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Quick Start Guide iOS

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Contents

Welcome to NODE+

About NODE+

Specifications

Sensor Capabilities

Swapping Sensor Modules

Powering Down NODE+

Testing NODE+motion

Testing the +therma module

Testing the +clima module

Testing the +luma module

Testing the +chroma module

Testing the +oxa module

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing NODE+, the handheld modular sensor platform with an incredible variety of potential

applications. We hope that you enjoy our product as much as we enjoyed designing it. Please visit our website, for

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NODE+ is a patent-pending wireless sensor platform

capable of measuring, recording, and transmitting a

wide array of sensory data. NODE+ uses the latest low

energy Bluetooth® standard to communicate sensor

data to all current Apple devices.

Every NODE+ device contains a sensor array called

+Motion, capable of measuring nine degrees of motion

(a 9D0FIMU), which allows NODE+ to accurately

measure its orientation and movement. This is made

possible through the combination of a three-axis

gyroscope, a three axis accelerometer, and a three-axis

magnetometer.

Two module ports, into which a variety of sensor

modules can be inserted, provide the device with

expandable capabilities beyond the 9D0F functionality

offered by NODE+Motion.

About ™


Package Contents

Your NODE+ wireless sensor package includes:

1. One NODE+ wireless sensor device

2. USB to Micro-USB Charging Device

3. Terms of Use Agreement

4. One Mini Screwdriver

NODE+ sensor modules sold separately.


Specifications

Dimensions:

NODE+ without Modules

Size: 1 inch (25.4mm) diameter, 3.26 inch

(82.7 mm) length

Power:

Battery: 700mAh lithium ion, Battery Life: 12

hr. continuous use, 30+ days standby,

Micro-USB Charging

Communications:

Bluetooth® 4.0 Smart, USB data communications,

256-bit encryption engine


Sensor Capabilities:

Motion / platform built-in feature

3-axis accelerometer: up to +/-8g range, 0.061 resolution

3-axis magnetometer: up to +/-8 gauss range, 0.04 milli-gauss resolution

3-axis gyroscope: up to +/-2000 degrees-per-sec, 0.061 degrees-per-sec resolution

9-degrees-of-freedom orientation guide

Clima / Sensor Module / Atmospheric Sensor

Barometric Pressure: -500 to +9000 meter above sea level range, 0.25 meter resolution

Ambient Temperature: -40 to 85℃, 0.1℃ resolution

Humidity: 10-90% relative humidity, +/-3% accuracy

Light: 0.25lx (full moon light at night) to 16,000lx (full day light), 0.25lx resolution

Therma / Sensor Module / Surface Temperature Sensor

-70 to 380℃, Range of 0-3 meters, 12 degree field-of-view,

0.01℃ resolution, 0.1℃ accuracy over time

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Sensor Capabilities:

Oxa / Sensor Module Series / Gas Sensor Series

Stable electrochemical gas sensor for both ambient and toxic level gas detection.

CO - Carbon Monoxide, NO - Nitric Oxide, NO2 - Nitrogen Dioxide, Cl2 - Chlorine Gas,

SO2 - Sulfur Dioxide, H2S - Hydrogen Sulfide

Chroma / Sensor Module / Color Matching Sensor

Accurate sRGB, CIE L*A*b*, and Hex values, regardless of ambient light.

Light Source: LEDs, Reference white for calibration

Measurement aperture Size: 1 mm diameter

Chroma device to device average consistency < 0.8 ∆E. (Measured under temperature: 21°C ±2°C across 50 color standards)

Luma / Sensor Module / Programmable LED Flashlight

Weight: 1.6oz (attached to NODE platform)

8 5000K white LEwDs, 56 cd intensity

over 50,000 hour bulb life

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Additional modules can be interchanged with the

included small Phillips screwdriver as follows:

In this example, we will swap the +clima module

with the +luma module.

With your NODE+ App disconnected, remove

the two screws securing the +clima module to

your NODE+ using the mini screwdriver included

in your NODE+ package, and then remove the

module by gently pulling it off .

Remove


Swapping Sensors

Install the +luma module by

inserting the male module plug

into the female port on your

NODE+. Be careful to align the

connection properly; the sensor

module should slide in smoothly.

Re-insert the screws removed

in the previous step. Do not over

tighten screws.

Remove

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Swapping Sensors


To power down NODE+, press and hold the

power button for 3 seconds. Press and hold

for 10 seconds for a hard reset.

To check if NODE+ is in standby mode,

briefl y press the power button. Two blue

rings indicate NODE+ is powered on but

in standby. (No shake to wake feature

currently)

Powering Down

Powering Down

To power down NODE+, press and hold the

power button for 3 seconds. Press and hold

for 10 seconds for a hard reset.

To check if NODE+ is in standby mode,

briefl y press the power button. Two blue

rings indicate NODE+ is powered on but

in standby. (No shake to wake feature

Powering Down

Powering DownPowering DownPowering Down

Press and Hold

3 Seconds

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The NODE+ device with motion sensor will be shipped

with USB charging cord. Additional sensor modules are

sold separately,

Scan this QR code with your iOS device to be directed

to the myNODE App page in iTunes. This app will give

you access to all of our other NODE+ apps.

Download

To download the App:

Search the iTunes App Store for:

NODE Variable Technologies

Launch the myNODE App

Ensure that you have Bluetooth®

enabled on your iOS device. Visit “settings” on

your mobile device to check Bluetooth®.

Download the App

Explore ™

PowerLights flash blue when NODE+ is turned on.

To get started, locate and press the power

button on your NODE+ device.

The device should beep and flash blue to let

you know that it has been turned on.

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Getting Started

Making real motion digital, and digital motion real. For fitness, logistics, vibration analysis, and gaming, motion is

only as good as it is useful. NODE+motion measures nine degrees of motion with a 9DOF IMU, which allows NODE+

to accurately measure its orientation and movement. This is made possible through the combination of a three-axis

gyroscope, a three-axis accelerometer, and a three-axis magnetometer.

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The myNODE App will launch into the device

selection screen which displays all NODE+

devices within range of your iOS device. Devices

are listed by NODE+, followed by a 12-digit

serial number (located on the outside of box).

Tap on the icon for your NODE+ device to

connect (you can slide from left to right to view

all NODEs within range of you smart device).

Testing myNODE functionality

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Once connected, myNODE allows you to view

device info (battery level, signal strength, serial

numbers, fi rmware version, etc), manage device

settings (data logging, quiet mode, name, etc),

and provides access to our other NODE+ apps.

Testing myNODE functionality

Naming

Clicking on name will allow you to re-name

your NODE+, making it easier to recognize.

Data Logging

Clicking data logging will allow you to manage

your stored reading settings within each

NODE+ app. There, you can enable/disable

stored readings, and erase all stored readings.

Quiet Mode

Clicking on quiet mode will allow you to disable

NODE+ device sounds.

Re-name NODE

Connected Modules

Battery Strength

Signal Strength

Data Logging

Quiet Mode

Firmware Version

Serial Number

Tap to access our

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Aft er the fi rst pairing, NODE+ will auto connect to the

N+motion app. Choose your NODE+ serial number or

custom name to begin streaming data. Devices are listed

by NODE+, followed by a 12-digit serial number (located

on the outside of box).

Once connected, N+motion will begin taking motion

data. Try tilting your NODE+ from side to side. Notice

the changes in the accelerometer, gyroscope, and

magnetometer readings.

Record

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Testing Node’s motion functionality

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accelerometer (g)

gyroscope (dps)

magnetometer (G)

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x - axisy - axisz - axis

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Tap the Menu button in the upper left corner to

explore N+motion’s other capabilities, or press

record to begin recording and saving N+motion data.

Tilt


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3D ViewClicking on 3D View will access the NODE+cube. This

demo provides an example of N+motion’s motion

tracking capabilities.

Tilt your NODE+ side to

side or left to right to

test NODE+ motion’s

orientation, and motion

tracking capabilities.

NODE+ senses and

records the data obtained

by your movements.

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You will be presented with a view displaying

three graphs. Tap the record button the create

a recording of the data being received.

The top graph displays accelerometer

readings. Try shaking your NODE+ to see the

reaction on this graph.

The middle graph displays gyroscope readings.

Try rotating your NODE+.

The bottom graph displays magnetometer

readings. Changes in orientation of your

device relative to the earth’s magnetic fi eld (or

nearby devices) will cause changes in the data

displayed on this graph.

accelerometer (g)

gyroscope (dps)

magnetometer (G)

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you can access your saved recordings, rename

fi les, and send the saved data via email.Access Recordings

TapTesting Node’s Motion Functionality

Exporting CSV/ Rename fi les

You can rename and organize saved data

readings, and send data on the go!

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After the first pairing, NODE+ will auto connect

to the N+therma app. Choose your NODE+ serial

number or custom name to begin streaming data.

Devices are listed by NODE+, followed by a 12-digit


Once connected, N+therma will begin taking

temperature data. Point your NODE+’s red aiming

lights toward an object to read it’s temperature.

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Testing the therma module

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Node+ therma allows you to customize your

data readings from the settings screen. From

this screen you can connect and disconnect

your NODE+, adjust the temperature unit, turn

LEDs on and off, and adjust emissivity and

choose emissivity setting.

Settings

Testing the therma module

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The settings screen

allows you to connect

and disconnect your

NODE+ , choose a

temperature unit, turn

LEDs on and off and

adjust and choose an

emissivity setting.

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fi les, and send the saved data via email.Access Recordings

TapTesting the therma module

Exporting CSV/ Rename fi les



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After the first pairing, NODE+ will auto connect to the

N+clima app. Choose your NODE+ serial number or

custom name to begin streaming data. Devices are

listed by NODE+, followed by a 12-digit serial number

(located on the outside of box).

Once connected, N+clima will begin taking pressure,

light, humidity and temperature data. Place your

NODE+ in your chosen area and begin recording

atmospheric data.

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Testing the clima module

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Access Recordings

TapBy clicking the Recordings tab in the menu,


files, and send the saved data via email.


Exporting CSV / Rename files



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Node+clima allows you to customize your

data readings from the settings screen. From

this screen you can connect or disconnect

your NODE+, adjust the temperature unit,

light unit, and pressure units.

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The settings screen


or disconnect your

NODE+ , choose a

temperature unit, light

unit, or pressure unit.

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After the first pairing, NODE+ will auto

connect to the N+luma app. Choose your

NODE+ serial number or custom name to

begin streaming data. Devices are listed

by NODE+, followed by a 12-digit serial

number (located on the outside of box).

Once connected, you can program

N+luma’s LEDs by adjusting speed,

brightness, flash, sos, and spin settings.

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Testing the luma module

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Aft er the fi rst pairing, NODE+ will auto connect

to the N+chroma app. Choose your NODE+ serial

number or custom name to begin streaming data.

Devices are listed by NODE+, followed by a 12-digit


Once connected, place your N+chroma color sensor

module onto the fl at surface you would like to

scan, and press the scan color button to begin

reading color.

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Testing the chroma module

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You will be presented with a view of N+

chroma’s Single Color Scan display.

Now, place your NODE+ fl at against the

colored surface you’d like to scan, and press

the scan color button.

Your NODE+chroma screen will display an

image of the scanned color, along with RGB,

Hex, and Lab color readings.

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Options

Tap the Options button

to change Chroma’s

settings or connect to

another NODE device.


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You will be presented with a menu

displaying Pair to NODE+, Calibration, View

Mode, and Reference Light Options.

The Calibrate Option allows you to calibrate

your NODE+chroma sensor.

The View Mode Option allows you to toggle

between Single Color and Color Compare

views.

The Reference Light Option allows you to

select a Reference Light color standard for

your N+chroma readings.

Pair to NODE

Calibration

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View Mode

Reference Light


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Now, Tap the View Mode Button at the

bottom of your screen to toggle to the

Compare Color view.

The Reference Light option will allow you

to select a Reference Light color standard,

(sRGB or Adobe Lab) for your +chroma

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You will be presented with a view of

N+chroma’s Color Compare display.

Now, place your NODE+ fl at against the fi rst

colored surface you’d like to scan, and press

the scan color button on the left of your

screen. Repeat the same process with the

color you would like to compare it to.

Your NODE+chroma screen will display

side-by-side images of the scanned colors,

along with a percentage match of the two

scanned colors.

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After the first pairing, NODE+ will auto connect

to the N+oxa app. Choose your NODE+ serial

number or custom name to begin streaming

data. Devices are listed by NODE+, followed

by a 12-digit serial number (located on the

outside of box).

Once connected, N+ oxa will begin taking gas

readings from the specific N+oxa gas sensor

module you have attached to your NODE+.

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Testing the oxa module

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Access Recordings

TapBy clicking the Recordings tab in the menu,


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Baseline

TapTo calibrate N+oxa, tap calculate baseline.

Calibrating oxa sensors will take approximately

20 minutes. Do not exit the screen during this

process. This allows N+oxa to generate accurate

gas level readings for Carbon Monoxide, Nitric

Oxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Chlorine Gas, Sulfur

Dioxide, or Hydrogen Sulfide.


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Node+oxa allows you to customize your

data readings from the settings screen.

From this screen you connect or disconnect

your NODE+, and change N+oxa’s reading

unit (raw or ppm).

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or disconnect your

NODE+, and change

your reading unit.

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© 2013 Variable, Inc. All rights reserved.

Variable, the Variable logo, NODE+, the NODE+ logo, +chroma, +therma, +oxa, +clima, +luma, are trademarks of Variable, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Apple iOS and iTunes Store are service marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Any use of such marks by Variable, Inc. is under license.Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Any mention of third-party products or mobile applications is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Variable assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products. All understandings, agreements, or warranties, if any, take place directly between the vendors and the prospective users.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Variable is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.

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