Rigorous, reliable real-time monitoring in a streamlined, easy-to-use sensor
Purpose-built to monitor temperature and relative humidity, plus an additional dry contact input, the ViewPoint® Essentials Sensor merges convenience and simplicity with accuracy and versatility. The ViewPoint Essentials Sensor connects automatically and wirelessly to a ViewPoint 900 MHz Access Point to securely transmit temperature and relative humidity data to the ViewPoint Pro On-Prem or the ViewPoint Cloud Continuous Monitoring System. The additional binary switch input port permits monitoring of simple open closed / closed states, such as door status, in parallel. Sensor sampling and transmit rates are not fixed or static but easily configurable through the ViewPoint software application and Over-the-Air (OTA) communication or through a configuration cable connected to the mono jack outlet.
Data Integrity and Redundancy
The ViewPoint Essentials Sensor features a fault-tolerant file system for high-integrity data storage and buffering to prevent data loss or corruption during network or power disruptions. With available on-board memory of up to 4,000 time-stamped data points, all measurement data is logged locally and transmitted autonomously to ViewPoint software when communications are restored. Wireless communications are encrypted to ensure data integrity and security. In addition to local memory on the Essentials Sensor, each ViewPoint 900 MHz Access Point is capable of storing up to 30,000 data points, ensuring multiple points of redundancy. With an optimally tuned antenna, the Essentials Sensor can cover an extremely broad range of space.
Multi-generational Compatibility
The ViewPoint® Essentials Sensor is compatible with existing CheckPoint® G4, ViewPoint VPx, and the latest-generation ViewPoint VPx Pro 6 systems, providing upgrade flexibility and protecting your monitoring investment. When set to G4 Mode, the Essentials Sensor communicates with CheckPoint G4 Access Points and Repeaters. In the default G5 mode, the Essentials Sensor is a budget-friendly companion to the ViewPoint VPx Pro 6 and VPx Sensors and will automatically connect through any generation of ViewPoint 900MHz Access Points.
Cost-effective and Efficient
The ViewPoint Essentials Sensor utilizes two inexpensive AA alkaline batteries and can operate continuously for up to 2 years(1) at a 5 minute transmit interval and sampling rates and up to 3 years1 with 15 minute transmit and sample rates in Battery Saver Mode. Compatible temperature and temperature / relative humidity probes are detachable and are switched out in seconds for newly calibrated probes through the facile snap connector to meet required calibration schedules.
(1.) Battery life is dependent upon configuration mode (G4 or G5), programmed sampling and transmit rates, time spent in alarm state, frequency of Fast Transmit usage, battery chemistry and quality, environmental conditions, and other usage variables that can impact overall life. Mesa Labs recommends annual battery replacement cycles to coincide with calibrations to ensure continuous operation and data fidelity.
