Configure Nodes

Node ID and MAC Address

The Node ID is used by SensoScientific as a unique identifier of a node. The Node MAC Address is a unique MAC address that allows the device to connector to Wi-Fi. These fields are not customizable but can be used to identify the node.

OTA – Firmware and Upgrading

The Firmware Version is an OTA feature which shows the current firmware version of a given node. OTA nodes can be upgraded to the latest firmware wirelessly via the OTA Upgrade Firmware Version section. This feature allows a user to upgrade the firmware of a device to a different firmware version without needing to send it back the manufacturer or even touching the device itself.

Reset Node Min/Max

System Admins and Group Admins can Reset Node Min/Max from the “Node Configuration” page by sliding the toggle to the right. Alternately, users can reset a node’s displayed min/max reading through the “Reset Min/Max” page. (See Reset Min/Max for more information.)

Node and Location Name

The Node Name and Location Name can be customized to reflect the storage unit, substance monitored, department, location, or any unique identifier that helps that user best identify where the node is placed. The Node Name is the “nick name” used to frequently refer to the node.

Node Time Zone

The Node Time Zone can be configured to match the Time Zone of the node’s location. This is important when running reports and identifying the local time in which data is recorded.

Primary Alarm Limit

The Primary Alarm Limit should be customized to reflect the recommended compliance standards for the substance or storage unit being monitored. When data is recorded outside the allowable Maximum Alarm Limit and Minimum Alarm Limit parameters, the assigned users would ideally want to be notified.

The Alarm Delay in Minutes (further referred to as the Alarm Delay Time) is a buffer time used to allow the node to fall back into range before triggering an alarm or notification. It is helpful for avoiding nuisance alarms and is directly related to the YELLOW current status color on the “Current Status” page.

For example, when a node takes a reading outside the allowable Primary Alarm Limit, it will turn YELLOW on the “Current Status” page and the Alarm Delay Time will count down. If the node takes a reading within the Primary Alarm Limit before the Alarm Delay Time is finished, it will turn back to GREEN on the “Current Status” page and there will be no alarms associated with the node. However, if the node continues to take readings outside the Primary Alarm Limit after the Alarm Delay Time has ended, the node will turn RED on the “Current Status” page and will send notifications according to the node’s and assigned user’s configured settings, notifying assigned users that it has alarmed.

Critical Alarm Limit

The Critical Alarm Limit function can be enabled by marking the checkbox next to the “Set Critical Alarm Limit” text. The section will expand to reveal a new set of customizable Maximum/Minimum Alarm Limits and Alarm Delay in Minutes (further referred to as the Critical Alarm Delay Time).

Critical Alarm Limits are used to override Primary Alarm Limits in more critical situations. It overrides the Primary Alarm Limit’s Alarm Delay Time to escalate alarms and notifications when the node takes readings outside the established Critical Maximum and Minimum Alarm Limits.

For example, my Primary Alarm Limit’s settings are configured as follows:

Primary Maximum Alarm Limit: 8

Primary Minimum Alarm Limit: 2

Primary Alarm Delay in Minutes: 60

Let’s say, I’m okay with my node taking readings within 5 degrees of the Primary Alarm Limit but I want to be notified after 15 minutes (instead of 60 minutes) when the node takes a reading outside that 5 degree buffer. I am then going to establish Critical Alarm Limit settings to reflect that circumstance.

My Critical Alarm Limit settings are then configured as follows:

Critical Maximum Alarm Limit: 13 (8 + 5 = 13)

Critical Minimum Alarm Limit: -3 (2 – 5 = -3)

Critical Alarm Delay in Minutes: 15

NOTE: This feature does not eliminate the Primary Alarm Limit settings. Instead, it works in conjunction. The Critical Alarm Limit’s Alarm Delay Time must be lower that the Primary Alarm Limit’s Alarm Delay Time for this feature to be optimized.

Re-Alarm Delay in Minutes

The Re-Alarm Delay in Minutes (further referred to as the Re-Alarm Delay Time) is used as a secondary reminder in case someone does not confirm the alarm. Set a desired time for the system to wait before sending out a reminder alert. It will send a maximum of two (2) reminders if the Node’s alarm has not been confirmed. This feature must be enabled using the Re-Alarm Function. (See Re-Alarm Function for more information.)

Speaker On/Off (Audible Alarm) Function

The Speaker On/Off (Audible Alarm) Function enables or disables audible alarms at the node level. If you would like the node to sound with Data, Signal, or Battery Alarms, set the dropdown toggle to ON. If you would like to silence the node’s audible alarms, set the dropdown toggle to OFF. Alternately, you can enable/disable audible alarms through the “Current Status” page. (See Current Status for more information.)

Data / Signal / Battery Alarm Function

The Data, Signal, and Battery Alarm Function enables or disables the node’s ability to trigger these types of alarms, in general. It essentially asks if you would like this node to generate these types of alarms. Please note, this corresponds to each individual node. We recommend leaving these settings to ON. (See Alarm Types for more information on Data, Signal, and Battery Alarms.)

Email / SMS / Voice / Fax Notification Function

The Email / SMS / Voice / Fax Notification Function enables or disables the node’s ability to send these types of notifications when it experiences an alarm. It essentially asks if you would like this node to send these types of notifications when it alarms.

Please note, this corresponds to each individual node. We recommend leaving these settings to ON.

When the Node’s Email, SMS, Voice, and/or Fax Notification Function settings are ON, the user’s configured profile settings need to be established to receive these types of notifications. (See Email Notifications or SMS / Voice / Fax Notifications for more information.)

Re-Alarm Function

The Re-Alarm Function enables or disabled the node’s ability to send reminder alerts if an alarm has not been confirmed. The system will send two (2) reminder alerts at the designated Re-Alarm Delay Time. (See Re-Alarm Delay in Minutes for more information.) To enable this feature, set the dropdown toggle to ON.

Audit Node Function

The Audit Node Function enables or disabled the node’s ability to be audited from the “Current Status” page. (See Audit Node for more information.) When the Audit Node Function is set to ON, users will be able to mark a checkbox on the “Current Status” page, click the “Audit Node” button, and generate a timestamp showing that they logged into the system and viewed the node on the “Current Status” page. System and Group Admins will then be able to generate an Audit Node Report showing all audited nodes. (See Audit Node Report for more information.) When the Audit Node Function is OFF, the checkbox on the “Current Status” page will not have the ability to be selected, disabling the Audit Node Function.

Measurement Unit

Select either Celsius or Fahrenheit for all reports to display data in the corresponding unit.