Configuration overview for a Connect Sensor

You can configure the Connect Sensor features using the buttons in theDigi Axess Home page.

Interfaces

Button Description
Serial

Configure the serial port on the Connect Sensor.

Wireless

Change the cellular connection type or the APN.

WARNING! The APN of the SIM that came with the Connect Sensor is auto-detected. No changes should be made to the APN.
Analog I/O

Configure the analog I/O input pins, each of which you can configure as either a 4-20 mA current loop or a voltage input.

Digitial I/O

Configure the digital I/O input pin as a digital input or a pulse counter.

Location Source

Configure the physical location of a Connect Sensor+ or Connect Sensor XRT-M device.

Services

Button   Description

MQTT

Configure MQTT for this device, or apply an MQTT configuration that was created in the Digi Axess Administration dashboard for a device group in which the current device is included.
Digi Axess Services

Device Schedule

You can configure the sensor data collection and push schedule for the device.

 

Server Configuration

You can update the Digi Axess server URL if necessary. Changes are not recommended.
 

Mobile App Connection

You can use the Connect Wizard to perform the initial connection of your device to Digi Axess.

Options

Button   Description
Applications Automation Control

Inputs

 

Configure and manage inputs pins.
   

Outputs

Configure and manage output pins.
   

Formulas

Create and manage formulas.

   

Programs

Create and manage programs made from an internal function library.
   

I/O Modules

Introduce data into the system from a MODBUS source, the Z45 Controller, a Multi-Function IO Module, or any third-party supported I/O modules.
   

Force Config Update

A full force configuration update overwrites the entire device configuration based on the Digi Axess configuration. Digi recommends forcing a configuration update only when the sync status shows as Synced but the device configuration is not properly synced and you have physical access to the device.
  Automation Dashboard

The Automation Dashboard page graphically represents the information gathered by your devices.
System Tools

Backup/Restore

Back up or restore the configuration on the Connect Sensor.
  Cellular Firmware Update

Update the cellular modem firmware version on the Connect Sensor.

 

Clear Sensor Data

You can clear all of the Connect Sensor sensor data stored in Digi Axess.

  Firmware Update

Update the Connect Sensor firmware.
  Logging

Enable system logging.
Dashboard Settings

Manage the Connect Sensor's location name and Device Summary page display.