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DeviceLink™ Hub
Quick Start Guide
Pub. No. MAN0017658 Rev. A.0
Doc. No. 328633I01 Rev. B.0
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Purpose of the guide
The DeviceLink™ Hub enables users to remotely monitor
sensors and alarms for laboratory equipment and
instruments using the Thermo Fisher ConnectTM
application on the Thermo Fisher Cloud.
This information sheet provides instructions for installing
and connecting the DeviceLink™ Hub to the Thermo Fisher
Cloud. See the DeviceLink™ Hub User Guide (Pub. No.
MAN0017657), available at thermofisher.com.
CAUTION! READ IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION. Before using the DeviceLink™
Hub, review the safety information in the
DeviceLink™ Hub User Guide (Pub. No.
MAN0017657).
Prepare for first use of the DeviceLink™ Hub
x If you do not have a Thermo Fisher Cloud account,
create an account (http://thermofisher.com/cloud).
x Inspect the DeviceLink™ Hub for damage. If you
find any damage, keep the packing material and
report the damage to the carrier immediately. See
the user guide for additional details. 3
Contents
x DeviceLink™ Hub Remote Monitoring Module
x Data cable (specific for your device)
Cat. No Data Cable
DLH-HP-100-TTL High Performance
Refrigerator/Freezer data cable
Note: For use with HP units
equipped with data port.
DLH-ULT-100-RS Legacy ULT data cable
Note: For use with PEEK ULT
units equipped with data port.
DLH-CO2-100-RSL Heracell CO2 Incubator data cable
Note: For use with Heracell CO2
incubators with RS232 data port.
DLH-CO2-100-USB VIOS CO2 Incubator data cable
Note: For use with VIOS CO2
incubators with USB Data Port.
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The contents of the DeviceLink™ Hub Remote
Monitoring Module are listed below.
1. DeviceLink™ Hub with Wi-Fi extender dongle
and wire clip
2. 4 adhesive mounts and adjustable tie wraps
3. Cleaning swabs
4. Ethernet cable
5. Power supply with adapter plugs
Required materials not supplied
x Wi̻Fi enabled device (phone, tablet, or laptop)
x Internet access (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
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Prepare the power supply
1. Slide the adapter the power supply and lock into
place. The adapter should slide easily and there
should be a click when the adapter is locked.
1. Power supply
2. Adapter
3. Slots where adapter tracts slide
4. Adapter tracts
5. Release button
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Power on and set up the DeviceLink™ Hub
IMPORTANT! Use the power supply that is provided
with the kit.
1. Set up the DeviceLink™ Hub as shown in the
following figure, then power on.
1. USB port for data cable
2. Wi-Fi extender dongle
3. Micro USB power plug
4. Clip for securing cables
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Mount the DeviceLink™ Hub to the laboratory
equipment or instrument being monitored
using magnets
IMPORTANT! Do not place the DeviceLinkτ Hub on the
door of the laboratory equipment or instrument being
monitored, as the repeated opening and closing of the door
can lead to cables breaking and loss of monitoring
function.
IMPORTANT! Before installing the adhesive mounts,
ensure that the cables can reach the appropriate plug.
1. Copy the MAC ID and serial number, which are on
the bottom of the DeviceLink™ Hub. These numbers
are required later in the setup process.
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2. Find a location on the laboratory equipment or
instrument to mount the DeviceLink™ Hub.
3. Clean the surface of the laboratory equipment or
instrument being monitored using an isopropanol
solution (50%) or using the cleaning swaps provided,
then dry the surface using the dry wipes provided.
4. Using the magnets, mount the DeviceLink™ Hub to
the laboratory equipment or instrument being
monitored as shown in the following figures. A
freezer is shown as an example.
5. The magnets are located on the bottom of the
DeviceLink™ Hub.
1. Magnets
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6. Use the adhesive mounts and adjustable tie wraps to
fasten the cables and prevent the cables from hanging
freely.
1. Adhesive mounts (2 are shown) 10
Connect the DeviceLink™ Hub to a network
and link to the Thermo Fisher Cloud
1. Open the Wi-Fi settings menu on your Wi-Fi enabled
device (phone, tablet, or laptop).
2. In the list of available Wi-Fi networks, select the
network starting with the letters DLH followed by the
last 8 alphanumeric characters from the serial number
on the label. You can find the serial number on the
bottom of the DeviceLink™ Hub. See the following
figure.
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3. If prompted, enter the password. The password is the
MAC ID (12 characters, all capital letters).
4. Open a web browser on your device, then enter the
following web address: https://dlh.thermofisher.com/
Note: You must enter htttps not http.
The landing page opens.
5. Select the network type (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
For Ethernet networks, continue to step 6.3.
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6. Enter the appropriate information for each field, then
click or touch Configure DLH. The following fields
are required.
1. SSID: Select the network that will connect to
the DeviceLink™ Hub, then click Done.
2. Network password: Enter the network password
for the network selected in the SSID field.
3. Instrument type: Select the laboratory equipment
or instrument being monitored, then click Done.
4. Thermo Fisher Cloud User: Enter the username of
the Thermo Fisher Cloud account.
5. Thermo Fisher Cloud Password: Enter the
password of the Thermo Fisher Cloud account.
The next screen should indicate that the configuration
was successfully transmitted. After 5 minutes, you
should see your instrument in the list of connected
instruments in the InstrumentConnect application on
the Thermo Fisher Cloud (See View sensor data and
alerts on the InstrumentConnect application on the
Thermo Fisher Cloud.)
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7. If the DeviceLink™ Hub does not configure, click or
touch Factory Reset, then repeat steps 1-6. See the
Troubleshooting section for additional assistance.
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View sensor data and alerts on the
InstrumentConnect application on the Thermo
Fisher Cloud
1. Sign in to the Thermo Fisher ConnectTM application
on the Thermo Fisher Cloud
(http://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/cloud.ht
ml).
2. In the Thermo Fisher ConnectTM home screen, click
the InstrumentConnect icon. The InstrumentConnect
icon is highlighted by the red box.
3. To view sensor data and alerts, select the laboratory
equipment or instrument from the list that is
displayed in the Instruments screen.
See the Thermo Fisher Cloud help for more information.
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Troubleshooting
If the lights on the side of the DeviceLink™ Hub blink in a
pattern, see the user guide for detailed troubleshooting
instructions.
Product specifications
x Device Electrical Rating : 5.1 VDC, 2.5 A
x Category: Class A
x Power supply:
– Wall mounted power adapter
– Input: AC 90-264 VAC 50/60 Hz 0.5 A
– Output: 5.1 VDC, 2.5 A
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– 2 pin prong type A, 1.5 meter cable
– AC Inlet: UI, Euro, Aus, US changeable
– 1.5M micro USB B lead
x Local storage: 8 GB
x Default Wi-Fi Transmission Frequency to Cloud:
– Every 5 minutes for sensor data transmission
– Real-time for alarm events
x Wireless protocol: 802.11ac
x Wi-Fi security: WEP, WPA/WPA2 – PSK,
WPA/WPA2- EAP, PEAP. Proxy servers are not
supported.
x Wi-Fi data rate: 1-65 Mbps
x Wi-Fi Range
– Built-in Wi̻Fi : up to 30 meters
– With Wi̻Fi Extender dongle (included): up to 70
meters
x RSSI (Wireless Network Strength): > −70 bBm or
better required
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