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Create a Meter

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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:

  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:

    FieldDescription
    Measurement UnitChoose 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 TypeSelect the type of meter:
    • Manual: for a manual meter.
    • IoT Device: for an automatic meter.
    Assign toAssign the meter to an Asset or Location.
    Reading FrequencyChoose from one of the following reading frequencies:
    • None
    • Hour
    • Day
    • Week
    • Month
    • Year
  6. Select Create.

    The new meter is created.