Wildeye Device Overview (obsolete, hidden)
Wildeye is a comprehensive suite of devices designed to seamlessly connect meters and sensors to your phone or web-browser, out of the box.
Simply connect your Wildeye datalogger to any compatible meter or sensor within 4G coverage and enjoy continuous monitoring of sensor and meter data. You can also remotely control pumps and valves*, and receive alerts and generate reports.
Wildeye devices can be paired with sensors & meters for a variety of common applications, but the possibilities are limitless.
Each Wildeye datalogger requires an ongoing subscription, granting you access to view data through graphs, dashboards, or maps, plus ongoing remote support. Additionally, you can easily configure and manage your clients' fleet of devices.
* Valve and pump control currently restricted to select applications. Please enquire with Wildeye for availability.
Wildeye 4G IoT logger - rechargeable, 2 cable version with example smartphone app screenshot
Operation Overview
When you first receive your Wildeye it will be in Transport Mode. This is a power savings mode where radio communication and sensor logging is inactive. Once a Wildeye has been activated out of Transport mode, the attached meters and sensors are measured and logged periodically (configurable) in internal non-volatile memory, and the data is sent to the cloud servers usually every 2hrs (configurable) via the cellphone network. Certain alarms may also initiate an upload. An upload can also be initiated by pressing the button on the front of the Wildeye
Whenever the Wildeye uploads it will attempt to send all stored measurements and also receive any new configuration settings from the cloud servers.
The Wildeye automatically updates its on-board real-time clock every time it connects to the servers. The Wildeye will measure data in UTC Time (GMT) and this data is converted to the local timezone of your site, as configured in the web portal, whenever you view the data in graphs or reports.
All configuration and settings are made remotely from the Wildeye Web Portal or smart-phone app.
Wildeye Features
Connect to any meter or sensor
IP68 Waterproof
SIM card built-in for Verizon, Telstra, or Vodafone Global covering 99% of the world
Rechargeable version runs directly from solar panel or external bulk battery
Long-life version lasts up to 6 years*
Recharge from any 12-30V DC power source
Waterproof external battery packs available to boost lifetime
Monitor up to 12 meters/sensors from a single wildeye**
Add extra input channels with Expander modules
*Configured to 1day uploads & 15min logging
**Dependent on sensor power draw
Product variants
The Wildeye device comes in a few variants, defined by its product code. See full details on the Wildeye Model Numbering System, or you can refer to the article on Standard Product Codes to discover which standard Wildeye suits your application.
Power Options
-R = "Rechargeable" Internal Battery
-B = "Long-life" non-rechargeable Internal Battery
Rechargeable
The Rechargeable option is intended to allow the Wildeye to be powered from a solar panel or other external power source such as a DC Power supply or external battery pack.
The Rechargeable option has an internal Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that can be continuously recharged from external power source, and act as a backup supply in case of power outage.
This option is denoted by an "-R" in the product code. The Rechargeable option includes 1 extra cable coming out of the device that is used to connect to an appropriate charging power source.
More details about the types of available power options can be found on external power supply options article.
Long life (non-rechargeable)
The Long-life version has an internal Lithium-metal Primary battery pack. This option can be used in applications where it is not practical to have an external power source.
It is intended for applications with fewer attached sensors - typically 1 attached sensor. Sensors are still logged at typical logging intervals, however the rate of transfer of data to the Wildeye website is normally less frequent - typically daily.
When the sensor you are connected to requires powering from the Wildeye you should be careful to reduce the logging interval of these sensors to extend the battery life.
This option is denoted by a "-B" in the product code.
Communications Options
Network
Wildeye devices currently support 2 cellular radio options: 3G and 4G, although 3G is currently being phased out around the world, and therefore only 4G Wildeye’s are available for purchase.
-E = 3G (UMTS)
-M = 4G (CatM1 or NBIoT)
4G cellular networks come in different versions globally. There are 2 versions that are purpose-built for communicating with remote meters and sensorse: Cat-M (also known as LTE-M in some countries) and NBIoT (Short for Narrow Band IoT). Both of these networks are sometimes collectively referred to as IoT (Internet of Things) networks, or LPWA (Low Power / Wide Area) Networks.
Antenna Selection
You have to be careful to use the correct external antenna for the Network that you are connecting to. The Wildeye 4G device is "Multiband" (can operate on the different radio frequencies that different cellular operators adopt), however the external antenna is generally tuned to operate on specific frequencies.
You can read the article on Antenna Selection to learn more.
Meter/Sensor Interfaces
A Wildeye has 1 or 2 physical cables containing one or more input channels for attaching meters/sensors.
Expander modules allow additional channels and non-native channel types to be added to a Wildeye. An expander module has between 1 and 4 physical cables each containing one or more channels.
For both Wildeyes and Expander modules, the type of the cable and the channels contained inside it are defined by the Cable Codes.
For details on supported meter/sensor interfaces, see Supported Meter/Sensor Channel Types
Standard Input Types:
Digital/Tamper
Input Types via Expander module:
For how to physically attach meters/sensors to your Wildeye, see article Wiring and Connectors.
Configuring your Wildeye
All configuration can be performed remotely through the Wildeye Web Portal or smart-phone app. You can learn more about how to configure your Wildeye in the article Web Portal & Mobile Application.
Installing your Wildeye
There are many important considerations to keep in mind when installing your Wildeye to ensure trouble free, long term operation.
These include optimal antenna positioning and making sure the sensors have good waterproof connections. It is also important to use the Wildeye app to record the GPS location of your installation and take lots of photos of the site and sensors so that Wildeye support has as much information as possible if remote support of future issues is required.
You can read the article about Installing your Wildeye for more information.
Viewing your Sensor Data
Once your Wildeye is installed and collecting data, you can view this data in graphs, reports and maps through the Web or App Software.
You can learn more about how to setup and use the software in the article Web Portal & Smartphone App