User's Manual

SMiRF

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Show Wiring Hints

Many MeshPlus devices are connected to other

equipment that is monitored and controlled by the

MeshPlus device. For example utility meter interface

units (MIUs) are typically connected to utility meter

registers using three wires.

When wiring hints are enabled, an alert box pops up

when it is time to make a wired connection showing the

proper color wires to use for the type of device being

connected and where to connect them.

Wiring hints may be very helpful for a new technician when installing equipment, however

for experienced technicians, hints become just another button to press. Experienced

technicians can suppress these pop-ups by un-checking the preference box to “Show

wiring hints”.

preference is set to “Always” the SMiRF will automatically upgrade the embedded MIU

software without asking. With the “Never” option selected, the upgrade is not done

automatically nor is the technician asked, but a button is displayed during the install

process to allow the technician to to manually upgrade the software if desired.

When the user preferences have been set as desired, press the “Back” button to return to

the Home Page.

Defaults

Defaults are used to eliminate repetitive steps when installing

multiple MIUs of the same kind. Set the default values to the

configuration required for the common MIU type. Then during

installation these fields will start with the correct values.

For example, when installing an MIU connected to an encoded

painted dials for accurate readings. (see Install). If most MIUs will

GPS location data is critical to several MeshPlus and MeshMaster features.

Users are strongly encouraged to leave this preference checked.