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- Page 2 ©2020 Vutiliti, Inc. All right reserved. Vutiliti, Vutility, VU logo, and HotDrop are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vutiliti, Inc. in the United States and in other countries...
- Page 3 We’re glad you’re here. We’ve created the HotDrop™ and Vutility to help you analyze your power consumption. The HotDrop installation is simple and it’s as easy as a clip of the latch. You’ll be gaining valuable data on your energy consumption in minutes.
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Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started CREATE YOUR VUTILITY ACCOUNT You’ll receive an e-mail from us to start. Once you receive the e-mail, create a password and sign-in to Vutility-Pulse. You’ll use Vutility-Pulse to access HotDrop visualizations. DOWNLOAD LINK INSTALLER APP Download the Vutility-Link app on your mobile phone. - Page 5 vutilit tility Identify Locations SCOPE NECESSARY LOCATIONS Identify the locations that you would like to monitor. You can find more information about scoping your site in our scoping document. Scoping Once you determine the location, go to step 2. Guide INPUT LOCATIONS IN LINK APP •...
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Page 6: Gateway Installation
INSTALL LoRaWAN GATEWAY Now, let’s set up your gateway. The device should be within a few hundred feet of the HotDrop, in any direction. The gateway can transmit via ethernet or cellular data. HOTDROP GATEWAY Ensure that the gateway can export by checking the LED indicator light. - Page 7 ONBOARD GATEWAY INTO LINK If you received a LoRaWAN gateway from Vutility, select LoRaWAN gateway when prompted. You will need to select the correct application server for your LoRaWAN region. This will need to match the application server selected when you add a HotDrop.
- Page 8 Check Gateway Status Make sure Multitech gateway can export data. If using an ethernet connection: • Verify left and right LED lights are on and blinking • Verify gateway is able to access Port-1700 If using cell data backhaul: • Verify SIM card is activated •...
- Page 9 Ensure that the Gateway is online and communicating with HotDrops. Vutility Server: Has the gateway seen Vutility devices? • Online: yes • Offline: no AppServer: Is the gateway connected to Vutility’s cloud? • Online: yes • Offline: no...
- Page 10 Install HotDrops The following steps are for each HotDrop that you will install. LOCATE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL...
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Page 11: Remove Front Panel
vutilit tility REMOVE FRONT PANEL • Use common sense! Do not touch exposed wires or metals! We recommend wearing insulated gloves to avoid accidental electric shock. • For maximum safety, we recommend turning off power to the circuit before getting started. The main power switch should be outside next to the utility meter. - Page 12 ONBOARD HOTDROP IN LINK Now it’s time to start installing HotDrops in your desired location. On the Link app, find the location you defined within your organization. • Select the location • Select the + icon. Add HotDrop • Select the HotDrop icon.
- Page 13 LoRaWAN region. • In North America select "Vutility US915" • In the APAC Region select "Vutility AS923" • If you are using a non-Vutility LoRaWAN gateway/ network select "Other" Tap QR code scan and then select QR code scan.
- Page 14 Scan the QR code on the HotDrop with your phone. The HotDrop ID will display on the screen. • Select the HotDrop model. • Select external antenna. • Verify the phase in which the HotDrop will be installed in the circuit.
- Page 15 CLIP HOTDROP ON THE WIRE...
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Page 16: Verify Setup
• In the setup tab, identify the HotDrops that you want to verify. • Tap on the HotDrop to expand the view and if there is data within the last few minutes, then data is properly flowing and everything is connected properly. - Page 17 Verify circuit is measuring amps and determine if HotDrops are transmitting by viewing LED Flashes. • 4 flashes HotDrop capacitors charging • 5 flashes HotDrop looking to join LoRaWAN gateway or network • 6 flashes HotDrop joined gateway and is transmitting data * HotDrops require minimum 1A to power and transmit data.
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Page 18: Support Resources
This device complies with the relevant provisions of the RoHS Directive for the European Union. In common with all Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) the HotDrop™ should not be disposed of as household waste. Alternative arrangements may apply in other jurisdictions. -
Page 19: Electrical Safety Information
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a qualified Vutility service technician. 3. This equipment is provided with a detachable antenna. (Because of FCC regulations, please use the antenna provided). - Page 20 Vutility under normal use and operation. Vutility’s sole and exclusive obligation and liability under the foregoing warranty shall be for Vutility, at its discre- tion, to repair or replace any Product that fails to conform to the above warranty during the above warranty period.
- Page 21 (VI) has been damaged or impaired as a result of using third party firmware; (VII) is missing any original Vutility label(s); or (VIII) has not been received by Vutility within 30 days of issuance of the RMA.
- Page 22 In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: (I) the product has been properly installed and used at all times in accordance, and in all material respects, with the applicable Product documenta- tion; (II) all Ethernet cabling runs use CAT5 (or above); (III) for outdoor installations, shielded Ethernet cabling is used;...
- Page 23 Vutility during the warranty period, and the Products being received at Vutility’s facility freight prepaid in accordance with the RMA process of Vutility. Products returned without an RMA number will not be processed and will be returned freight collect or subject to disposal.
- Page 24 In addition, Vutility does not warrant that the operation of the Products will be error-free or that operation will be uninterrupted. In no event shall Vutility be responsible for damages or claims of any nature or description relating to system performance, including coverage, buyer’s selection of products (including the Products) for...
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Page 25: Limitation Of Liability
vutilit tility Limitation of Liability EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL VUTILITI OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR DOWNTIME COSTS), ARIS- ING OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED IN WARRAN- TY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND... - Page 26 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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