Installation
1. Remove lid cutout
Remove the round mounting cutout from the meter pit lid, exposing the lid’s mounting hole.
2. Secure the NextConnect to the lid
Insert the NextConnect through the mounting cutout and secure it to the lid using the provided mount nut.
3. Connect cables
Splice the wiring of the NextConnect and the water meter. Follow the wiring guide below for your specific meter.
4. Verify NextConnect communication
Use a magnet to verify device connectivity. A magnet swipe on the top of the lid initiates a check-in. The LED will blink green when the NextConnect communicates with the Cloud.
If green blinks are not seen, you may need to install additional network equipment nearby. The magnet swipe can be repeated to retry.
Note
The NextConnect must be programmed in order for it to begin communicating with the NextCity Cloud.
Additional Setup
Programming is the process of associating the device's serial number with the location and utility type where it is installed.
To quickly program a large number of devices at once, you can use the CSV file uploader tool on the NextCity Web Portal. The web portal also offers a rapid programming interface to program additional devices later on.
The NextCity Mobile App is ideal for on-site programming, verification, and troubleshooting.
The NextConnect is designed to be easily configured to switch between pulse or encoded meters using the NextCity Mobile App.
Once you've logged into the app, select the Direct Connect tool to connect to the NextConnect. This will allow you to verify or make changes to its configuration.