Monnit Wireless Sensors - Newsletter December 2013

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Monnit Wireless Temperature and Water Sensors

We are coming into that time of year, when the snow starts falling and temperatures start dropping. You want to make sure that your heating and ventilation systems are working properly and efficiently. Monnit wireless temperature sensors can help you monitor various areas of your building, ensuring proper heating and minimizing the risk of damage from frozen pipes. Monnit wireless water detection sensors can help you catch water leaks as soon as they happen, allowing you to respond immediately if there is an issue. All Monnit wireless sensors come with FREE basic online sensor monitoring and alerting through the iMonnit Online Monitoring System which provides access to all of your sensor data and can alert you via SMS text or email if temperatures start getting too low.

Available Monnit Temperature Sensors
• Monnit Wireless Temperature Sensors
• Monnit Wireless Temperature Sensors with Probe
• Monnit Wireless Water Sensors

In this issue

Monnit Launches Global Wireless Sensor Product Line

Monnit Global Wireless Sensor Products

In addition to FCC and IC certification (US and Canada), Monnit products recently received CE / ETSI (European) approval, making them suitable for global use supporting the "free" or ISM radio bands of 868 MHz and 433 MHz as well as 900 MHz. Monnit products have been proven to comply with the essential performance, safety, and environmental requirements set by law around the world. This assures customers that Monnit products are of the highest standard of quality and safety.

View the full press release here »

Let's take a look in our crystal ball to see what the future holds at Monnit?

Monnit's development team is always hard at work developing new wireless sensors and enhancing sensors based on customer feedback. A few months ago, we mentioned the development of a new control unit that could be used to control low power servos and switches; ideal for data centers, sump pump control and other light industrial applications. We are nearing completion of this new device and wanted to let you know that it should be available in late January or early February. If you would like to learn more about this product or be notified when it becomes available, please email us at sales@monnit.com.

Using wireless sensors to monitor the temperature and humidity in greenhouses.

Plants require the proper environmental conditions for optimal growth and health. If the mixture of temperature and humidity are incorrect, fruit and vegetable yield can be affected. Monnit can help you monitor and maintain the optimal mix of environmental conditions for plant growth.

With Monnit Wireless Temperature Sensors and Wireless Humidity Sensors you can have 24/7 monitoring of your greenhouses and have the ability to track environmental changes, allowing you to maximize your energy efficiency and grow healthier crops with a higher yield. Now you can make fewer assumptions and minimize mistakes when balancing the environmental conditions within your greenhouses.

Maximize Your Greenhouse Efficiency with Monnit Wireless Sensors.

Learn More About Solutions for Greenhouse Monitoring »

by The WiSe Guys

How to Program MOWI™ (Wi-Fi) Sensors
with Wi-Fi Network Security.

MOWI™ Wi-Fi sensors work with any existing Wi-Fi network. In order to setup a MOWI sensor to use a secured Wi-Fi network (WEP, WPA or WPA2), you will need to add security access information to the sensor. This tech-tip will take you through that process.

Step 1. Download and install the MoWi setup application from the Monnit Support page. This simple program will allow you to add Wi-Fi network security to your sensor as well as provide advanced communication settings such as DHCP and the ability to send sensor data to 3rd party web applications.

Step 2. With the application installed and running, follow the instructions to download and install the USB programming cable driver.

Plug MOWI Sensor into PC Step 3. After installing the USB cable driver, plug one end of the cable into an available port on your PC. Then peel back the label on the end of the MOWI sensor (where indicated) and plug the other end of the cable into the sensor.

Step 4. Enter the Wi-Fi network credentials. You can use the connected sensor, to search for Wi-Fi networks within range if you are unsure of the wireless network SSID. You will also need to select the type of security being used, and a Key / Passphrase for the Wi-Fi network.

Enter Wi-Fi Network Credentials

For the majority of users, this is all the information needed.

Step 5. Click the "Configure Sensor" button in the bottom right side of the application.

Click the Configure Button

You should now see a confirmation window telling you that the sensor has been configured. Step 6. Click "OK" on the pop-up window to close it. You can now unplug the MOWI sensor. The LED on the sensor should flash green as it tries to connect to the Wi-Fi network. It should give a long green flash when it successfully connects. If it flashes red at the end, make sure you are within range of the Wi-Fi router, plug the USB cable into the sensor and try to program the sensor again. (You should not need to re-enter any information, just click on the "Configure Sensor" button when the sensor shows that it is connected.)

Repeat for any additional sensors.

If you need to set a custom host configuration protocol, or want to send the sensor's data to a 3rd party web application, click on the "Advanced Settings" button.

From here you can enter the server information for the 3rd party web application, or uncheck the box next to "Use DHCP" to enter custom parameters for your Wi-Fi network.

Wi-Fi Advanced Settings

For more information on using Monnit wireless sensors, visit the support section of our website.