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User Guide Thank you for choosing Temperature@lert to protect your highly valuable belongings from unexpected changes in temperature or other potentially harmful environmental factors. We hope that you will find our products and services the simplest and most reliable wireless temperature monitoring systems available.
About Temperature@lert Our data logger device helps to alert you when slight changes in the environment are detected. We believe in the simplicity of our device – in design, set-up, and operation. Our device is cost effective. We strive to design, manufacture and deliver high quality, reliable products and services our customers want at a price they believe delivers good value and the peace of mind they expect.
About ZPoint Temperature@lert's next generation wireless sensor offering provides leading edge data logger performance and advanced features to meet the needs of IT, Medical, Bio/Pharma, Retail and Commercial Food Service, Property Management, Solar & Green Energy and Residential customers to keep track of their valuable materials, equipment and data where limited or no network connectivity is available or the service is unreliable.
Hardware Guide ZPoint at a Glance Temperature@lert ZPoint is a remote environmental monitoring system that measures conditions such as temperature and humidity at various locations every few minutes. Each sensor reading is transmitted via 2.4Ghz wireless radio to ZPoint Cellular Gateway. The Gateway relays the readings using the mobile phone network to our 24/7 monitoring system and secure web site.
What's Included Temperature@lert ZPoint includes the following items: • Node (onboard temperature sensor / optional onboard humidity) • Two AA Batteries (already installed) • Antenna • Quick Start Guide Setting Up the Hardware Ensure the ZPoint Cellular Gateway is powered on. Once the gateway is powered on, it will attempt to connect to the cloud.
Temperature@lert ZPoint Cellular Gateway and Nodes are primarily controlled via the Sensor Cloud website located at www.myalertlist.com. Log into www.myalertlist.com using the username and password you created when you purchased the device. To setup a temperature alert notification, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Device List tab.
Temperature@lert ZPoint Nodes in Detail ZPoint was designed from day one to be wicked (yes, we’re headquartered in Boston, MA) simple. Keeping it simple enables the unit to achieve rock solid reliability and performance. As with any piece of technology, it’s always good to know the details even on the simple stuff.
Warning Light The warning light will normally be off. However, the warning light will flash once 30 few seconds to indicate the unit’s internal battery is low. The warning light will flash twice every 30 seconds to indicate a low wireless signal. Your unit is operating normally even if the warning light is flashing.
Power Switch – This switch is used to control the different operating modes of the device (See operating modes). Built in Sensor – The TM-ZP200 includes a built in temperature sensor. The TM-ZP200-TH includes built in temperature and humidity sensors.
Hardware Operation Turning on the Node A ball point pen or paper clip can be used to press and immediately release the On/Off button. All lights will briefly light up and the unit will be turned on. Turning off the Node The unit is shipped in the Off mode.
the cellular gateway is damaged or the node goes out of range of the gateway), turning on store and forward will internally log the sensor readings on the regular interval. Once wireless communication is restored, the logged data will be forwarded to the cloud and available for reporting and compliance purposes.
Operating Guidelines Placement Zpoint Nodes can be placed on a flat and level surface or mounted vertically on a wall with screws of industrial Velcro® tape. The unit will report readings from the built in sensor(s) or you can use the external sensor jacks to wire sensors into areas where monitoring with a buffer vial is needed (such as inside a fridge or freezer).
Standard sensors such as temperature, humidity, flood, and dry contact will not reduce the battery life. • ZPoint Nodes that are not within range of a Cellular Edition ZPoint Gateway for an extended period of time will decrease the battery life. If you are using the Nodes in those conditions, make sure you have low battery alarms setup.
Troubleshooting Common Problems Failure Light is Flashing Enter signal strength indicator mode to determine if you have adequate cellular service in the area of operation. Contact Temperature@lert support if you require further assistance. Warning Light is Flashing A warning light does NOT indicate a fault or failure. The device is still transmitting successfully as long as the red failure light is not flashing.
Specifications Model TM-ZP200 & TM-ZP200-TH English Dimensions 6.62” x 3.30” x 1.10” Metric Dimensions 16.8 cm x 8.38 cm x 2.79 cm Weight 6.4 oz (182 grams) Software Requirements None Hardware Requirements Cellular Edition ZPoint Gateway in Range Network Requirements...
Obtaining Service and Support We’ve worked very hard to ensure that Temperature@lert ZPoint monitoring solution is simple and easy to use. Of course, we do realize that questions and other issues can pop up at any time. So, we’d love to hear from you. If you require assistance at any time, please visit http://www.temperaturealert.com/ and click on the Help/Support tab.
Regulatory Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.