User's 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
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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 3
1 2 3
RED
BLACK
GREEN
TransPondIT
Wires