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mIoT Captis Installation Guide 

 

March 2020 

 

 

 

3   

Rev 5 

 

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 Col 
Dry Contact 

Maximum Pulse Frequency 

 

 

10Hz 

Sensor Minimum Open Resistance 

 

1.25M

Ω

 

Sensor Maximum Closed Resistance 

 

60k

Ω

 

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

 

Summary of Contents for Captis Metrum

Page 1: ...mIoT Captis Installation Guide March 2020 1 Rev 5 Installation Guide Captis Metrum Itron TD8...

Page 2: ...nsion 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 Trou...

Page 3: ...r 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 INFORMATIO...

Page 4: ...e 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 y...

Page 5: ...unt 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...

Page 6: ...8 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 at...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...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 env...

Page 9: ...he 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 cellula...

Page 10: ...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 shoul...

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