Configuring Sensors
To set a sensor’s configurations, from the Sensor List, click the “Edit” icon next to the name of the sensor that you would like to configure. Alternately you can click on the “Edit” tab in the Sensor
Data Window to access this same area. The Temperature Sensor Configuration window allows you to set the primary configurations for each sensor. Within this window you can change the name of the sensor, set the heartbeat (how often the sensor checks-in with the software - 120 minutes is recommended), and change the unit of measurement. When you have finished making changes, press the “Save” button at the bottom of this section.
Note:
Be sure to click the “Save” button anytime you make a change to any of the sensor parameters. All changes made
to the sensor settings will be downloaded to the sensor on the next sensor heartbeat (check-in). Once a change has been made and “Saved,” you will not be able to edit that sensor’s configurations again until the sensor has downloaded the new setting.
If you have a question about any fields in this window, mouse over the next to the right of the field and it will give you a brief definition
You can type in the numbers or use the sliders to change them
Sensor Name
The name of the assigned sensor, e.g., Freezer 1.
Display As
Indicates whether temperature is displayed as °F or °C. Slide the grey bar to change between them.
Heartbeat Interval
How often the sensor transmits to the online system via the gateway. It is recommended to set the
Heartbeat Interval to 120 minutes (2 hours) to preserve battery life.
Heartbeat Interval Battery Life
30 mins Up to 6 months
60 mins
120 mins
Up to 1 year
Up to 3 years
Assessments per Heartbeat
How many times between heartbeats a sensor will compare its readings against the measurement limits. An average of assessment readings is transmitted on the heartbeat.
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Aware State Heartbeat
If outside of measurement limit during assessment/reading puts the sensor into “High Alert” or
Aware State. Now assessment frequency is determined by the Aware State Heartbeat. An automatic
Notification Alert will not be sent unless parameters are set-up in the Notifications window.
Sensor is On
The time of day the sensor is actively working. No communication will be sent while sensor is hibernating. If you select “Between”, you will need to indicate the time-frame the sensor should be on.
This is useful to monitor conditions only during daytime or nightime hours.
Use Aware State (also known as Threshold)
Any assessments below the minimum value or above the maximum value will cause the sensor to enter an Aware State. Minimum (left slider) any assessments below this will cause sensor to go into
Aware State. Maximum (right slider) any assessments above this will cause the sensor to enter
Aware State.
Below: 32 ° or Above: 41 °
?
Use Aware State
Sensor is operating outside limits
(enters Aware State)
Sensor is operating within limits
Threshold Buffer
A buffer to prevent the sensor from bouncing between standard operation and the aware state when the assessments are very close to a threshold. E.g., if a minimum value is set to 32°, a maximum value is set for 41° and the buffer is set to 1°, when a sensor takes an assessment below 32° or above 41° it enters and remains in the Aware State until the temperature reading returns to within 1° of the preset limits (i.e., 33° and 40° respectively).
1 °
Threshold Buffer
Below: 32 ° or Above: 41 °
?
33° 40°
Synchronize
In large sensor networks, offset is used to prevent all sensors from transmitting simultaneously thus reducing communication disruption.
Failed Transmissions
The number of transmissions the sensor sends without response from a gateway before entering battery-saving link mode. In link mode the sensor will scan for another gateway on the same network and use that to send information. If none are found, the sensor will sleep for 2 hours before trying to scan again.
Configuring Multiple Sensors Simultaneously
Once you’ve set the configuration for one sensor, you can then configure multiple sensors simultaneously with the same settings.One sensor must already be configured to use this feature
.
Click on the “Overview” tab in the main navigation bar. You can make certain configurations to multiple sensors by clicking on “Configure Multiple Sensors” at the bottom of the Sensor List Window.
In the “Configure Multiple Sensors” pane, you can choose which sensor to use for the desired configuration. Click the “Check All” or “Uncheck All” button to select which sensors will be updated with the sensor configuration you identified above.
Note:
Settings configured through this window will overwrite any custom settings currently set for the selected sensors.
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Setting Notifications
Automated notifications can be set up to alert you via SMS text or email if a wireless sensor meets a set threshold or condition. To create a new notification or edit/delete an existing notification, click on the “Notifications” tab in the main menu area of the site.
1. The Notification List Window
Notifications
Tab
Create a New
Notification
Edit an Existing
Notification
View / Edit / Delete
Notification
Enable / Disable a Notification
2. Creating a New Notification
Click on the “Create New Notification” link or click on the “+” sign.
Select the class of notification
Title
Allows you to name your notification, e.g., (Fridge#1 Temperature Alert)
Class of Notification
There are four notification options available when creating a new notification.
• Application:
Application notifications are sensor specific (temp sensor = trigger alert when temp is above
70°F, etc.). If creating an application specific notification, you will need to choose what sensor type you are creating the alert for either temperature or humidity. The system will automatically populate a list of sensor types that are currently being used within the network. The notificatiion you create will be based on the selected sensor type.
• Inactivity:
Set up “Inactivity” notifications to alert you when your sensors and/or gateways have stopped communicating with the servers. Failure to set up an “Inactivity” notification will result in no email/SMS text being sent should your sensors stop communicating with the servers. This can also be used for inactivity in the gateway.
• Low battery:
Allows users to define a battery power percentage level that will trigger an alert from the system, warning them to replace batteries.
• Advanced:
Allows the user to set notifications based on more advanced rules; such as comparing past data points with the current one to determine if the notification should be sent.
NotifEye after Aware period:
Sends a notification any time a sensor exceeds set measurement limits and enters an aware state.
Back Online:
Sends a notification when a connection is restored.
Battery below 10
(%): Sends a notification when a battery drain reaches 10% battery life.
When you are finished, click the “Create” button.
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3. Setting and Editing Notifications
People that will receive this notification
For each person that you want to receive notifications, start typing a name into the box and the system will automatically populate the name of a user within your sensor network. If there are already multiple users on the network, a dropdown list of names will appear. Select the name of the user for the notification. You will also need to select how the notification will be sent (email/SMS text or both).
If the person to be notified does not have an account on the network, you may quickly add them by selecting the “New System User” link and entering their contact information.
Notification Parameters
Title
Name of Notification, e.g. Fridge 1.
Notification Text
Message that will be displayed when notification is sent.
Notify when sensor temperature reading is
This area allows you to set notification parameters such as the name, the notification message and sensor data conditions that will trigger the notification.
Alert Between
Specifies hours that the notification is on.
Don’t Alert again for (Snooze)
Defines how frequently you want to be notified once the alert is active.
Notification is Active
Allows you to turn off a notification temporarily without deleting it.
Assigned Devices
Allows you to tell the system which sensors will trigger the notification being created. When a notification is sent from the system, it will automatically include the sensor name and data that caused the notification to be sent.
4. Deleting a Notification
To delete a notification, in the “Notification List” pane, click on the name of the notification you wish to edit and at the bottom of the pane, click on the “x” or delete button to remove the notification.
Note:
Clicking on the edit icon will only allow you to edit the notification, but does not allow you to delete it. Click on
the name of the notification to delete it.
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