User's Manual

SMiRF

- QSG

Introduction

MeshPlus

networks are used for remote monitoring and control of commercial, industrial, and

municipal equipment such as automatic utility metering, municipal lighting, and traffic

management. Hundreds of thousands of devices are currently being monitored and controlled by

MeshPlus

networks.

The MeshPlus

handheld RF System Manager (SMiRF

) is used by installers and field service

technicians to deploy and manage MeshPlus MIU devices such as utility meter interface units

(MIUs). With a SMiRF

, MIUs may be easily installed, upgraded, checked, and shutdown for

shipping. By following the instructions in this quick start guide, you can get your SMiRF

up and

running quickly and easily.

Your SMiRF product kit includes:

• Aceeca rugged PDA

• MeshPlus SMiRF module (installed in PDA)

• USB or Serial sync and charging cable

• Charging power supply

• Sync software on CD or DVD

• SMiRF

FST software on CD or DVD

Additional options include:

• Extra batteries

• USB cradle for PDA charging, sync, spare battery charging

• Softickk PPP software for USB Sync

• Bluetooth (PDA factory option) for Bluetooth Sync

• GPRS mobile field sync cradle

• Hand Strap

• Belt storage/carry pouch

A typical installation also requires a desktop or laptop computer running a Microsoft Windows

operating system such as Windows XP, Vista, or 7.

The SMiRF

can be used stand-alone to install MeshPlus MIUs such as meter interface units

(MIUs) or in conjunction with other MeshPlus

MeshMaster software to provide centralized work

order management for field installations, reading, and service. Both methods are described in

this guide; installation and configuration of MeshMaster is described in the MeshMaster

documentation set.

Please refer to the user's guide for each product for details on their operation. This guide

provides basic installation and configuration guidance for the SMiRF-specific aspects of these

software products.

This manual will help you get your SMiRF configured and running.