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  • How To Avoid Spikes In Sensor Readings Caused By EMI

    If you observe sensor spikes or exceptionally high/low ranges of values, the culprit is usually electro-magnetic interference (EMI). What generates EMI? Florescent lights Large motorized machinery High powered cables Any other device that produces an Electro-Magnetic Field In general, increasing the distance of a sensor from the Room Alert Monitor also increases the chances of […]


  • How To Enable Telnet in Windows (Versions Vista And Above)

    In certain cases, Technical Support may direct you to Telnet into an AVTECH device to modify its settings or view its trace output. The Telnet client is disabled by default in Windows versions Vista and above; you must enable it before you can successfully use Telnet commands. Enabling Telnet To enable the Telnet client on […]


  • How To Troubleshoot Sensor Data Loading Issues On The Status Screen Of A Room Alert Monitor

    Room Alert Monitors load the sensor data for display on the Status page using a background XML HTTP request for JSON data. If sensor data is not loading in the Status page, first verify that you can access the JSON data in your web browser. For enter http://<IP Address of Device>/getData.json in your web browser address bar. […]


  • How To Convert Between Celsius And Fahrenheit

    F = Fahrenheit C = Celsius To Convert Celsius To Fahrenheit F = 1.8C + 32 To Convert Fahrenheit To Celsius C = (F – 32) / 1.8


  • How To Extend Digital Sensor Cables

    By design, external digital sensor cables are 25 feet in length and can be extended up to a supported 100 feet in total length. To extend the sensor cable, you will need a RJ-11 cable with coupler which is available from AVTECH Software. To order these cables, contact your AVTECH Product Specialist. To extend an […]


  • Where To Place Digital Sensors For The Best Readings

    Placing Digital Temperature Sensors in the right locations is essential for reliable monitoring of the environment. Without proper placement, the most relevant temperature data may not be obtained. – It is recommended that the Room Alert Monitor itself is placed near the equipment that you wish to monitor. The standard cable length for Digital Temperature […]


  • How To Enable TFTP In Windows (Versions Vista And Above)

    In certain cases, Technical Support may direct you to upload files to your AVTECH device using TFTP (trivial file transfer protocol). The TFTP client is disabled by default in Windows versions Vista and above; you must enable it before you can successfully use TFTP commands. To enable TFTP on your Windows system, follow these steps: […]


  • How To Connect A Room Alert Monitor Directly To A Computer (Advanced Troubleshooting)

    You may need to connect your Room Alert Monitor directly to your Windows computer for troubleshooting purposes if you are experiencing one of the following issues: You are having difficulty discovering your Room Alert Monitor and other advanced methods have not worked. You are having issues loading the Room Alert Monitor’s Status or Settings pages […]


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You may find Windows Command Prompt at the following path:

  • Windows 7 & 8
    Start--> All Programs--> Accessories--> Command Prompt
  • Windows 10
    Start--> All Apps--> Windows System--> Command Prompt

To run Windows Command Prompt as an administrator:

  • Windows 7 & 8
    Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
  • Windows 10
    Right-click on Command Prompt, select More and then select Run as administrator.

Example Polling Method Properties saved in Orion SolarWinds:

If you are using this client, you should configure the general SNMPv3 Credentials, but leave the Read / Write SNMPv3 Credentials section blank.

Room Alert Link- Supported Firmware Updates


Current S modelsCurrent E models
Room Alert 32SRoom Alert 32E
Room Alert 12SRoom Alert 12E
Room Alert 3SRoom Alert 4E
Room Alert 3E

Compatible 'S', 'E' and 'W' Monitors



S modelsE & W models
Room Alert 32SRoom Alert 32E
Room Alert 12SRoom Alert 12E
Room Alert 3SRoom Alert 4E
Room Alert 3E
Room Alert 3W

Current Compatible Models

Model
Room Alert MAX
Room Alert 32S
Room Alert 12S
Room Alert 3S
Room Alert 32E/W
Room Alert 12E
Room Alert 4E
Room Alert 3E
Room Alert 3 Wi-Fi