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Planning For Field Installation
Project Manager Aspects
Meter installation often includes coordination between individuals or groups of people with different
responsibilities. Spend a few minutes considering who will be executing each portion of the installation
and what tools are needed at each stage. Things to consider include determining how to communicate
with the meter, setting address configuration, installing ViewPoint HD, access to PIN numbers, etc. The
more tasks completed before installation the fewer tasks will be needed in the field, where most mistakes
happen. The following section gives an overview of typical process activities followed by details in the
next section.
Configuration and Data Viewing Options
The MD-xxHD meter has three methods for configuration and data viewing. The most powerful interface
is a Microsoft Windows application (ViewPoint HD) that runs on PCs or Tablets. ViewPoint HD is
encouraged for complex installations and is required for configuring advanced functions like alarms. The
second interface is the MD-xxHD Web App and is intended for smart phones or tablets that can connect
over USB, or Ethernet. The third interface (LCD) is an optional component and is intended for intermittent
end-user observation and is restricted in capability. The RTU can also be used for configuration if
communication settings are already established.The feature set of each interface is summarized next.