Blue Tower Communications PTRANSPONDITV9 AMR Transmitter User Manual 72006001 IM 0A
Blue Tower Communications Ltd AMR Transmitter 72006001 IM 0A
User Manual
Installation Instructions
DataSource915-PIT
Blue Tower Communications Inc
www.bluetowercomms.com
US Office - 201 Shannon Oaks Circle, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27511 Tel +1 919-654-7352
© 2009 Blue Tower Communications Inc. The information contained herein is the property of Blue Tower Communications Inc and is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. No part may be
reproduced or used except as authorized by contract or other written permission. All other company names, brand names, and product names are the property of their respective holder(s).
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Description
DataSource915-PIT is for PIT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. It attaches to the
following water meter registers:
• Single pulse,
• Master Meter Dual-Pulse,
• Electronic encoded AMCO Scancoder,
• Electronic encoded (ECR),
• Electronic encoded Neptune / Schlumberger ARB V,
• Electronic encoded ProRead/AutoDetect/E-Coder
TM
registers.*
*With E-Coder registers DataSource915-PIT will read register ID and
reading only.
DataSource915-PIT sends meter data via radio frequency (RF) signal to a
receiving unit; HandTrackIT
®
, FastTrackIT
®
or CellTrackIT
®
.
Required Tools & Equipment
The following items are recommended for proper DataSource915-PIT
installation:
• 3M
®
Type UY2 gel-filled splice connectors and crimping pliers.
• Suitable water resistant PU or Acrylic Potting Compound.
• Computer running Windows XP
®
, 2000
®
, 98
®
or NT
®
.
• ConFigIT
®
device (Mod Strike 14 or higher) and ConFigIT
software version 6.5.07 or higher.
• ConFigIT cable, part number 330-190-10 (Lemo) or 320-300-10
(9-pin Dtype).
• 4 AA batteries or power cable.
• HandTrackIT, FastTrackIT, or CellTrackIT receiver with
connecting cable.
Mounting Instructions
Mount DataSource915-PIT upright facing the direction of the receiver.
Avoid placing DataSource915-PIT on any metal walls or large metal
objects. Do not place DataSource915-PIT closer than 3 inches to metal pit
or vault lids.
Configuration & Installation Procedure
1. Connect DataSource915-PIT to the meter register using 3M Type
UY2 gel-filled splice connectors and gel cap crimping pliers.
2. If the default settings (see ‘Factory Default Settings’ section) are
suitable for the installation then:
• DataSource915-PIT can be activated without ConFigIT by using
a small bar or horseshoe magnet. Ensure that the magnet is
held vertically over the center of DataSource915-PIT just below
the stripe.
3. If the default settings need to be changed, use the ConFigIT device
and software:
• After performing as READ, select the register required from the
pull down list.
• To use DataSource915-PIT with ProRead, AutoDetect or E-
Coder register, set meter interface mode to ‘AutoDetect’.
• To use ID printed on the side of DataSource915-PIT case,
select ‘Use current ID’ button.
• To enter new ID, select ‘Programmed by User’ button and enter
ID in the cell below button.
• Set leak detection threshold to required value.
• Turn on DataSource915-PIT by setting Transmit Interval
(default setting is every 5 seconds) to 5 or 10 secs for
FastTrackIt, 10 secs or greater for HandTrackIt. The transmit
interval for CellTrackIt operation depends on the required
sample rate.
4. Apply potting compound to the MIF wire cavity and ensure that the
Gel Caps are completely covered.
5. Ensure that the MIF wire terminations at the meter are waterproofed
in accordance with the Meter manufactures installation procedures.
6. Mount DataSource915-PIT as described in “Mounting Instructions”
section above.
7. Verify that the signal is received with the appropriate receiving
device from the desired location.
8. Verify that the reading corresponds to the visual indication on the
meter register.
NOTE: Max reading (pulse) = 16,777,215
Max reading (encoder) = 9,999,999 - left most digits are dropped.
9. If appropriate check that encoder status is reported as 0. Encoder
error codes are shown in the Encoder Status table below.
Error Codes
Tamper
Single pulse mode allows tamper readings of 1 through 63 which
indicates a count of the tamper wire disconnections. The value should be
recorded at the time of connection and any subsequent increments should
be investigated.
Dual-Pulse mode does not allow tamper detection because all wires are
used to count pulses.
Encoder Status
The encoders will display the following codes:
Error Code
Description
64 No communication from register
65 Open wheel in register
66 Shorted wheel in register
68 Undefined data error from register
Leak
Error Code
Description
128 Leak Flag
Wire Connections
1 2 3
1 2 3
Single Pulse Meters
Manufacturer
Model Wire 1
Pulse
Wire 2
Ground
Wire 3
Tamper
AMCO/ ABB PSM-T Green Blue Blue
AMCO/ ABB Pulsar Red Black Black
Master Meter
Single-Pulser Black Green Green
Badger
®
RTR 3-wire Green Red Black
Badger DSI-IL & RTR 2-wire
Red Black Black
Metron-
Farnier Spectrum Red Green Green
Installation Instructions
DataSource915-PIT
Blue Tower Communications Inc
www.bluetowercomms.com
US Office - 201 Shannon Oaks Circle, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27511 Tel +1 919-654-7352
© 2009 Blue Tower Communications Inc. The information contained herein is the property of Blue Tower Communications Inc and is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. No part may be
reproduced or used except as authorized by contract or other written permission. All other company names, brand names, and product names are the property of their respective holder(s).
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Dual Pulse Meters
Red Green Black
DataSource915-PIT monitors both meter switches and will increment
the counter after both have been closed in sequence.
Encoders
Scancoder Green Black Red
Red Black Green
ECR Compatible with Hersey
®
Meters (Translator), Metron-
Farnier, Sensus/Invensys
®
and others.
ARB V Black Green Red
ProRead/
AutoDetect Black Green Red
Factory Default Settings
DataSource915-PIT is provided with the following default settings:
DataSource9
15-PIT
Interface ID Source Utility Code
915-PIT Pulse DataSource915-PIT
ID
49
Warnings & Precautions
Warning: Changes or modifications to product not expressly approved by
Blue Tower Communications Inc could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. See FCC information below.
This sheet provides instruction needed to successfully connect, configure
and read DataSource915-PIT for the water meters listed above in the
description section. This sheet is merely a supplement to training in the
operation of the Blue Tower DataStream AMR system. For training
information, contact Blue Tower Communications Inc directly.
FCC Information
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from
all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device is only authorized for use in water pit installations with
metal enclosures and only for below ground use. Pit construction
should be comparable to type specified in the FCC filing. See the
following examples.
Pit Mounting Examples
DataSource915-PIT is only approved for use in the following types of
below-ground installations. Placement of the DataSource915-PIT within
the enclosure is important for satisfactory performance. Follow the below
examples for optimum performance.
Note: A light colored DataSource915-PIT is used for illustration purposes
only. A blue DataSource915-PIT should be used in the following
installations for optimum performance.
Example 1: Square Hand Hole
The Square Hand Hole includes three (3) metal castings: a base,
cylindrical body and square lid. The unit measures 7” wide by 12” deep.
DataSource915-PIT is mounted in the center of the pit’s bottom with the
unit facing the direction of the meter reader.
Example 2: Obround Yokebox
The Yokebox includes three (3) metal castings: a base, upper body and
lid. The unit measures 10 5/8” long by 7 1/8” wide by 11” deep.
DataSource915-PIT is mounted in a vertical manner above the water line
with the unit facing the direction of the meter reader.
Example 3: Round Meter Box
The round meter box includes three (3) metal castings: a base, body and
lid. It measures 12” wide by 15” deep. DataSource915-PIT is mounted in
a vertical manner at the top of the pit with the unit facing the direction of
the meter reader.