DRAFT TWACS - ORION For UMT Products R USER GUIDE R Y20100-TUM (Rev A)
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DRAFT Table of Contents Figures and Tables iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Safety Warnings and Symbols . Support . . . . . . . . . . . Product Returns . . . . . . . Related Documentation . . . . Let Us Know How We’re Doing . TWACS System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Diags. . . . . . . Test Memory . . Test Keypad/LCD Test I/O & RS232 TWACS Menu . . . . HRTS. . . . . . . TWACS Modem . . Serial Com Menu . . DRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRAFT Figures and Tables Figure 1.1 Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2 Figure 2.3 Table 2.1 Figure 2.4 Table 2.2 Table 2.3 Table 2.4 Table 3.1 Table 4.1 Table 4.2 Table 4.3 Table 4.4 TWACS system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 RF operation block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Electric Meter Transceiver (EMTR-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ORION transmitters for water, gas, and remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 1 DRAFT INTRODUCTION This chapter contains general information about this manual, important safety warnings to observe when using this product, contact information to receive support, and an overview of the TWACS system.
Safety Warnings and Symbols DRAFT Safety Warnings and Symbols The following symbols are used in this manual. Symbols and Warnings WARNING: Indicate a risk of injury, possible death, and equipment damage. WARNING: Indicates a risk of electric shock, causing possible injury, death, and equipment damage.
DRAFT Support Chapter 1 • Introduction The TWACS Portal (https://portal.twacs.com/) provides a wide range of information that can serve as a starting point when you have a question.
Related Documentation DRAFT Related Documentation The following publications are referenced in this manual. The documents listed below plus the latest version of all other DCSI technical publications are available through the TWACS Portal (https://portal.twacs.com/).
DRAFT Chapter 1 • Introduction TWACS® Network Gateway Operational Process Guide Includes procedures and processes for operating your TWACS system through the TWACS® NG interface. The information spans a number of application sets, and are organized around functions such as reading meters, substation setup, and operating TWACS NG. TWACS® NG System Help Built into the TWACS® NG interface, topic and index-searchable online system help is available. Access the Help through the software interface.
DRAFT TWACS System Overview TWACS System Overview The TWACS system is a fixed network, utility communication system. Running at a centralized location, the TWACS operating software communicates with end points, such as meters, by way of existing power lines. The TWACS system allows full two-way access to and from the consumer’s meter, providing communication and control features for the Utility. The TWACS system consists of three levels of components (see Figure 1.
DRAFT Chapter 1 • Introduction Figure 1.
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CHAPTER 2 DRAFT FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION This chapter provides a brief overview of the TWACS® - ORION® system, explains how the TWACS® - ORION® system interfaces with the TWACS system, and describes the functions of the EMTR-3, HHTR-3, and ORION® transmitter. System Overview The TWACS® - ORION® system utilizes radio frequency (RF) transmission communication between an RF-enabled auxiliary meter and an RF-enabled meter.
System Overview DRAFT RF communication links the ORION (located at the auxiliary meter) to the EMTR-3 (located inside a nearby electric meter.) This communication enables successful operation of the Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system. The TWACS® - ORION®system operates in the 902 - 928 MHz Industrial/ Scientific/Medical frequency band. The Badger ORION devices periodically transmit bursts of digital data containing meter reading information on a requency of 916.45 MHz.
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Figure 2.1 RF operation block diagram RF Operation Block Diagram (TWACS-Orion Project) June 22, 2007 FCC ID: PN3Y72553-1 HHTR Data RF = PIC 18 LF242 902 -928 MHz UI = PIC 18 LF6720 8 MHz 7. 2V NiMH 1600 mAH Regulated to 5V and 3.3V PC Data Transfer from /to HHTR RS-232 HHTR Handheld Transceiver 902-928 MHz FOCUS with EMTR-3 RF Interface Orion Transmitter Orion Transmitter Orion Transmitter Orion Data 916 .
System Overview DRAFT Electric Meter Transceiver (EMTR-3) The EMTR-3 is an electronic module assembly (EMA) that is installed in a TWACS-enabled meter. The EMTR-3 is connected to the UMT transponder during meter/transponder integration. The EMTR-3 adds functionality to the host UMT. It does not communicate over the power line but provides data on-command to the UMT when queried. The EMTR-3 can communicate with up to seven ORION® transmitters.
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Badger Meter, Inc. ORION® Transmitter The DCSI RF TWACS System and the Badger Meter, Inc. ORION® transmitter are capable of data communication. The ORION® module uses the RF bubble-up broadcast mode to communicate (one way) from the auxiliary meter to the electric meter. The ORION® transmitter sends customer usage data (at 100Kbps) every five seconds on the 916.450 MHz frequency channel.
RF Hardware Installation DRAFT ORION Channels Range Single channel (43A) 400 ft. clear line of sight affected by installation and conditions; less if pit installed Hand Held Tranceiver - 3 (HHTR-3) The DCSI Hand Held Transceiver - (HHTR-3) is used to configure and setup the EMTR-3 (installed in the electric meter). The HHTR-3 is used to establish the communication link between the EMTR-3 and the ORION® transmitter and can be used to test the radio link.
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Environmental Conditions Optimal RF communication between the ORION and the EMTR-3 is affected by many environmental conditions. Vehicular traffic, parked vehicles in the signal path, weather conditions, construction, and even the growth of foliage may affect or degrade RF communication. Gradual loss of communication from the ORION (caused by an aging battery for example) can be detected through system checks by the TWACS Net Server (TNS) Master Station.
RF Hardware Installation DRAFT These are important factors in RF deployment. The ORION® antenna is omni-directional. The signal radiates 360 degrees. The EMTR-3 antenna alignment is parallel to the front cover of the electric meter, and is the most sensitive RF reception surface. Face the front of the meter/EMTR-3 toward the ORION® transmitter when possible; even on opposite sides of a building. This allows maximum communication surface and distance between the units.
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Hand Held Transceiver-3 (HHTR-3) Keypad This section describes the HHTR-3 keypad and its use for screen navigation. Figure 2.
DRAFT Hand Held Transceiver-3 (HHTR-3) Keypad Navigating the HHTR-3 Screens Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the HHTR-3 screens. Table 2.2 HHTR-3 screen navigation buttons Button Number Graphic Function 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 NOTE 0 Move left Move up Move right Move down When pressing the 7, 8, 9, or 0 numeric button, the HHTR-3 automatically determines whether the numeric or scroll functionality of the button is required.
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DRAFT Turning On the HHTR-3 Turning On the HHTR-3 1. Press the On/Off button on the HHTR-3 keypad to turn on the HHTR-3 and view the Splash Screen. DCSI: HHTR Yxxxxx-xxx Firmware Y.y www.twacs. com The Splash screen appears momentarily displaying the software version number. Firmware Y.y is replaced with the firmware version number installed in the HHTR-3. The Main Menu screen appears.
EMTR3 Menu DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description The Electric Meter Transceiver 3 (EMTR-3) contains the equivalent of network routing tables that must be maintained. The EMTR-3 maintains a routing table that is built upon its port list, which reserves a given port for a given Intelligent End Device (IED). The HHTR-3 can be used to manually create, modify, or remove these port list assignments.
EMTR3 Menu 4. DRAFT Enter the EMTR serial number using the HHTR-3 keypad and press Enter. a b Upon power-up the HHTR-3 date and time are cleared. The HHTR-3 will automatically gather and update date and time information from the EMTR-3 with which it is communicating. While the HHTR-3 and EMTR-3 exchange date and time information you will see the following screen: Select EMTR Enter Serial Number EMTR S/N________ Please Wait...
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Manage Intelligent End Devices (IEDs) This section describes how to insert an IED into the EMTR-3’s port list using the Manage Listen Mode or the Manage Port List. Manage Listen Mode Use the following procedure to view the EMTR-3’s port assignments using Manage Listen Mode. 1. From the EMTR3 menu use the Up or Down navigation keys to select Manage IEDs. EMTR3 Menu Manage IEDs RCE Change Out EMTR-3 Status 2. Press Enter to view the Select EMTR screen.
DRAFT EMTR3 Menu Wait to view the Reading Listen Data screen. Manage Listen Mode EMTR: ssssssssss Reading Listen Data Please Wait... Wait to view the Listening List. IED xx/xx ssssssssss ssssssssss ssssssssss P X X X SR GT GT GT Cnt ccc ccc ccc The Listening List and Port List have two main parts. The first line consists of the column headings. The remaining three lines are actual list items.
Table 2.4 DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Listening list & port list column headings and list item values Column Heading Description Values S Service Type Indicator R Remote Type Indicator Cnt2 RF Counts W = Water G = Gas P = Propane O = Other = if unknown or port is empty. O = Orion (only remote type currently supported) = if unknown or port is empty. Up to three digits of RF counts.
DRAFT EMTR3 Menu 2. To begin installation, press Enter on an IED where the Port column is blank or where the Port column displays an “I”. A blank Port column means the IED has not been installed. An “I” in the Port column means the HHTR-3 has a record indicating it has already installed that IED on another EMTR-3. EMTR: ssssssssss IED: ssssssssss Enter Port Number_ Enter to Accept 3. Enter a port number using the keypad, and then press Enter to accept.
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Manage Port List Use the following procedures to view the Port List using Manage Port List. 1. From the EMTR3 menu use the Up or Down navigation keys to select Manage IEDs. EMTR3 Menu Manage IEDs RCE Change Out EMTR-3 Status 2. Press Enter to view the Select EMTR screen. Select EMTR Enter Serial Number EMTR S/N________ Enter to Accept 3. Enter a serial number using the keypad. 4. Press Enter to accept the serial number and view the Manage IED Menu.
EMTR3 Menu 6. NOTE DRAFT When the list first displays, the cursor highlights the first item on the list. Press the down arrow key to move the cursor through the list. For more information, see Listening list & port list column headings and list item values on page 24. When you reach the third list item, you can push the down arrrow again to view any items below it, but the cursor stays at the bottom of the display while the entire display shifts down.
3. DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Enter an IED serial number using the keypad, and then press Enter to accept and view the Service Type menu. IED: ssssssssss Enter Service Type Water Nat Gas Propane Other a In the event the serial number you’ve entered is already located on another port, you’ll see the Duplicate Detected Error screen. Already Installed On port X! Press Any Key Press any key to return to the Select IED S/N screen. 4.
DRAFT EMTR3 Menu 2. Press any key to view the IED Status screen. IED Status EMTR: ssssssssss IED: ssssssssss Reading IED Data... 3. Wait approximately 12 seconds to view the Engineering Data 1 screen. IED Status Reading: xxxxxxxxxx LeakDet: X Tamper: X Press Any Key 4. Press any key to return to the originating list (either Manage Listen Mode or Manage Port List) updated with the new IED. Unknown Installation Use the following procedure to navigate through the screens of an unknown installation. 1.
b DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description If the status of the installation remains unknown you will see the following screen: Install Unknown Unable to Resolve Press Any Key c If the installation fails you will see the following screen: Error: # xxx Install Failed 4. Press any key to continue. Failed Installation An installation that fails outright will display the Install Failed screen immediately after the Install screen.
EMTR3 Menu DRAFT 3. Enter a serial number using the keypad. 4. Press Enter to accept the serial number and view the Manage IED Menu. Manage IED Menu Select: Manage Listen Mode Manage Port List 5. Use the Up or Down Navigation keys to select Manage Listen Mode or Manage Port List, and press Enter. 6. Wait to view the Listening List or the Port List.
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Successful Removal Follow the steps detailed in IED Removal and use the following procedure to navigate through the screens of a successful removal. 1. Wait to view the Removal Successful screen. Removal Successful! IED: ssssssssss removed from EMTR. Press Any Key 2. Press any key to return to the originating list (Listening List or Port List).
DRAFT EMTR3 Menu -OR- Wait to view the Removal Failed screen. Error: # xxx Removal Failed 4. Press any key to return to the originating list (Listening List or Port List). Failed Removal Follow the steps detailed in IED Removal and use the following procedure to navigate through the screens of a failed removal. 1. Wait to view the Removal Failed screen. Error: # xxx Removal Failed 2. 34 Press any key to return to the originating list (Listening List or Port List).
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description RCE Change Out At some point an Electronic Metering Assembly (EMA), Electric Meter Transceiver-3 (EMTR-3), or both may need replacement. Assuming that the old EMTR-3 is still functional, the original port list can be downloaded to the HHTR-3 prior to removal of the old Remote Communication Equipments (RCE). After RCE replacement, the stored port list can be uploaded to the new EMTR-3 and operation may resume.
DRAFT EMTR3 Menu 5. Press the Enter key to view the Extract Port List screen. Extracting from EMTR: ssssssssss Reading Port List Please Wait... a If the extraction fails you will see the following screen: Error: # xxx Extract Failed Press any key to return to the RCE Change Out screen. b If the extraction is successful you will see the following screen: Port List from… EMTR: ssssssssss Stored in memory. Press Any Key 6. NOTE 36 Press any key to return to the EMTR3 menu.
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Install Port List 1. From the EMTR3 Menu, use the Up or Down navigation keys to select RCE Change Out. EMTR3 Menu Manage IEDs RCE Change Out EMTR-3 Status 2. Press the Enter key to enter the serial number of the EMTR onto which the previously extracted Port List is to be installed. Select EMTR Enter Serial Number EMTR S/N________ Enter to Accept 3. Press the Enter key to accept and view the RCE Change Out menu.
DRAFT EMTR3 Menu 6. Press Enter to view the Install Port List screen. Installing to EMTR: ssssssssss Writing Port List Please Wait... a If the installation is successful you will see the following screen: Port List to… EMTR: ssssssssss Install Successful! Press Any Key Press any key to return to the EMTR3 menu. The extracted list has been cleared from the HHTR.
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description EMTR-3 Status The HHTR-3 has the capability to check the status of the EMTR-3 via an RF link. The hardware version and firmware version information can be then be displayed. Use the following procedures to navigate the EMTR-3 Status screens. 1. From the EMTR3 menu use the Up or Down navigation keys to select EMTR-3 Status. EMTR3 Menu Manage IEDs RCE Change Out EMTR-3 Status 2. Press the Enter key to select an EMTR3.
DRAFT PC Upload Menu PC Upload Menu The HHTR-3 maintains a database of the actions performed by the HHTR-3 for every installaton, removal, and replacement of an Intelligent End Device (IED). It also records any IEDs detected by an EMTR-3 during a designated listening mode. All these records are maintained in an internal database. The HHTR-3 informs the user when this database becomes full and allows the user to upload the existing records prior to overwriting them.
4. DRAFT Click the Upload New Chapter 2 • Functional Description button or the Upload All button on the HHTR-PC application window. Wait to view the Uploading Database screen on the HHTR-3 display. PC Upload Uploading Database Please wait... Wait to view the Upload Complete screen. PC Upload Upload Complete Press Any Key 5. Press any key to return to the Main Menu of the HHTR-3.
DRAFT HHTR Config Menu HHTR Config Menu The following procedures explain how to navigate the Setup, Power, Status, and Diags screens associated with the HHTR Config menu. Setup 1. From the Main Menu use the navigation keys to select HHTR Config. Main Menu EMTR-3 PC Upload HHTR Config Serial Com TWACS 2. Press the Enter key to view the HHTR Menu. The default selection is Setup. HHTR Menu Select: Setup Status Power Diags Audio 3. Press the Enter key to view the Setup selection options.
5. DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Press the Esc key to turn off the beep when keys are pressed, or press the Enter key to turn the beep on when keys are pressed. Pressing either the Esc key or the Enter key returns you to the Setup selection screen. Audio RF RMT RF Time HHTR Menu I/O Status Com Logic I/O Status 6. Use the navigation keys to select I/O Status. 7. Press Enter to view the I/O Status screen. HHTR Menu O/Ps: H,H I/Ps: 1,1 AOUT: 02.47V A1: 03.5V, A2: 03.5V 8.
HHTR Config Menu Com Logic DRAFT 12. Use the navigation keys to select Com Logic. 13. Press Enter to view the Com Logic screen. HHTR Menu Invert Logic RS232? ESC: No, Enter: Yes 14. Press the Enter key to invert logic or press the Esc key to return to the previous screen. Pressing either Enter or Esc returns you to the Setup selection screen. Audio RF RMT RF Time HHTR Menu I/O Status Com Logic RF Time 15. Use the navigation keys to select RF Time. 16. Press Enter to view the RF Time screen.
DRAFT Power 1. Chapter 2 • Functional Description From the Main Menu use the navigation keys to select HHTR Config. Main Menu EMTR-3 PC Upload HHTR Config Serial Com TWACS 2. Press the Enter key to view the HHTR Menu. The default selection is Setup. HHTR Menu Select: Setup Status 3. Power Diags Use the navigation keys to select Power. Power Off Time 4. Press Enter to view the HHTR Menu. The default selection is Power Off Time. HHTR Menu Power Off Time LCD Backlight Time Battery Status 5.
HHTR Config Menu DRAFT LCD Backlight Time 7. Use the navigation keys to select LCD Backlight Time. HHTR Menu Power Off Time LCD Backlight Time Battery Status 8. Press Enter to view the screen indicating how long the backlight on the HHTR-3 display remains on after pressing a button. HHTR Menu LCD backlight stays on for: 0sec 8 The default value is zero. Increase the time by pressing the 0 decrease the time by pressing the 9. key, or key. Press Enter or Esc to return to the HHTR Menu.
13. DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Press Esc to return to the main HHTR Menu. HHTR Menu Select: Setup Status Power Diags Status 1. From the Main Menu use the navigation keys to select HHTR Config. Main Menu EMTR-3 TWACS 2. PC Upload HHTR Config Serial Com Press the Enter key to view the HHTR Menu. The default selection is Setup. HHTR Menu Select: Setup Status Power Diags 3. Use the navigation keys to select Status. 4. Press Enter to view the Status screen.
DRAFT HHTR Config Menu Diags 1. From the Main Menu use the navigation keys to select HHTR Config. Main Menu EMTR-3 PC Upload HHTR Config Serial Com TWACS 2. Press the Enter key to view the HHTR Menu. The default selection is Setup. HHTR Menu Select: Setup Status Power Diags 3. Use the navigation keys to select Diags. 4. Press Enter to view the Diags screen. The default selection is Test Memory. HHTR Menu Test Memory Test Keypad/LCD Test I/O & RS232 Test Memory 5.
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Once the I2C Memory test finishes the HHTR-3 displays the results. HHTR Menu PGM Memory: Pass I2C Memory: Pass 6. Press Enter or Esc to return to the Diags screen. Test Keypad/LCD 7. Use the navigation keys to select Test Keypad/LCD. HHTR Menu Test Memory Test Keypad/LCD Test I/O & RS232 8. Press Enter to view the Testing LCD screen. HHTR Menu Testing LCD The screen briefly flashes before displaying the Keypad Test screen.
HHTR Config Menu DRAFT Test I/O & RS232 10. Use the navigation keys to select Test I/O & RS232. HHTR Menu Test Memory Test Keypad/LCD Test I/O & RS232 11. Press Enter to view the I/O Test Results screen. HHTR Menu I/O Test: Pass 12. Press Esc to return to the HHTR Menu.
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description TWACS Menu The following procedures explain how to navigate the HRTS and TWACS Modem screens associated with the TWACS menu. HRTS 1. From the Main Menu use the navigation keys to select TWACS. Main Menu 2. EMTR-3 PC Upload TWACS HHTR Config Serial Com Press the Enter key to view the TWACS screen. The default selection is HRTS. TWACS HRTS TWACS Modem 3. Press Enter to view the Collecting Data screen.
TWACS Menu 4. DRAFT Press Enter to select IMT2/MIT or use the navigational keys to select IMT3. HRTS Can Not Connect… Esc – Abort Enter - Retry 5. Press the Esc key to return to the TWACS screen. TWACS HRTS TWACS Modem TWACS Modem 1. From the Main Menu use the navigation keys to select TWACS. Main Menu 2. EMTR-3 PC Upload TWACS HHTR Config Serial Com Press the Enter key to view the TWACS screen. The default selection is HRTS. Use the Down (0) key to select TWACS Modem.
DRAFT Chapter 2 • Functional Description Serial Com Menu The following procedures explain how to navigate the Baud Rate, Display, and Buffer screens associated with the Serial Com menu. 1. From the Main Menu use the navigational keys to select Serial Com. Main Menu 2. EMTR-3 PC Upload TWACS HHTR Config Serial Com Press the Enter key to view the Baud Rate Logic screen. Serial Com Baud Rate Logic 2400 1200 9600 4800 NOTE You can select 2400, 4800, or 9600 by using the navigation keys. 3.
Serial Com Menu 6. DRAFT Press Enter once more to view the Buffer screen, which shows how full the left and right buffers are. Serial Com: BufL: 0% BufR: 0% L: R: 7. Press the Esc key to return to the Main Menu.
DRAFT CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter explains how to test and manage typical TWACS® ORION® system problems. It is useful for installers and meter shop personnel. Foremost, it provides diagnostic information through the TNS and TWACS NG systems which give you a better assessment of problem conditions before field personnel are dispatched.
DRAFT Performing Remote Analysis (TNS) 3. Check for TNS errors that may have occurred because of commands time-out, or any software related issues in TNS that may have prevented AMR commands processing. For more information on time-out issues, see the Encode Command Parameters section in the TNS System Maintenance chapter of the TNS End User Guide. 4. Perform an On-Request AMR command to determine if the unit communicates.
8. DRAFT Chapter 3 • Troubleshooting Check the Alternate Substation tables for up-to-date information on Alternate Substations that can feed the primary sub. For more information on Alternate Substation tables, see the Adding Alternate Substation Information section in the SCE Maintenance chapter of the TNS End User Guide.
DRAFT Performing Remote Analysis (TNS) The CCE has the capability to decide the quality of a TC reading based on the Hour of Reading and Configuration field in the status byte of the Total Consumption registers. If the Hour of Reading and Configuration field is equal to zero, the CCE marks the TC data as suspect. If this is the case, there is no EMTR-3 present. If the Hour of Reading and Configuration field is equal to twenty five, the CCE marks the quality of TC data appropriately.
DRAFT Chapter 3 • Troubleshooting Field Name Field Description Valid Input Meter Number The meter number assigned by the utility. IED Serial Number. TWACS Serial Number. Port to which the IED is associated. Premises ID assigned by utility, for the Port of interest (1-7). District Number Assigned by Utility. Location Identifier of the meter assigned by the utility. A flag to identify that the device is active.
DRAFT Performing Remote Analysis (TWACS NG) Field Name Meter Number Serial Number Serial Port Premises ID Number Port District Number Port District Location Active Flag Device Type Field Description Valid Input The meter number assigned by the utility. IED Serial Number. TWACS Serial Number. Port to which the IED is associated. Premises ID assigned by utility, for the Port of interest (1-7). District Number Assigned by Utility. Location Identifier of the meter assigned by the utility.
NOTE DRAFT Chapter 3 • Troubleshooting 5. The TWACS NG Operator may also want to check the notifications to verify if any have been received for the transponder in question. For more information regarding notifications, refer to the Notifications section of the TWACS® Network Gateway Operational Process Guide. 6. If the previous steps determine that the meter has “Failed”, see Product Returns on page 3 to return the meter.
EMTR-3 Diagnostic Indicators Error DRAFT 104 RFPIC Sent Invalid Response. . . 105 Operation Cancelled 221 Install Failed 222 Removal Failed 223 Extract Failed 230 PC Upload Incomplete Description Solution The RFPIC sent an invalid response to the UI. The HHTR-3 UI processor didn't recognize the response from the RF PIC. Indicates the Esc button was pressed during an operation. The HHTR was unable to install the IED. The HHTR was unable to remove the IED. Retry the command.
DRAFT Chapter 3 • Troubleshooting Field Troubleshooting Distribution Control Systems, Inc. has developed various software and hardware products for testing TWACS-enabled devices in the field and the meter shop. See Meter Shop Test System on page 64 of this chapter for information regarding use of this system. The EMTR-3 has no field serviceable parts. It can only install, delete, or query installed ORION transmitters.
Meter Shop Test System DRAFT Meter Shop Test System Use the Meter Shop Test System to test TWACS signaling, read select transponder registers, zero select transponder registers, and perform various other transponder functions on a TWACS-enabled FOCUS meter. For complete details on the Meter Shop Test System, see the Meter Shop Test System Help (accessed by clicking the Help button on the Meter Shop Test Tool main menu) or contact your Program Manager or DCSI Customer Care at care@twacs.
CHAPTER 4 DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS This chapter contains electrical, environmental, and physical specifications for the EMTR-3 and HHTR-3. Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications include: • Electrical ratings • Compliance Specifications Electrical Ratings The following table provides the electrical ratings for the EMTR-3. Table 4.
DRAFT Electrical Specifications Compliance Specifications NOTE ANSI C12.1-3001 is the referring standard for tests listed in tables 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4. Table 4.2 Compliance specifications Device(s) Test Title Applicable Specification HHTR-3 and EMTR-3 EMI/RFI Emission conducted/radiated HHTR-3 and EMTR-3 EMTR-3 EMI/RFI Susceptibility ANSI C12.1-3001 Test No. 27- “Radio Frequency Conducted and Radiated Emissions” per CFR 47 Part 15, Class A and B. (See also ANSI C63.4) ANSI C12.1-3001 Test No.
DRAFT Chapter 4 • Specifications Environmental Specifications Table 4.3 Environmental specifications Thermal Effect of operating temperature Per ANSI C12.1-3001 Test No. 30 Humidity Effect of relative humidity, both operational and storage Per ANSI C12.1-3001 Test No. 31 Physical Specifications Table 4.4 Physical specifications Parameter Specification Size, weight, form factor Integrated dimensions Installation instructions Meter-specific Provided with shipping package.
Physical Specifications Table 4.4 Parameter HHTR-3 68 DRAFT Physical specifications Specification Labeling per ANSI C12.
DRAFT Chapter 4 • Specifications Additional Regulatory Data The following is a tabulation of regulatory data found elsewhere in this manual and is required by the regulatory agencies of some countries. Parameter Specification Disclaimer noting that operation of the device is subject to conditions that the device may not cause harmful interference and device must accept any interference received.
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DRAFT Acronyms AMR Automatic Meter Reading ASCII American National Standard Code for Information Exchange CCE Central Control Equipment CFG Configuration CIS Customer Information System DCSI Distribution Control Systems, Inc.
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DRAFT Glossary AMR See Automatic Meter Reading. Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Electronic accumulation and transport of meter data. CCE See Central Control Equipment. CIS See Customer Information System. Central Control Equipment (CCE) Computer and related components installed at the utility’s central office. These components include the TWACS Net Server (TNS) and communication equipment connecting the TNS system with Level 2 Substation Communications Equipment (SCE).
Glossary firmware DRAFT Programming code that is stored on a microchip within an electronic assembly that can not be changed by the user and is accessible only with special equipment. frequency shift keying A data transmission control method that modulates, i.e. “shifts” between two radio frequencies. hand held transceiver (HHTR) A control device used to set up, link, and establish communication between the EMTR and RMTR components of the TWACS RF system. IED See Intelligent End Device.
DRAFT Glossary received signal strength indicator (RSSI) A value indicating the strength of the received radio frequency signal. registers Data storage locations on the transponder microprocessor that contain a variety of information that is retrievable by the master station. The type of data in registers includes consumption and demand data. Remote Communication Equipment (RCE) Devices, such as transponders, located at a consumer's premises that collect and transmit register data through TWACS.
Glossary DRAFT Two-Way Automatic Communication System (TWACS) A patented technology that allows the utility to send and retrieve information to and from meters and other devices using the utility’s power lines as a communication network. Ultra High Frequency (UHF) A frequency range in the radio frequency spectrum between 300 MHz and 3.0 GHz.
DRAFT Index M A acronyms 71 Audio 42 Master Station 6 menus, HHTR HHTR Config 20 diags 19 RMTR install (link) 19 TWACS 20 HRTS 19 TWACS modem 19 B Badger Meter, Inc 9 Battery Status 46 Baud Rate 19 C care@twacs.
Index primary functions 6 DRAFT TNS Operational Process Guide 4 TWACS three levels of components TWACS - ORION system electric meter transceiver hand held transceiver 9 6 9 TWACS Menu 51 TWACS Modem 52 TWACS Net Server (TNS) 9 TWACS NG 60 Two-Way Automatic Communication System (TWACS) 9 78 TWACS®-ORION® for UMT Products User Guide
