FIREFLY® – Energy 2.8 FIREFLY® AMR SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL 3600 K Avenue Plano,TX 75074 24-Hour Customer Support (888)-326-5032 or (214) 540-5200 Internet:http://www.datamatic.com Email: csupport@datamatic.com ©Datamtic, Ltd.
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FIREFLY – ENERGY 2.8........................................................................................................................ 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 6 EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 7 Electric FIREFLY Installation Supplies .........................
Regulatory Information United States of America, FCC: FCC ID: ODYD4300 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Introduction The FIREFLY AMR System is an automated meter reading system that collects meter reading data remotely and wirelessly. This is accomplished using the Datamatic FIREFLY Meter Interface Unit that sends the radio signal to the ROADRUNNER handheld receiver unit (walk-by) or the ROADRUNNER Mobile truck mounted receiver unit (drive-by) or the Mesh Controller, Gateway.
Equipment Electric FIREFLY Installation Supplies Electric FIREFLY Installation Equipment • 2-way RF ROADRUNNER. • Phillips Screwdriver, #2 head, with 3-4” shaft. Used for attaching FIREFLY to meter. • Flat Head Screwdriver, with 3/16” wide head. Used for attaching FIREFLY power supply wire clips to meter’s utility side power bus. • Static grounding mat with wrist strap and grounding plug. Used whenever handling the electric FIREFLY by hand, except when attached to meter.
Electric Meter Install Kits ABB 2 - .25 Nylon Spacers Westinghouse 2 - .25 Nylon Spacers 2 – 6-40 X ½” screws GE 2 - .25 Nylon Spacers 2 – 4-48X1/2” pan head screws Landis & Gyr 2 – 6-32 X ½” screws 2 – Post Meter Spacers 2 - .25 Nylon Spacers Sangamo 2 - .25 Nylon Spacers 2 - 5-40X ½” screws ©Datamatic, Ltd.
FIREFLY Menu Screen Select the F5 key on the ROADRUNNER to access these options: F5 1 Templates F5 2 Program FF F5 3 Program Indiv Param F5 4 Current Settings F5 5 Profile Extract F5 6 Set Reading Mode F5 7 Enter AutoCAL F5 8 Exit AutoCAL F5 9 Test RF Reception F5 A Test Optics F5 B F5 C F5 D (Use to set up the programming template) (Use to program the FIREFLY) (Use to reset individual programming parameters) (Allows the user to view all parameters of that FIREFLY) (Extracts the FIREF
Reading an Electric Meter Following are some basic rules on how to read “clock style” electric meter indexes. Each of the four or five dials on the meter represents one digit of the present reading. The dials move both clockwise and counter-clockwise. When the hand of one of the dials is between numbers, always take the smaller number. For example: Residential Electric meter example 4 6 3 7 2 This reading would be 46372. To tell if a hand is past a number or not, look at the dial to the right.
Installation Procedures Electric FIREFLY Installation Procedures Pre-installation Setup • • • Access the FIREFLY Template from the FIREFLY Menu. Select the type of service for the FIREFLY you are installing such as electric. Then you will select a prompt type for each parameter of either Normal or Default. NORMAL - this means you are going to enter this value each time. DEFAULT - this means you are setting it to a preset value that does not change.
Installing the Electric FIREFLY 1. Remove the glass cover from the electric meter. Remove the break-away brass tamper seal, if equipped. 2. Remove the screws from the utility faceplate. 3. Remove the utility faceplate from the meter. Clean the disc on old meters, if necessary. 4. Place marking template over meter disc, being sure to include one hole and any black painted stripe in the marking area.
5. Using the Datamatic D2311 paint marker, paint in the entire area of the template. Leave no empty spots within the template area. Note: If the meter disc is already painted, still place template over disc to ensure the entire area is covered. If not, paint in additional area within template not already covered with paint. 6. If required for this meter type, add metal extensions to the meter. 7. Position the FIREFLY on top of the nameplate posts. 8.
12. Attach fuse clips on FIREFLY wire ends to the meter 240 VAC terminal posts on the top of the meter. This is the city’s side of the meter. Avoid placing clips next to lightening arrestors. Note: Do not attach the fuse clips to any painted area on the meter posts. 13. Replace the glass cover on the meter, making sure the FIREFLY wires do not get pinched between the meter and the cover. 14. Optional: Test meter and calibrate on a test bench. 15.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the enemy of electronic devices. You should always take precautions to eliminate any electrostatic charge from your body and clothing before touching any semiconductor device or card by using an electrostatic wrist strap and/or rubber mat. Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform installation at an ESD workstation and follow proper ESD precautions to reduce the risk of damage to devices.
Programming the Electric FIREFLY Note: The FIREFLY requires 240VAC during programming to write settings to its memory. 1. Optional: Do the Meter Exchange Procedure. (F1 – D) 2. Power the meter with 240VAC (place the meter into the 240V socket). 3. Select Program FIREFLY from the FIREFLY Menu. (F5 – 2) 4. Select the addressing method by choosing #2. Serial Number. 5. Enter the 8-digit FIREFLY serial number located on the capacitor. 6. The ROADRUNNER begins initializing. 7.
Troubleshooting Field Procedure The following steps should be taken to troubleshoot FIREFLY issues while in the field: • • • Perform a Walk-Up RV (see Read and Verify Procedure section of this manual). If walk-up RV is accurate, proceed to the next meter on the Troubleshooting report. If the FIREFLY is inaccurate or has any Trouble Codes then proceed with Troubleshooting. Troubleshooting Details Check the following before troubleshooting the FIREFLY: • • The dials are not stuck or malfunctioning.
Sample Datamatic FIREFLY Reports Installed Report Here are the Variables and Fields that are included on an Installed FIREFLY report: Variables: Utility Installer Include Utility (Yes/No) Include Admin Installer (Yes/No) Cycle Start Date End Date Route Fields included: G/S – Gray/Skip indicator Date Address Meter ID Register Model Register Size Manf Serial # FF Version P2 Thresh Mode Constant Transmit Interval Profile Interval Rollover Scale Sensor Type Pulse Ratio Encoder Interval Walkway Delta Security T
Read and Verified Report Here are the Variables and Fields that are included on Read and Verified FIREFLY report: Variables: Utility Installer Include Utility (Yes/No) Include Admin Installer (Yes/No) Cycle Start Date End Date Route Fields included: Date/Time Meter ID Address Sequence # Name Reader RR Version FF Read Meter Read Delta Consumption (since last set date) Mode FF Ver Trouble Code Skip Code Example of a Read and Verified FIREFLY report: ©Datamatic, Ltd.
Route Status Report Here are the Variables and Fields that are included on a Route Status FIREFLY report: Variables: Utility Include Admin Installer (Yes/No) Cycle Route Include Retired Meters (Yes/No) Admin Report (For Administrators Only) Fields included: Route Sequence Number Meter ID Address Name Event Status Delta Consumption Mode Extended Status Trouble Code 1 Trouble Code 2 P2 Thresh FF Version Installer (* Installer will be name of Admin if Include Admin Installer is checked and Admin was the last
Example of a Route Status FIREFLY report: ©Datamatic, Ltd.
