4. Installation
MacR6 logger have explosion-proof construction and can be installed in Hazardous Zone 2
threatened with explosion of vapors and gases. Installation in Zone 0 or 1 not permitted.
Installation of SIM card and connection of external antenna cable is allowed only outside the
Hazardous Zone
At point of device installation needs to be available, sufficient signal of GSM network to which
used SIM card have access. SIM card used in device needs to meet the standards ETSI ETS 300 608 –
it is necessary for proper operation of device in full range of ambient temperature.
Mounting of MacR6 logger on gas meter is following:
Mounting of proper adapter (overlay) on given gas meter counter
Mounting of Macr6 to adapter by sliding logger with cable gland facing the counter and tightening
blocking screws on both sides of device
Figure 4-1 MacR6 – Mounting on Metrix gas meter
Figure 4-2 MacR6 – Mounting on ELSTER gas meter BK
In case of other types of gas meter, pulse transmitter mounted on gas meter needs to be con-
nected to MacR6 socket using appropriate plug. Rate of pulses adequate to used transmitter need to be
programmed in MacR6.