Installer Location Entry Guide

Overview

This guide helps installers properly enter location information in the Location Type dropdown and Location Number/Description field to ensure accurate tracking and easy future location of sensors and gateways.

Why This Matters

• Future Maintenance: Helps technicians quickly locate devices for repairs or updates

• System Organization: Maintains clear records of device placement

• Troubleshooting: Enables rapid identification of device locations during issues

Location Entry Process

Step 1: Select Location Type

Choose from the dropdown menu:

• Column

• Dock Door

• Roof

• Shelves

• Utility (for water meters/pulse counters)

• Other (for custom locations)

Step 2: Enter Location Number/Description

Use the format: [Specific Identifier]

Location Number/Description Examples by Type

Column Installations

• Format: [Location][Number/ID]

• Examples:

• Loading Bay,C1 (Loading bay, Column C1)

• Warehouse,Col-C5 (Warehouse, Column C5)

• Main Floor,Support-F3 (Main floor, Support column F3)

• P1,Column A.5, 10.1 (Main floor, Support column A.5, 10.1)

Dock Door Installations

• Format: [Number/ID]

• Examples:

• DD-12 (Dock Door 12)

• 8 (Dock Door 8)

• Bay A,3 (Bay A, Door 3)

Roof Installations (Common for Weather Sensors)

• Format: [Section/Area][Details]

• Examples:

• North,Corner (North section, corner)

• Main,East Side (Main building, east side)

• Warehouse,South Edge (Warehouse roof, south edge)

Shelves Installations

• Format: [Section][Row][Level]

• Examples:

• A,Row-3,Top (Section A, Row 3, Top level)

• Cold Storage,2,4 (Cold storage, Row 2, Level 4)

• Main,Section-B,2 (Main area, Section B, Level 2)

Utility Installations (For Water Meters/Pulse Counters)

• Format: [Equipment/Area][Specific Location]

• Examples:

• Water Main,Street Side (Water main, street side)

• Sink,Kitchen-1 (Kitchen sink 1)

• Pump Room,Main Pump (Pump room, main pump)

• Boiler Room,Feed Line (Boiler room, feed line)

Other Locations (Custom Location Type)

• Format: [Location Type]: [Specific Details]

• Examples:

• Wall: North,Height-8ft (North wall, 8 feet high)

• Ceiling: Office,Grid-A3 (Office ceiling, Grid A3)

• Floor: Warehouse,Zone-2 (Warehouse floor, Zone 2)

• Pole: R1,6 (Row 1, Pole 6)

Common Scenarios

Weather Sensors

• Location Type: Roof

• Location Description: Main Building,Northwest Corner

• Reason: Weather sensors need unobstructed access to environmental conditions

Gateway Devices

• Location Type: Other (then specify "Pole" in description)

• Location Description: Pole: Parking Lot,Row-2,Pole-R1,6

• Reason: Gateways need good signal coverage and power access

Pulse Counters (Water Meters)

• Location Type: Utility

• Location Description: Water Main,Street Side

• Reason: Must be close to water lines and equipment being monitored

Quick Reference

Remember

• Location Type and Location Number/Description are separate fields

• Both fields are required - don't skip either one

• This information helps future technicians locate devices quickly