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FCC Part 15.247
Transmitter Certification
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Test Report
FCC ID: P2SNTGR900G
FCC Rule Part: 15.247
ACS Report Number: 06-0101-15C
Manufacturer: Neptune Technology Group, Inc.
Model: R900G
Installation and Operators Guide
5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598
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GroupInc.,which are notto be divulgedto third partiesand may notbe reproducedor transmittedin whole or part, in
anyform or by any means,electronicor mechanicalfor any purpose,withoutthe expresswritten permissionof Neptune TechnologyGroupInc. All rightsto designsor inventionsdisclosedherein,includingthe rightto manufacture,are
reservedto NeptuneTechnoiogyGroup
Inc.
Neptuneengagesin ongoingresearchand development
to improveandenhanceits products.Therefore,Neptune
reservesthe rightto changeproductor systemspecificationswithoutnotice.
Trademarks used in tbis manual
A900Gis a trademarkof NeptuneTechnologyGroupInc. A900is a trademarkof NeptuneTechnologyGroupInc Other
brandsor productnamesarethe trademarksor registeredtrademarksof their respectiveholders.
FCCNotice
Thisdevicecomplieswith Part15of the FCCRules.Operationis subjectto the followingtwo conditions:(1)this device
may notcauseharmfulinterference.and(2)this devicemustacceptany interferencereceived.includinginterference
that maycauseundesiredoperation.
NOTE:This equipmenthas beentestedandfoundto complywith the limits for a ClassB digital device,pursuantto
Part 15 of the FCCRules.Theselimits are designedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencein a
residentialinstallation.This equipmentgenerates.uses.andcan radiateradiofrequencyenergyand. if not installed
andusedin accordance
with the instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferenceto radiocommunications.However,there
is no guaranteethat interferencewill notoccurin a particularinstallation If this equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto radioor televisionreception.which can be determinedby turningthe equipmentoff andon. the useris
encouragedto try to correctthe interferenceby one or more of the following measures
.ReoTienturrelocate1h~
.Increase
receivingamenna.
the separationbetweenthe equipmentandreceiver.
.Connect
the equipmentinto an outleton a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiveris connected
.Consult
the dealeror an experiencedradio/TVtechnicianfor help.
RFExposureInformation
This equipmentcomplieswith the FCCRFradiationrequirementsfor uncontrolledenvironments.Tomaintaincompliance with theserequirements.the antennaandanyradiatingelementsshouldbe installedto ensurethat a minimum
separationdistanceof 2Ocmis maintainedfrom the generalpopulation.
Professional Installation
In accordancewith section15.203ofthe FCCrulesandregulations,the MIU mustbe professionallyinstalledby trained
utility meterinstallers.Changesor modificationsnotexpresslyapprovedby the partyresponsiblefor compliancecould
voidthe user'sauthorityto operatethe equipment
(f)NE?TUNE
TECHNOLOGY
ARB UTILITYMANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS WATERI
R900GTMInstallation and Maintenance Guide
GROUP
ELECTRIC GAS
Industry Canada
ThisClassB digital apparatusmeetsall requirementsofthe CanadianInterferenceCausingEquipment
Regulations.
Operationis subjectto the following twoconditions:(1)this devicemay notcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)this
devicemustacceptany interferencereceived,includinginterferencethat maycauseundesiredoperation.
Cetappareillagenumeriquede la classeB reponda toutes les exigencesde /'interferencecanadiennecausantdes
reglementsd'equipement.l'operation estsujetteaux deuxconditionssuivantes:(1)ce dispositif peutne pascauser
/'interferencenocive,et (2)ce dispositifdoitacceptern'importequelleinterferencerecue,y compris/'interferencequi
peutcauser/'operationpeudesiree.
R!KKJG Installation
literature
and Maintenance
No. 1M R900G 03.06
PartNoXXXXX-XXX
Guide
NeptuneTechnology
GroupInc.
1600AlabamaHighway229
Tallassee,Al36078
Tel: 1334)283-6555
Fax:(334)263-7299
Copyright
@ 2006
NeptuneTechnologyGroupInc
All RightsReserved.
1
Contents
Product Description
RF
RFProtocolErrorDetection
R900G Frequency Programming
Control
Algorithm
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R900G
RF
R900Moduie
TransmissionEndpoint
Range Value-Added
Period
and
and
Read
Randomness.
Features
Success
Rates
..3
Specifications
Meter
Electrical
Specifications
Functional
Transmitter
Environmental
Dimensions Compatibility Specifications.
-R900G
Specifications.
and
Specifications.
Conditions.
Weight
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MIU
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General Installation Guidelines
Tools
Safety
and
and Materials.
Preliminary
Checks
R900G Endpoint -Retrofit Installation
American
Mounting
Index
Removal.
ModelsAM-175/250
of Index
to
R900G
Endpoint
R900GEndpointInstallationand Maintenance
Guide
Contents
vi
R900GEndpointInstallationandMaintenanceGuide
Figures
Figure
Title
R900G
R900GEndpoint
MIU Dimensions.
R900GEndpointInstallationandMaintenance
Guide
Page
vii
Figures
Notes:
Tables
Table
Title
Recommended
Materials.
Tools
Page
R900G EndpointInstallation and Maintenance Guide
.6
.6
IX
Figures
Notes:
This section provides a generaldescriptionof the ROOOG
Endpoint for various natural gas meters that provide meter consmnptionand value-addeddata.
The NeptuneROOOG
Endpoint combinesthe field-proven R9OO@
radio frequency
(RF) technology,developedby Neptune TechnologyGroup, into a retrofit module
for current residentialand commercialnatural gasmetersfor American, Equimeter
(SensusIRockwell),and Actaris (Sprague)gas meters for an automatic meter reading (AMR) solution that provides utilities with accurateconsumption,reduced
meter reading times,and higher meter readingsuccessrates.
The ROOOG
is a one-wayRF module that operatesin the unlicensed002-928MHz
bandwidth. The datais transmitted via a high power signal to an enhanceddata
collection device, boosting rangeand meter readingsuccessrates, while reducing
meterreadingtime.
The R900Gwill attach to new or existing meters,and encodesconsumptionand
tamper information from the meter to a handheld,mobile, or a targetedfixed network readingdevice.
The R900Gmeetsboth FCCpart 15.247and Industry CanadaClassB regulations,
allowing for a high output power AMRmodule that greatlyincreasesrange and
meter readingsuccessrates. The R900module usesfrequency-hoppingspread
spectrumtechnologyto avoid RF interference and enhancesecurity. The ROOO
module transmits the consumptiondata,tamper conditions and value-addeddata,
and a unique 10-digitRF MIU ill every 14seconds.The ROOOG
Endpoint is an Factory Mutual (FM) approveddevice for Class1, Division 1 rating.
The R900Gmodule is designedto offer advantagesto utility organizationsof all
sizes:
Incre~es meterreading accuracy
Maximizesread successrateswhile minimizing readillg time
Providesvalue-addeddata, suchas, tamper indications, reverseflow, and no
consumptiondata.
.Low
cost of implementationand mpid ROI
The NeptuneR900Gendpointsare availablein all cUlTentresidential and topmount commercial metersfor American, Equimeter,and Actaris natural gas
meters
R900GEndpointInstallation and Maintenance Guide
ProductDescription
Figure 1 R900G Endpoint
R900G Programming
The R9OOG
is field-programmablevia an Infra Red (IR) port. At the factory, eachof
the following items is progranunedinto the Mill:
Serialnumber -Each R900module is given a unique serial number/identification number.To eliminate the possibility for duplicateID numbem, custom
serial numbemare not available.
Time betweenmetrologyreads -The R900module reads the
metrology every 14seconds.
meter
.Time betweenR900module transmissions-The time betweenR900module
transmissionsis set for approximately 14seconds.Customtime intervals are
not available
Field progammablefeaturesare the following:
Existing index reading
Pressurecompensation
Testhand registration
RF Protocol Error Detection
The Radio Frequency(RF) protocol is comprisedof a header,datapacket, and an
error detectionmechanismthat reducesthe possibility of erroneousdata.
R900GEndpointInstallation and Maintenance Guide
Product
Description
RF Frequency Control Algorithm
The ROOO
module'sfrequency-hoppingspread-spectrumhas a sequenceof at least
50 different channelsfor transmitting data.Associatedwith the 50channelsare 50
frequenciesthat can be pre-selectedin a pseudo random manner.These50 frequenciesare coded into the software.
The R900module avoids 914MHz to preventpotential collisions with the Advantageprobe.
RFTransmission Period and Randomness
The randomperiod generationusesthe samerandomseedcreated for the channel
definition to generatethe transmissionrandomness.The randomnessalgoritlun is
defined so that no two consecutivetransmissionsfrom the two R900modules will
interfere with one another.
R900Module Rangeand ReadSuccess Rates
The R900module is a radio frequencydevice that complies with FCC Part 15.247
allowing for a higher output power device. The higher output power coupled with
the sensitivity of Neptune'sreadingsystemsenhancesa utility's range,minimizing
the readingtime while maximizing read successrates.
R900GEndpointValue-AddedFeatures
The R900GEndpoint provides tamperindications, suchas, removal
This section provides you with the specifications for the ROOOGEndpoint
Electrical Specifications
Power
lithium batterywith Hybridlayer Capacitor
(HlC)Capacitor
TransmitterSpecifications
Transmit
Period
Every 14 seconds
Transmitter Channels
50
Channel Frequency
910-920 MHz
Output Power
Meets FCC Part 15.247
FCC Verification
Part 15.247
FMApproval
Class1,Division1
'Thisfeaturemay resultin a minordiscrepancybetweenthe actualreadingon the registerandthe readingon the handheld or mobileunit. Thediscrepancyresultsfroma time lapseup to an hourbetweenthe time the MIU readsthe
encoderandthe time the MIU is read.Thisdiscrepancywill be correctedwithin the nexthourwhen the MIU takesa
new reading
R900GEndpointInstallation and Maintenance Guide
Specifications
Specifications
-R900G MIU
Environmental Conditions
OperatingTemperature
-22° to 149°F(-30° to 65°C)
StorageTemperature
-40° to 158°F(-40°to 70°C)
OperatingHumidity
0 to 95%Condensing
FunctionalSpecifications
MIUID
10digits
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions
Referto Figure2
Weight
1.0Ibs.(454grams)
Figure 2 R900G MIU Dimensions
Meter Compatibility
All Current Residentialand Top-mountCommercialAmerican,
Equirneter,and Actaris
3 General Installation Guidelines
This section describes tools, materials, and general jnstallation information for the
ROOOG
Endpoint.
Tools and Materials
Tables1 and 2 show the recommendedtools and materials you may need to successfully install the ROOO
MIU or to replace the MIU's internal battery.
Someitemsmaynotapplyto yourspecificinstallationor the list maynotcontainall requiredtools
or materials.
Table 1 Recommended Tools
Table 2 Recommended Materials
Item
Descripti on/Recommendati on
Use
SiteWorkOrder
Documentation
providedbyyour
utility
Receivingandrecordinginformation aboutthe work site
GeneralInstallationGuidelines
Safetyand Preliminary Checks
ObselVethe following safetyand preliminary checksbefore and during eachinstallation:
Verify that you are at the location specified on the Site Work Order.
Verify that the site is safe for you and your equipment.
Notify the customerof your presenceand tell the customerthat you will need
accessto the water meter.
If the Site Work Order does not havean Mill ill number on it, write in the ill
number(s)of the Mill you are about to install. If the Site Work Order already
has an Mill ill number on it, verify that it matchesthe ill numberson the Mill
you are about to install.
American Models AM-175/250
Index Removal
Completethe following steps for index removal.
Use a flathead screwdriver to puncture and remove the tamper plugs, if
present.
Use a large screwdriver to removeand discard the four lens mounting screws
and the lens.
Removethe gasket.
Use a small screwdriver to remove the index mounting screws and theindex.
Mounting of Index to R900GEndpoint
Completethe following steps to mount the index to a ROOOG
Endpoint.
Carefully matethe drive dog from the index to the drive dog of the ROOOG
Endpoint.
Secure the index to the module using the two index screw from Step 4 in the
previous section.
Placeclear plastic covers over the front of the w1it.
Use the four mountingscrews that are supplied to attach the entire assembly
to the gas metermain case.
Programtile installation.
Test tile installation
7 Place new tamperplugs over the screws.
R900GEndpointInstallation and Maintenance Guide
Index
algorithm
randomness
RFfrequencycontrol3
antenna.RF
battery
internal6
lithium 4
CanadianInterference
CausingEquipment
Regulationsiii
capacitor,HlC 4
channel
for transmittingdata3
frequency4
transmitter4
compatibility,meter5
conditions,environmental
datacollectiondevice1
device
approved1
datacollection1
higheroutputpower3
IR programming
outputpower3
RF3
targetedfixednetwork1
dimensions5
electricalspecifications4
environmental
conditions5
FCC
noticeii
verification4
features.value-added
FMapproval4
frequency-hopping
functionalspecifications5
R900GEndpointInstallation and MaintenanceGuide
generaldescription1
handheld.
reading
HLCcapacitor4
HybridLayerCapacitor4
index,removal8
indications,tamper3
IndustryCanadanoticeiii
installation
importanceof professionalii
preliminarychecks7
safety7
interference
canadienneiii
IR programming
device6
LCD.definition1
LiquidCrystalDisplay1
materials,recommended
metercompatibility5
metrologyreads2
MIUID 1
MIU, definition1
notices
FCCii
IndustryCanadaiii
operatinghumidity5
operatingtemperature5
outputpower3
period,transmit4
power,output3, 4
preliminarychecks7
1-1
Index
R900@radiofrequency(RF)1
R900G
description1
dimensions5
generaldescription1
interface
modulereads2
moduletransmissions
serialnumber2
specifications4
toolsandmaterials6
weight5
radiotechnology1
randomperiodgeneration3
reads,successrates3
regulations,Canadianiii
RF
antenna. 1
exposure
information
ii
frequency3
module1
protocol,
errordetection
specifications
dimensions
electrical4
encoderregisterinterface5
environmental
conditions5
functional5
MIUID 5
transmitter4
weight 5
spread-spectrum
storagetemperature5
tamper
nail 1
plugs8
temperature,
storage5
time intervals,custom2
tools,recommended
transmission
randomness
RF3
Transmitterspecifications4
technology1
transmission
verification.FCC4
safetychecks7
serialnumber2
site workorder6
weight.R900G
antenna1
workorder.site6
1-2
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