The View My Sensors Rest API allows users to integrate their sensor data into 3rd party applications. API calls can be made from programming language of your choice. Responses are served as either XML(Extensible Markup Language) or JSON (JavaScript Object Notation). To learn how to use the API, visit the Rest API settings page. […]
Water Detection Puck Installation Guide
Sensor Overview The Wireless Water Detection Puck Sensor detects when water is present by completing the circuit between the two probe points (exposed stainless steel metal screw heads) on the bottom of the sensor. When the detection state changes (water present or absent), the Water Puck Sensor will immediately turn on the radio and transmit […]
Editing Humidity Sensor Settings
The Humidity Sensor can be configured to display the following values Relative Humidity, Temperature, Dew Points, Moisture Weight, Heat Index and Wet Bulb Edit an existing sensor to view other values Log in to viewmysensors Select Sensors in the main navigation menu. Select the sensor you want to edit Select the Cog icon for settings […]
Sensor Maps
The Maps feature displays a map or blueprint image with an overlay of your sensors. A sensor map is a valuable tool to help you see your sensors’ physical location and current status. Accessing the Maps Feature Log in to viewmysensors Select Maps in the main navigation menu. Add a Map Select Maps in the navigation menu. […]
Window Filtering on Sensors That Support a Configurable Window Filter
Some sensors, offer a Window filter that will be used to filter readings on the sensor level. Adjusting this filter to your application can help use our sensors per your application. Although suggestions as to which filter to use for which application is currently not provided by MSG, an Applications Engineer might be a useful […]
If Your Sensor Displays a “Short Detected” Error
The error Short Detected indicates that the sensor’s hardware has detected a short in the circuitry. This article will advise on possible causes and solutions to this error. Possible causes Corrupted configurations Physical damage to the sensor Liquid Ingress If a sensor sees an electrical signal of an unexpected level, the sensor will record an […]
Understanding MSG 03A System Actions
System Actions allow for a user to configure logic in relation to notifications and/or Add-on devices. Actions are triggered by a triggering condition or event, and offer the following interactions: Send a notification (Email, SMS, or Voice Call) Send a Control Unit Command Send a Local Alert message (message display, sound, or LED) Execute a […]
ISO 10816 and Standard Vibration Sensors
Vibration Monitoring has its roots in maintenance engineers inspecting machines during their traditional walk around. It attempts to formalize an instinctive understanding that a machine is vibrating unusually. ISO 10816 establishes the general conditions and procedures for measurement and evaluation of vibrations from the non-rotating parts of machines (essentially the vibrations transmitted from the moving/rotating […]
Disarming and Rearming Actions
Concept of Disarming and Rearming Actions Actions are the manner by which email, SMS, or Voice Call notifications are delivered to customers based on triggering conditions. There are two manners by which a user can respond when a notification is delivered. These responses are Disarming and Rearming the Action. This article will outline the concepts behind this escalation. General […]
Downloading Sensor Data
Downloading your sensor data as a report to view, print and/or share can be done through your web or mobile browser. 1. Login to viewmysensors.com 2. Select Sensor from the menu or from your dashboard 3. Select the sensor you want to download data for. This will take you to the sensor details page […]