Dragino CPL03-LB Installation & Setup for pulse counting

Unbox the Device and Check Contents

• (1) Dragino CPL03-LB sensor unit
• (1) Antenna
• (1) Waterproof junction box

Choose Mounting Location

1. Select a suitable outdoor location within range of your meter.base (LoRaWAN® gateway)
2. Ensure the location allows for proper antenna positioning
   • The antenna should be vertical, free from obstructions, and mounted as high as practicable.
3. Mount the mote as high as possible without exceeding the maximum sensor cable length of 10 ft
4. For in-ground applications, mount the mote on a nearby post or under the lid and use a road marker or pit box lid style antenna (must be purchased separately)
5. Avoid any nearby metal obstructions between the mote and the meter.base.

Connect the Antenna

1. Locate the antenna port on the device
2. Carefully attach the provided LoRaWAN antenna.

IMPORTANT: The antenna must be connected before activating the device.

Mount the Device

Securely attach the mote to a wall, pole, or other structure.

Wire to Pulse Meter

Using the included pigtail, connect your device to the water meter pulse wires

1. Strip the wires you will be using so that at least ½” of wire is exposed
2. Trim exposed wire off of any unused wires.

IMPORTANT: Exposed wires left untrimmed can trigger undesired pulses and lead to inaccurate readings in the meter.me app!

3. Connect up to 3 pulse meters (see diagrams below)
4. All connections should be made inside the included terminal box.
5. Ensure the terminal box is closed and watertight

Add the device to the meter.me app

Via the mobile app:

Currently, this mote can only be installed using the meter.me user app. It is not yet available in the installer app.

Create your mote:

1. Navigate to the water system where you want to add this device
2. Select the motes tab
3. Select the 3 dots in the upper right corner of the screen → Add Mote +
4. Scan the QR code on the label with the meter.me logo
5. Enter a name for your mote, select “return" on the keyboard in order to…

Save the mote

Create your “water meter” component

1. Navigate to the water system where you want to add this device
2. Select the components tab
3. Select the 3 dots in the upper right corner of the screen → Add Component +
4. Select the Water meter component
5. Enter a name for your water meter, select “return” on the keyboard in order to…
6. Select Next in the upper right
7. Enter the current counter reading on the physical meter you have connected
8. Select the measurement unit that the physical meter is reading (i.e. Gallons, liters, etc)
9. Enter the “tick quantity” based on how many units per pulse on your physical meter (consult manufacturer documentation if needed) → Next
10. Drag the map or search for an address to document your meter location → Next
11. Select the correct input for your water meter, depending on which positive wire it is connected to → Next

12. Save

13. Repeat the Create your "water meter" component steps for each meter you'll be wiring into this mote

Via the web app:

Create your mote:

1. Navigate to the water system where you want to add this device
2. Select the “motes” tab
3. Select the 3 dots in the upper right corner of the screen → + Add
4. Scan the QR code on the label with the meter.me logo
5. Enter a name for your mote
6. Save and close

Create your “water meter component

1. Make sure you are in the water system where you want to add this device
2. Select the “components” tab
3. Select the 3 dots in the upper right corner of the screen → + Add
4. Select the “Water meter” component → Next
5. Enter a name for your water meter
6. Enter the current counter reading on the physical meter you have connected
7. Select the measurement unit that the physical meter is reading (i.e. Gallons, liters, etc)
8. Enter the “tick quantity” based on how many units per pulse on your physical meter (consult manufacturer documentation if needed)
9. Enter GPS coordinates to locate the meter or “use system location” to copy the coordinates for the system street address → Next
10. Select the correct input for your water meter, depending on which positive wire it’s connected to → Save & Close

Activate the Device

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the device, the antenna must be connected before activating the device.

1. Press and hold the recessed button (indicated below) on the front of the device for 5 seconds

Verify Operation

Use meter.me App to confirm the device is connected and sending data

1. Navigate to the mote view to check online status
2. The CPL03 utilizes "report on change" (activated after 10+ pulses), so to confirm the connections and device are set up correctly, simply flow enough water to trigger 10 pulses in the meter, and check the meter.me app for verification.

Secure and Weatherproof

1. Ensure all external connections on mote and terminal box are properly sealed against moisture
2. Double-check that the antenna connection is weathertight

3. Rubberized tape is recommended to ensure the seal is maintained and the antenna does not accidentally disconnect.

    

And that’s it! Your water meter is ready to be monitored with your meter.me app!