SwiftSensors 3 Series User guide

Series 3 System Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents 2
2. General 4
3. Intended Use 5
3.1 Operating Environment 6
3.1.1 Gateway 6
3.1.1.1 Deployment Environment 6
3.1.1.2 Operating Temperature and Flammability 6
3.1.2 Sensor 6
3.1.2.1 Deployment Environment 6
3.1.2.2 Probe Environmental Limits 6
3.2 Hazards / Failure Conditions 7
3.2.1 Gateway and Sensor 7
3.2.1.1 Exposure and Mechanical Damage 7
3.3 Warnings 7
3.3.1 Gateway 7
3.3.1.1 Disassembly and Risk of Electrical Shock 7
4. Mounting and Deployment 8
4.1 Operating Environment Indications 8
4.1.1 Gateway 8
4.1.1.1 Optimal Orientation 8
4.1.1.2 Mounting Options 8
4.1.2 Sensor 9
4.1.2.1 Optimal Orientation 9
4.1.2.2 General Mounting Options 9
4.1.2.3 Labeling the Sensor 10
4.1.2.4 Sensor Model-Specific Installation Guidance 9
4.1.2.5 SS3-615: Wireless Universal Analog Sensor Adaptor Installation and Use 16
5. Technical Specification 21

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5.1 Electrical Specification 21
5.2 Equipment Ratings 21
6. Equipment Operation 22
6.1 Accessories / Interconnects 22
6.1.1 Gateway 22
6.1.1.1 USB3.0 Ports and Cellular Modem 22
6.1.1.2 Optional IP67/NEMA Enclosures 25
6.1.1.3 Ethernet Cable Gland Installation
6.1.2 Sensor 26
6.1.2.1 Thermal Buffer Bottles (Glycol, Glass Bead) 26
6.2 Battery Replacement 28
6.2.1 Sensor 28
6.2.1.1 Battery Specifications 28
6.2.1.2 Battery Replacement Procedure 28
i. Appendix A: Data Sheets 30
A. Gateway 30
B. Sensor 30
ii. Appendix B: Compliance Notices 32
A. FCC Compliance Notice 32
B. Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Notice 32
C. CE Compliance Notice 32

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2. General
System Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of a Swift Sensors Wireless Monitoring and Notification System. The
introduction of wireless sensors and the industrial internet of things (IIOT) are revolutionizing measurement
and monitoring applications across many different industries – including foodservices, manufacturing,
laboratory and pharmaceutical, facilities management, and agriculture. Across all these industries, our users
are applying wireless sensors to protect their valuable inventory, equipment and facilities to prevent
catastrophic losses and optimize their business processes. We appreciate your business and look forward to
helping you get up and running successfully with our innovative products and systems.
The Swift Sensors system is made up of four primary components:
1. Wireless Sensors: battery-powered sensors that perform a variety of measurements
2. Gateways: dedicated, Swift Sensors-specific wireless access points that receive measurement values
from Swift Sensors wireless sensors and transmit them to the cloud.
3. Cloud: Servers which handle and negotiate all customer data.
4. Console: the configuration and monitoring software for setting up your sensors, viewing the data, and
sending notifications when specific alarm conditions occur.
Sensors Gateway Cloud Console
This manual provides general instructions for proper installation and operating guidelines of Swift Sensors
gateways and wireless sensors. Additional notes and information are provided for specific sensors as well.
We recommend you read this manually carefully to understand the broad measurement capabilities of the
system and how best to take advantage of the system.
Please read this manual fully before deployment of your Swift Sensors system. This manual and linked
supplemental media should be used to gain understanding in all aspects of Swift Sensors Series 3 sensors and
gateways.

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Use of product outside of recommended environments, ratings, and specifications will result in impairment or
degradation of protection mechanisms. This may ultimately result in a partial or complete failure due to
mishandling.

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3. Intended Use 3.1 Operating Environment
3.1.1 Gateway
3.1.1.1 Deployment Environment
The SG3-1010 (Shown in Figure 3.1) and SG3-1012
gateways are designed for indoor use only in a dry
environment, away from water. Gateways used outdoors
without proper protection may void their guarantee.
While Series 3 gateways currently do not carry an IP-
Rating, Swift Sensors offers IP67-rated NEMA enclosures
as optional accessories for outdoor use and for use in an
indoor wash down environment.
The small NEMA enclosure (Model SG3-NEMA-1010-Kit)
shown in Figure 3.2 can accommodate the gateway SG3-
1010. Larger NEMA enclosures can accommodate the
gateway SG3-1012 with the external RF antenna (Model
SG3-NEMA-1012) or the cellular network module (Model
SG3-NEMA-1012-C1).
Figure 3.1: Model SG3-1010 Series 3 Gateway
Figure 3.2:
Model SG3-NEMA-1010-Kit
3.1.1.2 Operating Temperature and Flammability
According to the gateway’s internal circuitry, the operating environment shall not exceed +50°C or go below -
20°C. The gateway has a flammability rating of UL94-V0.
3.1.2 Sensor
3.1.2.1 Deployment Environment
Series 3 sensors without an IP-rating are suggested to be used indoors, in a dry environment only. Most Series
3 sensors carry an IP-Rating of IP66, making them suitable for use in any environment, including wash down.
Please check the data sheet for your sensor in Appendix A: Data Sheets to confirm its IP-Rating.
3.1.2.2 Probe Environmental Limits
If the sensor has an external probe, the probe may be fully submerged in any non-volatile medium unless
otherwise specified on its datasheet. Please refer to the relevant sensor data sheet in Appendix A: Data Sheets
for additional environmental limits specific to sensor models with probes.

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3.2 Hazards / Failure Conditions
3.2.1 Gateway and Sensor
3.2.1.1 Exposure and Mechanical Damage
Whenever possible, ensure that sensors and gateways are in environments away from their critical temp +
humidity boundaries. Exposure to heat, humidity, and liquid outside the datasheet indicated ranges may cause
a partial or total failure in gateway or sensor operation.
• Persistent exposure to borderline environmental elements may affect certain readings, and potentially
cause faster degradation of the system over time.
o For example, installing Sensor Enclosures in a +60C or -40C environment will affect battery
voltage readings, although it will not have a large impact on battery life.
o Borderline environments also risk occasional exposure outside the specification threshold, which
may truncate the system life. Using a +60C environment again for a Sensor enclosure will risk
exposure to temperatures >60C, risking unexpected behavior and potential damage.
• Physical Damage may also occur resulting in partial or total failure in gateway operation if the equipment
is dropped repeatedly, or from a height higher than 3-meters (~10’). Gateways are at greater risk of
damage from falls.
3.3 Warnings
3.3.1 Gateway
3.3.1.1 Disassembly and Risk of Electrical Shock
Disassembling the gateway should never be necessary. If it is deemed necessary for any reason by Swift
Sensors qualified support resources, ensure complete removal from power before disassembly to avoid risk of
electrical shock.

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4. Mounting and Deployment
4.1 Operating Environment Indications
4.1.1 Gateway
4.1.1.1 Optimal Orientation
For optimal wireless sensor communication, the Series 3 gateway should be mounted in the correct orientation,
with the power and communication ports facing down (as shown in Figures 4.1-4.3 below).
4.1.1.2 Mounting Options
Several mounting options are available for the gateway, depending on environmental factors. Mounting on the
wall or placing in the gateway stand is recommended to prevent movement or damage to the gateway if the
power cord is accidentally pulled or kicked. The power cable provided with any gateway has a thread-locking
mechanism, which provides protection against accidental removal from power.
● The gateway can be mounted indoors to a drywall or a similar material using drywall mounting anchors
that are provided with each gateway. See Figure 4.1.
● An optional gateway stand (model SG3-Stand) is available for placing the gateway indoors on a flat
surface in the correct orientation. See Figure 4.2.
● Optional IP67-rated enclosures (models SG3-NEMA-1010-Kit, SG3-NEMA-1012, or SG3-NEMA-1012-
C1) are available to protect the gateway from water in outdoor or wash down environments. The gateway
is screwed to the interior of the enclosure, and the enclosure is designed to be mounted to a wall using
screws. See Figure 4.3- More information about NEMA IP-Rated Gateway Enclosures (Mounting,
Assembly, and Use) can be found in the Accessories section 6.1.1.2.
Figure 4.1:
Drywall-mounted indoors
Figure 4.2:
Mounted in stand indoors
Figure 4.3:
Mounted in enclosure indoors or
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4.1.2 Sensor
4.1.2.1 Optimal Orientation
The Series 3 sensor has optimal wireless sensor communication when mounted in the correct orientation, with
an upright, readable Swift Sensors logo. See Figure 4.4 below:
Figure 4.4
4.1.2.2 General Mounting Options
There are multiple ways to mount Series 3 sensors, please reference Figure 4.5 below for mounting all Series 3
sensor enclosures. Section 4.1.2.4 includes additional mounting guidance for specific sensor models:
- Zip-ties: Sensors may be mounted from a rack in a refrigeration unit from the “zip-tie handle” on top to
the enclosure that ensures the correct sensor orientation. You can also securely mount the sensors
against a pipe or round object using the zip-tie holes on each corner of the sensor. Zip-tie sizes vary
from 6” to 11” in length, with a width up to 0.187” to properly fit in the holes.
- Screws: Sensors may be wall-mounted using #6 x ¾” screws. Recommended screw size is #6 X ¾”.
- Adhesive: Sensors may be wall-mounted with adhesive affixed to the back of the sensor.
Different measurement types will see best results with optimal mounting. For example, a vibration sensor should
always use a rigid mount with adhesive or screws. If mounting with adhesive, ensure the adhesive has the
corresponding strength and resilience for the operating environment.
Figure 4.5
4.1.2.3 Labeling the Sensor
The front of the sensor has a rectangular space provided just below the button icon to place a label or write a
sensor name or ID. Use the same name or ID when configuring the sensor in the Swift Sensors console so the
sensor can be easily identified after it is deployed. Labeling space specified in Figure 4.6 below:
Zip-tie Holes
Screw Holes
Zip-tie Handle

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4.1.2.4 Sensor-Specific Installation Guidance
Below is sensor-specific mounting and installation guidance that discusses unique considerations for each
sensor model. As explained in Section 4.1.2.2, all sensor enclosures share the same basic mounting options,
but guidance is needed for external probes and special features of unique sensor models. All sensor models
below carry an IP-rating of IP66 unless otherwise specified.
SS3-101
The SS3-101 Temperature and Humidity sensor is easily mounted or placed in the desired location to monitor
ambient conditions. Because there is no probe on the SS3-101, excessive temperature or humidity beyond the
Operating Temperature specification listed on the datasheet will degrade performance. While the SS3-101
carries an IP66 rating, please avoid persistent, excessive water exposure to the Humidity filter shown below in
Figure 4.7:
Figure 4.7: S3-101 Filter
SS3-102
The SS3-102 Water Resistant Temperature sensor is easily mounted or placed in the desired location to
monitor ambient conditions. Since there is no probe on the SS3-102, excessive temperature or humidity
beyond the Operating Temperature specification listed on the datasheet will degrade performance. The sensor
is water and dust resistant with an IP 66 rating.
SS3-103
The SS3-103 Ring Lug Temperature sensor is typically used to monitor temperature inside equipment such as
a refrigerator. The temperature sensor is located at the end of the wire inside the ring lug. Mount the sensor
enclosure on the side of the equipment or on a nearby wall with two mounting screws (optimal) and place the
ring lug in the desired location. SS3-103 Leads are discrete enough to allow door gaskets to close on them
without obstruction. The deflection of the gasket on the door will not affect temperature readings or cause a
consequential leak. Ensure that the gasket does not close on the wire splices, shown below in Figures 4.8-4.9.
Ring lug dimensions are shown for mounting assistance in Figure 4.10. Sensor is IP66-rated.
Labeling Space
Figure 4.6