Edge Semiconductors dSens Bluetooth 5.2 Door Sensor

Product Overview

The Edge Semiconductors dSens wireless door sensor offers enhanced visibility into trailer and container operations, bolstering cargo security. It promptly detects door openings and closures, empowering fleet operators to monitor scheduled access to cargo areas and respond promptly to any unauthorized entries.

Image: Two sensor units, one black and one with a white label showing 'edge semiconductor dSens EDS-100', are shown side-by-side.

Key Features

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  Bluetooth® 5.2 Connectivity

  Reports to nearby Bluetooth Gateway through a defined communication structure in both data stream through advertisement and connection profiles. Utilizes a low power, short range protocol using the 2.4GHz band. Transmission power is set to +8dBm for reliable communication.

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  Easy Installation and Maintenance

  No wires involved, making installation, maintenance, and repairs hassle-free, ideal for large-scale deployments. Expedite setup using the user-friendly Field Support Tool mobile app.

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  Tamper Proof

  Patented design ensures secure detection of door status, with the capability to promptly alert against any tampering attempts.

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  Ultra-Rugged Design

  Engineered with an IP69K rating, it withstands tough operating conditions including dust, humidity, water, shock, and vibration, ensuring reliable performance in virtually any environment. Withstands washdowns at pressures of 80 to 100 bar, in phases of 14 to 16 l/min, and at temperatures up to 176°F/80°C.

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  Extreme Battery Life

  Enjoy up to ten years of battery life for efficient Bluetooth communication, minimizing upkeep requirements. Uses a Lithium Thionyl Chloride (LTC) battery, 3.6V, 5400 mAh.

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  Efficient Power Management

  Advanced algorithms enable an average current consumption of 45μΑ.

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  Compatibility

  Compatible with both trailers Roll Up and Swing Doors.

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  Tampering Detection

  Embedded Tampering Detection Sensor.

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  Electronic Temperature Sensor

  Embedded sensor reports internal temperature, providing an indication of the electronic enclosure temperature and the induced external ambient temperature.

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  Voltage Gauging

  Internal voltage gauging is included.

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  Shipping Mode

  Automatically enabled in the factory and ends once a door change (locking or unlocking) is sensed. Can be reactivated via a special Bluetooth Low Energy command.

Technical Specifications

Installation

Swing Doors

Through 4 stainless steel screws / rivets.

Roll Up Doors

Through 4 + 4 stainless steel screws/rivets and separately ordered mounting bracket.

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty: One Year Manufacturing Warranty / From Shipment

Ordering Information

Swing Door Package

Part Number: EDS-100-001

Includes:

• Door Sensor
• Magnet Unit

Image: A close-up of the dSens door sensor and magnet unit.

Roll Up Door Package

Part Number: EDS-100-002

Includes:

• Door Sensor
• Magnet Unit
• Mounting Bracket
• 2 Stainless Steel Screws

Image: A dSens door sensor, magnet unit, and mounting bracket are shown.

Planned Certifications

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.