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Wireless networks have made it far easier for M2M communication to take place and have lessened the amount of power and time necessary for information to be communicated between machines. Monnit wireless solutions allow for an array of new business opportunities and connections between machines and people.

Monnit provides low-cost wireless sensors that can improve production and efficiency in various areas. For example, adding Monnit wireless sensors to a production machine, makes it smart enough to let maintenance know when it needs maintenance and what needs to be repaired. This type of information helps streamline production and keeps machines working at highest efficiency. Using Monnit wireless sensors to monitor facility systems can provide cost savings in areas like heating and ventilation, area access, light and power management.

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Note: If you recently had "inactivity alerts" set for sensors on your network, the new changes require that you set a user to receive all inactivity notifications.

Automated notifications can be set up to alert you via SMS text or email if a wireless sensor meets a set threshold or condition. To create a new notification or view/edit/delete an existing notification, click on the "Notifications" link in the main menu area of the site.

The Notification List Window:
The "Notification List Window" allows you to see all existing notifications for your account.

- Clicking on "Create new notification" or the "Plus Icon" will create a new notification.
- Clicking on the "Envelope Icon" to the left of a notification enables or disables the notification.
- Clicking on the alert name allows you to view, edit or delete the notification.
- Clicking on the "Pencil Icon" to the right of a notification allows you to edit the notification.

Creating a New Notification:
After clicking on "Create new notification" or the "Plus Icon" in the notification list window, you will need to determine the type of notification you would like to create.

- Name the notification by typing on the "Title" box.
- Choose the class of notification:
• Application (assigns notification to sensor types (ie. temperature, humidity etc.).
• Inactivity (creates a notification to let you know when sensors do not check in).
• Low Battery (creates a notification to alert when a sensors battery needs to be replaced).
• Advanced (notifications such as sensors coming back online or returning from aware states).
- Click the "Create" button to create the notification.

People to Notify:
After clicking on the "Create" or "Edit" buttons you come the notification settings window. The first section allows you to choose who should be contacted with the current notification.

- Start typing a contacts name in the box and the system will automatically bring up account users.
- Select the user from the pop-up list.
- Choose the type of notification (Email or SMS Text) from the drop-down list next to the user.
- Click "Add Recipient" or the "Add Icon" to add the user to the notification.

Notification Parameters:
The notification parameters section allows you to set the specific information that will cause the notification to be sent.

- Fill in the appropriate information for the type of notification you are creating.
• "Notification Text" is the message that will be sent via email or SMS.
• "Notify when..." allows you to set the parameters that will trigger the notification.
• "Alert Between" allows you to make the notification active during set times.
• "Notify again after" sets the time frame between notifications being sent.
• "Notification is active" allows you to enable or disable the notification.

Assigned Devices:
The assigned devices section allows you to set which devices on the account should use the notification being created.

- Click on "Assign notification to device(s)".
- Click the checkbox in front of all sensors to assign to the notification.
- Click "Save All".

Save the Notification:
- Click on the "Save" Button at the bottom of the window to save your notification settings.

For more information on using notifications see our release notes on the new notification settings or visit the support section of our website.

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Monnit’s provides an extensive line of wireless sensors, gateways and software for commercial, industrial and OEM applications.

Executives will be on hand to answer questions and show you how easy it is to get started with a complete wireless sensor solution. To schedule a meeting with us at the show, please email info@monnit.com.

For more information on the show or to register, please visit www.ctiawireless.com.

"With our many years of experience in RF technology, we have seen the extensive reach that a robust OEM offering can attain. Upon starting Monnit, we soon saw the void that existed for an integrated wireless sensor system. Our team has spent years bringing our RF, system architecture and web portal expertise to bear in creating a truly unique, robust and diverse wireless sensors system for OEMs in any industry. Any OEM interested in wireless sensors now has a flexible, fast time- to-market, quick return-on-investment option.” said Brad Walters, Founder and CEO of Monnit.

When partnering with OEMSensors.com, an OEM not only gets a comprehensive development solution for wireless sensor networks, but also:

• Full sensors data extraction to OEM applications through APIs
• 1-on-1 application review support from Monnit's application engineering team
• High performance FCC certified wireless radio technology
• ISO 9001 certified manufacturing
• An experienced production, fulfillment and supply chain management team
• World class customer support from an experienced support and sales team

With over 27 unique sensor types, OEMSensors.com’s wireless sensors can easily integrate into existing single board computers, gateways and other M2M industry manufactured products or be customized to work with new sensor types.  For more information on OEMSensor.com's, wireless sensors, gateways and monitoring software call (801) 561-5555 or visit the Website at http://www.oemsensors.com.

Additional Resources:
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/OEMSensors/
Twitter:      https://twitter.com/oemsensors

About OEMSensors.com
OEMSensors.com is a division of Monnit Corporation. Leveraging the development work by Monnit, OEMSensors.com brings a fully tested, FCC compliant wireless sensors platform to those wishing for a completely brandable OEM wireless sensors solution that can be easily integrated into existing systems, products and services.

PR Contact:
Matt Moulton
(801) 561-5555
mattm@oemsensors.com

For any initial Ethernet Gateway issue:
Try unplugging the power to the gateway, wait 10 seconds, then plug it back in. If that doesn't work, please use a small tool, like a toothpick or paperclip, to press and hold the reset button on the back of the gateway. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds, until you see the LEDs begin to flash.

If the Ethernet Gateway 1st LED (on left) stays red or is flashing, possible causes are:
1. There is no internet access available.
2. Port 3000 is blocked.
3. DHCP is not enabled. If it is not enabled, you can configure the gateway to use a
    static IP address.
4. DNS cannot be resolved.
5. IP address is invalid.
6. The Ethernet cable is not connected.
    a. The Ethernet cable is broken/damaged
    b. The Ethernet jack is broken/damaged
7. There is an issue with the device MAC address.

View the Ethernet Gateway configuration documentation for more information on correctly setting the gateway parameters to address these issues.

If the Ethernet Gateway 2nd LED (middle) flashes red:
The gateway cannot connect to the server. The gateway configuration settings are not correct. Set the gateway back to the defaults by pressing and holding the reset button.

If the Ethernet Gateway 2nd LED (middle) stays red:
The Ethernet gateway has been able to contact the server and gets a response; however, the APN is not going from Idle to Active. There may be a problem with the hardware, contact Monnit support atsupport@monnit.com or 801-561-5555.

If you are still experiencing any issues that you are unable to troubleshoot with these tips, please contact Monnit support by emailing support@monnit.com or calling 801-561-5555.

Whether you are a real estate agent, or vacation home property manager, it is important to monitor your properties if you can't be there in person. Damage from severe temperature changes, water intrusion and trespassing can be costly. Get real-time notifications about your properties.

Monnit provides low-cost wireless sensors that can keep track of homes when you can't be there. Know immediately about any unauthorized access by using wireless open/closed sensors and wireless motion sensors. Use wireless temperature sensors to monitor for temperature changes and wireless water sensors in basements or around water heaters, toilets and faucets to monitor for water leaks. You can also conserve electricity by using wireless light sensors and wireless voltage sensors to be notified if lights or appliances are left on.

Monnit's new Cellular Gateway ensures that you receive all of your sensor data without the need for an active internet connection in the home. If the home has an active internet connection, you can use Monnit's Ethernet Gateway, without needing a computer on the premises.

Enjoy peace of mind while remotely managing your properties.

1. Manage your customer’s sensor data locally or remotely with your application or UI
2. Brand Monnit sensors, gateways and applications with your company’s name
3. Own the data - route the gateway data where you want

Executives will be on hand to answer questions and show you how easy it is to get started with a complete OEM solution. To schedule a meeting with us at the show, please email info@monnit.com.

If you haven't registered yet, register today for your Free Expo Pass, and visit us in booth number 2242.

With 10,000 attendees, over 300 content sessions and 400+ electronics industry thought leaders, and exhibits featuring the latest hardware, software and technology innovations, DESIGN West will gather today's leading design engineers from every major industry segment related to advance systems design into one unified event, across four days:

• ESC (Embedded Systems Conference)
• Android Summit
• DesignMED
• Designing with LEDs
• Black Hat
• Multicore DevCon
• Sensors in Design

This is an unrivaled opportunity to get all the latest design insights, education and techniques in one place, at one time – DESIGN West offers you never-before-assembled training and education, hands-on knowledge exchanges, and the hottest new products – under one roof!

Keynote Addresses Include:
JB Straubel, CTO, Tesla Motors Inc.
Thomas Dolby, Musician & Technical Innovator
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Don't delay – register today for your complimentary Expo Pass and be sure to visit Monnit at booth 2242.

Monnit provides a cost effective way to monitor the water level in a sump pit as well as sump pump operation. By using a Monnit WIT wireless water sensor at the sump pit, you can place the sensor contacts in the pit to create a fail-safe level. If the water reaches this level you can be immediately notified via email, text message or phone call.

You can also monitor the pump for activity. By placing a Monnit WIT wireless activity sensor on the pump tubing, it can sense vibration from the pump motor. This allows you track how often the pump is turning on to remove water and can work in conjunction with the water sensor to alert you if water reaches the fail-safe level and the pump has not turned on. Now you can know if there is an issue with the pump motor or trigger before any water damage is caused. There are no wires to worry about, and the installation process is amazingly simple.

Enjoy peace of mind and stop worrying about potential water damage.

1. Login to your iMonnit account. If you have purchased Monnit Wireless Sensors and do not yet have an account, you can "Create a New Account" from the main page of the site.

2. Once you are logged into your account, click on the "My Account/Settings" button in the menu bar. From the My Account area you can edit account settings, network settings and create networks by selecting them in the left menu.

3. If you have not registered any wireless sensors before and do not have any wireless sensor networks setup, you can create a new network by selecting "Create Network" in the left menu. Simply enter a name for your network and add a wireless gateway by entering the gateway ID and Security Code located on the bottom of the gateway.

4. Once you have a wireless sensor network created, you can add gateways and sensors to it by clicking on the network name under "Network Settings" in the left menu.

5. To add a wireless gateway, enter the gateway ID and Security Code then click the "register Gateway" button. To add wireless sensors enter a sensor's ID and Security Code then click the "Register Sensor" button.

6. If you have multiple gateways and wish to create additional networks, repeat step 3 to create as many networks as needed. Once the networks are created, repeat step 5 to add your remaining sensors or gateways.

If you wish to move a gateway or sensor from one network to another, select the network that you want to move the device to from the left menu's "Network Settings", then simply enter the ID and Security Code to register the device on that network. Once registered on the new network the device will be removed from the previous network.

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