Wireless sensors serial modbus (rtu/ascii) gateway (12 pages)
Summary of Contents for Monnit ALTA
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Express PC Software Wireless Ethernet Gateway Quick Start • Create a Monnit user account with assigned wireless gateways and sensors. • Attach the antenna to the antenna connector on the back panel of the Ethernet gateway (make sure the connection is snug, but do not overtighten).
I. CREATE AN IMONNIT USER ACCOUNT 4. When completed, select the “Next” button. If this is your first time using the iMonnit online system site, you will need to create a new 5. This step will complete the user registration process and lead you into registering your account.
DNS through the online interface. For more information on configuring the Monnit Ethernet Gateway please view the support Light 1 - Indicates the Ethernet cable is plugged in. A green light indicates ready documentation at http://www.monnit.com/pdf/Ethernet_Gateway_Configuration.pdf.
III. USING THE IMONNIT ONLINE WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEM HISTORY VIEW Clicking on the “History” tab within the tab bar allows you to view the sensor’s data history UNDERSTANDING THE ONLINE INTERFACE as time stamped data. When you log into the online system, the default view shows all of your sensors last recorded data.
CONFIGURING SENSOR SETTINGS SENSOR AND/OR GATEWAY NOTIFICATION(S) Notifications for a single sensor or gateway can be created, deleted, and edited by clicking To edit the operational settings for a sensor, choose the “Sensor” option in the main navigation the “Events” tab in the senor tab bar. menu then select the “Settings”...
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9. The Event Information page has a series of tabs across the top. 3. From the Events page, tap “Add Event” in the left hand corner. 4. The dropdown menu will have the following options for Event Types: A. History: A table of all past alert notifications for this specific event. •...
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2. Choose the sensor you need an export for in the list. A. Configure the subject for the notification. 3. Pick the History tab. B. Customize the message body. 4. On the far right of the sensor history data is a cloud icon. Selecting this icon will C.
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Using a temperature sensor as an example. It is important to note that after calibrating the sensor, the sensor reading returned to the server is based on pre-calibration settings. The new calibration settings will take affect on If the sensor is using factory calibrations the Calibrate Active field is set True (1) so the bit the next sensor heartbeat.
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The heartbeat and poll rate minutes are also adjustable here. This will Use Modbus TCP software to pull in gateway and sensor data. Monnit provides a register automatically be set to force transmit on an Aware map.
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*Type Device Type (eg temp, water, motion sensor, etc) Use SNMP software to pull in gateway and sensor data. Monnit provides a .MIB file. There are four available interfaces. Set the SNMP Interface Address for each one the address of...
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• Click on “About”, then “Local IP Addresses” and make note of the IP address that your computer is using on your network. iMonnit Express (PC Software) Setup Visit http://www.monnit.com/support/downloads/ to download and install the iMonnit Express software. • Launch the iMonnit Express installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
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If it does not, check that the PC has the internet connection turned on, recheck your IP Address, power up your gateway and make sure the gateway is added into Monnit Pertains to Monnit ALTA Ethernet Gateway - 868 MHz Model: MNG2-9-EG-EGW Express.
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1999/5/EC. Radio Antenna 3.75 in Braided Wire / Gain: 1 (dBi) In order to satisfy the essential requirements of 1999/5/EC Directive, the Monnit ethernet Battery Type 3V Coin Cell Lithium Battery - CR2032 gateway is compliant with the following standards: Maximum Operating Temperature -7°C to +55°C ( 20°F to +131°F )
If any software or firmware incorporated in any Product DAMAGES. THE PRICE STATED FOR THE PRODUCTS IS A CONSIDERATION IN fails to conform to the warranty set forth in this Section, Monnit shall provide a bug fix or LIMITING MONNIT’S LIABILITY. NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF FORM, ARISING OUT...
• Where it can interfere with other electronic devices in environments such as hospitals, day. For error reporting, please email a full description of the error to support@monnit.com. airports, aircrafts, etc •...
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