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Learning Objectives

After reading this article, you’ll be able to:

  • Install VergeSense sensor


Note

This Page is still in Draft / Work in Progress State.

After successful VergeSense gateway installation, you can now start sensor installation.

Place and set up up to 50 VergeSense VS-L302 sensor devices clustered around the gateway. The sensors will automatically set up a mesh network to connect to the gateway and each other.

Note

The maximum distance between the gateway and the nearest installed sensor should be no more than 10 meters.

10% of the sensors should be within 10m of the gateway.

From VergeSense Experience, it’s possible to install 45 magnet sensors per 8h (incl setup and cleanup), assuming all locations are available, see Checklist hardware on-site visit/installation

Unboxing - content

  • VergeSense sensor, with 2 magnets on the bottom

  • Bottom plate which can be used to install without the magnets

  • Bag with installation equipment depending on the ceiling type:

    • T-Bar clips (sized for 9/16” or 11/16” width) allow for rapid-mounting in drop ceiling configurations

    • Screw-holes available for wooden / concrete

    • Magnetic mounts for most T-bar systems and metal ceiling types

Preparation

As soon as the gateweway connectivity has been confirmed, activate the sensors by pulling the plastic strip.

On the top of the device, an LED inside of the sensor will show all the colors from the rainbow and then turn off.

Please the sensors face up (as in the above picture) as close to the gateway as possible, to make sure an initial connection can be established.

Configuration on VergeSense Platform

As soon as the sensors are activated, link them to the relevant areas in the VergeSense platform as described in the VergeSense configuration guide.

Info

It takes some time for the sensors to connect and send the first data to the VergeSense platform, so we found that time was optimized when we

  1. first configure the devices on the platform,

  2. then reboot* the sensors

  3. immediately followed by the installation.

* sensor reboot methods are described in VergeSense troubleshooting

Installation

Note

In the moment of installation, make sure to reboot* the sensor. This will trigger the sensor and make Commissioning quicker.

Installation location

Refer to the sensor plan, in which VergeSense made a suggestion of where to place the sensors (see VergeSense installation location).

Info

Start with installing sensors close to the gateway, then further away. THis way, the mesh will build up.

Installation method

Ideally, use the magnetic placement. This allows for easy repositioning if needed.

If magnetic placement is not possible: it’s possible to tape or screw a sensor in the ceiling.

  • Bags (containing screws and other install material) come with the devices .(see chapter “Unboxing - content”)

  • Exchange the Bottom plate (with magnets) for the reserve Bottom bottom plate that come with the devices, for easy installation without the magnets

Info

Make sure to check with your Spacewell Implementation Consultant and VergeSense consultant when you’re not using magnets: once a hole is drilled, it’s very difficult to reposition afterwards…afterwards.

Commissioning

As soon as the installation is done, inform your Spacewell Implementation Consultant when all sensors are installed. They will inform VergeSense through the Notes function on the /wiki/spaces/KB/pages/492301.

Info

The sooner the mapping is done, the sooner VergeSense can confirm or give feedback in the commissioning phase, and the sooner you can take a follow-up action.

Concerning headcount on workplaces, only in this stage, VergeSense creates "workstation" areas.

Next steps

Configuration on Workplace Platform

Only after commissioning (per location) is finalized, data will be send to the Workplace Platform. See VergeSense configuration for more information about this next step.

Quality Assurance

After sensor configuration, follow the Quality Assurance Occupancy/Utilization Sensor instructions to make sure all use cases are covered.


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