ALTA Monnit MNO2-4-AV-LA User manual

Remote Monitoring for Business
ALTA Wireless Local Alert
User Guide
IMPORTANT!
Powering off the Local Alert will delete any saved notifications or sensor
readings; however, any configuration changes will be saved.

Table of Contents
I. ABOUT THE ALTA LOCAL ALERT 1
QUICK START GUIDE 1
THE LOCAL ALERT INTERFACE 2
FEATURES 3
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 3
BEHAVIORS 4
II. ORDER OF OPERATIONS 4
SETTING UP A NEW NETWORK 4
ADDING THE LOCAL ALERT TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 4
III. SET UP IN iMONNIT 5
ADD DEVICE 5
SET UP 5
VALIDATION 6
ACTIONS 6
NOTIFICATIONS 7
SENSOR READINGS 8
IV. LOCAL ALERT OVERVIEW IN iMONNIT 9
MENU SYSTEM 9
DETAILS VIEW 9
READINGS VIEW 10
SENSOR STATE 10
SETTINGS VIEW 11
V. SECURITY 12
VI. TROUBLESHOOTING 13
VII. APPENDIX A 15
VIII. BEHAVIORAL FLOW CHART 16
SPECIFICATIONS 17
INTERPRETING SENSOR DATA 17
WARRANTY INFORMATION 18
CERTIFICATIONS 18
SUPPORT 19

I. ABOUT THE ALTA LOCAL ALERT
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The ALTA Wireless Local Alert provides three additional ways to receive critical notifications and sensor readings from
iMonnit. The Local Alert flashes a red LED, sounds an audible alarm, and displays the important message upon receiving
a notification. The Local Alert can also be used to display sensor readings from any sensor on the same account.
INSIDE THE BOX
You should find the following items in the box:
- ALTA Wireless Local Alert
- Antenna
- 5V Power Supply
- Four AA Batteries
- Mounting Screws
ALTA WIRELESS LOCAL ALERT QUICK START
1. Create an iMonnit user account.
2. Add wireless gateway(s) and sensor(s) to the network.
3. Add the Local Alert device to the sensor network.
4. Power on the gateway and verify it checks into iMonnit.
5. Power on the sensors.
6. Power on the Local Alert (batteries or line power).
7. Set up notifications to use the Local Alert.
8. Test the Local Alert by triggering a notification.
1. Backlit LCD shows sensor readings, notifications, and status
2. Red LED for visual alerts
3. Speaker for audible alerts
4. Control button for viewing/deleting messages
5. Power on/off switch
6. SMA antenna port
7. Line-power supply port
8. Battery compartment (four 1.5V AA type batteries)
9. Screw slots for wall mounting

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1. Message Type This line will either indicate a notification or sensor message.
2. Device The name of the sensor in iMonnit.
3. Message For notifications, these three lines will contain a custom or auto-generated message identifying the notification. For sensor messages, these three lines will contain the sensor data. These messages can be up to 63
characters long, beyond that the message will be clipped.
4. Time The time the notification or sensor message was generated. This will align with the account time zone.
5. Sound When this icon is present, the buzzer alarm is enabled.
6. Lights When this icon is present, the LED alarm is enabled.
7. Screen When this icon is present, text LCD alarms are enabled.
8. Messages The left number indicates the current message being displayed. The right number indicates how many total
messages are on the Local Alert.
9. Signal Strength
This icon indicates the signal strength between the ALTA Gateway and the Local Alert with up to four bars. Each
bar indicates 25%. If there is a small xappearing above the signal bars, there is less than 0% signal strength. If
the signal bars are replaced with a large X, the Local Alert is not connected to a gateway and will be unable to
receive new messages from iMonnit.
10. Battery This icon indicates the battery level of the Local Alert. There are six bars or three pairs of bars. Each bar
represents 16%. At 0% there will be 0 bars.
11. Time Current time in military format with hours and minutes. The time zone is a configuration matched to the time
zone of the Local Alert's account. This configuration is sent when any configuration is set in iMonnit, then saved.
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THE LOCAL ALERT INTERFACE

1 Actual range may vary depending on the environment.
2 Battery life is determined by the sensor reporting frequency and other variables. Other
power options are also available.
ALTA WIRELESS LOCAL ALERT FEATURES
- Three alarm types: Flashing red LED, alarm tones, and custom message display
- Sounds a unique alarm tone sequence when it receives multiple notifications
- Each alarm setting is configurable in iMonnit.
- The LCD shows device name, custom message or sensor reading, and notification time
- Stores up to 10 notifications/readings
- Reports the number of notifications and sensor readings saved on the Local Alert to iMonnit
- Battery-powered, line-powered, or both
- Configurable alarm and snooze intervals
- Configurable Heartbeat and Poll Rate (how often the Local Alert checks the gateway for notifications)
- Displays the status bar while on line power
- Instantly receives notifications from the gateway when using line power and in a sleep state
- Power-saving features automatically enabled to extend battery life
- Wireless range of 1,200+ feet through 12+ walls1
- Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
- Best-in-class interference immunity
- Best-in-class power management for longer battery life2
- Encrypt-RF®Security (Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange + AES-128 CBC for sensor data messages)
- Data logs 2000 to 4000 readings if the gateway connection is lost (non-volatile flash, persists through the power
cycle):
- 10-minute heartbeats = ~ 22 days
- 2-hour heartbeats = ~ 266 days
- Over-the-air updates (future-proof)
- Free iMonnit Basic Online Wireless Sensor Monitoring and Notification System to configure sensors, view data, and
set alerts to be sent via SMS text, email, or call.
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LOCAL ALERT - PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The ALTA Wireless Local Alert device receives messages (notifications and sensor readings) from iMonnit and delivers
alarms via a flashing red LED, tones, and LCD. The Local Alert receives messages, generated in iMonnit, wirelessly
through a gateway connected to the iMonnit server, so notifications can be received locally where someone is most
capable of responding to a critical condition.
The Local Alert displays notifications and sensor messages. Notifications are messages generated by iMonnit's
notification system when a sensor sends data through an ALTAGateway after it detects a change to a user-defined
condition. Notifications can be triggered by sensor specific conditions or even conditions in the iMonnit system. Sensor
messages are sensor data messages forwarded from iMonnit to the Local Alert through the Local Alert's gateway. These
sensor messages can be generated when data from any ALTA Sensor is received in iMonnit.
When the Local Alert receives a notification, it can set off an audio-visual alarm comprised of a loud 85 dB buzzer, an
ultra-bright red flashing LED, and an LCD displaying a custom message to alert the user of a critical condition in their
sensor network. After the alarm sounds, with a press of the button, the user can clear the alarm, view a custom
notification, the time the notification was sent, and which device detected the critical condition. The button can also be
used to clear notifications and reset the device.
When notifications are cleared on the Local Alert an acknowledgment message is also sent from the Local Alert to iMonnit
through the Local Alert's gateway. Be aware that acknowledging/clearing notifications in iMonnit will not clear notifications
already received on the Local Alert. Messages already received can only be removed from the Local Alert by button holds,
resetting the Local Alert, power cycling, or being overridden by more recent messages.
The Local Alert can be set as a device to receive notifications using iMonnit?s standard notification interface. Within this
interface the Local Alert?s specific alarms (LED, buzzer, scrolling message, backlight) can be set along with all of the other
standard notification features already available. The Local Alert can also be set up to display sensor messages from other
sensors on your iMonnit account. The Local Alert does not communicate directly with sensors. The Local Alert receives all
messages (notifications and sensor messages) from iMonnit.
When the Local Alert hasn?t received any notifications and is on line power, it will display the status bar indicating the state
of the Local Alert and the local time in military format.
The Local Alert can also display sensor readings from any sensor on the same account. Sensor readings, unlike
notifications, do not cause alarms to trigger, do not display automatically, and can't override notifications already saved in
memory. To view and scroll through sensor readings the user must press the button.

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The Local Alert can save up to 10 messages in memory at any given time. If it exceeds 10 messages, the oldest message
is deleted. Notifications take priority over sensor readings in the memory, so when the memory is full and a new
notification is received, sensor readings are deleted before deleting notifications. If the memory is full of notifications
sensor readings will be ignored until there is an unoccupied memory slot or a slot with an older sensor reading.
The Local Alert can be reset by pressing and holding the button for 10 seconds. This is the preferred reset method
because this will send a clear-all message to the server prior to the reset. Turning the switch off only clears messages
locally, thus the messages on the server may remain unacknowledged.
LOCAL ALERT BEHAVIORS
1. Refer to Appendix A for more detailed information on the Local Alert's behaviors.
II. ORDER OF OPERATIONS
It's important to understand and follow the order of operations for activating the ALTA Local Alert. If performed out of
sequence, the device may have trouble communicating with iMonnit Software. Please complete the steps below in the
order indicated for best results.
SETTING UP A NEW NETWORK
1. Create an iMonnit Account (If new user).
2. Register your gateway(s), sensor(s), and Local Alert in iMonnit.
3. Power on / connect the gateway and verify it checks into iMonnit.
4. Power on the sensor and verify it checks into iMonnit.
We recommend powering sensors on near the gateway, then moving
to the installation location, checking signal strength along the way.
5. Power on the Local Alert and verify it checks into iMonnit.
6. Configure the gateway, sensors, and Local Alert for use.
ADDING THE LOCAL ALERT TO AN EXISTING NETWORK
1. Register the Local Alert in iMonnit.
2. Press the button on your gateway to download the Local Alert just registered in iMonnit to the gateway. The
gateway can also be powercycled to download the Local Alert.
3. Power on the Local Alert and verify it checks into iMonnit.
4. Configure the Local Alert for use.
Note: For information on setting up iMonnit and the gateway,
refer to the iMonnit User Guide and the gateway's user guide.
Note: Device-specific setup is covered in more
detail in the following sections.

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III. SETUP
If this is your first time using the iMonnit online portal, you will need to create a new account. If you have already created an account,
start by logging into iMonnit. For instructions on how to register and set up your iMonnit account, please consult the iMonnit User Guide.
STEP 1: ADD DEVICE
1. Add the Local Alert to iMonnit.
Add the Local Alert to your account by choosing Sensors in the main menu.
Then, navigate to the Add Sensor button. The Local Alert is added to your
account similar to the way a sensor or gateway is added.
2. Find the device ID.
The Device ID (ID) and Security Code
(SC) are necessary to add a sensor.
These can both be located on the label
on the side of your device.
3. Adding your device.
You will need to enter the Device ID
and the Security Code from your
sensor in the corresponding text boxes.
Use the camera on your smartphone to
scan the QR code on your device. If you
do not have a camera on your phone,
or the system is not accepting the QR
code, you may enter the Device ID
and Security Code manually.
- The Device ID is a unique number located on each device label.
- Next, you?ll be asked to enter the Security Code from your device. A security code consists of letters and must be
entered in upper case (no numbers). It can also be found on the barcode label of your device.
When completed, select the Add Device button.
Select your use case.
Select Custom from the drop-down menu. Then select Skip.
You will complete these steps later in the setup
STEP 2: SET UP
Desktop Mobile

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Check your signal.
The validation checklist will help you ensure the Local Alert is
communicating with the gateway properly and has a strong signal.
1. Check that your gateway is powered on. If not, press (do not
hold) the button. Make sure there are lights on (System will
complete): Ensure that the gateway is registered to iMonnit and is
connected to power with antenna(s) or an Ethernet cable allowing it
to communicate with the Internet.
2. Make sure your gateway has communicated with the iMonnit
portal. If not, press (do not hold) the button on the gateway to
reset. (System will complete): This step will autocomplete if the
gateway is communicating with iMonnit. Press the gateway utility
button to ensure the gateway has an updated sensor list and to
speed up this process.
3. Make sure Local Alert is powered: Attach the included antenna
and switch on the Local Alert (see the Powering Sensor On and
Attach Antenna sections for help in this area). Once you power the
Local Alert on by flipping the switch, the device will communicate
with the gateway every 30 seconds for the first few minutes.
4. Make sure your Local Alert is checking in with the gateway:
Checkpoint 4 will only complete when the Local Alert achieves a
solid connection to the gateway. Press the action button on your
cellular gateway or Ethernet gateway to force communication.
Select the Save button when completed.
STEP 3: VALIDATION
STEP 4: ACTIONS
Choose your actions.
Actions are the alerts that will be sent to your phone or email in the
event of an emergency. Low battery life and device inactivity are
two of the most common actions to have enabled on your device.
See the Actions Overview section for how to set actions for your
Local Alert.
Select the Done button when completed.

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STEP 5: NOTIFICATIONS FOR LOCAL ALERT
Go to Actions in iMonnit and select add (+).
1. Select what Action triggers the notification and press the
Save button.
3. Select the sensors or gateways that will trigger the notification when
the action trigger condition is met, then press the Save button.
2. Press the Local Alert button then select one or more Local
Alert devices to receive the notification. Click the icons next to
the selected Local Alert to activate/deactivate different alarms.
Click the right arrow button to advance to the sensor selection
screen. The message sent to the Local Alert can be customized
by clicking Send Notification and populating the SMS
Message then pressing Save.

STEP 6: SENSOR READINGS FOR LOCAL ALERT
1. Select the Local Alert device in
the Overview screen.
2. Go to the Data tab.
3. Add sensors using the Attach
Sensor Messages screen.
Note: Pending Message History
displays all notifications and sensor
readings that have not yet been
received by the Local Alert. The
Clear Pending button will clear
everything in the Pending Message
History list.
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POWERING THE LOCAL ALERT ON AND INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Attach Antenna
In order for the Local Alert to function properly, you will need to attach the included antenna. Simply screw the antenna
onto the barrel connector on the side of the device. Make sure the antenna connection is snug, but do not overtighten.
Refer to Antenna Orientation guide below for best radio performance.
Powering On the Local Alert
Insert batteries and/or line power and slide the switch on left side to the "On" position.
Resetting Sensor
If the sensor needs to be reset for any reason, you can simply cycle the power by toggling the switch to the "Off" position
and waiting 30 seconds before powering back on. Holding the tactile button for 10+ seconds will also cause a reset.
Storage
Always set the power switch to the "Off" before storing the Local Alert to preserve battery life.
Antenna Orientation
In order to get the best performance out of your ALTA
device, it is important to note proper antenna orientation
and device positioning. Radio performance is best when
device and gateway antenna are pointing in the same
direction and installed on the same plane. For devices
installed on the same horizontal plane this means the
antenna should be pointed straight up. If devices are
installed on the same vertical plane antenna should be
aligned on the same horizontal plane and still pointing in
the same direction.
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