HALYTECH
microSpider meterwatch User Manual
5
Preparation
Things you should consider before going on site include:
Mobile Signal:
If Telstra mobile phone reception is poor in the area, plan ahead for
this. You may need to install antenna in a raised location (consider pole mounting)
and/or purchase a higher gain external antenna.
Mounting:
If there are no suitable flat vertical surfaces make sure you order the
optional pole/pipe mounting kit.
Ordering:
In addition to the chosen meterwatch variant, Halytech requires specific
site information, including – site name, meter model, meterSiteID, and meterID. (The
two IDs are provided to you during site registration on the DQP Portal.)
Pulse probe unit:
There are three options:
For meterwatch variant with connector you can
e
ither purchase the complete
Halytech pulse probe unit or make your own. If purchasing the pulse probe unit from
Halytech, please specify the required cable length and the water meter model.
For meterwatch variant with a flying lead you need to source the appropriate pulse
probe and join it to the meterwatch flying lead.
Pulse probe preparation
Option 1 - Pulse Probe Unit with Connector - Halytech Supplied
No preparation or additional parts are necessary
Option 2 - Pulse Probe Unit with Connector - Make Your Own
If you know the required cable length, you can terminate the meter pulse probe in your
workshop before going on site.
You will need to source a pulse probe compatible with the relevant water meter.
The meterwatch connector is supplied with meterwatch
Please refer to the section “Connecting to Water Meter” later in this document for instructions
Option 3 - Pulse Probe Unit with Flying Lead - Make Your Own
You will need to source a pulse probe compatible with the relevant water meter.
The meterwatch flying lead will be connected to the pulse probe lead onsite.
Please refer to “Connecting to Water Meter” later in this document for instructions
