Installation Guide

Get the right fittings

You'll need a Tee (T-join) fitting that matches your pipeline size, plus a reducing bush to adapt it down to the sensor's 20mm BSPT male thread. If your pipe is already 20mm, no reducing bush is needed - the sensor screws straight into the Tee.

• Refer to the fittings compatibility table for Anka and Hansen part numbers
• These are available from most irrigation or plumbing suppliers

Set up your account and add the sensor

• Create an account or log in at dashboard.pukekosignals.co.nz
• Add your payment method
• Add your sensor using the sensor ID and registration code on the card included in the box
• Give your sensor a name so it's easy to identify

Power on the sensor (at home first)

• Remove the pull tab labelled "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 won't be using the device for more than a week, replace the tab to turn it off

Choose a location on your farm

As the changes in pressure are relative, the sensor can go at the tank, the pump, or anywhere along the pipeline - wherever is most practical. Any point on the line gives useful data.

• Anywhere in between is equally valid - pick the most accessible spot
• If the tank is in a gully or low-lying area, consider placing the sensor higher on the line for better sun exposure and signal
• Point the solar panel facing north and as high as the cable allows
• Make sure you're within One NZ NB-IoT coverage - note that actual signal may be better or worse than the map suggests

Install the sensor on the pipeline

• Turn off the water supply before installation
• Install the Tee at the chosen point in your water line
• Thread the sensor into the Tee securely
• Turn water back on and check thoroughly for leaks before leaving
• Tip: you can run a short pipe from the Tee to reach a better-positioned sensor location

Configure your alerts (after a couple of days)

Give yourself a few days to observe normal pressure patterns, then set up your alerts:

• Add your mobile number to your account
• Set a pressure threshold and duration that matches your system's normal range
• You'll receive an SMS if pressure drops below your threshold for the set period