Sensor Settings
Sensor settings can be adjusted during initial setup with the App Wizard, or changed later through the TotaLite Platform — from the Project Page or the Device Page, by selecting "Measurement Settings" or "Change Settings".
This article covers two key settings: Measurement Interval and LED Power.
Measurement Interval
How often the sensor takes a measurement and uploads it to the cloud. Shorter intervals give you more frequent insight; longer intervals reduce data volume and bandwidth needs.
LED Power
Determines detection range. Targets further away need more power; targets closer to the sensor need less. Match the setting to your target distance rather than defaulting to maximum — it keeps the setup efficient without sacrificing accuracy.
Measurement Interval
Measurement interval is the time between each measurement set, which is in fact the measurement frequency, with system constraints:
- Minimum interval: 300 seconds (5 minutes)
- Maximum interval: 86400 seconds (24 hours)
- Common settings: 5, 15, 30 minutes; 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 24 hours
You can set custom intervals within these limits based on your specific monitoring requirements.
NOTE:
- When setting the Measurement Interval, the time-frame should always be converted into seconds for a correct setting.
LED Power Settings
The LED Power is a critical configuration parameters which affect measurement quality and maximum range.
LED Power adjusts the strength of the infrared light on the targets, directly shaping the usable range. Higher power helps capture distant targets, whereas lower power gives better exposure for targets that are close.
- 100% power enables maximum detection range.
- Maximum effective range is 70m.
- Lower power settings should be used for closer targets to for better target detection and image processing (otherwise, the targets appear to be too bright which impedes the image processing).
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Adjusting LED power affects image quality and the system's ability to detect distant targets.
Guideline for Power Settings
When it comes to Power, here the reference will be outdoors in sunny light, which is the least favourable condition of operation.
| Max. dist. | Power | Min. dist. |
|---|---|---|
| 10 m | 5% | 5 m |
| 20 m | 10% | 10 m |
| 30 m | 20% | 15 m |
| 40 m | 40% | 20 m |
| 50 m | 65% | 23 m |
| 60 m | 85% | 25 m |
| 70 m | 100% | 25 m |
NOTE:
- Keep in mind the risk of overexposure and effect of sunlight when configuring the device.
Power Consumption Considerations when powered by battery
Higher measurement frequencies significantly impact power consumption, as do cycle count and LED power settings:
- More frequent measurements = more power consumption
- Higher LED power = more power consumption
NOTE:
- You can always consult with the TotaLite team for optimal measurement settings specific to your project conditions.