Monnit ALTA LS-PAR-AUG-01 User manual

Remote Monitoring for Business
ALTA PAR Light Meter
USER GUIDE

Table of Contents
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I. ABOUT THE WIRELESS PAR LIGHT METER 1
FEATURES: PAR LIGHT METER 1
EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 1
II. ORDER OF OPERATIONS 2
SETTING UP A NEW NETWORK 2
ADDING SENSOR TO EXISTING NETWORK 2
III. SET UP 3
POWERING SENSOR ON AND INSTALLING ANTENNA 6
IV. SENSOR OVERVIEW AND INSTALLATION 7
DEPLOYMENT AND INSTALLATION 7
MOUNTING BRACKET 8
MAINTENANCE 9
V. SENSOR OVERVIEW IN iMONNIT 12
MENU SYSTEM 12
VI. ACTIONS OVERVIEW 18
CREATING AN ACTION 18
VII. SECURITY 22
SENSOR TO GATEWAY 22
GATEWAY TO iMONNIT 22
iMONNIT 22
SENSORPRINTS 22
VIII. TROUBLESHOOTING 23
SUPPORT 25
WARRANTY INFORMATION 25
CERTIFICATIONS 27
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 29

I. ABOUT THE WIRELESS PAR LIGHT METER
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EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
- Grow houses
- Greenhouses
- Growth chambers
- Outdoor growing environments
- Aquaculture
- Aquariums
FEATURES: PAR LIGHT METER
- Blue-enhanced silicon photodiode with a spectral range of
389-692 nm +/- 5 nm
- Light sensor rated to IP-68 and built with a self-cleaning,
anodized aluminum body with an acrylic diffuser
- 5-meter long cable with a waterproof connector
- Mounting bracket with a leveling plate included
The ALTA®PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) Light Meter monitors the
ideal light wavelength plants need for photosynthesis. Commercial growers,
greenhouse staff, and grow house managers can use these quantum light
sensors to monitor light presence or absence, measure light intensity, and record
daily saturation levels that affect plant health and growth.
The ALTA PAR Light Meter uses a blue-enhanced silicon photodiode with a
spectral range of 389-692 nm +/- 5 nm to measure the specific wavelengths of
light that plants need for photosynthesis. The meter or sensor measures
temperature-compensated Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD) in
?Mol/m2/s. PPFD is the amount of PAR light (photons) that arrive at the plant's
surface each second. The PPFD measurement is integrated throughout the day
to produce the Daily Light Integral (DLI) in mol/m2/day. The PAR Light Meter
resets the DLI accumulation at a customer configurable time of day. The sensor
reports immediately when configurable light level thresholds and DLI thresholds
are breached to keep users informed of the most critical data as quickly as
possible.
The PAR Light Meter comes equipped with a threaded M8 6-pin connector built
into the lead for quick and easy disconnect or replacement as needed.
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II. ORDER OF OPERATIONS
It's important to understand and follow the order of operations for activating your
PAR Light Meter. If performed out of sequence, the sensor 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) and sensor(s) 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 the sensor on near the gateway, then moving
to the installation location, checking signal strength along the way.
5. Configure the sensor for use.
6. Install the sensor in the final location.
ADDING A SENSOR TO AN EXISTING NETWORK
1. Register your sensor(s) in iMonnit.
2. Press the button on your gateway to download the sensor(s) just
registered in iMonnit to the gateway. The gateway can also be power
cycled to download the new sensors.
3. Power on the sensor and verify it checks into iMonnit.
We recommend powering the sensor on near the gateway then moving
to the installation location, checking signal strength along the way.
4. Configure the sensor for use.
5. Install the sensor in the final location.
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. SET UP
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 in. 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 sensor to iMonnit.
Add a sensor to your account by choosing Sensors in the main menu.
Then, navigate to the Add Sensor button.
2. Find the device ID. See Figure 2.
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. See Figure 3.
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.
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Figure 3
Select your use case. See Figure 4.
Choose one of the following options for your
use case: Very Low Light, Low Light,
Moderate Light, High Light, Very High Light,
or Full Light.
STEP 2: SET UP
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The above table (Figure 6) can help you determine the DLI for your crops based on
PPFD and time. The DLI is determined by the PPFD (at the top) and the number of
hours that intensity is delivered. Understanding PPFD and DLI values are essential to
successful monitoring using the PAR Light Meter. Refer to this table as you set
thresholds for Actions and alerts in iMonnit.
To help you define the light level you plan to monitor, refer to the following light
use case descriptions based on DLI metrics. See Figure 5:
- Very Low Light = 4 mol / m2 / day
- Low Light = 7 mol / m2 / day
- Moderate Light = 13 mol / m2 / day
- High Light = 30 mol / m2 / day
- Very High Light = 52 mol / m2 / day
- Full Light = 65 mol / m2 / day
Selecting "Set" will display the default settings for your product. Adjust your
settings and pick the Save button when complete.
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Check your signal. See Figure 7.
The validation checklist will help you ensure your sensor
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 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 your sensor is powered: Attach the included antenna and switch on the
sensor (see the Powering Sensor On and Attach Antenna sections for help in this
area). Once you power the sensor on by flipping the switch, the sensor will
communicate with the gateway every 30 seconds for the first few minutes.
4. Make sure your sensor is checking in with the gateway: Checkpoint 4 will only
complete when your sensor 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
Figure 7
STEP 4: ACTIONS
Choose your actions. See Figure 8.
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 sensor.
Select the Done button when completed.
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POWERING THE SENSOR ON AND INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Antenna Orientation
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 the 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. However, 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. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
Attach the RF Antenna
In order for the sensor to function properly, you will
need to attach the included antenna. Simply screw the
antenna onto the barrel connector on the top of the
device. Make sure the antenna connection is snug, but
do not overtighten. Refer to the "Antenna Orientation"
section below for how to achieve the best radio
performance.
Powering Sensor On
The sensor comes pre-installed with an
industrial-grade 3.6V lithium battery sealed
inside of the sensor housing.
To power the sensor, toggle the power switch to
the "On" position.
More Signal
Less Signal
Figure 9
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.
Storage
Always set the power switch to the "Off" position before storing the sensor to
preserve battery life.

DEPLOYMENT AND INSTALLATION
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IV. SENSOR OVERVIEW AND INSTALLATION
To accurately measure PPFD incidents on a horizontal surface, the sensor
element must be level. Mount the element to the provided Mounting Bracket
using the nylon screw provided. Information on the Mounting Bracket can be
found on the next page.
Important: Only use the nylon screw provided when mounting to insulate
the non-anodized heads of the aluminum sensor head from the base to
help prevent galvanic corrosion. For extended submersion applications,
more insulation may be necessary.
To minimize azimuth error, the element should be mounted with the cable
pointing toward true north in the northern hemisphere or true south in the
southern hemisphere. Azimuth error is typically less than 0.5 %, but it is easy to
minimize by proper cable orientation.
In addition to orienting the cable to point toward the nearest pole, the element
should also be mounted such that obstructions (e.g., weather station tripod/tower
or other instrumentation) do not shade the element. Once mounted, the blue cap
should be removed from the element. The blue cap can be used as a protective
covering for the element when it is not in use.
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MOUNTING BRACKET
The Mounting Bracket is designed to mount the sensor element to a mast or pipe
with an outer diameter of 1.3?- 2.1?. The Bracket has an integrated bubble-level
to make leveling accurate and straightforward for proper sensor installation.
Cable Connectors
Alignment: When reconnecting a sensor, arrows on the connector jacket and an
aligning notch ensure proper orientation.
Figure 13
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Disconnection for extended periods: When disconnecting the sensor for an
extended period from an installation, protect the remaining half of the connector
still on the station from water and dirt with electrical tape or another method.
Tightening: Connectors are designed to be firmly finger-tightened only. There is
an O-ring inside the connector that can be overly compressed if a wrench is
used. Pay attention to thread alignment to avoid cross-threading. When fully
tightened, one to two threads may still be visible. See Figure 15.
WARNING: Do not tighten the connector by twisting the black cable;
only twist the metal connector.
Finger-tighten firmly.
MAINTENANCE
Blocking of the optical path between the target and detector can cause low
readings. Occasionally, accumulated materials on the diffuser of the
upward-looking sensor can block the optical path in three common ways:
1. Moisture or debris on the diffuser.
2. Dust during periods of low rainfall.
3. Salt deposit accumulation from the evaporation of sea spray or
sprinkler irrigation water.
The sensor elements have a domed diffuser and housing for improved
self-cleaning from rainfall, but active cleaning may be necessary. Use water,
window cleaner, and a soft cloth or cotton swab when cleaning the device. Salt
deposits should be dissolved with vinegar and removed with a cloth or cotton
swab. Salt deposits cannot be removed with solvents such as alcohol or
acetone.
Use only gentle pressure when cleaning the diffuser with a cotton swab or soft
cloth to avoid scratching the outer surface. The solvent should be allowed to do
the cleaning, not mechanical force. Never use abrasive material or cleaner on
the diffuser.
Although sensor elements are very stable, a little accuracy drift is typical for all
research-grade sensors. To ensure maximum accuracy, we generally
recommend sensors are recalibrated every two years, although you can often
wait longer according to your particular tolerances.
To determine if a specific sensor needs recalibration, the Clear Sky Calculator
(www.clearskycalculator.com) website and/or smartphone app can be used to
indicate PPFD incidents on a horizontal surface at any time of day at any
location in the world. It is most accurate when used near solar noon in the
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Immersion Effect Correction Factor
When a radiation sensor is submerged in water, more of the incident radiation is
backscattered out of the diffuser than when the sensor is in the air (Smith, 1969;
Tyler and Smith, 1970). This phenomenon is caused by the difference in the
refractive index for air (1.00) and water (1.33) and is called the immersion effect.
Without correction for the immersion effect, radiation sensors calibrated in the air
can only provide relative values underwater (Smith, 1969; Tyler and Smith,
1970). Immersion effect correction factors can be derived by making
measurements in air and at multiple water depths at a constant distance from a
lamp in a controlled laboratory setting.
Apogee SQ-500 series quantum sensors have an immersion effect correction
factor of 1.25 (serial numbers 2876 and above) or 1.32 (serial numbers 0-2875).
This correction factor should be multiplied by PPFD measurements made
underwater to yield accurate PPFD.
Further information on underwater measurements and the immersion effect can
be found on the Apogee webpage:
(http://www.apogeeinstruments.com/underwater-par-measurements/).
Smith, R.C., 1969. An underwater spectral irradiance collector. Journal ofMarine Research 27:341-351.
Tyler, J.E., andR.C. Smith, 1970. Measurements of Spectral Irradiance Underwater. Gordon and Breach, New York, New
York. 103 pages
spring and summer months, where accuracy over multiple clear and unpolluted
days is estimated to be ± 4% in all climates and locations worldwide.
For best accuracy, the sky must be completely clear, as reflected radiation from
clouds causes incoming radiation to increase above the value predicted by the
Clear Sky Calculator. Measured PPFD can exceed PPFD predicted by the Clear
Sky Calculator due to reflection from thin, high clouds and edges of clouds, which
enhances incident PPFD. The influence of high clouds typically shows up as
spikes above clear sky values, not a constant offset greater than clear sky
values. To determine recalibration, input site conditions into the calculator and
compare PPFD measurements to calculated PPFD for a clear sky.
If sensor PPFD measurements over multiple days near solar noon are
consistently different than calculated PPFD (by more than 6%), the sensor
should be cleaned and re-leveled. If measurements are still unsatisfactory after a
second test, calibrate the sensor using the iMonnit portal via the Calibration tab,
then retest the sensor to verify accuracy.
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Spectral Error
The combination of diffuser transmittance, interference filter transmittance, and
photodetector sensitivity yields the spectral response of a quantum sensor. A
perfect photodetector/filter/diffuser combination would exactly match the defined
plant photosynthetic response to photons (equal weighting to all photons between
400 and 700 nm, no weighting of photons outside this range), but this is
challenging in practice. A mismatch between the defined plant photosynthetic
response and sensor spectral response results in a spectral error when the sensor
measures radiation from sources with a different spectrum than the radiation
source used to calibrate the sensor (Federer and Tanner, 1966; Ross and Sulev,
2000).
Spectral errors for PPFD measurements made under radiation sources for
growing plants were calculated for Apogee SQ-100 and SQ-500 series quantum
sensors using the method of Federer and Tanner (1966). This method requires
PPFD weighting factors (defined plant photosynthetic response), measured sensor
spectral response (shown in Spectral Response section on page 7), and radiation
source spectral outputs (measured with a spectroradiometer). Note, this method
calculates spectral error only and does not consider calibration, directional
(cosine), temperature, and stability/drift errors.
Spectral error data (listed in the table below) indicate errors less than 5 % for
sunlight in different conditions (clear, cloudy, reflected from plant canopies,
transmitted below plant canopies) and standard broad-spectrum electric lamps
(cool white fluorescent, metal halide, high-pressure sodium), but more significant
errors for different mixtures of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for the SQ-100 series
sensors. Spectral errors for the SQ-500 series sensors are smaller than those for
SQ-100 series sensors because the spectral response of SQ-500 series sensors
is a closer match to the defined plant photosynthetic response.
Quantum sensors are the most common instrument for measuring PPFD because
they are about an order of magnitude lower in cost than the spectroradiometers,
but spectral errors must be considered. The spectral errors in the table below can
be used as correction factors for respective radiation sources.
Spectral Errors for PPFD Measurements with Apogee SQ-100 andSQ-500 SeriesQuantum Sensors
Federer, C.A., and C.B. Tanner, 1966. Sensors for measuring light available for photosynthesis. Ecology 47:654657.
Ross, J., and M. Sulev, 2000. Sources of errors in measurements of PAR. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
100:103-125. PAGE 11
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V. SENSOR OVERVIEW IN iMONNIT
Select Sensors from the main navigation menu on iMonnit to access the sensor
overview page and begin making adjustments to your PAR Light Meter. See
Figure 17.
MENU SYSTEM
A. Details - Displays a graph of recent sensor data
B. History - List of all past heartbeats and readings
C. Actions - List of all actions attached to this sensor
D. Settings - Editable levels for your sensor
E. Calibrate - Set your sensor to deliver readings with greater accuracy
Directly under the tab bar is an overview of your sensor. This allows you to see
the signal strength and the battery level of the selected sensor. A colored dot in
the left corner of the sensor icon denotes its status.
Details View
The Details View will be the first page you see upon selecting which sensor you
would like to modify. See Figure 18.
A. The sensor overview section will be
above every page. This will consistently
display the present reading, signal strength,
battery level, and status.
B. The Recent Readings section below the
chart shows your most recent data received
by the sensor.
C. This graph charts how the sensor
fluctuates throughout a set date range. To
change the date range displayed in the
graph, navigate to the top of the Readings
Chart section on the right-hand corner to
change the from and/or to date.
- Green indicates the sensor is checking in and within user-defined
safe parameters.
- Red indicates the sensor has met or exceeded a user-defined
threshold or triggered event.
- Gray indicates that no sensor readings are being recorded,
rendering the sensor inactive.
- Yellow indicates that the sensor reading is out of date due to
perhaps a missed heartbeat check-in.
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Readings View
Selecting the Readings Tab within the tab bar allows you to view the sensor?s
data history as time-stamped data.
- On the far right of the Sensor History Data is a cloud icon. ( ) Selecting this icon
will export an Excel file for your sensor into your download folder.
The data file will have the following fields:
MessageID: Unique identifier of the message in our database.
Sensor ID: If multiple sensors are exported, you can distinguish between the
sensors using this number ? even if the names are the same.
Sensor Name: The name you have given the sensor.
Date: The date the message was transmitted from the sensor.
Value: Data presented with transformations applied but without additional labels.
Formatted Value: Data transformed and presented as it is shown in the
monitoring portal.
Raw Data: Raw data as it is stored from the sensor.
Sensor State: Binary field is represented as an integer containing information
about the state of the sensor when the message was transmitted. (See
?Sensor State?explained below.)
Alert Sent: Boolean indicating if this reading triggered a notification to be sent
from the system.
Note: Make sure you have the date range for the data you need input
in the ?From? and ?To? text boxes. This will be the previous day by
default. Only the first 2,500 entries in the selected date range will be
exported.
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Settings View
To edit the operational settings for a sensor, choose the Sensor option in the
main navigation menu and then select the Settings Tab to access the
configuration page. See Figure 19.
A. Sensor Name is the unique name you give the sensor to identify it in a list along with any
notifications.
B. Heartbeat Interval is how often the sensor communicates with the server if no activity is
recorded.
C. Aware State Heartbeat is how often the sensor communicates with the server while in the
Aware State.
D. Low Light Threshold: The sensor will report "No Light" if the light level falls below this
threshold. No change to aware state or behavior. Measured in micromoles per square meter per
second. (?mol/m²/s).
Sensor State
The value presented here is generated from a single byte of stored data. A byte
consists of 8 bits of data that we read as Boolean (True (1) / False (0)) fields.
When broken into individual bits, the State byte contains the following
information:
aaaabcde
STS: This value is specific to the sensor profile and is often used to indicate
error states and other sensor conditions.
UNUSED: This sensor does not use these bits.
AWARE: Sensors become aware when critical sensor-specific conditions are
met. Going aware can cause the sensor to trigger and report before the
heartbeat and cause the gateway to forward the data to the server immediately,
resulting in near immediate transmission of the data.
TEST: This bit is active when the sensor is first powered on or reset and
remains active for the first nine messages when using default configurations.
STS Specific Codes (aaaa -> bit 4321):
1. STS bit 4 set. This indicates that the DLI threshold has been exceeded.
This will remain set till the DLI resets. This behavior is normal for a
sensor in good operation.
2. See the troubleshooting section for the remaining STS codes; the
remaining codes are error indicators.
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E. Saturated Light Threshold: The sensor will report
"Saturated Light" and observe aware behavior if the light
level is above this threshold. The sensor will report
immediately when transitioning between different light
states. Measured in micromoles per square meter per
second. (?mol/m²/s).
Note: if the sensor is aware for any other configured
reason, the sensor will report aware, but if the sensor
transitions across other configured thresholds or to a
different light state, it will report immediately.
F. Light Threshold Buffer: The sensor will only
transition from aware to not aware when the light level is
below the Saturated Light Threshold plus the buffer
value. This feature prevents rapid transitioning between
aware states when the sensor reads near a threshold.
G. DLI Reset Time: Each day the sensor will reset the
photosynthetically active radiation daily light integral
(PAR DLI) accumulation to zero. The sensor will report
total 24-hour PAR accumulation at the reset time
indicated. PAR DLI will reset to zero, and on the next
heartbeat, the sensor will report the PAR DLI since the
reset. To properly measure, track, and report PAR DLI
based upon a full day, Monnit recommends configuring
the DLI Reset Time for 11pm, 11:15pm, 11:30pm, or
11:45pm. The configuration will not automatically adjust
for daylight savings. That will require a manual
adjustment if desired.
Note: When this configuration is sent to the sensor,
the sensor will reset.
H. Measurement Interval: Frequency of photosynthetic
photon flux density (PPFD) measurements used to
calculate PAR DLI.
Note: When this configuration is sent to the sensor, the sensor will reset PAR DLI.
I. PAR DLI Threshold: The sensor will report aware and report when the PAR DLI value goes
above this threshold. Measured in moles per square meter per day.
J. Enable Temperature Compensation: When enabled, the sensor will apply temperature
compensation adjustments to the sensor transducer readings. If the sensor base is not close to
the same temperature environment as the element on the end of the lead, it is recommended to
disable temperature compensation. Temperature compensation has minimal effect at 20° Celsius.
If the environment is kept at 20°C +/- 5°C then compensation will have less than a 1% impact on
the sensor reading. If fast temperature swings that occur in less than 30 minutes are common in
your application, it is also recommended that temperature compensation be disabled.
Note: The temperature element is in the sensor base, not in the light-sensing element on the end of the
lead. Since the temperature element is sealed in the sensor base, temperature response will be
Figure 19
Finish by selecting the Save button.
Note: Be sure to select 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 following sensor
heartbeat (check-in). Once a change has been made and saved, you
will not be able to edit that sensor?s configuration again until it has
downloaded the new setting.
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Calibrate View
To calibrate the sensor, ensure that the
environment of the sensor and other calibration
devices are stable. See Figure 20.
Choose "Zero Calibration" or "Scan Calibration"
from the drop-down menu. Set your expected
reading and press Calibrate.
To ensure that the calibration command is
received prior to the sensor's next check-in,
press the control button on the back of the
gateway, once, to force communication (Cellular
and Ethernet gateways).
After pressing the "Calibrate" button and choosing the gateway button, the server
will send the command to calibrate the specified sensor to the gateway. When
the sensor checks in, it will send the pre-calibration reading to the gateway, then
receive the calibration command and update it?s configuration. When the process
is completed, it will send a "Calibration Successful" message. The server will
display the sensor's last pre-calibrated reading for this check-in, then all future
readings from the sensor will be based on the new calibration setting.
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 effect on the following sensor heartbeat.
Note: If you would like to send the changes to the sensor right away, please
power off your sensor. This forces the communication from the sensor to the
gateway and the message to make a change from the gateway back to the
sensor.
Figure 20
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Creating a Calibration Certificate
Creating a sensor calibration certificate will mask the calibration tab from those
who should not have permission to adjust these settings. Permissions for
self-certifying a calibration must be enabled in user permissions.
Directly below the calibrate button is the selection to "Create Calibration
Certificate."
When the new certificate is accepted, the Calibration tab will
change to a Certificate tab.
A. The Calibration Facility Field will be filled. Select the
dropdown menu to change your facility.
B. The "Certificate Valid Until" field must be set one day after
the date contained in the "Date Certified" field.
C. "Calibration Number" and "Calibration Type" are unique
values to your certificate.
D. If necessary, you can reset the heartbeat interval here to 10
minutes, 60 minutes, or 120 minutes. By default, this will be
set to no change.
E. Choose the "Save" button before moving on.
Figure 21
You will still be able to edit the certificate by choosing the Certificate Tab and
navigating down to "Edit Calibration Certificate."
The tab will revert to "Calibrate" after the period for the certificate ends.
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VI. ACTIONS OVERVIEW
Device notifications can be created, deleted, and edited by selecting the
Actions Tab in the tab bar.
You can toggle the Action Trigger on or off by selecting the switch under Current
Action Triggers. See Figure 23.
CREATING AN ACTION
- Actions are triggers or alarms set to notify you when a sensor reading
identifies that immediate attention is needed. Types of actions include
sensor readings, device inactivity, and scheduled data. Any one of these
can be set to send a notification or trigger an action in the system. See
Figure 24.
Choose Actions in the main navigation menu.
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- A list of previously created actions will display on the screen. From here,
you have the ability to filter, refresh, and add new actions to the list.
Note: If this is your first time adding an action, the screen will be blank.
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