How many modules can I connect to my dashboard? The architecture is highly scalable. We can support your needs if your requirements call for or grow to100 modules across multiple buildings or locations.
What happens if the power fails in my building and then returns? The module is designed to recover and resume data collection. However, exceptions could include severe electrical transients (e.g. lighting) that damage the circuit. Data will not be collected while the power is out. Data that was transmitted to the dashboard prior to the outage will be secure. Local variable data, the value of variables running in live code on the module will likely be lost.
Is there a warm-up time for the module? Some sensors do require a warm-up time, approximately 5 minutes after power is applied or re-applied.
What is the response time of the sensors to changes in the environment? The range is between 1 second to 30 seconds.
What is the minimum upload frequency? Typically 30 to 60 minutes is a good upload frequency. The module can take many more frequent measurements, process, and consolidate for transmission. For short-term studies, we can support a 15 minute sample period for up to a 12-hour window.
Can I use my own algorithms? The dashboard offers the ability to construct Synthetic Variables utilizing algebraic constructs and a set of common math functions. This is a standard feature and may meet your needs. If your need is more complex, we may be able to develop code to run locally on one or more modules.
Can you identify if my modules are working correctly via remote diagnostics? Today, the operations console displays recent system events and availability (by module) and provides a device-network-cloud services diagnostic test, and we can retrieve the value of function variables. An application watchdog function is available.
Will you be alerted if one of my modules fails? Today a real-time operational console provides module status that can be manually checked at any time. In addition, an automated, periodic remote health-check is available.
Can you update or modify the code running on my modules remotely? Yes, and the modules can be reset remotely.
Are there any user-adjustable settings inside a module? No. We have exposed an additional analog and digital channel for potential future use. These will require careful engineering for successful deployment. Please do not attempt to open a module.
What voltage does a module require? The input voltage is 5VDC. The circuitry and sensors run on 5 and 3.3 volts. The peak DC current demand is less than 1amp; each expandable module has a 1.25 amp fuse. Please use only the provided power adapter.
What are the dimensions of the 1st generation Smart Sensor module enclosure? Expandable module: 4.5”x3.5”x2.2”, Combination module 3”x3”x1”.
What is the weight of a fully configured 1st generation module? Expandable module: 8.5Oz.
Can the 1st generation module box be painted to match our wall/trim/exhibit colors? Yes, we can spray-paint the box with your choice of available colors. The clear cover cannot be painted as it would block optical sensors and indicators. For example, I recently came across a Dark Walnut spray paint in a local hardware supply store that might be of interest to blend in with historic tones.
Case exterior painted in dark walnut.
Or, an organization may wish to “brand” their monitoring system: “The XYZ Museum Monitoring System” and use a color consistent with their organization’s brand color system.
What does the pulsating cyan LED indicate? The module is happy and connected to the internet & dashboard.
The blue LED flashes 5 times during each sample and data upload, once every 15 minutes. This LED can be disabled or re-purposed.
Blinking magenta: updating firmware
Blinking green: trying to connect to the internet
Rapidly blinking cyan: process of connecting to dashboard
Can the multi-color indicator LED be disabled? Yes. However, this LED provides valuable system behavior and diagnostic signalling. Further consideration and planning is needed before turning off.
Is UV light absorbed by window glass?
Normal window glass is transparent to UVA to a wavelength of approximately 330nm.
UVB radiation is mostly absorbed by ordinary glass.
UVC is absorbed by ozone in the atmosphere.
Our product enclosure has a 40mm x 90mm window made of a specialized acrylic with high UV transmission characteristics.