Overview
The recommended Canteen Monnit temperature sensor self-install procedures are detailed below. The Phase 1 - Off-Site Planning iMonnit tasks (steps two through four) can be performed off-site if the location information, gateway, and sensor details are known. The Phase 2 - On-Site Setup includes the on-site software installation, physical hardware setup, and connectivity confirmation procedures.
Phase 1 – Off-Site Planning
- Canteen confirms with the site network administration that the Monnit network requirements are met. (Not required, but highly recommended – not applicable to sites with 365 VPN routers or OptConnect.) This information is available in the Network Requirements Guide.
- A location is created or confirmed as existing on the iMonnit website. This can be done by Canteen personnel (or 365 Support).
- A gateway device is associated with or confirmed as existing at the location in iMonnit. This can be done by Canteen personnel (or 365 Support).
- Sensors are associated with the gateway device and location in iMonnit. This can be done by Canteen personnel (or 365 Support).
Phase 2 – On-Site Setup
- Monnit software is installed or enabled on the local kiosk by Canteen personnel (or 365 Support).
- Legacy Platform – The software is installed from the kiosk operator account in Windows.
- V5 Platform – Monnit services are enabled in the POS.
- Legacy Platform – The software is installed from the kiosk operator account in Windows.
- Canteen personnel attach the gateway to the kiosk. Sensors are situated and activated. These steps are explained in these external articles:
- Communication with the gateway and sensors are confirmed within iMonnit. This can be done by Canteen personnel (or 365 Support).