MONNIT MNS2-4-W2-PS Series ALTA Wireless Pressure Sensor User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- MONNIT
Table of Contents
- MONNIT MNS2-4-W2-PS Series ALTA Wireless Pressure Sensor
- ABOUT ALTA WIRELESS PRESSURE METERS
- ORDER OF OPERATIONS
- PORTAL AND SENSOR SETUP
- BATTERIES AND INSTALLATION
- SENSOR OVERVIEW IN iMONNIT
- ACTIONS OVERVIEW
- MONNIT DATA SECURITY
- SUPPORT
- WARRANTY
- USER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
MONNIT MNS2-4-W2-PS Series ALTA Wireless Pressure Sensor
CAUTION SYMBOL EXPLANATION
- The following caution symbol appears on the product. This symbol indicates caution and a potential risk of danger. Carefully read the warning attached with each symbol.
ABOUT ALTA WIRELESS PRESSURE METERS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ALTA® Wireless Pressure Meter remotely monitors the line pressure of
gases, vapors, or liquids, sending reports on line pressure at a user-defined
time interval or Heartbeat. A number of measurements per Heartbeat that are
used to generate a statistically improved report on the pressure may also be
determined by the user. The meter sends the reported pressure value to iMonnit
Sensor Management and Monitoring Software. Based on the configuration of
iMonnit, the readings can be reported in pounds per square inch, atmospheres,
bars, kilopasacals, Torrs, or a custom unit defined relative to the upper and
lower PSI range. If pressure is detected outside of your settings, iMonnit
sends an alert via text, email, or call. You can get the ALTA Pressure Sensor
set up and running within minutes. The pressure meter is a gauge meter,
meaning that the pressures the meter measures are relative to atmospheric
pressure and are pressures over and above the atmospheric pressure. This meter
combines a piezoresistive pressure transducer with 1% full scale accuracy and
a corrosion resistant, NEMA4X (IP66), 316L stainless steel housing interfaced
to a Monnit ALTA wireless radio. Depending on the meter, it measures pressure
in the range from Oto 50 pounds per square inch, gauge (PSIG, where gauge
means the pressure is that measured above atmospheric pressure), 0 to 300
PSIG, 0 to 750 PSIG, or Oto 3000 PSIG.
ALTA WIRELESS PRESSURE METER FEATURES
- An Industry-leading 25-month NIST certification is available on the pressure meters
- Wireless range of 1,200+ feet through 12+ walls 1
- 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 + Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)-128 Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) for sensor data messages)
- Sensor logs 2,000 to 4,000 readings if the gateway connection is lost (non-volatile flash, persists through power cycling):
- 10-minute Heartbeats = – 22 days worth of data
- 2-hour Heartbeats = – 266 days worth of data
- Automatic over-the-air updates of sensor firmware (future-proof)
- The iMonnit Premiere Cloud-Based Wireless Sensor Management & Monitoring Software is free for 45 days to configure sensors, view data, and set up alerts to be sent via SMS text, email, or call. The system will automatically default to the free iMonnit Basic version if you don’t purchase an annual subscription of iMonnit Premiere.
- Actual range may vary depending on the environment.
- Battery life is determined by the sensor reporting frequency and other variables. Other power options are also available.
EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
- Compressors/compressed air lines
- Water supply lines
- Gas supply lines
- Pumping systems
- Irrigation system pressure
- Industrial process monitoring
- Trash compaction equipment
- HVAC/R
- Chemical processing
- Additional Applications
ORDER OF OPERATIONS
It is important to understand the order of operations for activating your sensor. If performed out of sequence, your sensor may have trouble communicating with iMonnit. Please perform the steps below in the order indicated to make sure you are performing the setup correctly.
- Create an iMonnit account (If a new user).
- Register all sensors and gateways to a network in iMonnit. Sensors can only communicate with gateways on the same iMonnit network.
- Connect/power on the gateway and wait until it checks into iMonnit.
- 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.
- Configure the sensor for use. (This can be done at any point after step 2.)
- 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 gateways user guide.
Note: Device specific setup is covered in more detail in the following user guide sections.
PORTAL AND SENSOR SETUP
If this is your first time using iMonnit, 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 Monnit account, please consult the iMonnit user guide.
STEP 1: ADD DEVICE
Add the sensor in iMonnit.
- Add the sensor to your account by choosing Sensors in the main menu. Navigate to the Add Sensor button.
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.
Adding your device.
You will need to enter the Device ID and the SC from the 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 SC manually.
- The Device ID is a unique number located on each device label.
- Next, you’ll be asked to enter the SC from your device. An SC 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.
STEP 2: SETUP
Select your use case.
To get up and running fast, your pressure sensor comes with preset use cases.
Choose from the list or create your own custom settings. You can see your
readings displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius, the heartbeat interval, and aware
state settings (see page 9 for definitions). Select the Skip button when
completed.
STEP 3: VALIDATION
Check your signal.
The validation checklist will help ensure your sensor is communicating with
the gateway properly and you have a strong signal. Checkpoint 4 will only
complete when your sensor achieves a solid connection to the gateway. Once you
insert the batteries (or flip the switch on an industrial sensor) the sensor
will communicate with the gateway every 30 seconds for the first few minutes.
Select the Save button when completed.
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 page 13 for how to set
Actions for your sensor.
Select the Done button when completed.
BATTERIES AND INSTALLATION
When you are finished adding the sensor to your account, the next step is to insert the batteries. The type of battery you use will depend on the category of your sensor.
INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERIES
ALTA commercial pressure sensors are powered by AA batteries. Industrial
sensors need a 3.6V Lithium battery supplied from Monnit or another industrial
battery supplier. Monnit encourages customers to recycle all old batteries.
A Batteries
****Two replaceable 1.5V AA-sized batteries (included with purchase) power the standard version of this sensor. The typical battery life is up to 10 years. This sensor is also available with a line-power option. The line- powered version has a barrel power connector, allowing it to be powered by a standard 3.0-3.6V power supply. The line-powered version also uses two standard 1.5V AA batteries as backup for uninterrupted operation in the event of a line-power outage. Power options must be selected at the time of purchase, as the internal hardware of the sensor must be changed to support the selected power requirements. Place batteries in the device by first taking the sensor and sliding the battery door open. Insert fresh AA batteries in the carriage, then shut the battery door. Complete the process by opening up iMonnit and selecting Sensors from the main navigation menu. Verify that iMonnit shows that the sensor has a full-battery level. To replace the batteries in a commercial sensor, make sure that removing power will not interfere with any upcoming data message. Remove the old batteries, and follow the battery installation instructions with two, new, non-rechargeable, 1.5 Volt, AA batteries. As with the industrial sensors, the commercial sensor will pick up its old configurations from the gateway and continue to provide data at the same intervals, but beginning at the time at which the sensor starts up anew.
WARNING: ONLY install new alkaline batteries from the same manufacturer, when replacing batteries in AA commercial sensors.
Industrial Batteries
The Industrial Wireless Sensor comes with a 3.6V Lithium battery installed. The sensor does not need to be taken apart for battery installation and the battery is not rechargeable. The ALTA battery life for the industrial sensor is up to seven years. Open iMonnit and select Sensors from the main navigation menu. Verify iMonnit shows that the sensor has a full-battery level. 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 over tighten. When placing the sensor, make sure to mount the sensor with the antenna straight up (vertical) to ensure the best wireless radio signal. Since the electronics are sealed within the sensor housing, we have added an “On/Off” switch to the unit for your convenience. If you are not using the sensor, simply leave the button in the “Off” position to preserve battery life. If the sensor needs to be reset for any reason, you can simply cycle the power by turning the switch to the “Off” position and waiting 30 seconds before powering it back on.
To replace the battery in an industrial sensor, remove the old battery from the sensor when loss of power will not interfere with any upcoming data message.
WARNING: The new, replacement battery MUST be a single, new, ER14505M, 3.6 Volt, AA battery. This ER14505M can only be a TRAMWAY, TITUS, or GMB POWER ER14505M battery, preferably a RAMWAY ER14505M battery. Follow the battery installation instructions above with the ER14505M battery.
SENSOR PLACEMENT
Place each ALTA® sensor within 1,200 feet of the gateway. The sensor should be
located to avoid transmissions through metal, or concrete, and should be
further repositioned to avoid such obstacles if radio communication is spotty.
A sensor should also be placed at least three feet from the gateway and other
sensors. Except for ALTA-ISX™ products under the specific conditions for which
they are approved, ALTA sensors should NOT be placed where they can be exposed
to volatile or flammable gas. An ALTA sensor should be deployed where the
sensor will be protected from operating temperatures outside those disclosed
in the datasheet. ALTA commercial sensors are not recommended for use in
fridges and freezers; where a sensor will be deployed in a fridge or freezer
an industrial sensor is recommended. Since the electronics are sealed within
the sensor housing, we have added an “On/Off” switch to the unit for your
convenience. If you are not using the sensor, simply leave the button in the
“Off” position to preserve battery life. If the sensor needs to be reset for
any reason, you can simply cycle the power by turning the switch to the “Off”
position and waiting 30 seconds before powering it back on. ALTA commercial
sensors are not designed for wet environments, environments with fluctuating
or excessive humidity, or where they will be exposed to corrosive or
deoxidizing gas or vapor (e.g., chlorine gas, hydrogen sulfide gas, ammonia
gas, sulfuric acid gas, nitric oxide gas, etc.). Commercial sensors also
should not be placed in: excessively dusty locations; places with salt water,
oils, chemical liquids, or organic solvents; low- or high-pressure
environments; locations where there are excessively strong vibrations; or, in
other places where similar hazardous locations exist. Industrial sensors,
which are weathertight, may be deployed both outdoors and indoors. The
enclosure of the industrial sensor protects against falling dirt, wind-blown
dust, rain, sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose-directed water. The
industrial sensor also provides increased corrosion resistance and remains
undamaged by ice formation.
WARNING: In placing the sensor, be aware that the sensor has a mechanical impact rating of IK06, meaning that the housing of the commercial and industrial sensors, protect the sensor from a mechanical impact of one Joule, which is roughly equivalent to dropping a solid metal sphere weighing 500 grams from twenty centimeters on the respective housing. The sensor is not rated for greater mechanical impacts.
Justification of a mechanical impact rating less than five Joules exists by: (1) a documented Risk Analysis maintained performed by Monnit; (2) installation of the sensor in locations that cannot easily be touched by unauthorized persons or the general public; (3) the equipment is only accessed in normal use for occasional operations such as adjustment, programming, or maintenance; and, the warning label provided on the sensor and the statement herein of the IK06 rating of the product. Use of the sensor in a manner inconsistent with justifications two and three may impair the protections of the sensor.
MOUNTING THE SENSOR
The sensors feature mounting flanges and can be attached to most surfaces using the included mounting screws or double-sided tape. For a wooden surface, a metallic surface, or dry-wall, the included double-sided tape (use two pieces) or the two included screws may be used. For masonry, use the included double-sided tape. If the included screws are not available, use two #7, 7/16″ (0.4375″) screws. If the included double-sided tape is not available, use one or more pre-cut, double-sided foam squares of dimensions 1/32″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″ available from ULINE as model number S-11695, or the like.
ANTENNA ORIENTATION
Get the best performance out of ALTA Wireless Sensors by properly positioning
antennas. Point sensor and gateway antennas in the same direction, pointing
vertically from the device. If the sensor is mounted flat on a horizontal
surface, bend the antenna as close to the sensor housing as possible, with
most of the antenna pointing vertically. Make the antenna wire as straight as
possible, avoiding any kinks and curving of the wire. Sensors must be at least
three feet away from other sensors and the wireless gateway to function.
CLEANING
When needed, clean the sensor with a damp, but not dripping-wet, cloth where
the sensor is installed.
SENSOR OVERVIEW IN iMONNIT
Select Sensors from the main navigation menu in iMonnit to access the Sensor Overview page and begin to configure the settings of the Pressure Sensor.
MENU SYSTEM
- A. Details – Displays a graph of recent sensor data
- B. Readings – List of all past heartbeats and readings
- C. Actions – List of all actions attached to the sensor
- D. Settings – Configurable levels for a sensor
- E. Calibrate – Sets the sensor to read more accurately
- Fr Scale – Changes the readings scale of the sensor
Directly under the top horizontal tabbed menu bar is an overview of your sensor. You can 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.
- Green indicates the sensor is checking in and is 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 outdated, due to perhaps a missed heartbeat check-in.
Details View
The Details View will be the first page you see upon selecting which sensor you would like to modify.
- A. The Sensor Overview section is at the top of every page. This will consistently display the present reading, signal strength, battery level, and status.
- B. The Readings section shows the most recent data received by the sensor.
- C. This graph charts any changes throughout a set date range. To change the date range displayed in the graph, navigate up to the top of the Readings Chart section on the right-hand corner to change the date range.
Readings View
Select the Readings tab within the top horizontal menu bar to view the sensor’s data history as time-stamped data.
- On the far right of the Sensor History Data is a cloud icon Q. Selecting this icon will export an Excel file of your sensor data into your downloads folder.
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.
The data file will have the following fields:
- Message ID: Unique identifier of the message in the 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 gave 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.
- Battery: Percent of battery remaining.
- Raw Data: Raw data as it is stored from the sensor.
- Sensor State: Binary field 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 sent from the system.
- Signal Strength: Percent of radio signal strength.
- Voltage: Voltage supplied by battery.
Sensor State
The value presented here is generated from a single byte of stored data. A
byte consists of eight 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:
- 0 = No problems, sensor is functioning normally.
- 1 = Open circuit detected in lead.
- 2 = Short circuit detected in lead.
- 3 = Range error.
- If you have calibrated the sensor, the Calibrate Active field is set to False (0) and the sensor is operating inside the Min and Max thresholds, the bits look like 00000000, this is represented as 0.
- If the sensor is using factory calibrations and it is outside the threshold, the bit values are 00010010 and are represented as 18(16+2) because both the bit in the 16 value is set and the bit in the 2 value is set.
Settings View
To edit the operational settings for a sensor, choose the Sensors option in the left main navigation menu, and then select the Settings tab to access the configuration page.
- A. The Sensor Name is a unique name you give the sensor to easily identify it in a list and in any notifications.
- B) The Heartbeat Interval is how often the sensor communicates with the gateway if no activity is recorded.
- C. Aware State Heartbeat is how often the sensor communicates with the gateway while in an Aware State.
- D. Assessments per Heartbeat is how many times between heartbeats a sensor will check its measurements against its thresholds to determine whether it will enter an Aware State. Ee Below is the minimum reading the sensor should record before entering an Aware State.
- F. Above is the maximum reading the sensor should record before entering an Aware State. G5 The Aware State Buffer is a buffer to prevent the sensor from bouncing between Standard Operation and Aware State when the assessments are very close to a threshold. For example, if a Maximum Threshold is set to 90° and the buffer is 1 °, then once the sensor takes an assessment of 90.1 ° it will remain in an Aware State until dropping to 89.0°. Similarly, at the Minimum Threshold, the pressure will have to rise above the threshold to return to Standard Operation.
- H. The Stabilization determines the number of milliseconds the pressure sensor allows the pressure transducer to stabilize before taking a measurement.
- Failed transmissions before link mode is the number of transmissions the sensor sends without response from a gateway before it goes to battery-saving link mode. In link mode, the sensor will scan for a new gateway, and if not found, it will enter battery-saving sleep mode for up to 60 minutes before trying to scan A lower number will allow sensors to find new gateways with fewer missed readings. Higher numbers will enable the sensor to remain with its current gateway in a noisy RF environment. Zero will cause the sensor to never join another gateway. To find a new gateway, the battery will have to be cycled out of the sensor. 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 next 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.
Calibrate View
If a sensor has readings that need to be reset, the Calibrate tab will be available for selection in the sensor tab bar. To calibrate a sensor, ensure that the environment of the sensor and other calibration devices are stable. Enter the actual (accurate) reading from the calibration device into the text field. Press Calibrate. To ensure that the calibration command is received before 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, receive the calibration command, and update its configuration. When the process is complete, 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 next sensor heartbeat.
Note: If you would like to send the changes to the sensor right away, please remove the battery(s) for a full 60 seconds, then re-insert the battery(s). This forces communication from the sensor to the gateway and from the gateway to the sensor. If the sensor is an industrial sensor, turn the sensor off for a full minute rather than removing the battery.
Creating a Calibration Certificate
Creating a sensor calibration certificate will mask the Calibration tab from
those who should not have permissions 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.
- A The Calibration Facility field will be filled. Select the drop-down menu to change your facility.
- B. The Date Certified is the date of the calibration is made.
- C The Certificate Valid Until field must be set one day after the date contained in the Date Certified field.
- D. Calibration Number and Calibration Type are unique values to your certificate.
- E. The Heartbeat Interval Reset provides an opportunity to change the heartbeat rate.
Choose the Save button before moving on. When the new certificate is accepted, the Calibration tab will change to a Certificate tab. 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 back to Calibrate after the period for the certificate ends.
Scale View
The scale option will be available in the tab bar. To change the pressure unit of measurement from or to PSI atmospher, bar, kPA, Torr, or a custom unit, select the Scale tab. Choose the text box to trigger a pop-up window allowing you to change the scale. Select the scale you prefer and push Set. Press the Save button to complete your adjustment.
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 clicking on the check mark under Current Action Triggers.
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.
- 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.
- Gateways
- Maps
- ACTION
Note: If this is your first time adding an Action, the screen will be blank.
From the Actions page, tap Add Action in the lower right-hand corner.
Step 1: What triggers your Action?
The drop-down menu will have the following options for Action Types (See
Figure 23):.
- Sensor Reading: Set Actions based on activity or reading.
- Battery Level: Set Actions based on battery level.
- Device Inactivity: Actions when the device doesn’t communicate for an extended period of time.
- Advanced: Actions based on advanced rules, such as comparing past data points with current ones.
- Scheduled: These Actions are performed at a set time basis.
- Select Sensor Reading from the drop-down menu.
- A second drop-down menu will appear. From here, you will be able to see a list of the different types of sensors registered to your account. Choose Pressure in the drop-down menu.
- Next, you will be asked to input the Trigger settings. You have the option of setting this Trigger to detect greater than or less than the desired pressure.
Press the Save button.
Step 2: Actions
- Press the Add Action button under the information header. Available Action types will then be presented in a select list. .0. Notification Settings
- Send Action: Specify account users to receive notification when this event triggers. Subject
- System Action: Assign Actions for the system to process when this event triggers. Pressure Greater Than 500 PSI
- Choose Notification Action from the notification list
- A. Input the subject for the notification.
- B. Customize the message body for the notification. See Figure 25.
- C The Recipient list identifies who will receive the notification. See Figure 26.
- Select the icon next to a user to specify how they will be notified.
- Choose if you want notifications sent immediately, when triggered, or if you want a delay before sending and press Set.
- A green icon indicates that the users will receive the notifications and what type of notifications will be received.
- If a delay has been selected, the delay time will display beside the icon.
Select System Action from the Add Action list. See Figure 27.
- Scroll down to the System Action section.
- The Action to be done select list has the following options:
- Acknowledge: Automatically signals that you have been notified of an Action. When an Action has been triggered, alerts will continue processing until the Action returns to a value that no longer triggers an Action.
- Full Reset: Reset your trigger so it is armed for the next reading.
- Activate: Enable an Action trigger.
- Deactivate: Disable an Action trigger.
Step 3: Action Name and Devices
- By default, the sensor(s) will not be assigned to the Action conditions you?ve just set. To assign a sensor, find the device(s) you want to designate for this Action and select. Selected sensor boxes will turn green when activated. Choose the sensor box again to unassign the sensor from the Action.
- Continue toggling the sensor(s) corresponding to this new Action until you are satisfied with your selection. These can be adjusted later by returning to this page.
Press the Check Mark button to complete the process.
MONNIT DATA SECURITY
Monnit works to ensure your data security is handled with the utmost care. The same methods utilized by financial institutions to transmit data are also used in Monnit’s security infrastructure. Security features from sensors to gateways include tamper-proof network interfaces, data encryption, and bank- grade security. Monnit’s proprietary sensor protocol uses low power and specialized radio equipment to transmit application data. Wireless devices listening on open communication protocols cannot eavesdrop on sensors. Packet- level encryption and verification is key to ensuring data traffic isn’t altered between sensors and gateways. Paired with a best-in-class range and power consumption protocol, all data is transmitted securely from your devices, ensuring a smooth, worry-free experience.
SENSOR COMMUNICATION SECURITY
Monnit’s sensor-to-gateway, secure wireless tunnel, Encrypt-RF, is generated
using ECDH-256 (Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman) public key exchange to generate
a unique symmetric key between each pair of devices. Sensors and gateways use
this link-specific key to process packet-level data with hardware-accelerated
128-bit AES encryption, which minimizes power consumption to provide better
battery life. Thanks to this combination, Monnit proudly offers robust bank-
grade security at every level.
Monnet SECURITY
The iMonnit system is the online software and central hub for configuring your device settings. All data is secured on dedicated servers operating Microsoft SQL Server. Access is granted through the iMonnit user interface that requires Two-Factor Authentication, or an Application Programming Interface (API) safeguarded by 256-bit Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.2) encryption. TLS is a blanket of protection to encrypt all data exchanged between iMonnit and you. The same encryption is available to you whether you are a Basic or Premiere user of iMonnit. You can rest assured that your data is safe with iMonnit.
OPTIONAL DATA AUTHENTICATION
SensorPrints TM is the industry’s only end-to-end Internet of Things (lo T)
data authentication platform for low-power wireless sensors. SensorPrints
authenticates data by issuing a unique fingerprint for each device within the
loT. Data is secured from the point of generation to the point of consumption.
Easy to install and use, SensorPrints is the definitive loT security solution
for any enterprise. SensorPrints authenticates data at both the point of
generation and consumption, creating trust between the sensor and server
levels. Implementing 256-bit SHA 3 authentication, SensorPrints creates a
“fingerprint” for a Monnit Wireless Sensor that contains an authenticated
sensor message. When data is transmitted from the sensor, it is accompanied by
a generated authentication token. Upon receipt by the application, the token
is evaluated via cryptographic hash function against a unique per sensor
secret key. This step provides an unprecedented level of full-coverage
security for any Monnit user wishing to secure their loT devices and data.
Click here for more information on SensorPrints.
SUPPORT
For technical support and troubleshooting tips, please visit our support library at monnit.com/support/. If you are unable to solve your issue using our online support, email Monnit Support at support@monnit.com with your contact information and a description of the problem. A support representative will call you within one business day. For error reporting, please email a full description of the error to support@monnit.com.
WARRANTY
Monnit warrants that Monnit-branded products (Products) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date the Products arrive at the Customer’s shipping address with resJJect to hardware and will materially conform to their published specifications for a period of one ( 1) year with respect to software. Monn it may resell sensors manufactured by other entities and are subject to their individual Warranties; Monnit will not enhance or extend those Warranties. Monnit does not warrant that the software or any portion thereof is error-free. Monnit will have no Warranty obligation with respect to Products subjected to abuse, misuse, negligence, or accident. If any software or firmware incorporated in any Product fails to conform to the Warranty set forth in tflis Section, Monnit shalf provide a bug fix or software patch correcting such non-conformance within a reasonable period. Monnit shall l)rovide the fix or patch after Monnit receives from the Customer (i) notice of such non-conformance, and (ii) sufficient information regarding such non-conformance so as to permit Monnit to create such bug fix or software patch. lf any hardware component of any Product fails to conform to the Warranty in this Section, Monnit shall, at its Ol)tion, refund the purchase price less any discounts, or repair or replace nonconforming Products with conforming Products or Products having substantially identical form, fit, and function. Monnit will then deliver the repaired or replacement Product to a carrier for land shipment to the Customer within a reasonable period after Monnit receives from the Customer (i) notice of such non-conformance, and (ii) the non-conforming Product provided; however, if, in its opinion, Monnit cannot repair or replace on commercially reasonable terms, it may choose to refund the purchase price. Repair parts and replacement Products may be reconditioned or new. All replacement Products and parts become the property of Monnit. Repaired or repfacement Products shall be subject to the Warranty, if any remains, originally applicable to the Product repaired or replaced. The Customer must obtain from Monnit a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number prior to returning any Products to Monnit. Products returned under this Warranty must be unmodified.
The Customer may return all Products for repair or replacement due to defects in original materials and workmanship, if Monnit is notified within one year of the Customer’s receipt of the Product. Monnit reserves the right to repair or replace Products at its own and complete discretion. Products returned under this Warranty must be unmodified and in original packaging. Monnit reserves the right to refuse Warranty repairs or replacements for any Products that are damaged or not in originaf form. For Products outside the one-year Warranty period, rel)air services are available at Monnit at standard labor rates for a period of one year from the Customer’s original date of receipt.
As a condition to Monnit’s obligations under the immediately preceding paragraphs, Customer shall return Products to be examined and replaced to Monnit’s facilities, in shipping cartons which clearly d1sl)lay a valid RMA number provided by Monnit. The Customer acknowledges that replacement Products may be repaired, refurbished or tested, and found to be complying. The Customer shall bear the risk of loss for such return shipment and shall bear all shipping costs. Monnit shall deliver replacements for Products determined by Monnit to be properly returned, shall bear the risk of loss and such costs of shipment of repaired Products or replacements, and shall credit a Customer’s reasonable costs of shipping such returned Products against future purchases.
Monnit’s sole obligation under the Warranty described or set forth here shall be to repair or replace non-conforming products as set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph, or to refund the documented purchase price for non-conforming Products to the Customer. Monrnt’s Warranty obligations shall run solely to a Customer, and Monnit shall have no obligation to the customers of a Customer or other users of the Products.
Limitation of Warranty and Remedies
THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED BY THE CUSTOMER. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. MONNIT’S LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IN NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY A CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MONN IT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THE PRICE STATED FOR THE PRODUCTS IS A CONSIDERATION IN LIMITING MONNIT’S LIABILITY.
NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF FORM, ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE BROUGHT BY A CUSTOMER MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ACCRUED. IN ADDITION TO THE WARRANTIES DISCLAIMED ABOVE, MONNIT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY AND WARRANTIES, IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED, FOR USES REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE IN WHICH FAILURE OF A PRODUCT COULD LEAD TO DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LIFE SUPPORT OR MEDICAL DEVICES, OR NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS. PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR AND SHOULD NOT BE USED IN ANY OF THESE APPLICATIONS.
UK / CE
There is no restriction for the commercialization of Monnit ALTA 868MHz and
433MHz wireless products in all the countries of the European Union. The
European Community provides specific directives for the electronic equipment
introduced on the market. All the relevant information is available on the
European Community websites. ALTA wireless products comply with the specific
harmonized standards, regulations, instruments, and directives listed in the
table below. For more information on product compliance, please contact Monnit
Sales or Support and request a copy of the manufactures Declaration of
Confirmatory (DoC) for the relevant product(s).
USER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- WARNING: It is the responsibility of the user to enforce the country regulation and the specific environment 􀀃 regulation.
- WARNING: This product is not certified for use in hazardous locations (HAZLOC) where there is a risk of 􀀃 explosions. .
- WARNINGPROTECTION: IF THE PROVIDED SENSOR BY IS THE USED IN A EQUIPMENT MANNER MAY NOT BE IMPAIRED. SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE
- Do not disassemble the product; any mark of tampering will compromise the warranty validity. We recommend following the instructions of this user guide for correct setup and use of the product. Please handle the product with care, avoiding any dropping and contact with the internal circuit board as electrostatic discharges may damage the product.
- WARNING: The device has a mechanical stress rating of IK06, meaning its housing and/or its readings could be compromised by an impact with greater energy than one Joule. Justification of a mechanical impact rating less than five Joules exists by: (1) a documented Risk Analysis performed and maintained by Monnit; (2) installation of the sensor in locations that cannot easily be touched by unauthorized persons or the general public; (3) the equipment being only accessible in normal use for occasional operations such as adjustment, programming, or maintenance.
- WARNING: DO NOT rely solely on the sensor system to prevent: (1) one or more fatalities; (2) disabling injury or illness; (3) chemical release with acute or public health impact; (4) chemical release with temporary environmental or public health impact; (5) system or facility loss; and/or, (6) major subsystem loss. Note: Every device has to be equipped with a proper antenna with specific characteristics. The antenna has to be installed with care in order to avoid any interference with other electronic devices and has to guarantee a minimum distance from the body (23 cm). In case this requirement cannot be satisfied, the system integrator has to assess the final product against the SAR regulation.
Industrial-Grade Products I Type 1, 2, 4, 4X, 12, and 13 NEMA-Rated
Enclosure
Industrial products are enclosed in reliable, weatherproof NEMA-rated
enclosures. Our NEMA-rated enclosures are
constructed for both indoor or outdoor use and protect the circuitry against
the ingress of solid foreign objects like dust
and the damaging effects of water (rain, sleet, snow, splashing water, and
hose-directed water) .
- Safe from falling dirt
- Protects against wind-blown dust
- Protects against rain, sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose-directed water
- Increased level of corrosion resistance Remains undamaged by ice formation on the enclosure
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References
- Monnit Support Options: FAQs, Knowledgebase, Videos, Docs, & More
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