HALYTECH
microSpider meterwatch User Manual
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Site Installation
What You Will Need on Site
meterwatch
tamper seals
LANlink Cable – a single cable is required for installation only
Mounting brackets, hardware and tools
Pulse probe unit*
Laptop with a LAN port and a USB port
Mobile phone with camera
*If you are terminating the cable on site you will need appropriate tools and joining
accessories.
Checking Mobile Telephone Signal Strength
It is recommended to check and optimise the signal strength before permanently mounting
meterwatch.
Log into the unit and click the “Test Mobile Signal” as described in the section “Configuring
meterwatch” later in this document.
You need to attempt to correct poor or no signal conditions. While doing the mobile signal
test, try repositioning the antenna and changing its orientation until you get a good signal.
It is important to wait approximately 15 seconds after making each antenna orientation
adjustment, as the indicated signal strength does not change instantaneously.
Mount the antenna in the position that gives you the best signal.
Mounting meterwatch
Once you are happy with the signal, mount the unit.
meterwatch can be mounted onto any flat surface through its integrated wall mounting points.
If there are no suitable flat surfaces you can use the optional pipe mounting bracket to mount
meterwatch on vertical or horizontal pipes, poles or the meter itself, as shown in the images
below. The mounting bracket should be used with appropriate stainless-steel cable ties or
hose clips.
Don’t forget you will need to fit the tamper bracket later.
