Neptune Technology Group 450MC R450 MINI COLLECTOR User Manual

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Installation and Maintenance Guide
min mm chLEcTun msuum‘mu Ann MAINTENANCE Gumz
This manual is an unpoolrsiretl work aml contains the trees secrets and confidential lnionnation of Neptune Technology
Group the, which are not to be rtrwrigeo to third parties and may not lie reprocluceo or transmitted in whole or part. in
arryform orby any means, electronic or mechanical no any purpose, withootrhe express written permission ctNep-
tune Technology Gmup lnc. All rights to oesigns or inventions disclosed herein, including the right to manulaeture, are
reserved to Neptune Technology Group Inc,
Neptune engages in ongoing research and development to improve and enhanoe its products. Therelore, Neptune
reserves the right to change product or system specifications without notice
Trademarks used in this manual
man Mini Collector is e treoernerl of Neptune Technology Group Inc. R450 is a trademark of Neptune Technology
Group inc. orner oranoa or pmducl names are the naoemarlts or registeree trademarks of their respeetlye holoers.
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part isot the FCC Rules Operation is sultjectrn the following two cnnditio lthis device
may not cause harmful interterence, and (2) this device must accept any intertelence remived, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NDTE: This equipment has heen tested and found to comply with the limits tore Class A digital device, pursuonno
Pen 15 ot the FCC Rules, These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmtul interference in a
residential installation This equipment genemtes, uses, and can radiele radio trequerlcy energy and, it not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause hannlul interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that Interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause hanrlhll inter~
lerence m radio or television receptlun, which can he determined by tuminq the equipment oh and on, the user is
encouraged o: tryto collect the interference ovurle nrmole of the tollowing measures:
. neorient nrrelucate the receiving antenna.
. lnoease the separation oewreen the eooipment anti receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit oitterent from that to which he receiver is connected.
0 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help,
RF Exposure Information
This equipment complies with the FCC RF radlatlnn requirements for uncontrolled environments. To maintain compli»
ance With these requiwrnents, the antenna and anyladtating elements should be installed to ensure that a minimum
separation distance of 46cm is maintained trom the general population
CAUTION:
The antenna used for this transmitter must not he co-Iocated or operating 'n coniunction
with any other antenna or transmitter. This device is approved with emi ions having a
source~hesed time-averaging duty tactor not exceeding 5M"
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Protessionel installation
In accordance with Section |5.203 of the mo rules ano regulations, the R450 Data Collector must be professionally
installeo oy trained utility meter installers. Changes or mooiticatrons not expressly appmved by the penyresponsiole
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements oltne Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Operation is subject to the following Iwc conditions: (i l this device may not cause harmful interleronco, and (21 this
device must accept any interference received, including interlerencamat may cause undesired operation.
Cet eppereillepe numeriqua de la elnsse A réponda toutes les exinences de I'interlérence canadienne causant des
reglaments d'equlpement. L'opémtion est sujatts aux dellx conditions suivantes: (1) ce disposititpwt ne pas caussr
l'interférsnce nocivs. et (21 ea dispesitir dnit accepter n-imppne queue interlerenee laws, ycompris I‘interférence qui
pellt causer I'operation peu desiree.
Important Safety Precautions
Review the following precautionary measures prior to installation
Rater installation and service to qualified service personnel only.
. Review tire following precautrenerv measures priorw installatian, Connections to the ac mains must be per-
formed try e licensed electrician. No user~installahle pens inside,
0 Installation must he done in accordance wit]! the instmctions contained in this manual.
' Installation must he done in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEG), NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical
Code (CED), CSA 022.2, No.1.
- in particular, installation must he done in amnrdance with NEC Article Bill or EEC Section 54,
0 This unit is not inmndad to be powered directly from the Mains Distribution System,
cAUTIDN:
Risk or explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
R450 Mini Cal/actorlnstallation and Napnme Technologr Glow "it
Maintenance Gui“ laoo Alabama Highway 225
Literature No. IM R450 Mini calleetur 03.10 masses, AL 35073
Part Nn. 1311254101 Tel: (334) Zea-6555
Fax: (334) ZESJZQQ
Cowrlghr©zolo
Neptune Technology Gmup Inc.
All Rights Reserved
1 Product Description
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General Product Overview
This section provides a general description of the R450 Mini Collector, Model
450M.
The R450 Mini Collector receives, stores, and communicates meter reading data to
the ARBo N_SIGI-ITTM FixedBase software in the host computer. The R450 Mini
Collector collects meter reading data from Neptune's R450 Meter Interface Unit
(1va interfacing with Neptune's absolute encoder registen This data can later be
uploaded to the Customer Information System (GIS) and sent to the utility billing
system for processing.
The H450 Mini Collector utilizes frequencies in the 450-470 MHz licensed band. A FCC license is
required nriorto installation of the system.
Figure 1 R450 Mini Collector
This chapter is designed to provide you with an introduction to the installation
process It explains the focus of the guide, the pro-installation personnel responsi-
bilities, and general information on technical support.
Before you begin to install the R450 Mini Collector, it is important to become
familiar with the unit and its components. This guide is intended for use by install-
ers and is designed to help in the installation process. This guide contains informa-
tion on the components and specifications, the site selection, and the actual
installation of the unit.
H450 Mini Collector Installation and Maintenance Guide 1
Product Description
Determining How to Install the R450 Mini Collector
For best performance of your R450 Mini Collector, mountthe RF450 MHz antenna at a minimum of
30 feet high, but no more than 75 feet high,
The following figure illustrates how the R460 Mini Collector can be installed.
RF Antenna .
R450 Mini
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FigureZ Mounting Options
Depending upon the availability oicomrnunications, GPRS, WiFi. or Ethernet modems can be used.
Use site selection checklist before installing the R450 Mini Collector.
H450 Mini Collector Installation and Maintenance Guide 3

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