Installation and operation guide READy MTU Warning! Read instructions before installation Kamstrup A/S • 55122662_C1_US_06.
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READy MTU Installation & operation guide Contents 1 Symbols used in this document Warnings in this document 2 Abbreviations 3 FCC caution 4 Canadian compliance statement 5 Technical data 5.1 Product introduction 5.2 System overview 5.3 Electrical data 5.4 Mechanical data 5.5 Material 5.6 Communication 5.7 Transmission interval 5.8 Input 5.9 Data security 6 Before you begin 6.1 Precautions 6.2 What is in the box 6.3 Accessories 6.
Installation & operation guide READy MTU 1 Symbols used in this document Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in moderate injury, damage the product, or lead to loss of data. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may seriously impact operations. 1.1 Warnings in this document Battery safety: Fire, explosion and severe burn hazard.
READy MTU Installation & operation guide Read the guide prior to installation and taking the device into use. The product may only be installed by trained personnel. Wire terminations must be properly sealed with a non-conductive gel material to prevent water intrusion (otherwise, this configuration should not be used in a pit environment). Kamstrup does not recommend using gel connectors in pit environments. Kamstrup recommends mounting READy MTU in/under non-metallic meter pit lids only.
Installation & operation guide READy MTU 2 Abbreviations MTU: LPZ: MDM: EO: CIS: meter transmission unit Lightning Protection Zone meter data management encoded output customer information system 3 FCC caution 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.
READy MTU Installation & operation guide 5 Technical data 5.1 Product introduction READy MTU is a one-to-one meter data transmission unit that connects to meters utilizing the Sensus UI1203 Encoded Output protocol. Data from READy MTU is forwarded to the READy Manager MDM system via Kamstrup’s AMI system. 5.2 System overview READy MTU connects to an encoded output meter and sends data to READy Collector and READy Manager. 5.3 Electrical data Battery safety: Fire, explosion and severe burn hazard.
Installation & operation guide READy MTU 5.5 Material Housing Top ring Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) with fiberglass (40 %) reinforcement Polycarbonate (grey) 5.6 Communication Wireless fallback reading and configuration Kamstrup AMI Antenna Magnet sensor 902 MHz – 928 MHz (license free) 450 – 470 MHz (FCC licensed) External Activation of MTU radio and installation mode 5.7 Transmission interval Must be installed to provide a separation distance of at minimum 20 cm from all persons.
READy MTU Installation & operation guide 6.2 What is in the box The content of the box depends on the chosen accessories: • READy MTU • MTU mounting screw • Quick guide 6.
Installation & operation guide READy MTU 7.3 Create a group of non-Kamstrup meters for READy MTU installation It is recommended to create a group of non-Kamstrup meters that will be retrofitted with READy MTU that can be synced with READy App. Create a group: 1. Select the Meters view in READy Manager. 2. Select New group. Name the group. 3. Select the meters that are to be part of the group and add the meters to the group.
READy MTU Installation & operation guide 8 Field deployment Use only approved accessories with this device. Unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these instructions for use may void authorization by the authorities to operate the device. Do not install outside Lightning Protection Zone 0C. 3 meters or 10 ft height and depth around the building.
Installation & operation guide READy MTU 8.1.2 Antennas and connectors When using a pit or wall antenna, please use the grey antenna cover when attaching the antenna to READy MTU. When using the stub antenna, please use the black antenna cover when attaching the antenna to READy MTU. 8.1.3 Pit Kamstrup recommends mounting READy MTU in/under non-metallic meter pit lids only. If installing under metal lids, make sure to use the pit antenna.
READy MTU Installation & operation guide 8.1.4 Wall exterior Mount READy MTU as high as possible. The MTU should be mounted at or above ground level. Always install READy MTU in the protection cover (accessory) when the device is installed in sun-exposed areas. Mount READy MTU at least 6 inches away from any metal objects, including pipes, conduit, and downspouts.
Installation & operation guide READy MTU 8.1.5 Wall interior Mount READy MTU as high as possible near an exterior wall. The MTU should be mounted at or above grade (ground level). Mount READy MTU at least 6 inches away from pipes and conduit and several inches below the ceiling. Mount READy MTU at least 5 feet away from any large metal objects. (e.g. refrigerators, HVAC ducts, furnaces, and hot water heaters). Do not mount READy MTU in a basement with a metal ceiling.
READy MTU Installation & operation guide 1. The LED starts blinking 3 times every 5 seconds. NOTE: Finish all cable connections before activating READy MTU. 2. When the LED blinks 1 time every 5 seconds, everything is OK. READy MTU is reading the encoded output and sending data via AMI. The LED automatically stops blinking after 5 minutes. No further configuration is needed. The configuration of a preconfigured MTU can at all times be read and changed by following the steps in section 9.
Installation & operation guide 4. Turn on READy Converter. READy MTU READy 5. Open READy. 8 6. Go to the menu item Installation. Read meters Info codes Send/Receive Find meter READy Installation Read log Update devices Exchange 7. Pair with READy Converter. 16 Kamstrup A/S • 55122662_C1_US_06.
