Measurement Computing WiFi-500 Sensor Series - Manual (Page 39)

WiFi-500 Sensor Series User's Guide Cloud features
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WiFi network stops working (power loss, and so on)
If your WiFi network fails for any reason, the WiFi-500 Sensor Series device continues logging at the sample
rate that you have set. When your WiFi network is restored, the device automatically syncs data to the Cloud.
No data is lost.
WiFi icon on LCD is flashing
If the icon is flashing, it indicates that that device is not connected to the WiFi network.
 Check your network connections first and then make sure that the device is within range of the access point
or WiFi router.
 To save battery power, put the device into sleep mode for up to 30 minutes and then look for a connection
again.
No data is lost while the device is temporarily not connected. Once connection is resumed all data will be
synchronized with the Cloud.
Checking WiFi router for 802.11b compatibility
All WiFi routers are 802.11 compatible, and there are currently four types in general use; a, b, g and n.
To find out what type of router you have, refer to your router user manual or contact your Internet Service
Provider.
Communication over a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Communication is technically possible provided that the VPN can allow the device to access the internet using
TCP port 14354.
Cloud features
Data security on the Cloud
Data on the Cloud account is very secure. Accounts and data can only be accessed using the email address and
password that you entered when signing up to your account. If you have multiple users with access to your
account, a user with Administrator privileges can control which data individual users can access.
Data is regularly backed up using industry-standard precautions. However, MCC recommends that you back up
your data locally.
Time-zones on the Cloud
Free and Personal Cloud accounts have a single time-zone which you select when you sign up. All times and
dates on the Cloud are shown for your chosen time-zone.
Because Professional accounts can accommodate multiple sites, you can select a different time-zone for each
location. When viewing data, event logs or device properties in a Professional account, times and dates are
shown as local (at the device location).