Apollon-Q T/R/TR Operating Instructions

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Here you will find the operating instructions for the Apollon-Q T/R/TR

Symbols and explanations

Safety instructions

Technical drawing

Recommended mounting methods

Mounting accessories

Assembly and preparation

1. If you have ordered a device with an external antenna, which can be recognized by the gold RP-SMA connector, first install the antenna included in the scope of delivery.
2. The sensor should be mounted with the long side along a container. This means that the long side of the sensor and the long side of the container should run parallel.
3. Make sure that the sensor has as free a field of view as possible. The opening angle can be described with a cone of 40°.
4. Spacer plate: The spacer plate can also be used for front or rear wall mounting. The spacer plate ensures that a flat installation is possible and ensures the minimum distance between sensor and container. This way the antenna performance is not negatively affected. If necessary, the spacer plate can also be used for rear wall mounting.

General installation instructions

The sensor determines the distance between an object and the sensor. To achieve maximum measuring performance, the sensor must be aligned parallel to the object to be measured. If the object to be measured is lumpy or bulk material, the sensor must be mounted parallel to the bottom of the container. of the container. The sensor beam should hit the measurement object at an angle of 90° if possible. object to be measured.

If the sensor is not mounted parallel to the measurement object, the measurement performance may be impaired. If the sensor is not aligned horizontally, it must be ensured that the percentage calculation of the fill level is adjusted.

Rear wall mounting with screws

This type of mounting is usually used to fix the sensor in a container. insert the appropriate screws into the holes provided. Alternatively, suitable wood or plastic screws can also be used if the sensor is to be attached to the respective materials. Use the two-point support provided for this purpose.

If the sensor is not mounted parallel to the measuring object, the measurement performance may be impaired. In the case of non-horizontal alignment, care must be taken to adjust the percentage calculation of the level.

Front wall mounting with screws

This type of mounting works in the same way as "rear wall mounting with screws".

Rear panel mounting with magnets

The magnets shown below are neodymium magnets. Other designs may vary.

Insert the appropriate magnets into the holes provided. The magnets shown here shown here are NEODYM magnets. You can carry out this step alternatively for FERRIT magnets in the same way.

Insert the screws included in the set into the 

holes on the opposite side and tighten the magnets.

Front wall mounting with magnets

Please follow the instructions under "Rear panel mounting with magnets" to mount the magnets and screws in opposite directions. The magnets are inserted into the holes on the front of the housing (logo side), the screws are inserted from the rear.

Scope of delivery for mounting with blind rivets or blind rivet nuts

Spacer sleeve for blind rivets for insertion into the rear of the housing for front panel mounting

Spacer sleeve for blind rivets for insertion into the rear of the housing for front panel mounting

4x40 blind rivets

Blind rivet nut (variant with countersunk head)

DIN912 cylinder head screw M4x40 for front wall mounting with blind rivet nuts, DIN912 cylinder head screw M4x30 for rear wall mounting with blind rivet nuts

General information on front wall installation with blind rivet nuts

Step 1: Prepare materials and tools
Make sure you have all the necessary materials and tools to hand. You will need a blind rivet nut, riveting pliers, a drill, a drill bit, a measuring device and a wrench or pliers.

Step 2: Drill the hole
Drill a hole in the material in which the blind rivet nut is to be installed. The diameter of the hole should be 0.1 mm larger than the outer diameter of the blind rivet nut.

Step 3: Insert the blind rivet nut
Insert the blind rivet nut into the hole by pushing it through the hole.

Step 4: Attach the blind rivet nut
Place the riveting pliers on the blind rivet nut and tighten the pliers to hold the blind rivet nut in place.

Step 5: Using the riveting pliers
Use the riveting pliers to insert the blind rivet nut into the material. Tighten the pliers until the blind rivet nut is fully embedded and forms a firm connection.

Step 6: Inspection
Check the blind rivet nut to ensure that it has been properly installed and forms a tight connection. If necessary, tighten with a wrench or pliers to make sure it is securely fastened.

Source : https://www.schraubenbude.de/blindnietmuttern/blindnietmuttern-edelstahl/blindnietmuttern-edelstahl-flachrundkopf/

Front wall mounting with blind rivet nuts

📢 Always use the spacer plate for this type of installation to ensure the distance from the antenna to the wall.

Front wall mounting is used when you want to mount the front of the Apollon-Q sensor on the wall of the object where the sensor is to be attached. The front or front side is the side with the opening in the middle, where the logo is also visible. This mounting method is the preferred option as it allows for easy battery or SIM card replacement by simply loosening screws (as opposed to front wall mounting with blind rivets).

📢 Activate the sensor before starting the installation.

Step 1: Depending on the sensor type (Radar and ToF only), drill the respective holes in the wall where you want to attach the sensor. Use the drilling template for this. The holes for the blind rivet nuts should have a diameter of 6.1 mm.

 

 Step 2: Now attach the blind rivet nuts with a suitable tool. Use the spacer plate and, as described in the illustration, insert the screws into the tabs. Tighten the screws with a maximum torque of 2 Nm. If continuous vibrations are expected during operation, we recommend using a thread locker.

View of the container wall from below with the sensor mounted from above (front wall installation). Left hole for the optical sensor, right hole for the radar sensor.

Step 3: Now the sensor is mounted.

Back panel mounting with blind rivet nuts

Back panel mounting works analogously to front panel mounting with blind rivet nuts. In this case, the back of the sensor rests against the wall.

For this mounting method, M4x30 screws are used. The installation is done without a spacer plate.

General information on blind rivet installation

Step 1: Prepare materials and tools Make sure you have all the necessary materials and tools on hand. You will need a blind rivet, a rivet gun, and, if necessary, a drill and a drill bit.

Step 2: Drill a hole (optional) If there is no hole, drill a hole in the material where the blind rivet is to be installed. The diameter of the hole should be 0.1mm larger than the diameter of the blind rivet.

Step 3: Insert the blind rivet Insert the blind rivet into the rivet gun and slide it through the hole in the material.

Step 4: Use the rivet gun Place the rivet gun on the head of the blind rivet and tighten the gun to tension the rivet.

Step 5: Set the rivet Use the rivet gun to set the blind rivet. Tighten the gun until the rivet is fully embedded, forming a secure connection.

Step 6: Verification Check the blind rivet to ensure it has been installed correctly and forms a secure connection. If necessary, use a wrench or pliers to tighten it further to ensure it is securely fastened.

Back panel mounting with blind rivets

Back panel mounting works analogously to front panel mounting with blind rivet nuts. In this case, the back of the sensor rests against the wall.

For this mounting method, 4x40 blind rivets are used. The installation is done without a spacer plate.

The clamping range is 3 mm to 6 mm.

The holes for the blind rivets have a diameter of 4.1 mm.

Step 1: Depending on the sensor type (radar and ToF only), drill the respective holes into the wall where you want to mount the sensor. Use the drilling template for this. The holes for the blind rivets should have a diameter of 4.1 mm.

Step 2: Insert the rivets through the provided tabs. Use the included spacers (the longer version) for this. Insert the blind rivet first through the spacers, then through the tabs on the sensor. Now rivet the blind rivets with a suitable tool.

Step 3: The sensor is now mounted.

Front wall mounting with blind rivets

Front wall mounting is used when you want to mount the front of the Apollon-Q sensor on the wall of the object where the sensor will be installed. The front or front side is the side with the opening in the middle, where the logo is also visible.

For this type of installation, 4x40 blind rivets are used. The installation is done with a spacer plate.

The clamping range is 3 mm to 6 mm.

The holes for the blind rivets are 4.1 mm in diameter.

Step 1: Depending on the sensor type (Radar and ToF only), drill the respective holes in the wall where you want to install the sensor. Use the drilling template for this. The holes for the blind rivets should have a diameter of 4.1 mm.

Step 2: Insert the rivets through the designated tabs. Use the included spacers (the shorter ones) for this purpose. Insert the blind rivet first through the spacers, then through the tabs on the sensor, and finally through the spacer plate. Now, rivet the blind rivets with a suitable tool.

Hall-Switch Magnetic Switch Mounting Instructions

1. Both magnetic field switches are active. Either one or both sensors can be used. 
2. Large neodymium magnets are recommended as magnets. These should be placed as close to the sensor as possible. A recommended distance between the magnet and the sensor cannot be universally specified due to the variable size of the magnet. A maximum distance of 1 cm between the magnet and the housing is recommended. 
3. For comparison: With a neodymium disc magnet with d = 20mm and h = 5mm, reliable values are obtained at distances less than 1 cm. 
4. The magnetic field switches can be operated in three different modes:

• Container is closed when the magnet is applied. 
• Container is open when the magnet is applied. 
• Sensor counts an opening when the magnet passes twice.

NFC Commissioning and Location of the NFC Tag Activation is done via an NFC app.

1. Activation takes place via an NFC app. A smartphone is required for this. The app can be downloaded from the respective app stores. Just search for “Sentinum LinQs” and download the LinQs app.
2. Locate the tag on the sensor first and then the reader on your device. The position of the NFC tag can be found in the following pictures.
3. Open the app and activate the sensor. To start the sensor in the basic settings, click on the button “Activate Sensor” in the start menu of the app. Now place your device on the NFC mark of the sensor.
4. When the sensor is activated, you will see “Sensor Updated!”. After that, you can continue with the activation of other sensors.

Battery replacement

1. Open the housing with a dedicated Torx screwdriver. Carefully remove the lid and make sure that the seal is not damaged
2. Now carefully remove the cells from the intended holder and insert the new cells. In order to achieve the specified runtimes and performance specified in the datasheets, the following primary cells are allowed:
   
   a.  For LoRaWAN® and mioty® sensors
   - Energizer® Ultimate Lithium Batteries – AA
   - VARTA ULTRA LITHIUM Mignon AA
   
   b.  For cellular sensors (NB-IoT and LTE-CAT-M1)
   - VARTA-CR-AH-R
   
   Each sensor requires 2 cells.
3. When the exchange is complete, please dispose of the old cells properly. Then unscrew the housing. Make sure that the original location of the seal has not been changed.

Technical functions

We work the radar measurement

With the Neptun level sensor Sentinum expands its sensor portfolio with a robust tank and level sensor. The main field of application is the measurement of water and river levels for flood protection. Basically, a radar allows the detection of a measuring object that is obscured by other materials. In this way, the Neptune can also be mounted outside on plastic tanks and the filling level of liquids in the tank can be determined.  In general, the radar is very well suited for measuring liquids, metals, moist bulk and bulk materials or even objects with smooth surfaces. In contrast to other technologies, disturbing objects in the depth direction can be ignored. This effect can be seen, for example, in use as a level sensor on bridges, whereby slight fouling in the sensor's field of view can be ignored.

Maximum number of measuring objects Radar measurement

In contrast to the Apollon-Q, the Neptune sensor can detect a maximum of 6 measuring objects. A distance and an associated amplitude are then determined for each measuring object and output in the payload. Depending on the selected sorting function, the values in the payload are sorted by either the next object or the measurement object with the largest amplitude.

Function: Delta Features

Suppose the sensor measures and transmits at 12:00 o'clock and is in the default settings (_property_meas_period = 30, _property_alarm_pause = 6). At 12:10 the level changes by 100mm (> _property_alarm_delta). The sensor transmits the new level at 12:30. If nothing changes during the whole day after 12:30, the sensor transmits after 12:30 at intervals of 3 hours (_property_alarm_pause x _property_meas_period). Nevertheless, measurements are made every half hour (property meas_period).

Function: Vandalism detection

The following parameters can be set.

Function: Opening Detection

Apollon-Q Valve opening detection

Valve opening detection are detected by a rotation around the x-axis. 
The sensor must be mounted on the flap as follows.

A flap opening detection is detected by an opening of the flap as shown in the following picture.

Labelling and Certification 

Documentation Links

You can find the links for further documentation on Apollon-Q T/R/TR here:

• General description
• Dataconverter .js
• Payload description
• NFC and downlink description
• Operating instructions
• Technical data sheet
• Quickstart Guide