Configuration

Overview

Thingsee ENVIRONMENT sensors are preconfigured from the factory with optimal default settings for most applications. However, specific parameters can be adjusted remotely via a Haltian application or by contacting Haltian support for specialized configurations like Machine Usage Mode.

Default Configuration

Factory Settings

Out-of-the-box configuration:

Standard Operating Mode

Default configuration suits:

• Climate monitoring (offices, facilities)
• Door/window status tracking
• General environmental monitoring
• Lighting and occupancy inference

Operational Modes

Standard Mode (Default)

Best for: General environmental monitoring

Characteristics:

• 5-minute measurement interval
• Event-based reporting (threshold changes)
• Hourly heartbeat
• All six sensor types active
• Battery life: Up to 5 years

Applications:

• Office climate control
• Building management
• Door/window monitoring
• General purpose sensing

Machine Usage Mode

Best for: Industrial equipment monitoring

Characteristics:

• Accelerometer: 50Hz high-frequency sampling
• Vibration detection: 128mG - 8G (or 16G for heavy machinery)
• Reporting: 1-minute intervals when vibration detected
• Other sensors: Continue standard 5-minute monitoring
• Battery life: Up to 4 years

Applications:

• Manufacturing equipment usage tracking
• Pump/motor operation detection
• Predictive maintenance scheduling
• Equipment utilization analysis

Activation: Contact support@haltian.com with:

• Sensor IDs to configure
• Equipment type and expected vibration levels
• Standard (8G) or High Movement (16G) range

High Movement Mode

Subset of Machine Usage Mode for heavy machinery

Vibration range: 0-16G (vs. standard 0-8G)
Use cases: Impact machinery, heavy presses, high-vibration equipment
Activation: Same as Machine Usage Mode (contact support)

Configurable Parameters

Reporting Thresholds

Temperature Event Threshold

Default: 0.5°C
Range: 0.1-10.0°C
Recommended adjustments:

Impact:

• Lower threshold → More reports, higher data volume, shorter battery life
• Higher threshold → Fewer reports, longer battery life, may miss small changes

Humidity Event Threshold

Default: 2% RH
Range: 1-10% RH
Recommended adjustments:

Barometric Pressure Event Threshold

Default: 20 hPa
Range: 1-100 hPa

Typical uses:

• 1-5 hPa: Weather pattern tracking (sensitive)
• 10-20 hPa: General monitoring (default)
• 50-100 hPa: Significant system events only

Ambient Light Event Threshold

Default: 10,000 lux
Range: 1,000-50,000 lux

Applications:

• 1,000-5,000 lux: Detect subtle lighting changes
• 10,000 lux (default): On/off detection (typical)
• 20,000-50,000 lux: Major changes only (e.g., daylight vs. artificial)

Note: Light sensor not calibrated. Use for relative changes and on/off detection.

Accelerometer Configuration

Standard Mode (default):

• Detects orientation and position changes
• Reports X, Y, Z gravity values
• Suitable for asset movement, door opening detection

Machine Usage Mode (requires support configuration):

• 50Hz sampling rate
• Vibration magnitude detection
• 1-minute reporting when vibration detected
• Choose 8G (standard) or 16G (heavy) range

Magnetic Switch:

• Always reports state changes (no threshold)
• Counts open/close cycles

Reporting Intervals

Minimum Event Report Interval

Default: 5 minutes
Range: 1-60 minutes
Purpose: Prevents data flooding from rapid fluctuations

Adjustments:

• 1-2 minutes: Critical real-time monitoring (reduces battery life)
• 5 minutes (default): Standard responsiveness
• 10-15 minutes: Reduce data volume, extend battery
• 30-60 minutes: Minimal monitoring needs

Maximum Report Interval (Heartbeat)

Default: 1 hour
Range: 15 minutes - 24 hours
Purpose: Regular data flow even in stable conditions

Recommendations:

• 15-30 minutes: Critical monitoring
• 1 hour (default): Standard operational visibility
• 2-4 hours: Low-priority monitoring, battery optimization
• 6-24 hours: Extreme battery conservation

Battery Status Report Interval

Default: 6 hours
Range: 1-24 hours

Typical settings:

• 1-2 hours: Critical installations
• 6 hours (default): Standard monitoring
• 12-24 hours: Battery life optimization

Configuration Methods

Via Haltian Application

Standard interface for Haltian-managed deployments — see Applications documentation for available options.

1. Log in to your Haltian application
2. Navigate to device details view for your Thingsee ENVIRONMENT sensor
3. Access Configuration tab
4. Modify parameters as needed
5. Apply changes (sent as downlink message)

Delivery time: Configuration delivered on next sensor uplink (typically < 5 minutes)

Via Haltian Support

For complex or specialized configurations:

Contact: support@haltian.com

Provide:

• Sensor IDs to configure
• Parameters to modify (thresholds, intervals)
• Operational mode change (Machine Usage Mode)
• Target values and rationale
• Deployment timeline

Support can configure:

• Machine Usage Mode activation
• Custom threshold combinations
• Advanced reporting logic
• Bulk fleet updates

Via Haltian Operations Cloud API

For programmatic or bulk configuration:

• API endpoint: Contact support for access
• Authentication: Customer-specific API keys
• Bulk operations: Configure multiple devices simultaneously
• Automation: Integrate with management systems

Configuration Best Practices

Planning Configuration Changes

Assess Current Performance

Before modifying:

1. Review 1-2 weeks of historical data
2. Identify actual data patterns and needs
3. Determine if changes necessary
4. Document rationale

Start Conservative

• Small adjustments initially
• Monitor impact for several days
• Fine-tune based on results
• Avoid extreme values without specific requirements

Testing Configuration Changes

Pilot Deployment

For large installations:

1. Select 2-5 test sensors in representative locations
2. Apply new configuration to pilot group
3. Monitor for 1 week
4. Evaluate: data quality, volume, battery impact, alert frequency
5. Roll out to full fleet if successful

Monitor After Changes

Track these metrics:

• Data volume: Messages per day per sensor
• Battery consumption: Estimated life based on new settings
• Alert frequency: Meaningful or excessive?
• Data gaps: Any missing data from long intervals?

Environment-Specific Recommendations

Office Climate Monitoring

• Temperature: 0.5°C (default)
• Humidity: 2% RH (default)
• Pressure: 20 hPa (default)
• Light: 10,000 lux (on/off detection)
• Minimum interval: 5 minutes
• Heartbeat: 1 hour

Cold Storage Monitoring

• Temperature: 0.1-0.2°C (precision required)
• Humidity: 1-2% RH (condensation risk)
• Magnetic switch: Door monitoring
• Minimum interval: 5 minutes or less
• Heartbeat: 30 minutes (critical monitoring)

Door/Window Security

• Magnetic switch: Active (state changes)
• Light: 5,000-10,000 lux (detect intrusion)
• Temperature: 1-2°C (open window detection)
• Accelerometer: Detect tampering (position change)
• Heartbeat: 30 minutes

Machine Usage Monitoring

• Mode: Machine Usage Mode (contact support)
• Vibration range: 8G (standard) or 16G (heavy equipment)
• Reporting: 1 minute (when vibration detected)
• Other sensors: Standard 5-minute intervals
• Battery life: 4 years expected

Battery Life Optimization Through Configuration

Impact on Battery Life

Optimization Strategies

For Stable Environments

• Increase thresholds (reduce event reports)
• Extend minimum interval to 10-15 minutes
• Increase heartbeat to 2-4 hours
• Result: 6+ year battery life

For Variable Environments

• Keep default thresholds
• Standard 5-minute minimum interval
• 1-hour heartbeat
• Result: 5-year battery life

For Critical Monitoring

• Reduce thresholds (high sensitivity)
• 1-2 minute minimum interval
• 15-30 minute heartbeat
• Result: 2-3 years (plan frequent replacements)

Advanced Configuration Options

Custom Operational Logic

Contact Haltian support for:

• Scheduled reporting: Different thresholds for day/night or occupied/unoccupied hours
• Conditional logic: Combined parameter triggers (e.g., alert when temperature > 25°C AND humidity > 70% RH)
• Adaptive thresholds: Auto-adjust based on learned patterns
• Multi-sensor coordination: Synchronized settings across sensor groups

Integration-Specific Configuration

For third-party integrations:

• Custom payload formatting
• Report filtering (specific parameters to certain endpoints)
• Data aggregation (averages vs. raw measurements)

Machine Usage Mode Deep Dive

When to Use

Ideal applications:

• Manufacturing equipment (detect operation vs. idle)
• Pumps and motors (runtime tracking)
• Conveyor systems (operational status)
• HVAC equipment (compressor operation)
• Any equipment where vibration indicates usage

Configuration Parameters

Vibration sensitivity: Contact support to configure

• Low threshold: 128mG (detect light vibration)
• High threshold: Configurable up to 8G or 16G

Reporting behavior:

• Reports every 1 minute when vibration exceeds threshold
• No reports when idle (< threshold)
• Other sensors (temperature, humidity, etc.) continue standard 5-minute cycle

Data interpretation:

• Vibration reports: Equipment operating
• No vibration reports: Equipment idle
• Calculate runtime: Count 1-minute reports per period

Activation Process

1. Identify equipment - Make, model, typical vibration levels
2. Mount sensor - Secure screw mounting on equipment (see Installation Guide)
3. Contact support - Email support@haltian.com:
   • Sensor ID
   • Equipment type
   • Expected vibration levels
   • Vibration range needed (8G or 16G)
4. Remote configuration - Support enables Machine Usage Mode
5. Test and verify - Run equipment, confirm vibration detection in the Haltian application

Configuration Change Log

Recommended Documentation

Maintain a log of configuration changes:

• Date/time of change
• Parameters modified and new values
• Sensors affected (IDs)
• Reason for change
• Result (successful, issues encountered)
• Impact (battery life, data volume, alert frequency)

Benefits:

• Troubleshoot performance issues
• Document optimization efforts
• Train new team members
• Regulatory compliance (if required)

Support

For configuration assistance:

• Email: support@haltian.com
• Machine Usage Mode: Contact for activation
• API Access: Request for programmatic configuration
• Custom Logic: Discuss advanced configuration needs

Related Documentation

• Operation Guide - Understanding sensor data
• Specifications - Technical parameter ranges
• Troubleshooting - Configuration-related issues
• Installation Guide - Initial setup and deployment