Configure the Connect Sensor from the Automation Dashboard menu

You can configure a Connect Sensor using the feature menu in the Automation Dashboard.

Dashboard

Menu option Description
Dashboard Settings

Manage dashboard groups.

Automation

Menu option Description

Inputs

Configure and manage inputs pins.

Outputs

Configure and manage output pins.

Formulas

Create and manage formulas.

Programs

Create and manage programs.

I/O Modules

Introduce data into the system from a Modbus or a virtual source.

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.

 

Physical I/O

Menu option Description

Serial

Configure the serial port on the Connect Sensor.

Cellular

Change the cellular connection type or the SIM card in the device.

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.

Digital I/O

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

Location Source

Configure the physical location.

Services

Menu option 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 URLs and sub-group ID if necessary. Changes are not recommended.
  Mobile App Connection

You can use the Digi Axess Mobile app to perform the initial connection of your device to Digi Axess.

System Tools

Menu option Description

Logging

Enable system logging.

Backup/Restore

Save a device's configuration file and apply a configuration file to a device.

Firmware Update

Update the device firmware.

Cellular Firmware Update

Update the cellular firmware for the device.

Clear Sensor Data

Clear all of the Connect Sensor sensor data stored in Digi Axess.

Audit

Menu option Description

Configuration History

Review information about the device's configuration change events. You can also revert the current configuration to a prior configuration.

Connection History

Review the device's Digi Axess connection history and track successful connections, as well as missed and off-schedule connections.