This guide gives instructions on how to install Temperature & Humidity sensors so that they can report readings to the cloud.
A PDF copy of the abbreviated installation manual in download format is available here.
Quick access
- What you need
- Planning the installation
- Activation
- Mounting options
- Configuration
- Settling Period
- Battery Replacement
- Check the signal strength
What you need
Upon unpacking, you will find the following items in the box:
Besides the Temperature & Humidity sensors itself, it is advisable to have the following on hand:
- a laptop or a smartphone running the DT Studio web application studio.d21s.com. If your company does not have a DT Studio organization, get started at d21s.com/start.
- we also recommend having one or more online Cloud Connectors (gateways) close by to enable forwarding sensor data to the DT Cloud and to check the connectivity of the sensor once it is installed. Please refer to our guide for detailed instructions on how to properly install our Cloud Connectors.
Planning the installation
Before proceeding with the installation, it's important to carefully evaluate the intended use case of the sensor. Temperature & Humidity sensor is engineered to measure temperature and relative humidity in various environments.
For larger installations, please plan before starting.
Activation
Common practice is to activate the sensor before mounting it. Pull the battery tab to activate the sensor. Nearby online Cloud Connectors will automatically start to relay data from the sensor to the cloud service.
Claim the sensor in Studio by scanning the QR code found on the back of the device. The same code is printed on the packaging label. The sensor is now available in Studio and you can give it a name, e.g. “Main Meeting Room”.
As part of the activation process and before placing the sensors, set how often readings will be measured and transmitted by configuring the Heartbeat Interval for all Temperature & Humidity sensors in Studio.
Mounting options
Temperature & Humidity sensor is designed to be mounted at least 1m (3ft) from doors, windows, air supply, air vents, or any other heating or cooling sources that can affect the temperature or humidity measurement. To guarantee a correct installation, adhere to the following steps:
Make sure the mounting surfaces are clean and dry.
Remove the adhesive backing from both the sensor and the magnet.
Mount the sensor at the desired location and apply light pressure for 2 seconds to ensure proper adhesion.
The sensor should be placed at least 1m (3ft) from doors, windows, air supply, air vents, or any other heating or cooling source that can affect the temperature or humidity measurement.
Configuration
Temperature & Humidity sensor uses Heartbeat Interval (HBI) to transmit a message notifying the system that it is present and operational, which can be set to 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, or 60 min.
Settling Period
After the installation, the sensor is ready to start sending the readings to Studio immediately.
Battery Replacement
The sensor is equipped with a replaceable coin-cell battery. To ensure safe and proper replacement of the battery, please adhere to the guidelines provided below:
To unlock the backside of the sensor, you will need a small flathead screwdriver.
Locate the small hole in the sensor and insert the tip of the screwdriver.
After inserting the tip of the screwdriver, it will be possible to slide the sensor back from the bracket.
The old battery can now be removed and replaced with the new BR1632A coin cell battery. Please note the polarity on the back side.
Finish the battery replacement by sliding the sensor into the bracket until you hear a click confirming it's locked in.
Check the signal strength
For a robust installation, the signal strength should show two bars (no signal icon) or more in Studio.
No response in Studio or boost mode?
If the sensor does not report in Studio (no signal icon) or is transmitting using boost mode (boost icon), we recommend either bringing the sensor closer to the Cloud Connector or installing an additional Cloud Connector to improve connectivity challenges. If the sensor continues to be offline, look at troubleshooting.
Sensor not in Studio?
Check that the correct project is selected. If the sensor is still lacking, ask your administrator for access to the project that contains the sensors.