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Page 1: User Guide
Monnit Wireless Sensors and iMonnit Online Monitoring System User Guide... - Page 2 Monnit Wireless Sensors and iMonnit Online Monitoring System User Guide M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
- Page 3 Using the Sensor List Configuring Sensors (Basic) Configuring Sensors (Advanced) Configure Multiple Sensors Simultaneously Setting Up Notifications and Alerts History and Chart Views Exporting Data (To File) Exporting Data to an External Source Sensor Maps Reports Error Reporting, Troubleshooting and Support Warranty Information M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
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Page 4: Fcc Information To Users
To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance are not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp. -
Page 5: About Monnit
About Monnit Corp. Monnit is a leader in the design and manufacture of turnkey, self-installing, low cost wireless sensor solutions targeted at the commercial, industrial and consumer markets. Monnit’s sensing solutions are designed to be easily installed and used by anyone wanting to remotely monitor information and... -
Page 6: System Requirements
Network and Computer Requirements ™ MonnitLink USB Gateway Computer System Requirements To use your wireless sensors with a MonnitLink USB Gateway you will need a Windows PC with the following: • A MonnitLink ™ USB Wireless Gateway • Windows XP with 512 MB Memory (Windows 7 with 1024 MB Recommended) • 20 MB Free Disk Space... - Page 7 Ethernet connection with access to the Internet. A MonnitLink Cellular Gateway is a standalone unit that op- erates continuously without the need for a computer and only requires an Internet data plan available through Monnit.
- Page 8 To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. Approved Antenna: • Hyperlink HG905RD-RSP (omnidirectional) M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
- Page 9 To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. Approved Antenna: • Hyperlink HG905RD-RSP (omnidirectional) M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
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Page 10: Usb Interface
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been designed to operate with the attached non-removable antenna. M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp. - Page 11 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been designed to operate with the attached non-removable antenna. 10 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
- Page 12 To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. Approved Antenna: • Hyperlink HG905RD-RSP (omnidirectional) 11 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
- Page 13 Before inserting the MonnitLink USB Gateway into your comput- ™ er, you will need to install the USB Drivers and the Monnit Gate- way Application which will allow your sensor network to communi- cate with the iMonnit Online Sensor Monitoring System.
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Page 14: Monnit Gateway Application Installation
You can now begin using your Monnit wireless sensors online. Note: The Monnit Gateway application needs to be running on your computer in order for the sensor data to be transmitted to the iMonnit Online System. If the gateway is not running your sensor data is not being recorded and notifications based on sensor data cannot be sent from the system. - Page 15 Check that Sensor Data is Being Recieved: As the sensors power up, they will check into the Monnit- Sphere Gateway and transmit their current reading. Your gateway window should look similar to this: 06/24/2011 09:44:57.939: RX: Sensor Data: Device: 10721 SensorType: Temperature[2],...
- Page 16 If you need more immediate response from a sensor, you can press the “Download Sensor Updates” button in the Monnit Gateway applicaton, then cycle the sensor by removing, then re-inserting the battery.
- Page 17 “Login” button to continue. Your username and password are included on the informa- tion sheet that shipped with your sensors. Note: You will be prompted to change your password when you login for the first time. 16 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
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Page 18: Imonnit User Interface (Overview)
My Account Access and edit account information and system users. Reports Access reports for your account. 17 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp. - Page 19 Calibrate - Allows you to calibrate your sensors by correcting a current reading, and applying the adjustment to all future readings. (Only available on applicable sensors.) 18 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
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Page 20: Using "My Account" (Account And Contacts)
Allows you to change the name of the sensor network and enable or disable notifications for all sensors located in that network. Configure All Notification Recipient Allows you to create a contact that will overwrite all existing notifi- cations for all sensors and networks within the account. Note: Using this function will overwrite all existing notifications setup in the account. 19 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp. -
Page 21: Selecting The Date Range
You can click on any of the pre-determined date configurations in the left column or select “Pick a Date” to view single day data for a given date or select “Date Range” to define a specific range of dates. Note: The current date is highlighted in yellow, while your selected dates will be displayed in red. 20 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp. -
Page 22: Using The Sensor List
For larger sensor networks, we have provided a way to easily sort your sensor list to only show sensors by “Type” or “Status”. To activate a sorting filter on the list, mouse over “List Options” and select the filter you would like to apply. To reset to the default sensor list view select “Reset View”. 21 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp. - Page 23 (how frequently the sensor will take a reading and communicate with the MonnitSphere online monitoring and notification system), and select the units of mea- surement etc. If more advanced configurations are needed, click on “Advanced Configuration” link above the “Save” button. Note: Be sure to click the “Save” button anytime you make a change to any of the configuration elements. 22 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
- Page 24 Configuring Sensors (Advanced) All of the advanced configuration settings are transmitted to the sensor and stored on the sensor hardware. These settings allow the sensor to act differently, independent of the software. 23 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
- Page 25 In large sensor networks, offset is used to prevent all sensors from trans- mitting simultaneously; therefore minimizing communication disruption. Aware State Heartbeat How often the sensor communicates with the gateway while in the aware state. 24 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
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Page 26: Configure Multiple Sensors Simultaneously
List Window. Click the checkboxes in front of all sensors that you would like to apply the settings to, then click “Save” to apply the same settings for all selected sensors. Note: Settings configured through this window will overwrite any custom settings currently set for the selected sensors. 25 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp. - Page 27 Setting Up Notifications and Alerts Clicking on the “Notifications” tab within the sensor data window will bring up a list of sent notifications as well as a list of all currently setup notifications and alerts. Edit Delete To create a new notification or alert, click on the “New” icon at the bottom right of the window. To edit or delete an existing notification, click on the “Edit” icon or the “Delete” icon. 26 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
- Page 28 80°. Notify Again After Allows you to define how frequently you want to be notified if the sensor condition is still met or exceeded. For example, if the temperature is still above 80° I can be notified every 10 minutes until I have addressed the issue. Notification is On Allows you to turn off a notification temporarily, without deleting it. 27 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
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Page 29: History And Chart Views
To change the date range of the viewable information, click on the date range box at the top right of the sensor data window. 28 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp. - Page 30 “Include Data from All Sensors”. Note: Only the first 5,000 records within the selected date range will be exported, you can adjust the date range to export more data if needed. 29 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp.
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Page 31: Exporting Data To An External Source
Generic URL or an external service that is cur- rently registered with the MonnitSphere System such as Sensing Planet™. If you are using a registered external subscription ser- vice enter your “External Identifier” and “Connection Information”. All available parameters are listed on the page. 30 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp. -
Page 32: Sensor Maps
Click “Create” to save the map to your list. Once your map is created, you can add sensors from your sensor list to the map by clicking on “Add to Map” by each sensor. 31 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp. -
Page 33: Reports
Reports By clicking on “Reports” in the main navigation bar you can access any standardized reports generated by the MonnitSphere software system. To suggest a report idea email software@monnit.com with a full description. 32 | M-UG01-3A | www.monnit.com | © 2011 Monnit Corp. -
Page 34: Error Reporting, Troubleshooting And Support
(1) year from the date of delivery with respect to hardware and will materially conform to their published specifica- tions for a period of one (1) year with respect to software. Monnit may resell sen- sors manufactured by other entities and are subject to their individual warranties;... - Page 35 Monnit. Customer acknowledges that replacement products may be repaired, refurbished or tested and found to be complying. Customer shall bear the risk of loss for such return shipment and shall bear all shipping costs. Monnit shall deliver replacements for Products determined by Monnit to be properly returned, shall bear the risk of loss and such costs of shipment of repaired products or replacements, and shall credit Customer’s reasonable costs of shipping such...
- Page 36 For additional information on Monnit Wireless Sensors and Software, please visit us on the web at www.monnit.com. Monnit Corporation 7304 South Cottonwood Suite #204 Midvale, Utah 84047 www.monnit.com All trademarks are property of Monnit. ©2011 Monnit Corp. All Rights Reserved. M-UG01-3A (7/11)
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