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N-Series AH100 User Manual

Updated April 2019

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CubiSens

N-Series AH100 Asset Tracker

User Manual & Datasheet

Key Features

• Millimeter-Scale Form Factor (10 x 10 x 8 mm

)

• 5+ Years of Battery Life

• Fully Wireless Operation

• 3-axis Motion Detection

• Accurate Humidity & Temperature Sensing

• Up to 100m LoS Wireless Communication (Uplink)

• Optical Communication (Downlink)

• Automatic Motion Alarm Muting

Product Description

CubiSens

N-series AH100 Asset Tracker (AH100 in short) is a millimeter-scale wireless sensor for

continuous detection of motion, temperature, and humidity. Measuring 10 x 10 x 8 mm

, the AH100 is

capable of transmitting up to 70m in distance and last 5+ years in operation. Motion detection is based

on a 3-axis accelerometer measurement and the detection sensitivity is configurable. Humidity and

temperature can be measured with 1.5% and 0.2˚C accuracy, respectively, and the measurement interval

is configurable. In order to protect unnecessary battery drainage in a high-vibration environment or

continued movement, automatic motion alarm muting is implemented with a configurable alarm trigger

count. Typical battery life at 25˚C and 10-minute check-in time is over 5 years.

Important Warnings for Use

• Direct Sunlight Exposure: Direct exposure to sunlight can cause malfunction and must be avoided.

• Temperature Exposure: The AH100 is designed for indoor usage (10-55˚C). Optical communication

must be performed in room temperature environment (21-27˚C). Please refer to Table 1 for details

on other temperature limits. Please allow 10-15 minutes for the unit to acclimate to a new

temperature environment in case of an abrupt temperature change (e.g. outdoor → indoor). Battery

life also varies depending on the exposed temperature, as shown in Table 2.

• Manual Handling: Each unit is coated to protect the electronics from manual handling. However,

holding the unit can shift radio frequency of the integrated antenna and temporarily hamper wireless

communication.

• Water Exposure: For proper operation of the humidity sensor and wireless radio, the AH100 should

not be submerged in water. Please make sure to completely air dry the unit for proper operation after

accidental exposure to water.

• Positioning: The radio performance of AH100 depends on sensor orientation and receiver antenna

orientation. Furthermore, placing the sensor on metal may either enhance or reduce radio distance

depending on orientation. Please refer to “Wireless Performance” section for details.

CubiSens N-Series AH100

Summary of content (11 pages)

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CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 User Manual Updated April 2019 CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 Asset Tracker User Manual & Datasheet Key Features • • • • • • • • Millimeter-Scale Form Factor (10 x 10 x 8 mm3) 5+ Years of Battery Life Fully Wireless Operation 3-axis Motion Detection Accurate Humidity & Temperature Sensing Up to 100m LoS Wireless Communication (Uplink) Optical Communication (Downlink) Automatic Motion Alarm Muting Product Description CubiSens N-Series AH100 CubiSensTM N-series AH100 Asset Tracker (A
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CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 User Manual Updated April 2019 Technical Specifications Dimensions (W x L x H) 10 x 10 x 8 mm3 Weight 1.9 g Motion Detection Sensitivity Configurable, Minimum 1mg, Default 256mg Humidity Sensor Accuracy ± 1.5%RH Temperature Sensor Accuracy ± 0.
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CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 User Manual Updated April 2019 Setup 1. What’s in the Box Each AH100 kit contains the following: • • • • • • • • • • AH100 Sensors CubiSens Gateway 915MHz Antenna Optical Programmer Monitor Gateway Power Cable Monitor Power Cable Ethernet Cable DP-HDMI Cable USB Cable CubiSens Gateway 2. Connecting Devices (Normal Operation) Please follow the steps below to connect the antenna to the gateway and power on the system: 1. Connect the antenna to the ANT1 port 2.
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CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 User Manual Updated April 2019 3. Connecting Devices (Maintenance Mode) For maintenance and debugging, please follow the steps below to connect the gateway, antenna, monitor, keyboard, and optical programmer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 User Manual Updated April 2019 Operation 1. Optical Interface AH100 uses an optical programming interface to receive commands and change configurations. Each time a button is pressed on the GUI, an optical packet is transmitted, which is easily identified by the flashing of bright white LED. This process takes 3-5 seconds.
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CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 User Manual Updated April 2019 2. Gateway Software The Gateway Software decodes transmitted radio packets from AH100 sensors. The decoded information is displayed on the terminal screen and is also saved in a log file. An example screen output is shown in the screenshot below. Each packet contains information about the type of packet (Operation Started / Operation Stopped / Motion Alert / Motion Muted / Check-in, etc.) and the Tag ID.
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CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 User Manual Updated April 2019 3. Starting Sensor Operation AH100 Asset Tracker has 4 modes of operation: 1. 2. 3. 4. All Features (Motion Detection + Temp/Humidity Measurement) Motion Only Temp+Humidity Only Radio Test The check-in interval should be entered prior to pressing on the start buttons. Any configuration to the operation such as the motion sensitivity settings or automatic motion muting trigger count need to be updated before starting the operation.
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CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 User Manual Updated April 2019 To start Radio Test mode: 1. Place AH100 sensor on the Optical Programmer, face down 2. Go to “Action” tab in the GUI 3. Enter the desired wakeup interval between radio packets 4. Press the “Start Radio Test” button Starting Radio Test Mode 4. Stopping Sensor Operation To stop AH100 sensor operation or radio test operation: 1. 2. 3. 4.
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CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 User Manual Updated April 2019 5. Motion Detection Sensitivity Setting The motion sensor inside AH100 can be configured for different sensitivity. The range is 64-2047. Lower number indicates a more sensitive setting, where each LSB corresponds to 1mg. The default value is 96. Using lower value than the default may result in false triggers under certain conditions. Configuring Motion Sensitivity 6.
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CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 User Manual Updated April 2019 Wireless Performance 1. Environmental Factors Contact with water should be avoided during operation to ensure proper operation. Exposure to water will shift radio frequency of the integrated antenna and hamper wireless communication. The gateway is optimized to a limited frequency band for optimal performance; therefore, significant shifts in radio frequency will prevent transmitted packets from being received.
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CubiSensTM N-Series AH100 User Manual Updated April 2019 FCC Compliance Statement FCC ID: 2ASD7-AH100-0 CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved could void your authority to use this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.