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      AN-120: Check List for Installation and Data Review

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      Installation 

      • DCAP Power and Status LED both Green
      • Wiring to all Devices (DCAP, Repeaters, MDTs) is safe and neatly secured
      • All Repeaters & MDTs preferably mounted up high, NOT on/near metal 
      • Apartment <--> MDT association Verified 
      • Bucket test each meter *if* Company policy 

      Data Review using CIT or Mobile App

      •  Verify Repeaters all checking in and looking good
        • Use Network Tree Filter/Grid Filtering to isolate, observe LP Graphs
        • Good to see LQ > 50, and a stable link partner
      • Grid Filter on MDTs, Sort on Link Quality column
        • Best to see LQ > 50, but above 30 is acceptable
      • Sort on “Time Since Last Log Msg”
        • Should be under 1 hour, over 4 is a concern
      • Sort on Battery Voltage, verify > 3.05V (new install)
      • Sort on Consumption column(s)
        • Verify consumption *if* expected (i.e. a bucket test has been performed)
        • Need to download all data since 1st day of installation
      • Click on Daily Report “Quick Set”
        • Ensure all expected meter types have a solid check-mark
      • Click on Alerts “Quick Set”
        • Ensure Power Monitor for Repeaters is checked
        • Check MDT Battery *if* Company policy
        • Enable Leak Detection *if* Company policy
      • Finally, “Save Config Data to DCAP”

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