The enclosure is IP68 rated. The Captis Multi can be connected to a wide range of sensors through a variety of input types. The Captis Pulse can receive pulse and switch inputs. The Captis Pulse can be connected to one or two sensors.
Captis Installation Guide November 2019 CAPTIS PULSE 2x Digital Input Passive Suitable for Reed SW + Open Collector + Dry Contact Maximum Frequency 500Hz Sensor Minimum Open Resistance 1.25MΩ Sensor Maximum Closed Resistance 60kΩ Physical Size 75mm x 80mm x 50mm...
Captis Installation Guide November 2019 INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before starting this installation, you will need the following items: • The contents of the Captis box. • The sensor that will be connected to the Captis • Appropriate mounting devices and tools.
Captis Installation Guide November 2019 INSTALLING THE CAPTIS Note: Do not install the Captis in its final location before going through the Registration procedure as you may need to have access to the device. Attach external Wire the Asses installation...
TERMINATING THE SENSOR CAPTIS MULTI The Captis Multi is provided with an 18 core cable that can be connected to one or many different types of sensors and measurement devices at one time. Use the table below to determine how to wire the connections between the Captis Multi and the sensor.
Captis Installation Guide November 2019 If you require guidance connecting your specific sensors, please contact mIoT at miot.com.au/contact CAPTIS PULSE The Captis Pulse is provided with a 4 core cable that can be connected either one or two sensors and measurement devices.
• Isolate any unused cables. To ensure the efficacy of your Captis on-site installation and the on-going safety and sustainability of your installation, mIoT recommends that you follow these best practice procedures for terminating and waterproofing your sensor connection. TERMINATION: To ensure on-site sensor connections remain intact, the Captis can be configured with a loopback cable cut detection.
Captis Installation Guide November 2019 INSTALLING THE EXTERNAL ANTENNA Note: This step is only applicable if your device supports an external antenna Connect an LTE antenna to the device’s external SMA connector. Make sure not to over tension the antenna screw.
Captis Installation Guide November 2019 REGISTER AND CONFIGURE THE CAPTIS Before registering the Captis, you must: • Connect the Captis device to the water meter Figure 6 Registering the Captis overview Note: The Captis device does have to be installed in its final location before registration.
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Captis Installation Guide November 2019 c. Enter the serial number from the label of the Captis. d. If this device is part of a group, select that group from the drop-down menu. e. Click Next to register the device.
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Captis Installation Guide November 2019 5. Go to the Cumulocity cloud platform and accept the device. a. Go to the Device Registration Page. b. Find your device in the list on the Device Registration Page. Its status should be Pending Acceptance.
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Captis Installation Guide November 2019 c. Select Captis Configuration from the Captis sub-menu. 8. Configure the device to suit your requirements in the Sensor Tab. Rev. 3...
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Captis Installation Guide November 2019 Digital In 1 Enable Enable function of the Switch Input. If Cable Cut Detection is required, this should be left as Enable Type This is for the Type of the input, either Pulse or Switch. Since the Captis is shipped pre wired, Digital In 1 should be left as Pulse.
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Captis Installation Guide November 2019 9. If Required, an Alarm can be set up if the Pickup Cable has been cut or damaged. Under the Alarm Tab, there is the ability to set up various alarms. For the Switch Input:...
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Captis Installation Guide November 2019 In the Action List, it is preferable to use the Email (with the email address to be input into the ‘Email’ section directly above these settings) and the Send Logged actions for the Captis device.
Captis Installation Guide November 2019 Testing the Captis The final steps in registering the Captis are to confirm that the sensors are working, and the cellular signal is adequate. Note: If the installation location of the Captis is difficult to reach, you can perform the sensor...
Captis Installation Guide November 2019 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Meaning What to do Device is working as it should, Status LED flashing then solid Device is on/ awake leave device to collect data Cellular LED flashing then Device connected to Device is working as it should,...
Captis Installation Guide November 2019 SERVICING BATTERY REPLACEMENT The battery should only be replaced with a Captis approved battery. Other types of battery will either not provide enough power to function properly or cause damage to the device and/or battery and/or user.
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