Monnit MonnitLink User manual

Monnit Wireless Sensors
and iMonnit Online Monitoring System
User Guide

Monnit Wireless Sensors
and iMonnit Online Monitoring System
User Guide
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Contents
FCC Information to Users
About Monnit
System Requirements
The Monnit Wireless Hardware
MonnitLink USB Sensor Network Software Installation
MonnitLink USB Driver Installation
Monnit Gateway Application Installation
Hardware Installation (Bringing Sensors Online)
Using the iMonnit System
Logging into iMonnit.com
iMonnit User Interface (Overview)
Using “My Account” (Account and Contacts)
Selecting the Date Range
Using the Sensor List
 ConguringSensors(Basic)
 ConguringSensors(Advanced)
 CongureMultipleSensorsSimultaneously
 SettingUpNoticationsandAlerts
History and Chart Views
Exporting Data (To File)
Exporting Data to an External Source
Sensor Maps
Reports
Error Reporting, Troubleshooting and Support
Warranty Information
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FCC Information to Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital devices, 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 instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Warning: Changes or modications not expressly
approved by Monnit could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure
WARNING: To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting
devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between
the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure
compliance, operations at closer than this distance are not recommended. The
antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

About Monnit Corp.
Monnit is a leader in the design and manufacture of turnkey,
self-installing, low cost wireless sensor solutions targeted at
the commercial, industrial and consumer markets. Monnit’s
sensing solutions are designed to be easily installed and
used by anyone wanting to remotely monitor information and
activities, including: access, presence of water, luminosity,
temperature, humidity, and vibration in or around structures,
machinery, and various environments.
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Please Read Before Proceeding
THE WIRELESS SENSORS ARE ACTIVE AND HAVE ALREADY BEEN
ASSIGNED TO YOUR CUSTOMER SENSOR NETWORK. YOUR WAR-
RANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU DISASSEMBLE ORATTEMPT TO
DISASSEMBLE ANY OF THESE DEVICES.

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Network and Computer Requirements
MonnitLink™USB Gateway
Computer System Requirements
To use your wireless sensors with a MonnitLink USB
Gateway you will need a Windows PC with the following:
 •AMonnitLink™USB Wireless Gateway
 •WindowsXPwith512MBMemory
(Windows 7 with 1024 MB Recommended)
 •20MBFreeDiskSpace
 •ASP.NET3.5
( http://www.asp.net/downloads/essential )
MonnitLink™Ethernet Gateway
To use your wireless sensors with a MonnitLink Ethernet
Gateway you will need the following:
 •AMonnitLink™Ethernet Wireless Gateway
 •An Internet enabled router with one available
Ethernet port or a direct internet ethernet
connection.
MonnitLink™Cellular Gateway
To use your wireless sensors with a MonnitLink Cellular
Gateway you will need the following:
 •AMonnitLink™Cellular Wireless Gateway
 •A MonnitLink™Cellular Data Plan.

Monnit Wireless Hardware
Monnit wireless sensor networks consist of MonnitLink™
Wireless Gateways, Monnit WIT™Wireless Sensors and
Monnit Sensor Monitoring Software such as iMonnit™On-
line, Monnit Express™PC Software and Monnit Enterprise™
Server Software.
The simplest way to get started with Monnit wireless sensors
is to select either a USB or Ethernet version of the gateway
and monitor your sensors online through the iMonnit Online
SensorMonitoringandNoticationSystem.
MonnitLink USB Gateways require the use of a personal
computerrunningwindowsXPorlaterandrequiresthatthe
computer remain running and connected to the internet in
able for the sensors to communicate to the online system. A
MonnitLink Ethernet Gateway is a standalone unit that oper-
ates continuously without the need for a computer and only
requires an Ethernet connection with access to the Internet.
A MonnitLink Cellular Gateway is a standalone unit that op-
erates continuously without the need for a computer and only
requires an Internet data plan available through Monnit.
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RF Specications
Operating Frequency 902 MHz - 928 MHz
Power Output +8 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity -102 dBm
RF Range 250 - 300 ft. non-line-of-sight
Modulation Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)

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Rugged Plastic
Enclosure
RP SMAAntenna
Power Plug Control Button RP SMAAntenna ConnectorEthernet Port
MonnitLink™Ethernet Gateway
Indicator
Lights
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain
of 5.0 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5.0 dB are strictly prohibited for
use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful
communication.
Approved Antenna:
• Hyperlink HG905RD-RSP (omnidirectional)
Contains FCC ID: ZTL-RFSC1 & IC: 9794A-RFSC1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Rugged Plastic
Enclosure
RP SMAAntenna
MonnitLink™Cellular Gateway
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This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain
of 5.0 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5.0 dB are strictly prohibited for
use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful
communication.
Approved Antenna:
• Hyperlink HG905RD-RSP (omnidirectional)
Contains FCC ID: ZTL-RFSC1 & IC: 9794A-RFSC1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

USB Interface
Rugged Plastic
Enclosure
4” Whip Antenna
MonnitLink™USB Gateway
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FCC ID: ZTL-RFUSB1 & IC: 9794A-RFUSB1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been designed to operate with the attached non-removable antenna.

Rugged Plastic
Enclosure
Battery Slot
Mounting Tabs
Battery
Removal Hole 4” Whip Antenna
External
Sensor
Monnit WIT™Wireless Sensors
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Contains FCC ID: ZTL-RFSC1 & IC: 9794A-RFSC1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been designed to operate with the attached non-removable antenna.

Rugged Plastic
Enclosure
Monnit Wireless Repeater
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This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain
of 5.0 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5.0 dB are strictly prohibited for
use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful
communication.
Approved Antenna:
• Hyperlink HG905RD-RSP (omnidirectional)
Contains FCC ID: ZTL-RFSC1 & IC: 9794A-RFSC1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RP SMAAntenna
Power Plug

MonnitLink™USB Sensor Networks
(The following information is for sensor networks using a MonnitLink™ USB
Gateway. If using a MonnitLink™ Ethernet or Cellular Gateway skip to page 12.)
Before inserting the MonnitLink™USB Gateway into your comput-
er, you will need to install the USB Drivers and the Monnit Gate-
way Application which will allow your sensor network to communi-
cate with the iMonnit™Online Sensor Monitoring System.
Note: If you purchased the Monnit Express™standalone PC applica-
tion, then you will have received an email with download and installation
instructions. If you have lost the email please contact a Monnit represen-
tative to have the email resent.
MonnitLink™USB Driver Installation
The latest MonnitLink™USB drivers can be installed directly from
the web or downloaded for manual installation.
http://www.monnit.com/support/downloads.php
From the downloads page, click on MonnitLink™ USB Driver In-
stallertolaunchthewebinstallerdownload.Thedriverleshould
automaticallystartdownloading,ifpromptedtosavethele,select
a location that is easily accessible and click “Save”.
Whenthelehascompleteddownloading,browsetothefolder
wherethelewassaved.Doubleclickthe“Monnit-Driver-Setup.
exe”leandselect“Run”.Select“Next”thenfollowtheon-screen
guide to install the drivers.
Whenthesetuphasnished,theprogramwillautomaticallyde-
termine which drivers to install for your system and another guide
will launch to guide you through the installation of the drivers. Click
“Next” to install the drivers. When the drivers are done installing
you will see a success screen. Click “Finish” to exit the installation
program.
Note: Tomanuallyinstallthedriveryoucandownloadtheappropriatele
from the downloads page and follow the included instructions.
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Monnit Gateway Application Installation
The Monnit Gateway Application allows your wireless sensors
to communicate with the iMonnit™Online Sensor Monitoring and
NoticationSystem.(iMonnitallowsyoutoviewallyoursensor
data,sensorstatus’andcongureallsensorparametersaswell
assetupnoticationsoralertsviasmstextandemail.)
To install the software, open a web browser and navigate to
http://www.monnit.com/support/downloads.php. From the down-
loads page, click on “Monnit Gateway Application Installer” to
launchthewebinstallerdownload.Ifpromptedtosavethele,
select a location that is easily accessible and click “Save”.
Whenthelehascompleteddownloading,browsetothefolder
wherethelewassaved.Doubleclickthe“MonnitGatewaySetup.
msi” le,select“Run”whenpromptedthenfollowtheon-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
When installation is complete the program will automatically
launch. You can now begin using your Monnit wireless sensors
online.
Note: The Monnit Gateway application needs to be running on your
computer in order for the sensor data to be transmitted to the iMonnit
Online System. If the gateway is not running your sensor data is not
beingrecordedandnoticationsbasedonsensordatacannotbe
sent from the system.
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Launch the Monnit Gateway Application:
From the Windows “Start Menu” under “All Programs” >
“Monnit” click on “Monnit Gateway”.
(Skip this step if using an Ethernet or Cellular Gateway)
Insert the MonnitLink™USB Wireless Gateway:
With the Monnit™Gateway application running, insert the
MonnitLink™USB into your computer. The network status in
the software should change to active when the USB gateway
has been plugged in.
(Skip this step if using an Ethernet or Cellular Gateway)
Insert batteries into the sensors:
Peel back the black sticker cover of
the battery slot and slide the coin
cell battery into the sensor. It will
power on within 10-20 seconds.
Note: Note the proper orientation of
batterying.1.Wheninserting,make
sure to push the battery all the way back.
Check that Sensor Data is Being Recieved:
As the sensors power up, they will check into the Monnit-
Sphere Gateway and transmit their current reading. Your
gateway window should look similar to this:
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Battery
Insertion
g.1
Bringing Sensors Online
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(If the status does not change,
try unplugging and re-inserting
the USB gateway.)
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06/24/201109:44:57.939:RX:SensorData:Device:10721SensorType:Temperature[2],
RSSI: -21 / -31, Volts: 2.96V, STS: 16, Data: 72.3° F
06/24/201109:44:57.375:RX:StatusIndication:Device:10721hasjoinednetwork
06/24/201109:44:42.274:RX:NetworkStatus:APN:2116,NetCNT:4,Channel:4,
NetID: 248, MODE: "ACTIVE/RESUME"
NetworkActive
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If a sensor does not join the network when a battery is
inserted, try cycling the power by removing and re-inserting
the battery. (You should wait 45 seconds before re-inserting
thebattery.)Onceyouhaveveriedthatyoursensorsareall
powered on and have checked into the MonnitSphere Gate-
way they are ready to be deployed. If you wish to change
asensorconguration,alloftheparametersareeditablein
the MonnitSphere online software. The new parameters will
be downloaded to the Wireless Gateway every 5 minutes,
then transmitted to the sensors on their next heartbeats. If
you need more immediate response from a sensor, you can
press the “Download Sensor Updates” button in the Monnit
Gateway applicaton, then cycle the sensor by removing, then
re-inserting the battery.
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Open any Internet Browser and navigate to the iMonnit
website at www.imonnit.com.
Enteryourusernameandpasswordintheappropriateeld
and click the “Login” button to continue.
Your username and password are included on the informa-
tion sheet that shipped with your sensors.
Note: You will be prompted to change your password when you
loginforthersttime.
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Using the iMonnit™Online System
Logging into iMonnit™

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3. Sensor Status Indicators
5. Sensor Data Window
1. Menu System 4. Current Sensor Quick Stats
2. Sensor List
Menu System
Provides quick links to areas of the software for navigational
purpose.
Network Overview
Displays a list of all wireless sensor networks associated
with the account. Clicking on a network name will change the
current view to the selected network.
Sensor Maps
Visual Tool for uploading a building blueprint or schematic,
allowing you to visually place sensor tags on the map. Clicking on
the sensor graphics gives you a quick view of the latest sensor
reading and status.
My Account
Access and edit account information and system users.
Reports
Access reports for your account.
iMonnit User Interface (Overview)
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Sensor List
Displays all sensors that are currently assigned to your sen-
sor network. Clicking on a sensor name allows you to select
which sensor information is viewable on-screen. Clicking
the edit button by a sensor’s name allows you to change the
sensorspecicsettingssuchassensornameandheartbeat
(reportinterval)aswellasadvancedsensorconguration
information that is stored on the sensor hardware.
Sensor Status Indicators
Displays the status for each individual sensor.
Current Sensor Quick Stats
Displays the most current information from the selected
sensor, including: sensor name, signal strength, battery
power and sensor reading / status.
Sensor Data Window
The sensor data window displays content according to the
selected sensor data tab. There are four different views
available.
History - Displays a history of the data sent from the selected
sensor.
Alerts - Allows you to view, create, edit or delete user
 customizablenoticationsfortheselectedsensor.
Chart - Displays a graphical view of the readings sent from
the selected sensor.
Export -Youcanarchivedatabyexportingasa.csvleor
send the sensor data to an external source.
Calibrate - Allows you to calibrate your sensors by correcting a
current reading, and applying the adjustment to all
future readings. (Only available on applicable sensors.)
Sensorischeckinginandwithinuserdenedsafeparameters.
Sensor has not checked in.
Sensorhasmetauserdenedthresholdortriggeredevent.
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Edit Account Information
Allows you to change general account information such as; com-
pany name, address, time zone and primary contact.
Create New Account User
Allows you to create new users for the account by entering contact
information and sensor network permissions.
Edit Account User
Allows you to change contact information, change login password
and change sensor network permissions.
Edit Sensor Networks
Allows you to change the name of the sensor network and enable
ordisablenoticationsforallsensorslocatedinthatnetwork.
Congure All Notication Recipient
Allowsyoutocreateacontactthatwilloverwriteallexistingnoti-
cations for all sensors and networks within the account.
Note:Usingthisfunctionwilloverwriteallexistingnotications
setup in the account.
Using “My Account” (Account and Contacts)
Clicking on the “My Account” link in the navigation bar will open
the account settings page. From here you have the ability to edit
your account information, manage users, and create a master
recipient for all messages from the system.
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