Welcome to TechnoSet IoT!

TechnoSet IoT monitoring allows you to set up a complete monitoring solution in minutes. Our solution includes everything you need to get up and running quickly.

TechnoSet IoT Monitoring consists of the following components, each of which will be covered in this guide.

·         Plug & Play Gateway: A gateway device, similar to a WiFi router, that listens for connected devices

·         Sensors: Sensor devices that allow you to monitor the conditions of each of your locations.

·         TechnoSet IoT Dashboard / App: An easy to use online dashboard or mobile app that allows you to configure, visualize and control your devices.

Getting Started

During this process we will cover:

1.      TECHNOSET IOT LOG IN
Sign into our account and explore the 1^st user experience.

2.      ADD COMPANY
Create a Company and add a Location to be managed.

3.      GATEWAY SETUP
Unpack and setup a Gateway device and add it to our Location.

4.      SENSOR SETUP
Unpack and setup a Sensor and connect it to our Gateway.

5.      MANAGE LOCATIONS
Viewing device status and options for managing a location.

6.      ALERTS
Add a new Alert to notify us when our sensor detects a problem.

7.      AUTOMATIC REPORTS
Schedule a new Report to send us a Weekly Report for all devices at our Location.

8.      SENSOR MAPS
Create a Sensor Map so that we can visualize the position and status of our Location’s devices.

Getting Started With the TechnoSet IoT Online Dashboard

TechnoSet IoT Log In

Before you can use the TechnoSet IoT online dashboard, visit the TechnoSet IoT website and sign into your TechnoSet IoT account.

1.      Open your browser 

2.      Click on the Log In link.

3.      Enter your Email Address and Password.

  💡 After signing into your account, the Add Company process starts automatically. From there we can setup our first Company and Location that will be monitored.

Before we can activate the devices in your package, we’ll first need to setup our Company and create its first Location. You can have as many Companies and Locations as you want, but let’s start with creating our first one now.

1.      Enter the Name and Address information for your company.

2.      Select the type of Industry your company is primarily involved in.

3.      By default, TechnoSet IoT will use the Company address information entered to automatically setup a corresponding Location. This way you can begin monitoring your company’s location quickly.

💡 If your company’s address is not a location that will be monitored, you can instead setup the first location to be monitored manually. To do so, be sure to select the “No, I would like to set up a new location” option. You will then be taken to the Add Location screen next.

4.      (OPTIONAL) Use the ADD LOCATION screen to manually create your first location that will be monitored. To complete this step, enter in the Name, Address and select the Industry for the location in the same manner as during the Add Company

💡 After adding your Company, you will be taken to the Setup Gateway screen where you can add a gateway device for our new company’s location.

Gateway Setup

Gateway devices are designed to receive data readings from sensors and manage the interaction between your local devices and TechnoSet IoT monitoring. Before your gateway can be used, the hardware must be connected and the gateway device added to your account. Afterwards, you can add the gateway to your account and assign it to a location.

Connect the hardware

Let’s walk through the process of preparing your gateway for use.

1.      Unpack the gateway hardware.
Remove the gateway, antenna, network and power cords from the packaging and have them ready for use during gateway setup.

2.      Connect gateway antenna.
Connect the antenna to the back of the gateway by screwing the antenna on to the connector.

💡 Sensor devices will communicate with the gateway using wireless communication. It is important to connect the antenna on all devices and to ensure that all sensor devices are within range of a gateway.

3.      Connect Internet.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the gateway Internet port. Connect the other end to a network port on your network (such as Wi-Fi router or network switch).

5.      Verify gateway is ready for use.
After connecting the gateway, verify that the status indicators for power and network connection are both lit. If so, your gateway hardware is ready to be added using the TechnoSet IoT dashboard.

Add Gateway device

Use the Add Gateway screen to complete adding the gateway for this location.

1.      Verify Gateway ID.
Enter the Gateway ID located on the label found on the back of the gateway device.

2.      After verifying the Gateway ID, the Add Gateway screen will update setup instructions and information specific to the gateway being added.

3.      Enter a Gateway Nickname.
In the event that your location has multiple gateways, this user-friendly name can help you distinguish between them.

💡  TechnoSet IoT will automatically create an appropriate nickname for your gateway device. You can choose to accept the default name or customize it.

4.      Add the Gateway.
Click Add Gateway to complete adding your gateway device.

💡 As soon as you see confirmation that your gateway device has been added, your gateway is ready for use with sensors. You will automatically then be taken to the Device Setup screen where you can setup your first sensor.

Sensor Setup

Your TechnoSet IoT monitoring package includes your first sensors. These sensors are designed to constantly monitor and transmit their status to gateway devices in range. Before your sensor can be used, the hardware must be setup, powered on and connected to a nearby gateway. Afterwards, you can add the sensor to your account, assigning it to the location it monitors.

Connect the hardware

Let’s walk through the process of preparing an example sensor for use.

1.      Unpack the sensor hardware.
Remove the sensor and antenna from the packaging and have them ready for use during sensor setup.

2.      Connect sensor antenna.
Connect the antenna to the sensor by screwing the antenna on to the connector.

💡 Sensor devices will communicate with the gateway using wireless communication. It is important to connect the antenna on all devices and to ensure that all sensor devices are within range of a gateway.

3.      Power on the device.
Pull the battery tab until it is completed removed from the device. This will power on the device.

4.      Verify sensor is ready for use.
After powering on the sensor, the status indicator will illuminate. The sensor device is ready for use when the status indicator changes to green. Your sensor is then ready to be added using the TechnoSet IoT dashboard.

💡 After a brief period the status indicator will turn off. After powering on the sensor, be sure to watch so that you can verify the indicator turns green.

Add Sensor device

Use the Add Device screen to complete adding the gateway for this location.

1.      Verify Device ID.
Enter the Device ID located on the label found on the back of the device.

2.      After verifying the Device ID, the Add Device screen will update setup instructions and information specific to the type of device being added.

3.      Next, choose an appropriate Device Use based upon how this sensor will be used. For example, select “Freezer” for a Temperature probe monitoring a walk-in freezer.

💡 TechnoSet IoT uses this information to help determine appropriate preset values for this device, such as during Alert creation.

* Refer to the Add Device section to complete adding the device to this location.

4.      Enter a Device Nickname.
Your location will have multiple sensors. Entering a device nickname can help you distinguish between them. For example: “Main Walk-In”.

💡 TechnoSet IoT will automatically create an appropriate nickname for your device. You can choose to accept the default name or customize it.

5.      Add the Sensor Device.
Click Add Device to complete adding your sensor device.

* After adding your gateway and sensor device, you will see the Smart monitoring set up confirmation screen. As soon as you see this confirmation, your gateway and sensor are ready for use! You will also notice that TechnoSet IoT has automatically created a default Alert for your device, a Sensor Map and automated Daily Report for this location. You can customize these items at any time.

💡 There may be a short wait before you see the first sensor reading, the data is sent every 10 minutes.

Congratulations! You now have everything setup to monitor your facility, view the status of your first Devices at a Location, you will even receive Alerts for your sensor and you will get Daily reports on your devices.

 Click Done to close the confirmation screen. You will be taken to the Manage screen where you can manage and/or add new locations.

💡 You can create your IoT solution by adding more sensors that can be found in our extensivedevice catalog.

Manage Locations

Once your devices have been added, you can monitor their status at any time from the Manage screen. From this screen you can monitor your devices, allowing you to see their alert status and current readings. You can also access additional options for managing each location, such as adding Locations, additional devices, managing Alerts, Reports and Sensor Maps.

Device Details

Click on any location to expand and collapse a view of devices being monitored at that location, their alert status and current readings.

Device History

After expanding the list of devices at the location, you can click on any device in the list to view the Device History screen. The tabs here allow you to dig into details such as historical readings, notifications, a visual chart showing readings & notifications, as well as access to the device settings.

Locations menu

Click on the 3-dot menu () to shown next to each location open the location menu. From here you can access options that will help you manage the location and its devices.

1. Alerts: Access the Alerts screen, where you can add, edit or remove device alerts.
   
2. Sensor Map: Access the Sensor Map screen where you can view the status and position of your gateway & sensor devices on a Google Map or Image (such as a floorplan or photo of the location).
   
3. Reports: Receive automatic Daily, Weekly or Monthly reports for device activity at any location.
   
4. Add Gateway: Add a new gateway device to the location.Add Device: Add a new sensor device to the location.
   
5. Add Contact: Add a new contact to receive TechnoSet IoT communications, or to help manage a location.
   

Additional Locations

If you purchased additional kits for managing multiple locations, you will want to add each additional location to your company. You can do so at any time from the Companies & Locations screen.

Create New Location

1.      Select the COMPANIES & LOCATIONS navigation option shown next to MANAGE in the top-right navigation area. The Companies & Locations screen appears, showing a list of your existing companies and locations.

2.      Click on the Add Location button to begin creating a new location for a company. A new empty set of fields will appear at the top of the list.

3.      Enter in the Name, Address and select and Industry for this new location.

💡 You can use the Copy Company Address link to quickly copy the information here from the parent company.

 ➡ Click Add Location to finish creating your new location. You can then add any gateway and sensor devices that will be monitored at this new location.

Add Devices to Location

4.      Return to the Manage screen by clicking on the MANAGE option in the top-right navigation area. You will see your new location added to the company’s locations.

5.      Click on the 3-dot menu () shown next to your new location to open the location menu. From here you can access options that will help you manage the location and its devices.

➡ Click on Add Gateway to start the process of adding a gateway to this location. Click on Add Device to start the process of adding a sensor device to this location.

Alerts

Receive notifications when sensor readings deviate from normal. Our Alert system allows for complete customization of alerts – you control the conditions for alerting, who gets notified, and during which hours contacts are to be notified (such as working hours and after-hours). Recipients can be notified by Text or Email message.

Create New Alert

You can create new alerts from the Alerts screen. You can have as many alerts as you want, each with their own options.

1.      Click on Create Alert to start creating a new Alert. The Set Up Alert screen appears.

2.      Click on Device and a list of devices at this location will be displayed. Select which device will be used in the alert.

3.      Click on Alert Type and a list of alert types will be displayed. Select which type of alert you want to create.

💡 The alert types you see will depend upon the type of device selected in the previous step.

➡ After selecting the Device and Alert Type, additional options will appear on screen.

4.      Enter an Alert Name.

💡 TechnoSet IoT will automatically create an appropriate default name for your new alert. You can choose to accept the default name or customize it.

5.      Customize the Conditions for the alert. These thresholds determine when the alert will trigger.

💡 TechnoSet IoT will choose appropriate defaults based upon the type of alert being created. You can then adjust the values as appropriate.

6.      Add any additional Rules if needed. Rules allow you to define additional options or exceptions that should be taken into account. (OPTIONAL)

For example, if your device has a Defrost mode that runs at certain times of day, you can enter it here so that it will not trigger this alert.

💡 You can have as many rules as you want. Add to the list of rules by clicking on Add Rule.

7.      Customize the recipients who will be notified when this alert occurs.

💡 You can notify as many contacts as you want, each with their own notification options. Add to the list of recipients by clicking on Add Recipient.

8.      Click on Save Alert to complete the alert.

💡 After adding your new alert, you see confirmation that the alert was created and you will be returned to the Alerts screen where you will see your new alert shown.

Automatic Reports

Receive automatic Daily, Weekly or Monthly reports for device activity at any location. These comprehensive reports give you device summary, reading charts and a complete history log of sensor readings – perfect for maintaining compliance logs. Create as many reports as needed, each with their own recipients and delivery options. A complete history of past reports is also available for download at any time from the online dashboard.

Create New Report

You can schedule new reports from the Reports screen. You can have as many scheduled reports as you want, each with their own options.

1.      Click on Schedule Report to start creating a new automatic report. The Schedule Report screen appears.

2.      Select which type of Reports to include with this report.

💡 The Summary Report includes a summary of all devices and sensor activity. Over time, TechnoSet IoT may add additional report types for selection here.

3.      Select which Locations to include in the report.

4.      Enter a Name.

💡 TechnoSet IoT will automatically create an appropriate default name for your report. You can choose to accept the default name or customize it.

5.      Customize which Recipients will receive this report. For each recipient, you can customize the frequency and timing of report delivery.

💡 You can notify as many recipients as you want, each with their own notification options. Add to the list of recipients by clicking on Add Recipient.

6.      Click on Save Report to create the report.

   ➡ After adding your new report, you see confirmation that the report was created and you will be returned to the Reportsscreen where you will see your new report shown.

Sensor Maps

Easily view the status and position/location of your gateways & sensors on a Google Map or Image. Drag and drop icon markers to their correct position at the location and click on them to pull up details on current status.

Create New Sensor Map

You can create new sensor maps from the Sensor Map screen. You can create as many sensor maps as you want for each location.

1.      Click on + Add from the sidebar to start creating a new sensor map. The sidebar will switch to displaying two sets options for creating new sensor maps (Add Image and Add Google Map).

2.      Begin by selecting which type of sensor map you want to create. The Add Image section allows you upload a photo (such as a floorplan or photo of the location). By clicking on Add Google Map, you will see options for specifying an address and will result in a map of the location.

3.      Regardless of which map type you create, be sure to enter a Name for this sensor map.

4.      Click on the Add button to create the sensor map.

➡ After adding your new sensor map, you see confirmation that the sensor map was created and the Sensor Map screen will update to display your new sensor map. You will next want to position your devices on the sensor map.

5.      Click on the Devices tab shown next to Maps in the sidebar. This will open a list of available devices that can be added to sensor maps.

6.      To add a device to a sensor map, click the add (+) button shown next to that device. As you do so, the device will be added to the map and a pin marker will appear on the sensor map. Add as many devices as you want to the sensor map.

💡 Click on the Maps tab from the sidebar to switch back to viewing the list of available sensor maps.

➡ After adding devices to your sensor map, you will see their pin icons displayed on screen. You can drag and drop these pins to their correct location on the sensor map. This allows you to place the device exactly where it is located. In addition, you can clickon the pin to view its current status.