How to Synchronize Sensor Heartbeats
In small sensor networks, the sensors can be set to synchronize their communications. The default setting allows the sensors to randomize their communications therefore maximizing communication robustness. Setting this will synchronize the communication of the sensors every day at 12:00 A.M UTC.
Example: Enabling synchronization for all sensors on a network means they will all try to communicate within 5 seconds of each other. They will be resynchronized each day at midnight UTC.
Turning Synchronize On/Off
Notice: It is recommended to limit this to gateways with 10 or fewer sensors.
- Log into iMonnit Online.
- Select “Sensors” from the main navigation menu.
- Select “Settings” (Gear Icon) on the sub-navigation bar on the top of the page.
- Use the Synchronize Toggle to turn the feature On or Off.
Select “Save” on the bottom right of that section.
Sensor Settings - Synchronize
Important considerations
- This feature is not recommended on sensors connected to gateways with more than 10 sensors.
- Potential drawbacks may include interference, where different devices on the network will intermittently go offline.
- It is not recommended to enable the feature for sensors with firmware prior to 25.x.x.x or mission-critical sensors. A user may encounter various performance issues such as sensors that lose connection and do not reconnect, battery drain, and intermittent connection.