Avtech room alert 32e/w User manual

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Digital Temperature
Digital Outdoor Temperature
Digital Fluid Temperature
Digital Humidity
Main / UPS Power
Flood / Water
Current Loops (Amperage)
Extreme Temperature
Heat Index (Feels Like)
Smoke / Fire
Fuel / Water Tank Level
Air Flow, Sound, Light
Motion, Room Entry
Panic Button, Security
Light Towers, Relay Switches
Wireless Sensor Hubs
Network Cameras
Analog Power & Temp Sensors
Switch Sensors
Dry Contacts
Low Voltage Sensors
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Table of Contents
Introduction To Room Alert 32E.....................................................................................................3
Room Alert 32E/32W Package Contents.........................................................................................4
The Room Alert 32E ID Box.....................................................................................................4
Front.....................................................................................................................................5
Back .....................................................................................................................................6
How To Install Your Room Alert 32E.............................................................................................8
Step 1: Connect Your Room Alert 32E Hardware....................................................................8
If Your Network Is Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Enabled....................................................8
If Your Network Is Not Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Enabled.............................................8
Step 2: Open And View Your Room Alert 32E In Your Web Browser...................................9
With The Built-In Interface .................................................................................................9
With Device ManageR For Advanced Functionality...........................................................9
Step 3: Install Additional Components...................................................................................10
Connect Included External Sensors...................................................................................10
Connect Other Compatible Components...........................................................................11
How To Use Room Alert 32E’s Web Interface .............................................................................12
Status........................................................................................................................................12
Current Sensor Status Bar..................................................................................................13
Sensor Display Area ..........................................................................................................14
Settings.....................................................................................................................................15
Network..............................................................................................................................16
SMTP Email.......................................................................................................................19
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)..............................................................21
Sensors...............................................................................................................................24
Alarm Options....................................................................................................................33
WiSH Sensors....................................................................................................................37
WiSH Options....................................................................................................................41
Security..............................................................................................................................43

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Advanced ...........................................................................................................................44
Help..........................................................................................................................................49
About........................................................................................................................................50
Updating & Troubleshooting Your Room Alert 32E ....................................................................51
How To Download Firmware & Software Updates From AVTECH.com..............................51
How To Update Room Alert 32E’s Firmware.........................................................................51
How To Discover Room Alert 32E When Your Network Blocks UDP Broadcasts...............52
How To Reset Room Alert 32E To Factory Defaults..............................................................52
Introduction To AVTECH’s Device ManageR .............................................................................54
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Introduction To Room Alert 32E
The Room Alert 32E is AVTECH’s flagship
product that has more of everything to give you the most
complete monitoring solution. With the Room Alert 32E, AVTECH
brings you Temperature & Facilities Environment Monitoring... Made Easy.
In addition to its three (3) internal sensors—one (1) temperature, one (1) humidity and one (1)
internal power—the Room Alert 32E has thirty (30) external ports: eight (8) external digital,
sixteen (16) external switch, two (2) relay output, two (2) analog input, and two (2) Light Tower
& Relay Adapter ports. Our wireless model, the Room Alert 32W, comes in a Room Alert 32E
enclosure and has an additional external coaxial port for its antenna.
Install your unit with minimal planning and less hassle.
Get up and running in minutes with easy “Plug and Play”setup.
Use Power over Ethernet to install even where no DC power is available.
Mount Room Alert 32E in a rack, on a wall or ceiling or on a table top.
Get access from anywhere over the web.
Configure, monitor and operate Room Alert 32E with its easy-to-use built-in web interface.
Significantly expand its functionality with AVTECH’s Device ManageR, the powerful
software bundled FREE with all Room Alert monitors.
Have the flexibility to monitor with any SNMP-enabled 3rd-party monitoring application.
Know immediately when physical conditions change.
Set alert thresholds for the built-in and bundled external temperature sensor from -40° to
185° F (-40° to 85° C).
Set alert thresholds for the built-in humidity sensor from 5% to 95% relative humidity.
Monitor the on/off status of the critical power source with the built-in power sensor.
Increase your security with the bundled external Room Entry Sensor.
Alert multiple contacts on your team when thresholds are exceeded.
Receive alert notifications by email, email-to-SMS and more on a computer or mobile phone.
Expand your options as your needs evolve.
Extend your reach by adding 7 more external digital sensors up to 100 feet away and 15 more
external switch sensors up to 900!
Monitor 2 analog sensors using the built-in analog input ports.
Automatically turn on/off electrical devices, such as air conditioners or generators, using the
2 built-in relay output ports and/or by adding Relay Switch Sensors (with adapters).
Use the 2 Light Tower & Relay Adapter ports to add Light Towers or Relay Switch Sensors.
Explore your options further with your AVTECH Product Specialist.

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Room Alert 32E/32W Package Contents
The standard Room Alert 32E package includes:
One (1) Room Alert 32E ID Box
One (1) Ethernet Cable (10')
One (1) External Digital Temperature Sensor
One (1) External Room Entry Switch Sensor
One (1) Room Alert 32E User’s Guide & Reference Manual (You’re reading it now.)
One (1) Package Of Literature & Additional Information
The Room Alert 32W (wireless) package includes all of the above, plus:
One (1) Internal Wireless Assembly & Coaxial Port
One (1) External Antenna w/13' Cable & Magnetic Mount
One (1) External Wireless Sensor Hub (WiSH)
Ethernet
Port
Digital
Ports
(8)
Light Tower &
Relay Adapter
Ports
(2)
Power Status
LED
PoE, WLAN
& GSM
LEDs
Wireless Coaxial Port
(RA32W only)
Analog
Input
Ports
(2)
Switch
Sensor
Ports
(16)
On/Off
Button
Relay
Output
Ports
(2)
Reset
Button
Power
Port
Front
Back
WiSH
Signal Strength
LEDs
(RA32W only)
Alarm
LEDs
The Room Alert 32E ID Box

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Front
Power Status LED
An LED indicates the power status to Room Alert 32E.
Green = Main or POE power
Red = Internal UPS power
Ethernet Port
An RJ-45 PoE-enabled port connects Room Alert 32E
to your network via an RJ-45 network cable.
Digital Sensor Ports
Eight (8) standard RJ-11 jacks connect any AVTECH
digital sensor to your Room Alert 32E via a standard
RJ-11 (straight through) telephone cord.
WiSH Signal Strength LEDs (Wireless Model Only)
Three (3) LEDs indicate the signal strength of the last
WiSH or WiSPR sensor to communicate with your
Room Alert 32W:
3 = Strong signal
1 = Weak signal
POE, WLAN & GSM LEDs
Three (3) LEDs indicate “in use” status of:
Built-in PoE
WLAN (in wireless models)
GSM (coming in future models)

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Digital, Switch & Wireless LEDs
Three (3) LEDs light red or green to indicate alarm or
clear status of Digital, Switch or WiSH (wireless
model only) sensors:
Green = Clear
Red = Alarm
Light Tower & Relay Adapter Port
A standard RJ-11 jack connects a Light Tower &
Relay Adapter to your Room Alert 32E via a standard
RJ-11 (straight through) telephone cord.
Back
Relay Output
Two (2) sets of contacts connect any low-voltage
device to your Room Alert 32E via standard speaker
wire.
Analog Input
Two (2) set of contacts connect any low-voltage
analog sensor to your Room Alert 32E via standard
speaker wire.
Coaxial Port (Wireless Model Only)
A coaxial jack connects your Room Alert 32W to the
included wireless antenna via the antenna’s built-in
coaxial cable.

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Switch Sensors
Sixteen (16) sets of dry contacts connect Room Alert
32E to any AVTECH switch sensor or dry contact on
a device (e.g., HVAC, generator, pump, fan, etc.) via
standard speaker wire or low-voltage 2-wire cable.
Switch Sensor Port 1 is shown here.
Reset Button
A small push button resets Room Alert 32E to factory
default settings. (Please push softly.)
On Off Button
A push button turns the Room Alert 32E’s internal
battery back-up on and off.
Power Port
A standard power port connects Room Alert 32E to
an electrical outlet with any AVTECH International
Power Adapter.
Look for the AVTECH logo. Using another power adapter could
damage the Room Alert 32E’s circuit board and void the warranty. If
you need one, purchase it online at AVTECH.com. AVTECH has an
international power adapter with a compatible plug style for each and
every country.
NOTE

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A
Front
Back
B
Front
How To Install Your Room Alert 32E
Step 1: Connect Your Room Alert 32E Hardware
If Your Network Is Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Enabled
Connect one end of a standard Ethernet cable to
the Room Alert 32E’s Ethernet port.
Connect the other end to a PoE-enabled network
jack.
That’s it! Your Room Alert 32E is now powered and discoverable on your network.
If Your Network Is Not Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Enabled
A. Connect To Your Network First
Connect one end of a standard Ethernet cable to
the Room Alert 32E’s Ethernet port.
Connect the other end to a network jack.
B. Then Connect To A Power Source
Plug one end of AVTECH’s International Power
Adapter into the Room Alert 32E’s power port.
Plug the other end into a surge-protected power
source.
Your Room Alert 32E is now powered and discoverable on your network!
Use only AVTECH’s International Power Adapter. Others could
damage the Room Alert 32E and void your warranty. If you don’t
have one, please visit our online store at AVTECH.com.
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Step 2: Open And View Your Room Alert 32E In Your Web Browser
With The Built-In Interface
Enter your Room Alert 32E’s IP address in your web browser’s address bar to access
the interface.
OR
With Device ManageR For Advanced Functionality
Download and install AVTECH’s Device ManageR via your customer account at
AVTECH.com/Downloads.
Launch it in your web browser at http://localhost:8080.

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Digital Temperature Sensor
Wireless Sensor Hub
External Antenna w/13' Cable &
Magnetic Mount
Step 3: Install Additional Components
Connect Included External Sensors
Room Alert 32E and 32W Models
AVTECH’s Digital Temperature Sensor and Room Entry Sensor, shown here, come standard
with the Room Alert 32E and 32W packages.
Room Alert 32W Model Only
AVTECH’s wireless model, the Room Alert 32W, comes with the external sensors above, plus
the External Antenna w/ 13' Cable & Magnetic Mount and a Wireless Sensor Hub (WiSH).
Please install these items according to the Installation Notes that accompany them.
The Room Alert 32W has a capacity to monitor ten (10) Wireless Sensor Hubs (WiSH) and/or
Wireless Sensor Hub & Powered Relays (WiSPR).
Room Entry Sensor
Magnet
2
Proximity
Switch
1
Leads

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Connect Other Compatible Components
If you purchased additional components that are compatible, install them according to the
Installation Notes included with them.
Please refer to Status, Settings and Alarm Options in this manual
for instructions on viewing and configuring your external sensors.
NOTE

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How To Use Room Alert 32E’s Web Interface
You may configure your Room Alert 32E through its built-in web interface. To access the
interface, you may either:
Select your Room Alert 32E in Device ManageR and click the “Open Web”button.
or
Type the IP address of your Room Alert 32E monitor directly into the address bar of
your web browser.
Your Room Alert 32E’s web interface has 4 tabs:
Status
Settings
Help
About
Status
To view your Room Alert 32E’s current sensor status, click Status in the navigation bar at the
top of your screen.

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Current Sensor Status Bar
Below the Status tab is the “Current Sensor Status Bar,”where you may view basic information
about your Room Alert 32E and make temporary adjustments to the sensor display.
You may find your Room Alert 32E’s name, current date & time, and MAC address
here.
To determine if your Room Alert 32E’s firmware is current, you may click Room
Alert 32E vX.X.X at the right.
To temporarily modify the refresh interval of the “Status”screen while viewing,
which is 60 seconds (i.e., every 1 minute) by default, you may enter a value in
seconds in the “Update Every”field. Click outside the field to temporarily commit the
change.
To temporarily toggle the temperature scale between Fahrenheit (F) and Celsius (C),
click Fahrenheit or Celsius.
TIP
Your Room Alert 32E must be connected to the internet to
check firmware versions.
Refer to the Advanced section in this manual for instructions on
setting the default status page refresh rate and temperature
scale for Room Alert 32E.
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Sensor Display Area
In the main viewing pane of the Status tab is the “Sensor Display Area.” Here you may view the
current readings for your sensors, which are displayed in a grid on the screen as follows.
Relay Output (2)
Internal Sensors
Temp & Humidity (1); Analog Input (2) when enabled in Settings; Power (1)
Digital Sensors (8)
When enabled in Settings:
Light Tower or
Relay Switch (2)
Switch Sensors (16)
Wireless Sensors Room Alert 32W only
Sensors connected to the Analog Input ports and Light Tower/Relay
Switch ports do not appear in Status until you enable them in the
Settings screen. Refer to Settings in this manual for instructions.
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With each sensor are displayed the status icons and labels, which you may configure in
Settings Sensors.
Status Icons
Green circle with “” mark….......
Sensor is in a clear state.
Grey circle……………………......
Sensor has no alarm threshold set.
Red circle with “X” mark…...........
Sensor is in an alarm state.
Settings
To access your Room Alert 32E’s settings, click Settings in the navigation bar at the top of
your screen.
TIP
You’ll see a prompt for your username and password whenever
you click Settings. If you have not set up a password for your
Room Alert 32E, simply click OK without entering anything.

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Network
Navigate to Settings Network to open the “Network Settings”screen.
Device Name
To rename your Room Alert 32E:
1. Select the automatically-assigned name in “Device Name”and enter a new one of up to
15 alphanumeric characters.
2. Click Accept Changes at the bottom of your screen to temporarily save your settings.
You may now navigate to another screen; however, if you close the web interface before
the next step, you will lose your changes.
3. Click Save Settings in the navigation bar to the left of your screen. Your Room Alert
32E will automatically reboot and commit your changes.
IP Address Configuration—DHCP
To obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP:
1. Select Obtain IP Address Automatically.
2. Typically, leave the “BOOTP,” “DHCP,” and “AutoIP” at their default, Enabled.
3. Click Accept Changes at the bottom of your screen to temporarily save your settings.
You may now navigate to another screen; however, if you close the web interface before
the next step, you will lose your changes.
4. Click Save Settings in the navigation bar to the left of your screen. Your Room Alert
32E will automatically reboot and commit your changes.