SciGene Professional Gen 2 G-Force Snapshot User manual

Professional Gen 2 Accelerometer
G-Force Snapshot
(Part: # RFP-0242-2)
USER GUIDE

Table of Contents
I. ABOUT THE WIRELESS G-FORCE SNAPSHOT SENSOR 1
GEN 2 WIRELESS G-FORCE SNAPSHOT SENSOR FEATURES 1
EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 1
II. ORDER OF OPERATIONS 2
SET UP STEPS 2
III. REGISTRATION 3
REGISTER THE SENSOR 3
IV. SETTING UP THE G-FORCE SNAPSHOT SENSOR 5
INSTALLING BATTERIES 5
MOUNTING THE SENSOR 6
ANTENNA ORIENTATION 7
V. SENSOR OVERVIEW 8
MENU SYSTEM 8
VI. ACTIONS OVERVIEW 13
CREATING AN ACTION 13
VII. SENSOR SECURITY 16
SENSOR COMMUNICATION SECURITY 16
DATA SECURITY ON THE GATEWAY 16
SCIGIENE PREMIERE SECURITY 16
SUPPORT 17
WARRANTY INFORMATION 17
CERTIFICATIONS 19
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 21

I. ABOUT THE WIRELESS G-FORCE SNAPSHOT SENSOR
The GEN 2 Wireless Accelerometer - G-Force Snapshot Sensor is a digital, low-power, low-
profile, capacitive sensor that can measure acceleration on three axes to determine inclination.
•Takes 3-axis g-force measurements
•4096 count/g sensitivity
The GEN 2 Wireless Accelerometers - G-Force Snapshot Sensor Accelerometer activates at a
set time interval (defined by user) and measures g-force along X, Y and Z axes. Primary use is
as an inclinometer or tilt sensor.
Example: X: 0.001 Y: 0.031 Z: 1.01
GEN 2 WIRELESS G-FORCE SNAPSHOT SENSOR FEATURES
•Wireless range of 1,200+ feet through 12+ walls *
•Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
•Interference immunity
•Power management for longer battery life **
•Encrypt-RF% Security (Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange + AES-128 CBC for sensor data
messages)
•Onboard data memory stores up to hundreds of readings per sensor:
o10-minute heartbeats = 22 days
o2-hour heartbeats = 266 days
•Over-the-air updates (future proof)
•Free Scigiene Premiere basic online wireless sensor monitoring and notification system
to configure sensors, view data and set alerts via SMS text and email
* Actual range may vary depending on environment.
** Battery life is determined by sensor reposing frequency and other variables. Other power options are also available.
EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
•Inclination & vibration testing
•Orientation sensing
•Smart machines, smart structures & smart materials
•Additional applications

II. ORDER OF OPERATIONS
It is important to understand the order of operations for activating your sensor. If performed out
of sequence, your sensor may have trouble communicating with Scigiene Premiere. Please
perform the steps below in the order indicated to make sure you are performing your set-up
correctly.
1. Create Scigiene Premiere Account (If new user).
2. Register all sensors and gateways to a network in Scigiene Premiere.
Sensors can only communicate with gateways on the same Scigiene Premiere
network.
3. Connect/power on gateway and wait till it checks into Scigiene Premiere.
4. Power on sensor and verify it checks into Scigiene Premiere.
We recommend powering the sensor on near the gateway then moving to the
installation location, checking signal strength along the way.
5. Configure sensor for use (This can be done at any point after step 2)
6. Install sensor in final location.
Note: For information on setting up Scigiene Premiere and the gateway refer to
the Scigiene Premiere User Guide and the gateways user guide.
Note: Device specific setup is covered in more detail in the following sections.

III. SETUP AND INSTALLATION
If this is your first time using the Scigiene Premiere online portal, you will need to create a new
account. If you have already created an account, start by logging in. For instructions on how to
register and setup your Scigiene Premiere account, please consult the Scigiene Premiere User
Guide.
STEP 1: ADD DEVICE
1. Add the sensor on Scigiene Premiere.
Add the sensor to your account by choosing Sensors in the main menu. Navigate to the Add
Sensor button.
2. Find the device ID. See Figure 1.
The Device ID (ID) and Security Code (SC) are necessary to add a
sensor. These can both be located on the label on the side of your
device.
3. Adding your device. See Figure 2.
You will need to enter the Device ID and the Security Code from
your Sensor in the corresponding text boxes. Use the camera on
your smartphone to scan the QR code on your device. If you do not
have a camera on your phone, or the system is not accepting the
QR code, you may enter the Device ID and Security Code
manually.
•The Device ID is a unique number located on each device
label.
•Next, you’ll be asked to enter the Security Code from your
device. A security code consists of letters and must be
entered in upper case (no numbers). It can also be found on
the barcode label of your device.
When completed, select the Add Device button.
STEP 2: SETUP
Select your use case. See Figure 3.
Unlike most sensors, choosing a use case in Step 2 of adding this
sensor does not give you the option to customize your settings. These
will need to be adjusted in the settings tab for your device. See page 9
for instructions.
Select the Skip button when completed.

STEP 3: VALIDATION
Check your signal. See Figure 4.
The validation checklist will help you ensure your sensor is
communicating with the gateway properly and you have a strong
signal.
Checkpoint 4 will only complete when your sensor achieves a
solid connection to the gateway. Once you insert the batteries (or
flip the switch on an industrial sensor) the sensor will
communicate with the gateway every 30 seconds for the first few
minutes.
Select the Save button when completed.
STEP 4: ACTIONS
Choose your actions. See Figure 5.
Actions are the alerts that will be sent to your phone or email in
the event of an emergency. Low battery life and device inactivity
are two of the most common actions to have enabled on your
device. See page 12 for how to set actions for your sensor.
Select the Done button when completed.

IV. SETTING UP YOUR G-FORCE SNAPSHOT SENSOR
When you are finished adding the sensor to your account, the next step is to insert the battery. The type
of battery you use will depend on the category of your sensor. Gen 2 Wireless G-Force Snapshot
Sensors will either be powered by commercial coin cell, AA,
or an industrial battery.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
GEN 2 commercial sensors are powered by AA or CR2032 coin cell batteries. Industrial
sensors need a 3.6V Lithium battery supplied from Scigiene or another industrial battery
supplier. Scigiene encourages customers to recycle all old batteries.
Coin Cell
The lifespan of a standard CR2032 coin cell battery in a GEN 2 G-Force Snapshot Sensor
is up to 2 years.
Install a coin cell battery by first taking the sensor and pinching the sides of the
enclosure. Gently pull up the enclosure, separating the sensor from its base.
Then slide a new CR2032 coin cell battery with the positive side facing toward
the base. Press the enclosure back to together; you will hear a small click.
Lastly, open Scigiene select Sensors from the navigation menu. Verify that
Scigiene Premiere is showing the sensor has a full battery level.
AA Batteries The standard version of this sensor is powered by two
replaceable 1.5 V AA sized batteries (included with purchase).
The typical battery life is up to 10 years.
This sensor is also available with a line power option. The line
powered version of this sensor has a barrel power connector
allowing it to be powered by a standard 3.0-3.6 V power supply.
The line powered version also uses two standard 1.5 V AA
batteries as backup for uninterrupted operation in the event of
line power outage.
Power options must be selected at time of purchase, as the
internal hardware of the sensor must be changed to support the
selected power requirements.
Place batteries in the device by first taking the sensor and sliding the battery door open. Insert fresh AA
batteries in the carriage, then shut the battery door.

Complete the process by opening up Scigiene Premiere and selecting Sensors from the main navigation
menu. Verify that Scigiene Premiere is showing the sensor has a full battery level.
Industrial Batteries 3.6V Lithium batteries for the Industrial Wireless G-Force Snapshot Sensor is
supplied by Scigiene. The GEN 2 battery life for the Industrial battery is up to 7
years.
Industrial sensors come shipped with a 3.6V Lithium battery already installed.
They do not need to be taken apart for battery installation and are not
rechargeable.
For the sensor to function properly, you will need to attach the included antenna.
Simply screw the antenna onto the barrel connector on the top of the device.
Make sure to snug the
antenna connection, but do not over tighten. When placing the sensor, make
sure to mount the sensor with the antenna oriented straight up (vertical) to
ensure the best wireless radio signal.
Since the electronics are sealed within the sensor housing, we have added an "On/Off" switch to the unit
for your convenience. If you are not using the sensor, simply leave the button in the off position to
preserve battery life. If the sensor needs to be reset for any reason, you can simply cycle the power by
turning the switch to the "Off" position and waiting 30 seconds before powering back on.
MOUNTING THE SENSOR
Scigiene wireless G-Force Snapshot sensors can be mounted using screws, double-sided
tape, and even glue. Make sure you have a strong signal to Scigiene Premiere and the gateway before
installing the sensor so you can make the necessary adjustments.

ANTENNA ORIENTATION
To get the best performance out of your GEN 2 Wireless Sensors, it is important to
note proper antenna orientation and sensor positioning. Antennas should all be oriented in
the same direction, pointing vertically from the sensor. If the sensor is mounted flat on its
back on a horizontal surface, you should bend the antenna as close to the sensor housing
as possible giving you the most amount of antenna pointing vertical. You should make the
antenna wire as straight as possible, avoiding any kinks and curving of the wire. Sensors
must be at least 3 ft. away from other sensors and the wireless gateway to function.

V. SENSOR OVERVIEW IN SCIGIENE PREMIERE
Select Sensors from the main navigation menu on Scigiene Premiere to access the sensor
overview page and begin adjusting your G-Force Snapshot Sensor .
MENU SYSTEM
A. Details - Displays a graph of recent sensor data
B. History - List of all past heartbeats and readings
C. Events - List of all events attached to this sensor
D. Settings - Editable levels for your sensor
E. Calibrate - Set your sensor to read more accurately
Directly under the tab bar is an overview of your sensor. This allows you to see the signal
strength and the battery level of the selected sensor. A colored dot in the left corner of the
sensor icon denotes its status.
•Green indicates the sensor is checking in and within user-defined safe parameters.
•Red indicates the sensor has met or exceeded a user-defined threshold or triggered
event.
•Gray indicates that no sensor readings are being recorded, rendering the sensor
inactive.
•Yellow indicates that the sensor reading is out of date, due to perhaps a missed
heartbeat check-in.
Details View
The Details View will be the first page you see upon
selecting which sensor you would like to modify.
A. The sensor overview section will be above every page.
This will consistently display the present reading, signal
strength, battery level, and status.
B. The Recent Readings section below the chart shows your
most recent data received by the sensor.
C. This graph charts how the sensor fluctuates throughout a
set date range. To change the date range displayed in the
graph, navigate up to the top of the Readings Chart section
on the right-hand corner to change the from and/or to date.