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Despite the unexpected hardships we all faced this year, AVTECH is still extremely proud to say that 2020 was a year of development, growth and new opportunities. We were able to achieve many of our goals for 2020 while also adapting effectively to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some brief highlights […]

By now, all businesses should understand the importance of Business Continuity and having an effective Business Continuity Plan. The value in Business Continuity planning is that it helps organizations proactively plan before unforeseen events unfold, especially as these unexpected circumstances usually lead to costly downtime.   Business Continuity plans take into account all of your organization’s […]

1. First open your Room Alert Monitor’s web interface through one of Room Alert’s discovery utilities. You may also type the IP address of the unit directly into the address bar of your web browser. 2. Next, navigate to the device’s Settings –> Sensors page. 3. Scroll to your external digital sensor(s), the total number of which will vary depending on […]

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AVTECH offers several types of sensors: wireless, digital, switch, analog, and relay. Please select the tab below for an explanation of each type of sensor.

By default, Axis cameras obtain an IP address by DHCP. The best way initially to discover your Axis camera depends on whether you intend to use it with AVTECH’s Room Alert Manager software or your Room Alert Account at RoomAlert.com. Discovering Your Axis Camera With AVTECH’s Room Alert Manager If you intend to use your […]

Room Alert Monitors,  Room Alert Manager and your account at RoomAlert.com can send text message alerts to mobile devices by email using email-to-SMS addresses. An email-to-SMS address typically consists of a 10-digit mobile phone number and the mobile carrier’s domain name, in the following format: 1234567890@carrierdomainname.com While you’ll already know the phone number to enter, […]

When you set up your GSM modem in Room Alert Manager (or AVTECH’s legacy Device ManageR software), you’ll need to enter its COM port into the software’s settings. Before you attempt to check the modem’s COM port: A. Plug the modem into a USB port on the software’s host system. B. Install the most recent […]

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 […]

A recent nationwide study has uncovered a significant, previously under-recognized workplace safety concern. Extreme heat is linked to thousands of injuries across U.S. jobs each year, and these are even in indoor environments. The research, published in Environmental Health and highlighted in Occupational Health & Safety, found that employers need to take proactive steps to […]