VP Essentials Sensor User Manual (Rev. A)
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g.
In ViewPoint, find the RSSI value.
Move the sensor and then wait
24 hours to reevaluate the RSSI.
h.
For 900 MHz, if the sensor is
within range of multiple
ViewPoint Access Points,
consider manually setting a
“Preferred Link SN”.
ViewPoint receiving data from the sensor
intermittently
(large “Updated” times in
ViewPoint).
1)
Check the Access Point
a.
(For 900 MHz sensors only) Is
the Service Link Status LED on
solid green?
b.
Are there other sensors
associated with this Access Point
having similar issues?
c.
Is antenna attached to the Access
Point and oriented correctly.
2)
Check batteries.
4)
Check for broken link indicator at sensor
using the push button.
a.
Did the sensor get moved?
b.
Did the RF environment recently
change? Changes to the
building? Lab equipment
changed or moved?
c.
Check if interference source
nearby like electric motors,
microwave ovens, and other
electronics.
d.
Check if electrical cables are
draped over the unit.
e.
Consider reorienting the sensor.
f.
Consider moving the sensor
closer to the Access Point.
g.
In ViewPoint, find the RSSI value.
Move the sensor and then wait
24 hours to reevaluate the RSSI.
h.
For 900 MHz, if the sensor is
within range of multiple
ViewPoint Access Points,
consider manually setting a
“Preferred Link SN”.
Sensor does two quick blinks of the LED every
second.
1)
The sensor may have a faulty
configuration or firmware may be
corrupted. Contact Mesalabs Support.