Create a Meter

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Platform:	WebMobile
Plan Type:	BasicEssentialPremiumEnterprise
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This article explains how to create a meter.

Create a New Meter

You can create a meter and associate it with an asset or location. It's important to give a meter a unique name to be able to distinguish it from other ones.

To create a new meter:

Follow the steps below for the web or mobile application:

Web

1. From the sidebar, select Meters.

2. Select + New Meter. The New Meter dialog opens.

3. Enter a name and description.

4. Optionally, add or drag pictures from your computer.

5. Fill in the following fields:

   Field	Description
   Measurement Unit	Choose from one of the following measurement units: DISTANCE VOLUME TEMPERATURE OTHER You can also type the measurement unit directly in the text box and select Use.
   Meter Type	Select the type of meter: Manual: for a manual meter. IoT Device: for an automatic meter.
   Assign to	Assign the meter to an Asset or Location.
   Reading Frequency	Choose from one of the following reading frequencies: None Hour Day Week Month Year

6. Select Create.

   The new meter is created.

Mobile

1. From the bottom navigation bar, select More.

2. Select Meters.

3. Select + New Meter. The New Meter dialog box opens.

4. Enter a name and description.

5. Optionally, add or take pictures.

6. Fill in the following fields:

   Field	Description
   Measurement Unit	Choose from one of the following measurement units: DISTANCE VOLUME TEMPERATURE OTHER You can also type the measurement unit directly in the text box and select Use.
   Meter Type	Select the type of meter: Manual: for a manual meter. IoT Device: for an automatic meter.
   Assign to	Assign the meter to an Asset or Location.
   Reading Frequency	Choose from one of the following reading frequencies: None Hour Day Week Month Year

7. Select Create.

   The new meter is created.