Blue Tower Communications TRANSPONDITV6 Utility meter reading transmitter User Manual 72001004 IM 04 rev1

Blue Tower Communications Ltd Utility meter reading transmitter 72001004 IM 04 rev1

User Instructions

900 Series Installation Instructions TransPondIT Model 915-04-22 AT RAMAR LLC PO Box 110127 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Toll Free: 1-888-98-RAMAR © 2002 AT RAMAR LLC. All rights reserved. RAMAR, the AT RAMAR LLC logo, TransPondIT, ConFigIT, HandTrackIT, FastTrackIT and CellTrackIT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Technology RAMAR Limited in the United States and/or other countries. All other company names, brand names, and product names are the property of their respective holder(s). AT RAMAR LLC is an Agent for AT RAMAR Ltd. RAMAR reserves the right to change specifications or other product information without notice. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. July 2002 Instruction Sheet P/N 72001004 IM Rev 04 Description The TransPondIT Model 915-04-21 attaches to an electronic coded register (ECR) water meter. The TransPondIT sends meter data via RF signal to a receiving unit called HandTrackIT®, FastTrackIT® or CellTrackIT®. NOTE: This model is capable of interfacing with single pulse meters. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for more detail. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Advanced Technology RAMAR Ltd could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. See FCC Information below. Required Tools and Equipment The following items are recommended for proper installation of the TransPondIT: • 3M® Type UY2 gel-filled splice connectors and crimping pliers • Computer running Windows 2000®, 98® or NT® • ConFigIT® Device (Mod Strike 14 or higher) & ConFigIT Software Version 6.2 (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 Wire Connections - ECR Wire 1 - Wire 2 - Wire 3 - Wire Connections – Single Pulse Pulse Output – Wire 1 Ground – Wire 2 Tamper – Wire 3 Transmitter The transmission can be configured for different intervals. The default interval is 5 seconds. (Refer to the detailed ConFigIT operating instructions for more information.) Warnings and Precautions This sheet provides instructions needed to successfully connect, configure, and read the TransPondIT meter interface unit (MIU) to an ECR water meter. This guide is merely a supplement to training in the operation of RAMAR 900 Series AMR equipment. For training information, email training@ramartech.com. Configuration The TransPondIT user parameters are set with the ConFigIT box. The following picture illustrates typical configuration settings Installation Procedure 1. Connect the TransPondIT to the meter register using 3M® Type UY2 gel-filled splice connectors. 2. Configure the TransPondIT using the ConFigIT device. Refer to the ConFigIT Manual for detailed information on setting the user specific parameters. NOTE: To use the TransPondIT with encoded register set the meter interface to ‘ECR’. To use with single pulse meter, set to ‘Pulse’. 3. Mount the TransPondIT using approved mounting methods. 4. Verify that the signal is received with the appropriate receiving device from the desired location. 5. Verify that the reading corresponds to the visual indication on the meter register. Tamper Reading (or Encoder Status) With meter interface set to ‘ECR’: 0 Proper operation 64 No communication from register 68 Undefined data error from register With meter register set to pulse, the tamper reading indicates count of number of disconnections of tamper wire. The value should be recorded at time of connection and any subsequent increments should be investigated. FCC Information The TransPondIT has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: --Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna --Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 1 2 31 2 3 REDBLACKGREENTransPondIT Wires

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