Battery Replacement 2: Green LoRa Sensor

About this Article

This article is about replacing the batteries in a green ComplianceMate LoRa Sensor:

For instructions on replacing the batteries in other sensors, refer to those specific instructions.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING

Replacing the Batteries

You have paused the sensor alerts (see more >), and are now ready to begin replacing the batteries:

1. Remove the sensor from the location where it is mounted, being careful not to damage the sensor.
2. Allow the sensor to adjust to room temperature. This could take up to 30 minutes for a sensor that has been in a freezer. Working on a sensor that is colder than room temperature could cause moisture to build up inside the sensor when you open it to replace the batteries. Moisture can damage the inside of the sensor.
3. Working over a surface such as a desk or table, loosen the screws on the back plate of the sensor using the Phillips head screwdriver, and then use the flat blade screwdriver to remove the plate:

    

   • Do not bang the back of the sensor against your hand to get the plate to come off, as it could damage the internal workings of the sensor.
   • The screws should remain attached to the plate, and not fall out when you are unscrewing them; however, the may fall out, so you should be prepared to catch them as they are quite small.
   • Note that both the sensor and sensor cover are labeled with the respective equipment to which the sensor is assigned.
   • Make sure the cover stays with that sensor (i.e., do not mix up the cover with other sensors).
4. Using the flat blade screwdriver, pry the batteries out the the battery compartment from the positive end (+) end of the battery. Dispose of properly.
   • Do not bang the back of the sensor against your hand or other surface to get the batteries to pop out, as it could damage the internal workings of the sensor.
   • Prying the batteries from the negative end (-) could damage the spring that holds the batteries in place.
5. Insert the 1.5V lithium batteries into the unit, positive to positive (i.e., + to +). This will power “On” the unit.
6. Replace the cover and tighten the screws.
   • Be sure to tighten the screws to seal the battery compartment from any type of moisture penetration, but not so tight as to strip the threads of the sensor.
7. Verify the sensor is communicating with the Gateway.
   • The device will flash orange until it has established contact with the Gateway.
   • It should flash once every 15 seconds.
   • Once connection with the Gateway is established, the flashing orange light will change to a solid green light.

Now, we will verify that the sensor is working [GO>]