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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

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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

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

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

Summary of content (2 pages)

PAGE 1
Installation Instructions DataSource915-PIT Description 6. 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-CoderTM registers.* 7. *With E-Coder registers DataSource915-PIT will read register ID and reading only.
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Installation Instructions DataSource915-PIT Dual Pulse Meters Red Green Black DataSource915-PIT monitors both meter switches and will increment the counter after both have been closed in sequence. DataSource915-PIT is mounted in the center of the pit’s bottom with the unit facing the direction of the meter reader. Encoders Scancoder Green ECR Red Black Green Compatible with Hersey® Meters (Translator), MetronFarnier, Sensus/Invensys® and others.