9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Support SIGN IN Installation Guide Updated 3 days ago Introduction This guide provides information about how to install a set of Disruptive Technologies sensors and cloud connectors. The goal of the installation is to achieve a robust and safe sensor installation that can reliably deliver measurements in more than a decade without further maintenance.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies busy day. In general, it is better to add margins on connectivity than spend time optimizing the max distance between sensors and Cloud Connectors. Quick Installation - Step by Step Setting up Cloud Connectors and Sensors What you will need to carry out an installation https://support.disruptive-technologies.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Step 1: Place Cloud Connector Place the Cloud Connector high on the wall or in the ceiling (similar to WiFi access points). Avoid placing it in metal cabinets or behind metal doors. Place the Cloud Connector in the middle of the installation area. https://support.disruptive-technologies.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Placing the Cloud in the corner of the installation will limit the achieved range. Step 2: Look for the white cloud on Cloud Connector https://support.disruptive-technologies.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies If a white cloud symbol appears on the Cloud Connector, it has successfully connected to the Cloud. The dots beneath the cloud symbol indicate the signal strength. If a red cloud appears on the Cloud Connector, go to troubleshooting. Step 3: See sensors in Studio, close to Cloud Connector Go to www.studio.disruptive-technologies.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies This will bring up the detail view for the sensor that has just been pressed. Con#rm that the signal strength is high. If you are not able to identify your sensor or the reported signal strength is weak, go to troubleshooting.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Step 5: Place sensors Peel and stick to the surface The sensors are equipped with a strong adhesive for permanent installation. When the #nal location is veri#ed, make sure the surface is clean and dust-free. Peel the protective #lm from the backside of the sensor and place it. Firm application pressure helps develop better adhesive contact and improve bond strength.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Name the sensor We highly recommend naming the sensors when placed. The naming of sensors is done in DT Studio by editing the #eld Sensor name. Door sensor When placing a door sensor, place the sensor in the top part of the door frame on the opposite side of the hinge. This placement ensures minimal dust build-up on the sensor and allows the sensor to detect slight door openings.
/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Unreliable conditions Avoid the buildup of condensation and ice on the sensor as this may trigger false detections. Also, avoid placement where dust and dirt will set on the surface. Temperature sensor Placement Due to the small size and a robust build, the temperature sensor can be placed practically anywhere you wish to measure temperature.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Also, note that the thin double-sided tape on the back of the sensor will attach the sensor close to the mounting surface with a relatively low thermal resistance. This means that for installations on surfaces with high thermal capacity (e.g. a concrete wall), temperature measurements will not be representative of the air temperature. For mounting options with increased thermal resistance, please visit Mounting DT Wireless Sensors.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Step 6: Verify device list in DT Studio The last step is to open up the project you are currently installing in DT Studio and verify that all sensors are reporting and that the signal strength for the whole installation is good. If all sensors are reporting with no warnings or indications on the signal strength, the installation is complete. If one or more sensors are in boost mode( ) or are not reporting ( ), go to troubleshooting.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Visual Troubleshooting If a sensor is transmitting in boost mode ( ), using high energy transmissions, the sensor will be listed as shown below. The warning indicator highlights that this should be looked into. https://support.disruptive-technologies.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Placing an additional Cloud Connector closer to the sensor in boost mode ( ) will allow the sensor to report in normal mode. The sensor transitions between transmission modes automatically. Appendix Range in various environments To achieve a healthy installation, the critical factor is radio connectivity between the sensors and the Cloud Connector.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Simple windows may let signals through with little loss, whereas tinted glass or modern windows with UV-blocking coatings may cause signi#cant signal loss or act as signal-mirrors. The material of the surface where the sensor is !xed If sensors are placed directly onto metal surfaces signal strength will su!er and result in reduced range.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies If mounting the sensor directly on metal can not be avoided, beware of reduced range. E.g. for detecting the opening and closing of a metal door, the Cloud Connector might need to be placed closer to this sensor than sensors placed on other materials. Line of sight vs. indirect signal paths The more complex the geometry of the installation site, the more di$cult it is to predict the signal paths.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies In a room full of people speaking at the same time, it is hard to hear anyone but the person next to you. If the range is far below expectations in direct-line-of-sight setups, background radio noise should be investigated. Damaged or lowquality radio equipment may be sources of noise. For a more detailed introduction to Range and Cloud Connector placement, see the separate white paper on Range.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies not get through at all. Place more Cloud Connectors until the installation area is su$ciently covered. For increased reliability, let each sensor reach two or more Cloud Connectors. Multiple "oors, covering large areas. When covering building over multiple "oors, consider that placement of a Cloud Connector on one "oor may give some coverage at the "oor above and below.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies DT Studio on mobile DT Studio will show signal strength as a number of bars for each sensor and whether the sensor is operating in normal or high power (Boost) mode. The user interface is optimized to work on a mobile phone and can be used as an interactive tool to inspect the signal range in the target environment. When touched, each sensor will trigger a Connectivity Status update to DT Studio.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies To maximize the value of the cloud connector, provide it with a direct signal path to the sensors Place it high up on a wall or right above ceiling panels Place it in the center of the room/area to cover Do not place it in a metal cage Do not place it in a bundle of power cords and next to other equipment emitting radio noise Rather use an extension cable, than accepting a sub-optimal location.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies Cloud Connector Ethernet network requirements If high-quality Ethernet access to the internet is available, the Cloud Connector would bene#t from being connected via this vs. the built-in cellular modem (if available). Cellular modem latency is generally higher than land-based cable access.
9/10/2019 Installation Guide – Disruptive Technologies If the Cloud Connector supports cellular make sure that it has good connectivity. If the connectivity between the Cloud Connector and the cloud is intermittent, this will generate boost mode tra$c even if the reception between the Cloud Connector and the Sensor is good Measure signal background noise to establish if the environment is noise challenged. Get in touch with DT personnel to help debug the situation. Cloud Connector Of"ine Go to www.d21s.
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