mIoT Captis Metrum User manual

mIoT Captis Installation Guide March 2020
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Installation Guide
Captis Metrum &
Itron TD8

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Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 3
Captis Technical Information................................................................................................................... 3
Captis Metrum Dimension................................................................................................................... 3
Captis Metrum..................................................................................................................................... 3
Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Before you begin ................................................................................................................................. 4
What is in the Captis Box? .................................................................................................................. 4
Installing the Captis................................................................................................................................. 5
Terminating the device............................................................................................................................ 5
Mounting the Captis ............................................................................................................................ 6
Checking Sensor & Cellular Connections ............................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Maintenance & Safety ........................................................................................................................... 10
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................... 10
Electromagnetic Radiation – Human Exposure ................................................................................ 10
Battery handling & disposal............................................................................................................... 10

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INTRODUCTION
The Captis cellular data logger has been developed to fill measurement requirements across a broad
range of applications and remote locations.
The Captis Metrum has the following features:
•The device measures 90 x 75 x 50 mm and weighs less than 500g.
•Is designed to interface with existing mechanical water meter via a pulse pick up unit.
•It is battery operated and does not require an external power supply.
•It operates on LTE-M or NB-IoT cellular networks.
•The enclosure is IP68 rated.
CAPTIS TECHNICAL INFORMATION
CAPTIS METRUM DIMENSION
CAPTIS METRUM
1x Pulse Input -0.3V to 3.5V
Passive Suitable for Reed SW + Open Collector +
Dry Contact
Maximum Pulse Frequency 10Hz
Sensor Minimum Open Resistance 1.25MΩ
Sensor Maximum Closed Resistance 60kΩ
Physical Size 90mm x 75mm x 50mm
Weight Less than 500g
IP Rating IP68
Figure 1 Captis dimensions side view
Figure 1 Captis dimensions front view

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INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before starting this installation, you will need the following items:
•The contents of the Captis box.
•The water meter that will be connected to the Captis
•A 3mm Allen key and small flat blade screwdriver
•An internet-connected device, such as a phone or tablet.
WHAT IS IN THE CAPTIS BOX?
In the Captis box you will find:
•Captis data logger
•Cable Cover
•Attachment Band and screw
•Activation Magnet
Used to wake up and reset the device.
Figure 3 Captis showing magnet being
used to wake device

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INSTALLING THE CAPTIS
To successfully install the Captis you must perform the following steps. Each step is described in
more detail in the following sections.
1. Mount the Captis Metrum to the Itron TD8 water meter
2. Test the wiring, sensor and cellular connection.
3. Complete the physical installation after testing.
TERMINATING THE DEVICE
The Itron TD8 Cyble Sensor comes prewired to the Captis Metrum Device. The Cyble Sensor is
connected using the below Cable Colours.
Colour Description
Metrum Pulse – (Black) Itron TD8 Pulse Detection
Metrum Pulse + (White) Itron TD8 Pulse Detection

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MOUNTING THE CAPTIS
The Captis Metrum is designed to seamlessly integrate with Itron’s TD8 water meter, and can be
installed following these steps:
1. Pass the supplied mounting band
around the TD8 and secure with the
supplied screw and a 3mm Allen Key.
2. Carefully install the Cyble Sensor -
attached to the Metrum Device - on the
top of the Itron TD8 meter as shown.
3. Clip the Metrum housing onto the Band.
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4. Place the supplied Cable cover over the pickup and Metrum cable entry and clip into the
attachment band to secure
5. Screw the Cyble Sensor to the Itron TD8 water meter using the white plastic screw
enclosed, and cover with the accompanying blue cap.

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CHECKING SENSOR & CELLULAR CONNECTIONS
Before leaving the installation site, you must check that the connection between the device and the sensor is
functional and that there is adequate cellular signal for the Captis to work as required.
1. Activate your sensor to create some measurements. How you do this will depend on the sensor.
2. Wake up the Captis using the magnet. If the device has been installed correctly and is able to
connect to a cellular signal, then it will then transmit the recorded data to the cloud platform.
3. Check that the data has successfully transmitted to the cloud platform in the correct format, and that
no alarms have been recorded.
If the data has been submitted correctly, the registration and installation are a success. If the data does not
appear, see Next Step: ‘Troubleshooting’.
CHECKING THE CELLULAR CONNECTION OF AN ENCLOSED DEVICE
If you are installing your Captis device in an enclosed space (i.e. a pit or cabinet) then you must check the
connectivity of the device in the environment in which it will ordinarily operation.
For example, if you are installing a Captis device inside a metal cabinet, then you must test that the device is
able to connect to the cellular network when the cabinet is closed.
Note: It is insufficient to test connectivity with the cabinet open.
Follow the below steps to check that the Captis device can connect to the cellular network in its final,
enclosed installation location.
1. Wake the Captis device and ensure that it is installed in its final, enclosed environment.
2. You will have 10 seconds to encase the device before it attempts to connect to the network.
3. Wait 5 minutes and then check that the device has connected to the cloud platform.
4. If the device appears in the platform, then the device can achieve enough connectivity and has
successfully connected in its final installation location.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Meaning What to do
Status LED flashing 20 times Device is on/ awake Device is working as it should, leave
device to collect data
Cellular LED solid Device connected to
LTE network
Device is working as it should, leave
device to collect data
Status LED won’t turn on after
using the magnet
The device battery may be
depleted, or a device fault may
have occurred
Use a different device and contact
the supplier
Status LED flashing in
sequence: 2 long 1 short
No cellular registration
(connection to the network) is
being achieved.
Check with the Telstra coverage map
to ensure the site is covered by the
LTE-M or NBIoT cellular network.
If the area is covered, and the device
cannot connect, contact the supplier.
Status LED flashing in
sequence: 2 long 8 short
Captis device cellular module
failed to boot
Return the device to the supplier if
the issue persists.
Sensor connection not working
(not flashing the LED after LED
flash turned on in Captis
Configuration Toolset)
Connection wired incorrectly
Confirm that the sensor is properly
attached.
Contact support if issue persists
Sensor readings not uploading
to/ appearing in Cumulocity
Sensor not triggering
Ensure the sensor can be triggered
by checking that the sensor is
securely installed.
Contact support if issue persists
No cellular signal
Check Status and Cellular LED.
If flashing, complete troubleshooting
for a flashing Cellular LED.
Contact support if issue persists

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MAINTENANCE & SAFETY
MAINTENANCE
The Captis device does not require any maintenance once installed. The Captis uses a non-
rechargeable Lithium ION battery, and there are no user serviceable parts inside the device.
If you encounter any issues with the device during its standard operation, contact your support team.
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION – HUMAN EXPOSURE
Warning: This device has a Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE)
radius of 20cm.
It is the installer’s and end customer’s responsibility to ensure that no person has any body parts
within 20cm of the device or antenna while device is transmitting. Device is transmitting when the
‘Cellular’ LED is lit.
BATTERY HANDLING & DISPOSAL
This Captis devices uses a Lithium ION Battery.
The Captis device should not be tampered with, drilled directly into for mounting purposes, otherwise
opened, or crushed. If necessary, the Captis device should only be disposed or destroyed of in a safe
and environmentally compliant manner.
Visit the Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI): https://batteryrecycling.org.au/recycle-
batteries/why/find-a-recycler/ for more information on lithium battery disposal in your state and across
Australia.
Note: There are no user serviceable parts inside the Captis device.
Opening the Captis device will void the device warranty, and could cause significant damage to the
device.