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NetBotz Wireless Temperature Sensor Installation Manual
Introduction
The NetBotz® Wireless Temperature Sensor connects to a NetBotz
wireless sensor network, allowing you to monitor the temperature
(NBWS100T) or the temperature and humidity (NBWS100H) in your
data center.
NOTE: The Wireless Temperature Sensor requires a minimum of
BotzWare™ v4.4 and NetBotz Advanced View v4.4 on a Rack Monitor
450 or 570, or on a Room Monitor 455. Firmware upgrades are available
on the APC by Schneider Electric website, www.apc.com.
ZigBee
Certified. ZigBee is a wireless mesh networking standard for low-power
applications. Schneider Electric is a member of the ZigBee Alliance.
Full information on the ZigBee standard can be found at the ZigBee
Alliance website, www.zigbee.org.
Additional documentation
Unless otherwise noted, the following documentation is available on the
applicable product pages of the APC by Schneider Electric website,
www.apc.com. To quickly find a product page, enter the product name
or part number in the Search field.
Release Notes: The Release Notes for your NetBotz appliance include
details about the latest software updates.
®
Certified. The Wireless Temperature Sensor is ZigBee
NetBotz Appliance User Guides: The User Guide for your NetBotz
appliance includes all details for using, managing, and configuring a
NetBotz system.
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Inventory
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Inspect the contents of the package to ensure that the parts included
match those shown below. Report missing or damaged contents to APC
by Schneider Electric or your reseller. However, if damage was due to
shipping, immediately report the damage to the shipping agent.
The shipping and packaging materials are recyclable. Please save them
for later use or dispose of them appropriately.
ItemDescription
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Tie wraps (3)
3/4 in x 3/4 in adhesive cable tie holders (2)
Wall-mounting bracket
#8 x 3/4 in Phillips head screws (2)
Plastic wall anchors (2)
Foam adhesive strips (2)
Physical Description
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ItemDescription
Covered data portFor factory use only
Reset buttonUsed to reboot the sensor or reset the sensor to
Side mounting slotUsed to secure the sensor with tie wraps
Pry slotsUsed to separate the case to replace the battery
Status LEDSignifies the current state of the sensor
Slide switchUsed to turn the sensor on or off
MagnetsUsed to mount the sensor
Bottom mounting slotUsed to secure the sensor with tie wraps
factory defaults (see “Reset button” on page 4)
(see“LED Activity” on page 5)
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Reset button
You can use the reset button on the side of the Wireless Temperature
Sensor to reboot the sensor or reset the sensor to the factory defaults.
Reboot. Press the reset button for less than 3 seconds. The Status LED
flashes green, and the sensor reboots with the current settings in place.
Reset to factory defaults. Press and hold the reset button for at least 5
seconds. The Status LED flashes green, and after about 3 seconds,
changes to solid red until the button is released. The sensor will reset,
erase its current settings, and restore the factory default settings.
NOTE: During the initial 45-second startup time, the reset button is
disabled. Once startup is complete, the button functions normally.
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LED Activity
The LED on the sensor blinks to indicate certain statuses or alerts. LED
activity during the boot process is different from LED activity during
normal operation.
Boot process. During the boot process, LED activity on the Wireless
Temperature Sensor is as follows:
LED ActivityMeaning
Flashes a quick green, yellow, red
sequence
Alternately flashes green and yellow
for about 45 seconds
Flashes green 3 timesCheck OK
Turns solid yellow for 5 secondsFirmware update check
Flashes a quick green, yellow,
green sequence
Flashes red 3 times, then slowly
flashes red
Power on
Runtime check
Ready to attempt to join the network
Contact APC by Schneider Electric
technical support at www.apc.com/
support.
Normal operation. During normal operation, LED activity on the
Wireless Temperature Sensor is as follows:
LED ActivityMeaning
Flashes yellow twice every 2
seconds
Turns solid green, then turns offJoined the network
Off
Searching for network
• Joined the network
• Has not joined the network, and is
conserving battery power.
To conserve power, the sensor will attempt to join the network after
waiting the following number of seconds: 5, 15, 30, 60, 120, 300, 300,
600, 600, 1200.
If the attempts to rejoin the network fail, the sensor will scan the network
every 6 hours to re-try the connection. If it cannot join the network after
approximately 24 hours, it will reboot, and attempt to join the network
again, repeating the wait interval starting at 5 seconds, until it joins the
network.
To force an attempt to join the network, press the reset button.
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The Wireless Sensor Network
A ZigBee wireless network consists of a host appliance, a coordinator,
and one or more devices in router mode or end device mode.
• Host appliance: A wireless sensor network is monitored by a
single NetBotz appliance. The appliance collects data from the
wireless sensor network and generates alerts based on sensor
thresholds.
• Coordinator: Each NetBotz host appliance and wireless sensor
network must have only one coordinator. The coordinator is
connected directly to the host appliance via USB. It reports data
from the sensors on the network, its internal sensors, and any
attached external sensors (NBSP0180 only), and provides
firmware updates to the wireless network, when available.
• Router: A wireless sensor configured as a router extends the
range of the wireless sensor network and passes information back
and forth from the NetBotz device to the end devices.
Routers are optional; in a data center environment where
obstructions are common, routers are recommended if sensors
are more than 50 feet from the coordinator.
• Enddevice: An end device monitors its internal sensors, and any
attached sensors, and sends data back to the appliance through
the network. The Wireless Temperature Sensor is automatically
configured as an end device.
Devices on the wireless sensor network
Supported devices vary by host appliance. Check the documentation for
your appliance to see which devices are supported.
DevicePossible network roles
NetBotz USB Coordinator & Router (NBWC100U)Coordinator
Router
NetBotz Wireless Sensor Pod 180 (NBPD0180)Coordinator
Router
End device
NetBotz Wireless Temperature Sensor
(NBWS100T/NBWS100H)
End device
Wireless devices have a range of up to 30.5 m (100 ft), line of sight. In a
data center environment where obstructions are common, a range of
15 m (50 ft) is typical.
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Install the wireless sensor network
The order in which you apply power and configure your wireless network
is important. For best results, apply power and configure your wireless
network as follows:
1. Select the coordinator and routers. Choose a device to become
the coordinator. Note the extended address of the coordinator.
NOTE: Some appliances come with a USB Coordinator and
Router unit (NBWC100U) installed. This unit is automatically
configured as the coordinator. Do not connect an additional
coordinator to the appliance.
2. Mount the sensors. Choose the locations for the routers and end
devices (Wireless Temperature Sensor). Do not apply power to
the routers or end devices at this time.
3. Apply power to the coordinator first. If a coordinator is not
already installed on your appliance, connect one coordinator to a
USB Type A port on the appliance.
4. Apply power to the routers. Each router is powered by the
included AC-USB adapter, not connected to the appliance.
5. Apply power to the end devices. To apply power to the Wireless
Temperature Sensor, turn it on using the switch on its side. To
preserve battery life, do not apply power to the sensors until after
the coordinator and the routers are powered.
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Add Sensors to the Wireless Network
The method to add sensors to the wireless sensor network varies by
host appliance. See the documentation for your host appliance on
www.apc.com for specific instructions.
Depending on the NetBotz appliance, you may add wireless sensors to
the network in the following ways:
• Enter the MAC addresses for the wireless sensors manually.
• Use any barcode or QR code scanner to save a list of MAC
addresses to a text file, one address per line, and copy and paste
it into the sensor list.
• Use a hand-held USB scanner to manually scan the MAC address
bar code on the USB Coordinator & Router label, or the QR code
on the Wireless Temperature Sensor or Wireless Sensor Pod 180,
directly into the sensor list.
• Once the Coordinator is connected to the appliance, allow
powered wireless devices to automatically join and form the
network using Auto Join.
NOTE: Some bar code and QR code scanners return the part number,
serial number, and MAC address on one line, for example:
XN:NBWC100U%SN:XXXXXX123456%MAC:00C0B70000XXXXXX.
To add a device to your wireless network, enter only the alphanumeric
MAC address of each device.
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Install the Wireless Temperature Sensor
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When planning your installation locations, place each Wireless
Temperature Sensor within range of a router or a coordinator. The
maximum wireless range of the Wireless Temperature Sensor is 100 ft
(line of sight). This range is a best-case scenario and the signal is
strongly affected by environmental interference. The minimum
recommended distance between wireless devices is 2 ft. Once the
sensor is added to the wireless sensor network, you can use the RSSI
or Signal reading (in the Web UI of your appliance) to tune sensor
placement.
See additional information on device placement in the Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs). Go to www.apc.com, select your country from the
drop-down list, and select Support > Resources and Tools > FAQs.
Install the Wireless Temperature Sensor in an environment compatible
with the specifications on page 13. Choose an installation option that fits
the location of your sensor: magnetic, cable tie, or wall bracket.
Magnetic installation
Use the magnets on the base of the Wireless Temperature Sensor to
mount it in the desired location on the rack.
Cable tie installation
To mount the Wireless
Temperature Sensor on a rack
door,
1. Place one or both cable tie
holders in the desired
location on the rack door.
Press until each tie holder is
firmly seated.
2. Insert a tie wrap through the
tie holder and into the
mounting slots on the
sensor.
3. Gently tighten the tie wrap.
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Wall bracket installation
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Use the provided screws and
wall anchors or adhesive strips to
secure the wall bracket to any
surface. The magnets on the
Wireless Temperature Sensor
will stick to the bracket.
NOTE: Do not apply foam
adhesive strips directly on the
sensor. This makes it difficult to
access the QR code and replace
batteries.
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Monitor the Wireless Temperature Sensor
Once your wireless sensor network is installed and receiving power, you
can monitor your system with the software interface of your appliance.
See your appliance’s Installation and Quick Configuration Manual for
system installation details and instructions to access the software
interface of the appliance.
Receiving and sending data
If there is a change of 1º C or 1% RH or more, each Wireless
Temperature Sensor sends its own data every 30 seconds. If there is no
change, the Wireless Temperature Sensor waits up to 3 minutes before
sending sensor data to indicate it is still active.
The Wireless Temperature Sensor does not extend the wireless network
or pass data to other end devices on the network. The coordinator
passes data back and forth between the host appliance and any routers
or end devices on the wireless sensor network as necessary.
Advanced View sensor listing
When a Wireless Temperature Sensor is selected in the Navigation
Pane in Advanced View, the following sensors are listed in the Sensor
Pane:
RSSIThe Received Signal Strength Indicator. This lists the
strength of the wireless signal between the sensor and
the router or coordinator to which it sends data.
A reading above 30% is ideal.
NOTE: Check the documentation for your host appliance to see if
Advanced View is supported on the appliance.
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Replace the Battery
The Wireless Temperature Sensor uses a 3 V CR2477 battery. Battery
life is estimated at an average of 3 years under normal use.
To replace the battery:
1. Turn the Wireless Temperature Sensor off.
2. Insert a thin, flat screwdriver into a pry slot on the side of the
sensor, and gently twist to open the case.
3. Carefully remove the board, and slide the spent battery out.
4. Insert the new battery with the + sign facing the bottom of the
battery holder.
5. Place the board in the cover.
6. Align the arrows on the base and the cover, and press together to
close.
7. Turn on the sensor using the rocker switch on its side, and wait for
it to join the network.
NOTE: Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations.
Clean the Wireless Temperature Sensor
To clean the device, gently wipe its surfaces with a clean, dry cloth.
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Specifications
Electrical
Input voltage, nominal3 V battery, CR2477 non-rechargeable primary cell
Maximum total current
draw
Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D)38.0 x 38.0 x 19.8 mm (1.5 x 1.5 x 0.78 in)
Shipping dimensions
(H x W x D)
Weight
with batteries
with batteries and bracket
Shipping weight0.18 kg (0.4 lb)
Environmental
Elevation (above MSL)
Operating
Storage
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Humidity
Operating
Storage
Accuracy
Temperature
Humidity
33 mA USB
230.0 x 165.0 x 48.0 mm (9.0 x 6.5 x 2.0 in)
0.03 kg (0.07 lb)
0.05 kg (0.11 lb)
0 to 3000 m (0 to 10,000 ft)
0 to 15 000 m (0 to 50,000 ft)
0 to 45º C (32 to 113° F)
-15 to 65° C (5 to 149° F)
0 to 95%, non-condensing
0 to 95%, non-condensing
±1° C (1.8° F) from 15° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F)
±3% RH from 11% to 89% RH; ±7% RH from 0%
RH to 10% RH and 90% RH to 100% RH
Compliance
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CE, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC,
RED 2014/53/EU, Canadian ICES-003,
US FCC 47 CFR Part 15
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Two Year Limited Factory Warranty
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Radio Frequency Interference
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
USA—FCC
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY
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FCC ID: SNSNBWS100
Canada—ICES
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
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brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
IC: 3351-NBWS100
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This product’s transmitter is in conformity with the requirements of EU
Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to Radio and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment (R&TTE). This product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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of the product.
Japan
This radio equipment is accredited in accordance with the Japanese
Radio Law Article 38, Section 24(1).
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