Installing your DT (Disruptive Technologies) sensors could not be simpler. The process is the same for temperature (Temp), touch, proximity (Prox), water (Leak) & humidity sensors.
Before installing your sensors, you should already have a Cloud Connector (CCON) installed in the area that you are installing your sensors so that you can check the signal of the sensors as you install them.
Step by Step Guide
Platform Configuration
To configure the device in the platform, click here. The QR code needed to identify the device is on the front of the sensor.
Sensor Install
Once the sensor has been configured in the platform, peel off the brown paper on the back of the sensor to reveal the sticky side. Now place the sensor in your desired location:
Note: For best results, always start with a clean and dry surface. If required, clean the surface as by 3M in this application note.
Desk Occupancy:
Place the sensor under the desk (face down). You will need 1 sensor per desk.
Remember: Aim to place your sensor under the desk, in the middle, directly above where someone’s lap would be should they sit at the desk. Position your sensor towards the edge of the desk.
Press down for 2-3 seconds to ensure the sensor is firmly attached to the desk
Check the sensor is online.
Temperature Sensor:
To monitor the temperature in a room or area, first wipe the surface on which you will be installing the sensor
Peel off the sticky back and place the sensor in your desired area.
Press down for 2-3 seconds to ensure the sensor is firmly attached.
Check the sensor is online.
Humidity Sensor:
Wipe the surface on which you will be installing the sensor
Peel off the sticky back and place the sensor in the designated area.
Press down for 2-3 seconds to ensure the sensor is firmly attached.
Check the sensor is online.
Proximity Sensor:
Attach the sensor to the door.
Identify the best place to place the sensor on the door, or door frame. When closing, the door should cover the sensor, and be less than 5 mm away from it.
Ensure there is enough space for the door to close without damaging the sensor.
Peel off the sticky back and place the sensor on the door or door frame or door
Check the sensor is online.
Cold Storage:
Pick up the sensor, turn it over, peel off the brown sticky tape, place the sensor into the Surface Range Extender (face up), ensuring that the orange dot on the sensor aligns with the black dot in the mount (this is very important). Press down firmly for 2-3 seconds.
For more information on how to install a sensor into a range extender see here.
Peel off the adhesive off of the back of the Range extender and place the range extender in the desired location.
Press down for 2-3 seconds to ensure the range extender is firmly attached
Check the sensor is online.
Hints & Tips:
Make sure you name the sensor to easily identify the location where you're installing it.
It is important you do this before configuring the sensor as when configuring the sensor it displays the signal strength. Only once you set up the sensor in the range extender will you get a true reading of signal strength. If you do not do this the signal will appear weaker than it would be if set up in the range extender.
If your sensor falls off or you decide to move the sensor elsewhere, you may need to replace the adhesive backing. To replace the 3M tape on the back of your sensor, carefully remove the existing 3M adhesive tape ensuring there is no trace left, and re-apply a new 3M tape by peeling of the paper backing and pressing firmly onto the back of the sensor.
Mounting on metal?
If a sensor is placed directly on a metal surface, the wireless range will be severely affected, and using a range extender is recommended.
If an extender is not an option, increase the wireless range by placing the sensor halfway on the metal or orienting the sensor 90 degrees to the metal surface.
Note: For best results, always start with a clean and dry surface. If required, clean the surface as by 3M in this application note.