Allow counter rollover?

By default, this field is set to Yes to allow automatic rollovers for the counters that belong to this definition. These counters will roll over after they have reached their limit (rollover point). If this is not the preferred behavior for the selected counter, select No, to prevent the automatic rollovers.

Code

Enter a code for the counter definition.

Description

Enter a relevant description of the counter definition.

Direction

Select a relevant direction from the dialog box available in this field. A counter can count in an up or down direction.

Increment

Enter the minimum allowed difference between two read counter values.
An increment must be greater than zero.
The increment is used to calculate consumption by an asset by comparing the previous and current reading.

Maximum value

Enter the maximum value that counters in the counter definition can measure.

Meter classification

Select a relevant meter type from the dialog box available in this field.

Minimum value

Enter the minimum value that counters in the counter definition can measure.

Recyclable

Meters measure physical quantities or service usage, such as water, temperature, waste etc. Specify if the item measured by a meter is recyclable (Yes/No). If you specify this field on the gauge/counter definition, the Recyclable field on the linked gauges/counters and gauge/counter readings will automatically have the same value.

Unit of measurement

Select the unit of measurement. If you specify a unit of measurement on the gauge/counter definition, the linked gauges/counters and gauge/counter readings will automatically have the same unit of measurement.

User-defined status

Select a relevant user-defined status from the dialog box available in this field.