Connect 2.0 – First Time Setup

In this article we’ll go over the steps to set up Connect 2.0 for the first time.

Step 1) Login to Connect 2.0

Step 2) Create a Group. Groups allow you to create a grouping of Units in order to have specific Reference Pressures, Alert Thresholds (High & Low), Alert Intervals, and Alert Toggles.

In the Menu to the right, click Groups. To add a new Group, click the + icon on the top right. Fill out a Name for the Group and the Type (Group, Terminal, Lot, or Building). Click the Submit button to save.

Step 3) Create a Template. Templates allow you to set specific Reference Pressures, Alert settings (High & Low), Alert Intervals, and Alert Toggles.

-In the Menu to the right, click Templates. To add a new Template, click the + icon on the top right. Set the name of the Template in the Name field.

-Global Reference Pressure, by default, its set to 100 PSI. We also give you the option to set a Reference Pressure per axle as well.

-Set a threshold for Pressure and Temperature. You have the option to adjust the Low-Pressure Threshold, High-Pressure Threshold, Cross Axle Pressure Threshold, High Temperature Threshold, Cross Axle Temperature Threshold, & Lost Signal Timeout. Alerts are based off the Threshold values set. Plese Note: Leave ‘Per Axle Reference Pressures’ at 0 to bypass setting.

Alerts:
Moderate Alerts – 10% of the Value or 10% below % set.
High Alert – 5% of the Value or 5% below % set.
Critical Alert – When Threshold has been reached.

-Alert Interval is how often you’ll get an email for an alert & how often drivers will get an alert.

-Alert Toggles is there to enable/disable specific alerts. We do not recommend disabling the Alerts Toggles but gives the option. If uncheck, Drivers and Managers will not get alerts.

Step 4) Add Device. Devices are the physical hardware installed.

-In the Menu to the right, click Devices. To add a new Device, click the + icon on the top right. Fill out the fields for Serial Number, Name, and Device Type (FX, RS232, Yard Reader).

Step 5) Add Sensors.

-In the Menu to the right, click Sensors. To add a new Sensors, click the + icon on the top right.

-In the Serial Numbers field, you can manually type the Serial Numbers, or you can copy multiple serial numbers from a list. As long as the list of serial numbers is separated by a space, comma, or semicolon you can bulk input serial numbers. Click the + Add Sensors button to save.

Step 6) Add Units. Units are the vehicles that Devices are assigned to.

-In the Menu to the right, click Units. To add a new Sensors, click the + icon on the top right.

-Fill out the required General fields. Name, Group, Type (Vehicle, Trailer, Other)

-Set Axles & Tires. This section allows you to set the number of Axles, Tire Count per axle, Reference Pressure, & Sensor Serial Numbers. Leave Reference Pressures at 0 to use the template’s reference pressure.

Step 7) Activate a Unit. In order to activate a Unit, you have to assign it to a Device or Parent Unit.

-On the top left, use the Search bar to search for the Unit you wish to activate.

-Once you’ve located the Unit you wish to activate, there are 3 vertical dots on the right side, under the Action column. Click on the 3 vertical dots and click Activate.

-Depending on the type of Unit you wish to Activate, you’ll select a Parent Unit or Device you wish to assign the Unit to or which Device. Click the Activate Unit button to save. If the type is a Vehicle or Other, you’ll assign the Unit to a Device. If the type is a Trailer, you’ll assign it to a Parent Unit.