User Manual

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Important information
Read this manual before attempting to install the device!
Failure to observe recommendations included in this manual may be dangerous or cause a violation of the
law. The manufacturer, Head Electronics B.V. will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting
from not following the instructions of operating manual.
Declaration of conformity
Hereby, the manufacturer declares that Desksense 2 complies with the essential requirements of RED
(2014/53/EU). The full Declaration of Conformity can be requested at [e-mail].
Compliance
The device is designed to be used in building monitoring systems and is complaint with safety and radio
standards and legislation. Compliance has been formally evaluated by Notified Body Telefication B.V., with
Notified Body number 0560 for use in Europe (EU), United States of America (USA), Canada (CAN) and
India.
Power output and operating frequency
The device operates in a single frequency band using a non-detachable printed meandering monopole
antenna for transmitting and receiving. The transmitter uses the long-range low power LoRa modulation
(chirp) with a maximum transmission power of +14 dBm, the frequency band and data rate are determined
by the operating region according to the LoRaWAN® Regional Parameters v1.0.3revA. The region is
preconfigured at the factory and cannot be changed by the user. See “Ordering / variant information” for the
operating frequency band for each region. It is important to order the correct variant matching the
deployment region.
LoRaWAN
To use the device, it needs to be connected to a LoRaWAN network. The device is characterized as a class
A device according to the LoRaWAN® Specification v1.0.3.
Batteries
The device is designed to operate on two standard non-rechargeable AA alkaline batteries (1.5V). Both
batteries must be installed for the device to function.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix different battery brands.
Make sure the batteries are installed in the correct orientation, the orientation is marked inside and next to
the battery holders.
Preferably use high quality industrial type alkaline batteries for best performance. (example: PC1500 –
PROCELL)
Environment
The device is designed to operate indoors.
Recommended temperature operating range is 0 C to 40 C.
Recommended humidity operating range is 10% to 60% RH.