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Table of Contents |
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Introduction To Room Alert 3E....................................................................................................... |
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Room Alert 3E Package Contents.................................................................................................... |
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The Room Alert 3E ID Box....................................................................................................... |
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Front..................................................................................................................................... |
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Back ..................................................................................................................................... |
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How To Install Your Room Alert 3E............................................................................................... |
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Step 1: Connect your Room Alert 3E hardware. ...................................................................... |
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If your network is Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled . . . ................................................. |
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If your network is not Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled . . ............................................ |
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Step 2: Open your Room Alert 3E in your web browser . . ..................................................... |
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With the built-in interface.................................................................................................... |
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With Device ManageR for advanced functionality. ............................................................ |
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Step 3: Connect Additional Components.................................................................................. |
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How To Use Room Alert 3E’s Web Interface................................................................................. |
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Status.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Current Sensor Status Bar.................................................................................................... |
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Sensor Display Area .......................................................................................................... |
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Settings..................................................................................................................................... |
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Network.............................................................................................................................. |
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Ethernet Configuration....................................................................................................... |
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SMTP Email....................................................................................................................... |
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) .............................................................. |
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Sensors ............................................................................................................................... |
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Alarm Options.................................................................................................................... |
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Security .............................................................................................................................. |
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Advanced ........................................................................................................................... |
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Help.......................................................................................................................................... |
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About........................................................................................................................................ |
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Updating & Troubleshooting Your Room Alert 3E ...................................................................... |
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How To Download Firmware & Software Updates From AVTECH.com.............................. |
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How To Update Room Alert 3E’s Firmware........................................................................... |
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How To Discover Room Alert 3E When Your Network Blocks UDP Broadcasts................. |
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How To Reset Room Alert 3E To Factory Defaults................................................................ |
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Introduction To AVTECH’s Device ManageR ............................................................................. |
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Appendix: Sensors & Product Options |
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Room Alert 3E
Introduction To Room Alert 3E
The Room Alert 3E monitor is AVTECH’s most compact and economical hardware solution for Temperature & Facilities Environment Monitoring . . . Made Easy.
At 3 5/8" L x 1 3/4" W x 7/8" H and a mere 2 ounces, the Room Alert 3E is small and light enough to mount nearly
anywhere; its PoE-enabled network port makes installation
a snap, even where no electrical outlets are handy; and it’s jam-packed with AVTECH’s latest technology, so it’s smart and powerful enough to monitor up to three (3) sensors: one (1) internal, one (1) external digital and one (1) external switch.
Install your unit with minimal planning and less hassle.
9Get up and running in minutes with easy “Plug and Play” setup.
9Use Power over Ethernet to install even where no DC power is available.
9Easily mount Room Alert 3E—hang it from a nail and you’re good to go!
Get access from anywhere over the web.
9Configure, monitor and operate Room Alert 3E with its easy-to-use built-in web interface.
9Significantly expand its functionality with AVTECH’s Device ManageR, the powerful software bundled FREE with all Room Alert monitors.
9Have the flexibility to monitor with any SNMP-enabled 3rd-party monitoring application.
Know immediately when physical conditions change.
9Set alert thresholds for the built-in temperature sensor from -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C).
9Alert multiple contacts on your team when thresholds are exceeded.
9Receive alert notifications by email, email-to-SMS and more on your computer or mobile phone.
Expand your options as your needs evolve.
9Extend your reach by adding an external digital sensor up to 100 feet away and an external switch sensor up to 900!
9Generate clear visible and audible signals by adding a Light Tower (with adapter).
9Automatically turn on/off up to 4 electrical devices, such as air conditioners or generators, by adding a Relay Switch Sensor via a Light Tower & Relay Adapter.
9Explore your options further with your AVTECH Product Specialist.
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Room Alert 3E Package Contents
The standard Room Alert 3E package includes:
•One (1) Room Alert 3E ID Box
•One (1) Room Alert 3E User’s Guide & Reference Manual (You’re reading it now.)
•One (1) Package Of Literature & Additional Information
The Room Alert 3E ID Box
Power |
Ethernet |
Reset |
Switch Sensor |
Digital Sensor |
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Port |
Button |
Channel |
Port |
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Back |
Front
Power Port
A standard power port connects Room Alert 3E to an electrical outlet with AVTECH’s International Power Adapter.
NOTE 
Look for the AVTECH logo. Using another power adapter could damage the Room Alert 3E’s circuit board. If you need one, purchase it online at AVTECH.com. AVTECH has an international power adapter with a compatible plug style for each and every country.
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Ethernet Port
An RJ-45 PoE-enabled port connects Room Alert 3E to your network via an RJ-45 network cable.
Back
Reset Button
A small push button resets Room Alert 3E to factory default settings.
Switch Sensor Channel
A pair of dry contacts connects Room Alert 3E to any AVTECH switch sensor or dry contact on a device (e.g., HVAC, generator, pump, fan, etc.) via standard speaker wire or low-voltage 2-wire cable.
Digital Sensor Port
A standard RJ-11 jack connects any AVTECH digital sensor or Light Tower & Relay Adapter to your Room Alert 3E via a standard RJ-11 (straight through) telephone cord.
NOTE 
For more information about AVTECH sensors and accessories, please refer to the Appendix at the back of this manual or visit the Sensors and Accessories sections of AVTECH.com.
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How To Install Your Room Alert 3E
Step 1: Connect your Room Alert 3E hardware.
If your network is Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled . . .
•Connect one end of a standard Ethernet cable to the Room Alert 3E’s Ethernet port.
•Connect the other end to a PoE-enabled network jack.
That’s it! Your Room Alert 3E is now powered and discoverable on your network.
If your network is not Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled . . .
A. Connect to your network first.
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•Plug the other end into a surge-protected power source.
Your Room Alert 3E is now powered and discoverable on your network!
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Use only AVTECH’s International Power Adapter. Others could damage the Room Alert 3E and void your warranty. If you don’t have one, please visit our online store at AVTECH.com.
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Room Alert 3E
Step 2: Open your Room Alert 3E in your web browser . . .
With the built-in interface.
•Enter your Room Alert 3E’s IP address in your web browser’s address bar to access the interface.
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With Device ManageR for advanced functionality.
•Download and install AVTECH’s Device ManageR via your customer account at AVTECH.com/Downloads.
•Launch it in your web browser at http://localhost:8080.
Step 3: Connect Additional Components
If you purchased additional components that are compatible, connect them according to the instructional material included with them.
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How To Use Room Alert 3E’s Web Interface
You may configure your Room Alert 3E through its built-in web interface. To access the interface, you may either:
•Select your Room Alert 3E in Device ManageR and click the “Open Web” button. or
•Type the IP address of your Room Alert 3E monitor directly into the address bar of your web browser.
Your Room Alert 3E’s web interface has 4 tabs:
•Status
•Settings
•Help
•About
Status
To view your Room Alert 3E’s current sensor status, click Status in the navigation bar at the top of your screen.
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Current Sensor Status Bar
Below the “Status” tab is the “Current Sensor Status Bar,” where you may view basic information about your Room Alert 3E and make temporary adjustments to the sensor display.
•You may find your Room Alert 3E’s name, current date & time, and MAC address here.
•To determine if your Room Alert 3E’s firmware is current, you may click Room Alert 3E vX.X.X at the right.
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Your Room Alert 3E must be connected to the internet to check firmware versions.
•To temporarily modify the refresh interval of the “Status” screen while viewing, which is 60 seconds (i.e., every 1 minute) by default, you may enter a value in seconds in the “Update Every” field. Click outside the field to temporarily commit the change.
•To temporarily toggle the temperature scale between Fahrenheit (F) and Celsius (C), click Fahrenheit or Celcius.
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Refer to the Advanced section in this manual for instructions on setting the default status page refresh rate and temperature scale for Room Alert 3E.
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Sensor Display Area
In the main viewing pane of the “Status” tab is the “Sensor Display Area.” Here you may view the current readings for your sensors, which are displayed left to right as follows:
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Channel 2: |
Channel 3: |
Internal Temperature Sensor |
External Digital Sensor |
External Switch Sensor |
Below the channels, you see the status icons and the labels for your sensors, which you may configure in Settings Æ Sensors.
Status Icons
Green circle with “9” mark…....... Sensor is in a clear state.
Grey circle……………………...... Sensor has no alarm threshold set.
Red circle with “X” mark…........... Sensor is in an alarm state.
Display All Sensors / Connected Sensors
If you have no external digital sensor connected, you may temporarily hide Channel 2.
1.To hide the disconnected digital sensor, click Connected Sensors in the “Current Sensors Status Bar” as shown here.
2.To toggle the view back to all 3 sensor channels, click All Sensors.
The “Sensor Display Area” collapses and expands as shown below:
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Settings
To access your Room Alert 3E’s settings, click Settings in the navigation bar at the top of your screen.
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You’ll see a prompt for your username and password whenever you click Settings. If you have not set up a password for your
Room Alert 3E, simply click OK without entering anything.
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