Sensor Installation Guide
Follow these simple steps to install your water pressure sensor
1
Match the sensor to the pipeline
- Buy a T-Join / Tee fitting and a reducing bush that matches your pipeline size. Refer to the Fittings section for compatible fittings.
2
Login and Add Sensor
- Create an account or login at dashboard.pukekosignals.co.nz
- Add a debit or credit card as a payment method
- Add your new sensor using the sensor ID and registration code provided
- Name your sensor for easy identification
3
At home, power on the sensor
- Remove the pull tab that states "Remove to power on sensor"
- The sensor will automatically connect to the One NZ NB-IoT network
- Wait a few minutes for the first reading to transmit
- Check the dashboard to confirm the last received time
- If you are not using the device for more than a week, then you can replace the tab to turn the device off
4
Choose a location for the sensor
- If you can, mount the sensor close to where water enters your tank. This gives a good reading of tank feed pressure.
- If it's not possible to mount near the tank, connecting anywhere along the water line is acceptable.
- If the tank is in a gully or depression, consider placing the sensor higher up the water line for more sun and better signal
- Preferably point the solar panel facing north and as high as the cable allows
- Place within One NZ NB-IoT network coverage. Note that signal strength can be worse OR better than the coverage maps show
5
Install the sensor onto the pipeline
Connect the sensor to your water system using the T-join fitting:
- Turn off the water supply before installation
- Important: Mount the sensor first! Check the cable length!
- Install the T-join at an appropriate point in your water line
- Connect the sensor to the T-join securely
- Check for leaks before turning water back on
- Tip: You can run a pipe one way to the sensor if there is no suitable sensor location near the T-Join
6
After a couple of days, configure alerts
Set up your monitoring preferences:
- Add a mobile number to your account
- Set up pressure and time thresholds on the sensor
💡 Need Help?
If you have any questions during installation, our team is here to help. Contact us for support.