Ocea Soft Emerald User manual

Emerald
Temperature
datalogger
USER GUIDE

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Notices and safety
Disclaimer and limitation of liability
OCEASOFT assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise
through the use of this product. In particular, 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
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use this product for protection or as part of an automated
emergency system or as for any other application that involves protecting people and/or
property. Customers and users of OCEASOFT products are responsible for making sure that
the product is fit for the intended usage. Do not open the product casing and do not
disassemble or modify internal components in any manner. OCEASOFT products do not
contain any internal components that require user intervention or repair. If the device shows
signs of improper operation, disconnect it immediately from its power source and contact
OCEASOFT technical services.
Battery warning
This product contains a lithium battery. Make sure you respect polarity (+/-)
when inserting batteries into OCEASOFT devices. Reversing polarity by inserting
the batteries incorrectly can cause the product to heat up, and may lead to
battery liquid leakage. Use only batteries recommended by OCEASOFT. Do not
change battery types, such as rechargeable, alkaline and magnesium, or use batteries of
different brands, or even different types of batteries of the same brand. Incorrect batteries
may cause the device to heat up, and may result in a fire or battery liquid leakage. Never
dispose of batteries in fire. Do not charge regular batteries that are not specifically
rechargeable. When the battery is low, or in case the battery-operated device in question
remains unused for a lengthy period of time, remove the battery from the device in order to
avoid any risk of battery liquid leakage. Never leave batteries within the reach of children. In
case of a battery leak, avoid all contact with the liquid present on the batteries. Rinse with
clear water immediately in case the battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, mouth
or skin. Contact a doctor or emergency service immediately. Battery liquid is corrosive and
can damage vision, or cause blindness or chemical burns.

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Approvals
FCC statements (FCC part 15 modular qualification – FCC ID: 2AA9B04)
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 Caution
Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by OCEASOFT may
cause, harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
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 Statements (Industry Canada RSS-210 modular qualification – IC: 12208A-04)
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
OCEASOFT Emerald (Bluetooth component BMD-300) is compliant with the essential
requirements and other relevant requirements of the following standards and/or normative
documents.
•Directives:
o2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
o2014/30/EU EMC Directive
o2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive

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•In application of the following standards
oEN 61326-1: 2012
oEN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
oEN 301 489-3: V1.6.1
oEN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
oEN 300330-2 V2.1.1
oEN 300328 V2.1.1
oCEI 61010-1: 2010
EU Declaration of Conformity provided in Appendix 2 of this document.
MIC (Japan)
This equipment contains specified radio equipment that has been certified to the Technical
Regulation Conformity Certification under the Radio Law.
•BMD-300 Type Acceptance Number: 210-106799
Australia / New Zealand
The BMD-300 radio equipment in this device has been tested to comply with the AS/NZS
4268:2012 / AMDT 1:2013, Radio equipment and systems – Short range devices – Limits and
methods of measurement.
Bluetooth
•RF-PHY Component (Tested) – DID: D030629
•QDID: 81876
WEEE compliance
This wireless 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.

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RoHS compliance
The wireless device complies with the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, 2011/65/EU
Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS Directive). Do not
dispose of this product with household trash. OCEASOFT recycles this
product under certain conditions. Please contact us for more information.
Europe
North America
OCEASOFT SA
720 rue Louis Lépine
34000 MONTPELLIER
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
France
OCEASOFT, Inc.
250 Phillips Boulevard
Ewing, NJ 08618
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
USA
© 2017 OCEASOFT S.A. All rights reserved. OCEASOFT, the OCEASOFT logo, OCEASOFT
Emerald, 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.
November 2017 Ref: ING-INS-159-EN Rev. 01

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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
1.4 Process summary ........................................................................................................ 9
1.5 Placing your Emerald module ..................................................................................... 9
1.6 Links to download user guides.................................................................................... 9
1.7 Emerald features....................................................................................................... 10
1.7.1 Wireless technologies .......................................................................................... 10
1.7.2 Monitoring ........................................................................................................... 10
1.7.3 Casing & dimensions ............................................................................................ 10
1.7.4 Operating and storage conditions ....................................................................... 11
1.7.5 Battery.................................................................................................................. 11
2Inserting the battery into your Emerald module ............................................. 12
3Using your Emerald module ............................................................................ 13
3.1 Using the Emerald magnet........................................................................................ 13
3.1.1 Mounting Emerald with the magnet.................................................................... 13
3.2 Programming your module with OCEAView Mobile................................................. 14
3.2.1 Using the LED to check module status................................................................. 15
4Maintaining your modules .............................................................................. 16
4.1 Cleaning Instructions................................................................................................. 16
5Appendix 1 – Emerald battery life ................................................................... 17
5.1 Battery details ........................................................................................................... 17
5.1.1 Emerald -40°C to +85°C modules......................................................................... 17
5.2 Estimated operating lifetime .................................................................................... 18
5.2.1 Emerald -40°C to +85°C modules......................................................................... 18
6Appendix 2 – EU Declaration of Conformity .................................................... 19

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1Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the OCEASOFT Emerald wireless monitoring
solution.
1.1 Summary
OCEASOFT Emerald is a Bluetooth-enabled
wireless device designed to monitor
temperature-sensitive products during
product shipment or storage. With its small
size and optional magnetic mount, Emerald
can be placed easily inside many types of
product packaging and containers where it
tracks temperature according to
parameters that you can define for your
specific needs.
Emerald records ambient temperature at regular intervals and stores the information in its
memory. Emerald features a replaceable battery, and may be used multiple times.
By using OCEASOFT Emerald 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 at different points along the route.
1.2 Package contents
•1 Emerald module with an internal temperature sensor
•1 replaceable Lithium battery
•1 mounting kit with magnet / screws
Status indicator light

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1.3 Companion products
The Emerald 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 Emerald datalogger 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 Emerald 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: Emerald modules
require Cloud
access subscription for
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 Emerald 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 the 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
Emerald 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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1.4 Process summary
Here is a sample overview of the tracking process using Emerald dataloggers.
Figure 1: End-to-end cycle from packaging to data on OCEACloud
1.5 Placing your Emerald module
Emerald
™ is designed to be placed directly inside the
product package or container whose temperature you
would like to monitor.
Depending on the situation, you may choose to use the
provided magnet to fix the datalogger to the side of the
container, or leave it loose inside a product box.
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 Emerald 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
•Flight mode to stop wireless activity during air flight (RTCA DO-160 compliant)
1.7.2 Monitoring
•Temperature range: -40 to +85°C
•Reading precision up to 0.3°C:
o±0.25°C for temperature range between 0°C to +70°C
o±0.5°C for temperature range between –20°C to +85°C
•Sensor resolution: 0.0625°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
•IP67 product protection index
•ABS / Aluminum casing
•Unique serial number for every module
•Dimensions
Diameter: 50 mm (2 in.)
D: 22 mm (0.87 in.)
•Weight: 57 g (2.0 oz.)
•Magnet / screws mount

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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: -40 to +85°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
•User-replaceable Lithium battery
•Battery life up to 52 weeks
•The shelf life (before first use) depends mainly on the storage temperature. To
benefit from a full year of operation we recommend storing Emerald modules
between about 20°C and 30°C (68°F and 86°F). See Appendix 1 – Emerald battery life
pg 17, for estimated operating and storage times

Inserting the battery into your Emerald module
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2Inserting the battery into your Emerald module
Emerald modules feature a replaceable battery.
To get started, you must insert the battery into your module.
The Lithium battery
is provided in the
product box.
Unscrew the three
screws on the back
of the module (turn
counter-clockwise).
Remove the screws.
Place the battery in
the slot, making
sure to respect
polarity.
Replace screws (turning
them clockwise). Ensure
that the rubber seal is
well seated.
Your module is now
ready to use.
Figure 2: Inserting the battery in your Emerald -40°C / +85°C module
1 2
3 4
5 6

Using your Emerald module
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3Using your Emerald module
Generally speaking, most of the useful features provided by Emerald are activated or
accessed through the companion software and hardware tools. The module itself is quite
simple, with just the magnet and the LED light.
3.1 Using the Emerald magnet
Emerald includes a magnet that can be used both for mounting the module onto a magnetic
surface or to trigger actions (disabling Flight mode, checking the status of a mission).
You may fix the magnet to a metallic wall or insert a screw to fix it onto other types of
surfaces.
The provided magnet has a “weak” and a
“strong” side. The metal ring is close to the
edge on the “weak” side of the magnet. The
deeper recess on the other side indicates
“stronger” side.
3.1.1 Mounting Emerald with the magnet
Simply place the module onto the magnet as shown
here, with the strong side facing the module.

Using your Emerald module
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3.2 Programming your module with OCEAView Mobile
Inserting the battery into your module enables Bluetooth connectivity. The LED blinks blue
and the Emerald may be discovered by OCEAView Mobile.
When within wireless range, you will see the device listed in the OCEAView Mobile display,
at which point you may connect to it to configure a mission. Please see the user manual
provided with OCEAView Mobile for details on that step.

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3.2.1 Using the LED to check module status
The color LED on the front of the Emerald module indicates module status. The LED on
Emerald modules is activated by passing the magnet in 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) Flight Mode
b) 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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4Maintaining your modules
4.1 Cleaning Instructions
You occasionally may need to clean your Emerald 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 – Emerald battery life
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5Appendix 1 – Emerald battery life
Many factors have an influence on Emerald 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 Emerald module, consume battery power. Logically, the more you connect, the
more you use the battery.
However, it is worth noting that no connection is established when using Emerald
with the OCEABridge gateway, or when simply viewing Emerald devices in OCEAView
(without going into details). In that case, only the Bluetooth advertisement frames
are read, and Bluetooth emits those frames regularly, whether or not you connect.
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.
5.1 Battery details
5.1.1 Emerald -40°C to +85°C modules
•Type: User-replaceable battery
•Type Number: ER ½ AA
•CEI designation: 14250
•System: Primary Li-Thionyl / Chloride / LiSOCI2

Appendix 1 – Emerald battery life
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5.2 Estimated operating lifetime
The chart below shows estimated battery life (in weeks) at various temperatures, with the
temperature representing the module’s operating (ambient) temperature.
This information is based on:
•Storage for 1 year before first use
•1 reading per minute
5.2.1 Emerald -40°C to +85°C modules
Figure 3: Battery life estimation for -40°C to +85°C module

Appendix 2 – EU Declaration of Conformity
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6Appendix 2 – EU Declaration of Conformity

Appendix 2 – EU Declaration of Conformity
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