Temperature and humidity sensors
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      How do I add and manage my temperature and humidity sensors?

      This article outlines how to set up your temperature and humidity sensors on your dashboard.

      Set up a sensor for the first time to my Dashboard

      Setting up your sensors can only be completed via the GlacierGrid mobile app. You can scan the QR code on the sensor (reducing the likelihood of entering an incorrect serial number) or type it in directly on the app. 

      Creating a location

      Before setting up the physical temperature sensors, you will need to set up locations in your GlacierGrid Dashboard. Locations are digital versions of your buildings in the GlacierGrid Dashboard.

      Set up your temperature and humidity sensor

      1. Open your GlacierGrid mobile app. 
      2. Click the "+ plus" icon on the top of your screen. 
      3. Select "Add Equipment". 
      4. Select the location or facility that the equipment is located within.
        1. If you have not configured your location, you will need to do that first. 
      5. Specify the type of equipment that the sensor will be monitoring.
        1. Options include: Reach-in refrigerator, Reach-in freezer, Walk-in refrigerator, Walk-in freezer, or other.
      6. Input a name for the equipment that the sensor will be monitoring. For example, "Backroom Freezer #2."
      7. Set your temperature threshold. This threshold will inform all alerts created for this unit. If the unit goes either above or below your thresholds, you will receive an alert (if configured).
        1. Optional: Add your humidity threshold if you plan to create humidity alerts for your unit. 
      8. Scan the QR Code on the front of your sensor.
        1. You can also manually type in the Serial Number starting with LHT or HT65 instead. 
      9. Activate your sensor by holding down the ACT Button for 5 seconds. 
      10. Input the optional advanced details, such as the current Set Point of your unit, installation date of the unit, dimensions, type, and charge. 
      11. Clicking "next" will link your sensor to the dashboard.
      12. If you have more equipment to add to this location, click "Add equipment". If you do not, click "Done" 

      How to Link a Replacement Sensor

      If you choose to follow the steps above and create a new piece of equipment for your replacement sensor, please note that you will need to reconfigure all equipment settings and alerts.

      We recommend you instead simply update the serial number listed on the existing equipment to update your dashboard with your new hardware. 

      1. Launch the GlacierGrid mobile app
      2. Swipe to the left on the equipment you need to replace. 
      3. Click the blue edit icon.
      4. Click the QR image next to "Device ID" to open the camera.
      5. Scan the QR code on the new sensor to update the sensor serial number.
      6. Click "Save". 

      Now that your dashboard is set up, configure alerts to receive the notification of your choice when your equipment goes outside of your configured temperatures. To learn more about setting up alerts, click here.