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User Manual for nPZero SENTIEL and Nanopower App

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nP-Zero App

Welcome

Before using your nPZero SENTINEL device please read this user manual, the manual can also be downloaded from https://nanopower.store/manuals

The nPZero SENTINEL device

Prepare your phone

An iPhone with iOS 14.5 or later, or a phone with Android 10 or later
Bluetooth turned on (BLE 4.2 or later)
Location Services turned on
- iPhone: Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services
- Android: Go to Settings > Location > Use Location
Wi-Fi or cellular connection turned on
NFC functionality turned on
- iPhone XS, 7 or later
- Android: Go to Settings > Bluetooth & Device Connection > NFC

Install App

Nanopower is available for download from the App Store and Google Play.

Sign up

Tap Sign Up and fill in the blank fields to register.
Login with your newly created username and password.

Home

Read device data

NFC connection illustrations

iPhone
	Hold the iPhone in an angle towards the top of the device.
Andorid
	Hold the back of the Android phone towards the top of the device.* `* Depending on phone brand and model, the location of the phones NFC antenna may have a different location then illustrated. Please see the phone user manual for exact NFC antenna location.`

Add device to your account

Tap +
Hold the phone according to the "NFC connection illustrations"
Follow the instructions on the screen (iPhone users)
Give the device a name and tap Add device. The device is now assigned to your user account

Power on device

Tap (iPhone users)
Hold the phone according to the "NFC connection illustrations"
Hold for at least 3 secounds
Follow the instructions on the screen (iPhone users)
The device will now boot in Mode 1. Every 5 minutes the device is ready to connect with the app. The connection is for short periods and indicated by . See Modes to read more.

On demand communication

The device connects with the app at intervals, e.g., every 5 minutes (see Modes). Communication between these intervals can be perfomed by following these steps.

Tap (iPhone users)
Hold the phone according to the "NFC connection illustrations"
Follow the instructions on the screen (iPhone users)
After the phone is removed, the device wakes up and is ready to communicate with app.

Modes

Mode description	Mode 1 Indoor Enviroment Sensor	Mode 2 Offline Data Logger	Mode 3 Logistics Tracking	Power Off
BLE communication	Every 5 minutes, and when triggered by NFC or alarms	When triggered by NFC	For Gatways only Every 5 minutes, and when triggered by NFC or alarms	Never
Sensor sampling rate
Accelerometer, 3-axis	Every 0.6 seconds Write to memory if alarm Goods also writes to memory every 5 minutes	Every 0.6 seconds Write to memory if alarm or every 60 minutes	Every 0.6 seconds Write to memory if alarm or every 5 minutes	Never
Temperature	Every 4 seconds Write to memory if alarm or every 5 minutes	Every 4 seconds Write to memory if alarm or every 60 minutes	Every 4 seconds Write to memory if alarm or every 5 minutes	Never
Other	Every 5 minutes. Write to memory every 5 minutes Rh, VOC, CO2 and IAQ, Bp, Light. Note: Gyro and magnetometer is not written to memory every 5 minutes Note: VOC, CO2 and IAQ sensors turned off below +5°C	Every 60 minutes. VOC, CO2 and IAQ sensors turned off below +5°C	Every 5 minutes. VOC, CO2 and IAQ sensors turned off below +5°C	Never
Alarms	Yes, if enabled	Yes, if enabled	Yes, if enabled	No
Memory
Erased after BLE communication	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rollover/overwrite time series	No	No	Yes
Rollover/overwrite alarms	No	No	No

Device Settings

Slide device to left, tap

Device name and additional information can be changed at any time, tap Save after making changes.
Device Group indicate if the device is shared with other groups.

Select Mode

Slide device to left, tap > Select Mode
Tap 1-3 or to select mode > Save
The device will change mode next time it connects to the app. Until the mode is changed, the mode description states Current mode -> Desired mode e.g., Mode 1 -> 2.
- Note: Next interval for communication is dependent on the current mode. See Modes or On demand communication for manual trigger of communication.

Alarm Settings

If a value is outside the defined alarm settings, the device will store that value as an alarm.

Slide device to left, tap > Alarm Settings
Activate the alarm and drag the slider(s) to set threshold. Tap Save.
The device will change alarm settings next time it connects to the app. Until the settings are applied the mode description states AS.

Note: Next interval for communication is dependent on the current mode. See Modes or On demand communication for manual trigger of communication.

View Alarms

New alarms is indicated by red dot (with numbers).

Tap to view alarm log. Hold on a single alarm to acknowledge or tap to acknowledge all alarms.

DFU - Device Firmware Update

Slide device to left, tap > Firmware Update > Open Firmware Download Page
Tap on the most recent zip file to download to the phone.
Tap Select Firmware Zip File
Navigate to the location where the zip file is stored on phone
Tap on the zip file > Update Device Firmware.
The device will start the DFU process next time it connects to the app. Until FW is updated, the mode description states DFU.
During the next connection, indicated by (receiving all information over BLE), followed by a (executing DFU). After a few seconds, the device will restart and connect with the app again, indicated by . The device is now updated.

indicated failed DFU process, repeat the procedure.

Note: Next planned communication is mode dependent. See Modes or On demand communication for manual trigger of communication.

Support

Submit a support ticket at https://nanopower.store/contact_us

Installation

The nPZero SENTINEL series is designed to be attached to other flat surfaces and objects. Ensure that both surfaces are clean and use screws / tie wrap or double-sided tape to fasten the device.

Indoor installation at any angle.

Outdoor installation on a vertical and weather protected area to ensure sufficient drainage of water.

The sensor for IQA, CO2, and VOC estimation can report erroneous values if exposed to direct sunlight in the sensor area, condensing enviroment, and wind/fst change in air pressure. The sensor needs time to adjust to its enviroment and is ment for installtion in one location.

nPZero, NPZero SENTINEL are trademark or registered trademark of Nanopower AS, Andøyfaret 15, 4623 Kristiansand, Norway
https://www.nanopower.global All rights reserved.
Android ™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
The Bluetooth® word marks and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, _Inc. in the US and other countries
"Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC."
Other companies and product names mentioned in this book may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Great emphasis has been placed on the information in this book being as accurate and correct as possible. Nanopower is not responsible for any printing or typing errors.

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