User's Manual

Mote Model 3
User Manual
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Before Getting Started
0.1 Confirm that your WiFi network has coverage in the machine areas. If possible, perform a brief
site survey with a mobile device.
0.2 Prepare the appropriately sized pieces of 2-part steel-enforced epoxy. Each Mote requires a
2.5 – 3-gram piece of epoxy. Each tube of JB-Weld SteelStik will contain enough epoxy for
approximately 20 Motes.
0.3 Document the allocation of your Motes very carefully. Keep a record of the serial numbers of
your Motes and which machines they are mounted on. This attention to detail is essential for any
successful asset monitoring program.
Note: Before handling Petasense Motes, be sure to wash your hands to avoid getting dirt or other
particles inside the device.
Now, let’s get started.
Step 1. Power up the Mote
1.1 Remove the Mote cover and insert a new CR123A battery. The Mote will blink a series of yellow
and red LEDs, ending with a slow, blinking green LED, indicating that the Mote has successfully
connected to WiFi. If the Mote only blinks yellow and/or red, you will need to configure the Mote
with the appropriate WiFi credentials before continuing. (See “How to Connect Vibration Motes to
WiFi”)
1.2 Once the Mote has connected to WiFi, replace the cover, place the device on the mount, place
the S-ring over the top of the device and thoroughly tighten the S-ring clockwise at the base.
*If using Model 2, please see further instructions below.*