4 in.)
D: 8.2 mm (0.3 in.)
•Weight:26.2 g (0.9 oz.)
•Adhesive mount (optional)

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1.7.4 Operating and storage conditions
•Indoor use only
•Designed for altitudes up to 6,500 feet (2,000 meters)
•Module operating range: -30°C to +70°C
•Module storage conditions: 0°C to 30°C (32°F and 86°F); 0 to 99.99% relative
humidity non-condensing
•Pollution degree: 3
1.7.5 Battery
•Non-replaceable Lithium battery
•Battery life up to 12 months
The shelf life (before first use) depends mainly on the storage temperature. To
benefit from a full year of operation we recommend storing Atlas modules between
about 10°C and 20°C (50°F and 68°F).
See Appendix 1 – Atlas battery life on page 16 for estimated operating and storage
times

Using your Atlas module
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2Using your Atlas module
Generally speaking, most of the useful features
provided by Atlas are activated or accessed through
the companion software and hardware tools. The
module itself is quite simple, with just two user
interface functions: the pushbutton and the LED
light.
2.1 Using the pushbutton
The Atlas pushbutton is used to either to:
•Activate Bluetooth on the module so you can program it with the OCEAView mobile
application on your smartphone or tablet, or
•Check device status with the LED (color codes described below)
2.1.1 Activating Bluetooth to program with OCEAView Mobile
Upon delivery from the factory, Atlas modules are in a mode called “deep sleep”. That
mode is used to preserve battery life before the module is used. Wireless communication
and datalogging are both deactivated in deep sleep. When you want to program your Atlas
module via Bluetooth using the OCEAView Mobile application, you must first activate it.
To activate an Atlas module:
1. Press and hold the pushbutton on the front of the Atlas module for 3 seconds.
2. Bluetooth is activated, the LED blinks blue, and the Atlas may be discovered by
OCEAView Mobile for 1 minute.
3. During that period, you will see the device listed in the OCEAView Mobile display,
at which point you may connect to it to configure a mission.
If you are using the OCEASOFT Loading Bench solution, then you do
not need to press the button. Using NFC technology, Atlas activates
automatically when placed in the slot on the Loading Bench.
Pushbutton to check status
or activate module
Status indicator light

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2.1.2 Using the LED to check module status
The color LED on the front of the Atlas module indicates module status. The LED on Atlas
modules is activated by pressing the button on the front of the module, offering different
patterns based on status, as shown below:
General ( = short flash)
Bluetooth is activated for 1 minute if
the module is in one of these states:
a) Deep sleep
b) Flight Mode
c) Battery Low

(blinks blue once every 10 seconds for 1 minute)
Module currently connected via
Bluetooth

(blinks blue twice every 6 seconds for one minute)
Mission status ( = short flash, 
fixed for 3 seconds)
No mission
programmed
Mission
programmed
and waiting to
start
Mission
started
Mission
stopped
Everything OK 
Alarm in progress n/a n/a 
Alarm occurred n/a n/a 

This same behavior is obtained using the OCEAView mobile application,with the Blink LED
to identify module function, as described in the OCEAView User Guide.

Maintaining your modules
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3Maintaining your modules
3.1 Cleaning Instructions
You occasionally may need to clean your Atlas modules depending on site or environmental
conditions.
Here are some recommendations and guidelines for cleaning your modules:
•Clean using a soft cloth with water, a detergent or isopropanol.
•Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or scratching cleansers that might cause
damage to your datalogger.

Appendix 1 – Atlas battery life
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4Appendix 1 – Atlas battery life
Many factors have an influence on Atlas battery life, both during use and in storage before
being used. Here are the main considerations to take into account when evaluating product
battery life:
•Ambient temperature: battery capacity is diminished when subject to very cold
operating and/or storage conditions.
•Wireless communications: Bluetooth connections, from the OCEAView software to
the Atlas module, consume battery power. Logically, the more you connect, the
more you use the battery.
However, it is worth noting that no connection1is established when using Atlas with
the OCEABridge gateway, or when simply viewing Atlas devices in OCEAView
(without going into details).
Note: The reading frequency does not have significant impact on battery life. Because of
the product’s optimized electrical architecture and circuitry, there is no significant
difference, in terms of battery life, if the sensor reads and stores data once every
ten minutes or once every minute.
4.1 Battery details
Atlas is designed as a single-use temperature monitoring solution, and thus contains a non-
user-replaceable battery.
•Battery type: CR2450N
•System: Li / MnO2
•Nominal voltage: 3 V
1In normal operation, OCEABridge only reads Bluetooth advertising frames, which are emitted at regular
intervals. However, if data transfer to OCEACloud is interrupted (such as due to an interruption in wireless
connectivity), OCEABridge will attempt to connect to each module automatically to seamlessly retrieve missing
readings and send them to OCEACloud.

Appendix 1 – Atlas battery life
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4.2 Estimated operating lifetime
The following chart shows estimated Atlas operating lifetime based on:
•Storage for 1 year before first use
•1 reading per minute
Figure 2: Atlas battery operation estimation after 12 months in storage

Appendix 1 – Atlas battery life
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4.3 Estimated shelf-life (storage prior to use)
Atlas is designed to provide operation for 12 months, generally on a single mission. To ensure
12 months of reliable operation, it is important for the product to be used within a
reasonable period of time after manufacturing. A “Use by” date is indicated on the product
packaging.
The chart below shows estimated shelf life for Atlas at various temperatures, to ensure 12
months operation with 1 reading per minute (number of connections and downloads not
counted here).
Figure 3: Atlas battery shelf-life estimation to ensure 12 months operation

Appendix 1 – Atlas battery life
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