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Seemoto is a product of Meshworks Wireless Oy
This guide describes installation for fixed locations. A separate guide is available for vehicle
installation.
Seemoto system consists of a mains current powered gateway (GW) device, battery powered
wireless sensors and web based service UI. The sensors take measurements every five minutes
and send the data to the GW. The GW transmits the measurements to the Seemoto service. In case
the sensors are not inside the GW’s coverage area they will store the measurements until they return
to coverage area.
Prior to the installation you should write down the MAC code which can be found on the metal
sticker on the back of the sensor. The MAC code is used to link the sensor to its place in physical
world. In the service the sensors can be named with the familiar name you are using: e.g. Fridge 1,
Fridge 2, etc.
Installation:
1. To simplify installation verification it is recommended that the sensors are
configured to the service prior to installation. Please refer to Seemoto user guide
for how to configure sensors.
2.
Place the gateway device so that its “visibility” to the sensors is as good as
possible. It is always better to place it higher up
so there’s a minimum amount of
obstacles in between the GW and the sensors. In case sensors are within a
container with a heavy metallic door or lid, it is best to place the gateway at an oblique angle.
This way the signal will pass more reliably between the door seal. You can attach the GW with
a sticker to a cabinet wall or use a separate mounting holder or a stand which is then placed on
top of a cabinet. The signal is the strongest on the front of the GW. Therefore avoid putting the
gateway on top of a cabinet lying down. In that case the strongest signal will be directed towards
the ceiling.
3. Mounting the GW on a wall is also an option. Yet we recommend mounting the GW
on a separate base to avoid immediate contact to the wall. A wooden wall is not that
bad for the signal but both concrete and metal will weaken the signal significantly.
4. Plug in the GW to mains current and wait approx. 15 minutes for the GW to connect
to the Seemoto service.
5. Attach the sensors to their mounting frames close to where they will be positioned. E.g. fridge
sensors inside the fridge. This way you will get indication of whether they will be within the
coverage area. There is a led light on the top right hand corner of the sensor to indicate
whether the connection was established or not. The led will blink within one minute of attaching
the sensor to the mounting frame. Green light indicates successful connection and red light
tells you the connection with the GW was not established.
6. For the best possible reception the sensors should be placed on upright position. In a fridge the
best location would be hanging from an upper grill shelf facing the fridge door. In a fridge with
metal drawer shelves it is better to attach the sensor with a sticker on the plastic partition instead
of the metal. Note: do NOT affix the sensor directly to the fridge or freezer wall as it is likely to
be several degrees warmer than the interior. See f
urther instructions on “Seemoto network first
installation” document.
7. Check the progress of the installation on the Seemoto service.