Sensor Enclosure

Prototype Design Specifications

Product Statement:

Ask Kate

Size

<150g

~4x2.5x1.5" (HxWxD)

Performance Requirements

Operation

Speed

1 set of data points per 15 minutes

IO

Interface buttons

Power button

Ethernet connection

WiFi Connection

Display

Continuous Usage

Until TDB EOL

Loads

Birds and small animals

Power

Power Draw

TBD

LiPo Battery

Size TBD

Solar Cell

Size and necessity TBD

Shelf Life

1 Year

Service Life

2 Years

Service Environment

Operating Temperature Range

-20 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit

Operating Humidity Range

0 to 100%

Shock

2 meter drop to concrete

Contaminate Exposure

Dirt

Dust

Water

Plant growth

Bugs

Power Anomalies

100% lack of "grid" power

Abuse

Constant exposure to Midwest climate

Blowing rainstorms

Freezing rain

Snow

Reliability Standards/Expectations

Maximum 1 in 20 failure rate

Ergonomics

Visible stats display (when held)

Battery level

Network address

Current Reading

Easy to reach buttons

Hand-held operation available when not mounted (for service)

Rounded design

Textured surface

Aesthetics

White or dark gray (for pier/rural deployment)

Earth colors (for "nature" deployment)

Maintenance

Internal

Battery replacement (user serviceable)

External battery door

Seal replacement

External

View port cleaning (user serviceable)

Off-the-Shelf Components

Electronics hardware

Mounting strap

Material Requirements

UV resistant

Light-weight

Rigid

Recycling/Disposal

Recycled as e-waste

Return to manufacture option

Manufacturing Process

Injection mold

3D printing (prototyping and possible mold making)

Company Constraints

Manufacturing Capability

Basic FDM printer

Basic manual injection molds

Schedule Requirements

Street Date

9/1/2020

Design Time

Electronics

2 months

Housing

3 months

Infrastructure

6 months