Certification Exhibit FCC ID: P2SBELTCLIPT3 IC: 4171B-BELTCLIPT3 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ISED Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-247 Project Number: 72129069 Manufacturer: Neptune Technology Group Inc. Model: BCT3 Manual 5015 B.U.
® R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Users’ Manual
R900® Belt Clip Transceiver Users’ Manual
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RF Exposure This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment is in direct contact with the body of the user under normal operating conditions. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Neptune Technology Group Inc.
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Contents Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver 1 Introduction R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Overview Nomad Handheld and R900 BCT Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment R900 BCT Components Using the R900 BCT Understanding the R900 BCT Modes 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 Accessing the R900 BCT Status Screen Understanding the R900 BCT LED Operating Modes 7 8 Understanding the External Battery Charger Status Battery Disposal/Recycling 9 10 Pairing the Nomad to the R900 BCT through the Bluetooth 10 Pairing the Nomad Using
Contents Using the R900 BCT for Field Presentment and Field Service Updating R900 BCT Firmware How the Firmware Update Works 15 16 17 Index vi R900 Belt Clip Transceiver User's Manual
Figures Figure 1 – R900 BCT Meter Reading Cycle 2 Figure 2 – R900 BCT Components 4 Figure 3 – R900 BCT Status Screen 12 Figure 4 – R900 BCT RF Mode Screen 14 Figure 5 – R900 BCT RF Mode Screen from Route 15 Figure 6 – Tab within N_SIGHT R900 Utilities 16 Figure 7 – R900 BCT Firmware Tab with Update Options 17 R900 Belt Clip Transceiver User's Manual vii
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Tables Table 1 – R900 BCT Power 4 Table 2 – R900 BCT Modes 5 Table 3 – R900 BCT Software Functions 7 Table 4 – R900 BCT LED Operating Modes 8 Table 5 – R900 BCT External Battery LEDs 10 Table 6 – R900 BCT Status Screen Information 12 R900 Belt Clip Transceiver User's Manual ix
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Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Introduction This section introduces you to the R900® Belt Clip Transceiver (R900 BCT). It will explain how the R900 BCT is incorporated into the N_SIGHT® R900® host software, and how it will be used by both meter readers and operators. It will also help you become familiar with the basic features and functions the handheld computer offers. This section provides basic instructions for unpacking and inspecting the R900 BCT.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Nomad Handheld and R900 BCT The Trimble® Nomad® (Nomad) handheld utilizes Bluetooth connectivity to Neptune’s R900 BCT to receive the meter readings. CIS/billing software Host management software Field data collection hardware RF AMR endpoint Figure 1 – R900 BCT Meter Reading Cycle Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment Besides using normal care, you need no special instructions to unpack the handheld or the equipment that you purchased with it.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver R900 BCT Components Figure 2 shows the basic components of the R900 BCT.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Using the R900 BCT The following section explains how to use the R900 BCT. Understanding the R900 BCT Modes The following tables describe the R900 BCT modes of operation. You change modes on the R900 BCT with a combination of the Mode and Enter buttons. To cycle through available modes, you press the Mode button. The Mode indicator will flash with the color for the mode to enter.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Table 2 – R900 BCT Modes Function LED Color Explanation Reading Modes Normal Green Normal Mode is used to connect through Bluetooth to a host device. Selection between Route (filtered) and RF Test (unfiltered) is made in the host device software. To enter this mode from other modes. MODE 1. Press green. until the Mode LED flashes ENT 2. Press green.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Table 2 – R900 BCT Modes (continued) Function Installed mode LED Color Explanation Magenta 1. Press ENT and release. 2. Press ENT again and hold for five seconds, then release. The Mode LED is Magenta. 3. Connect the USB. The USB charger must be capable of suppling 1A of current. USB mass storage White The SD card appears as an external drive to the PC. To enter this mode: 1. Connect the USB to the R900 BCT and to the PC.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Accessing the R900 BCT Status Screen The R900 BCT must first be set to Normal Mode to access the R900 BCT Status screen. The following table explains how to access the status screen on the handheld. Table 3 – R900 BCT Software Functions Accessing R900 BCT Status Screen While in route Neptune Key, System, UTILS, AMR Status = , 8 , 2 8 , 1. Select Advanced Options. 2. Select the check box. 3. Select Belt Clip Status.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Understanding the R900 BCT LED Operating Modes To help you better interpret the different colors for the flashing Mode LED, refer to the following table.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Table 4 – R900 BCT LED Operating Modes (continued) State LED Colors Bluetooth Not Connected Off Pairing Flashes blue Connected Blue Error Codes Temperature error Bluetooth and Power LED flash red five times Hardware error Bluetooth and Power LED are solid red Battery error Power LED flashes red and yellow Cannot power on - battery too low Power LED flashes red three times SD card error Mode LED is solid red Understanding the External Battery Charg
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Table 5 – R900 BCT External Battery LEDs LED Indicates Red, yellow, green or OFF Startup initialization when applying power OFF No battery inserted Yellow Battery charging Solid green Battery charged successfully Red Error condition Battery Disposal/Recycling Battery disposal/recycling is handled through Call2Recycle® 1-800-822-8837. Customers are encouraged to contact Call2Recycle to find their nearest drop-off location for proper disposal/recycling.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver 5. Choose the device from the drop-down selection list and click Bluetooth. The R900 BCT Status screen now displays the device details. l If you have previously paired a device, go to the R900 BCT Status screen and not the AMR Connection screen. l If you want to Change Devices, you can click this option on the bottom of the R900 BCT Status screen. You then see the AMR Connection screen and can choose the device from the drop-down selection list.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver R900 BCT Status Screen in N_SIGHT R900 While the Nomad and the R900 BCT are paired, you can access a screen showing the status of the R900 BCT. You can see a message like the one illustrated in Figure 3 Figure 3 – R900 BCT Status Screen The following information appears on this screen. Table 6 – R900 BCT Status Screen Information Field 12 Description Connection Displays the type of connection used to pair the R900 BCT, such as Bluetooth.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Table 6 – R900 BCT Status Screen Information (continued) Field Description Date Displays the date and time as follows: Date: MM/DD/YYYYWorks beautifully. Time: HH:MM Firmware Displays the version of the firmware on the R900 BCT. Battery Displays the available battery percentages. RF Mode Allows you to change the reading mode for the R900 BCT by clicking the drop-down selection list.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Selecting the R900 BCT Reading Mode To choose the reading mode, complete the following steps. 1. On the Nomad, click 2. Click 3. Click 5 8 . – UTILS. – Belt Clip Status. The R900 BCT Status screen appears. 4. Tap the drop-down selection list for RF Mode and you can choose the reading mode. See the modes listed in "RF Performance Modes" on the previous page.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver From the Route Screen To access RF Test Mode from the Route screen, complete the following steps. 1. In the route, click 2. Click 3. Click 4. Click 8 2 7 . – System. – Utilities. – RF Test. The RF Test Mode screen appears as illustrated in Figure 5. Figure 5 – R900 BCT RF Mode Screen from Route R900 BCT SD Card Functionality Any data that is read by the R900 BCT and sent to the handheld is stored on its internal SD card.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Updating R900 BCT Firmware You cannot update multiple R900 BCTs at once; they must be updated individually. When there is an update to the R900 BCT firmware, it is available from Neptune through the web updates in the R900 BCT software, or it can be obtained from Neptune Customer Support through email or direct upload to an FTP site.
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Figure 7 – R900 BCT Firmware Tab with Update Options The Web Update and Local File buttons perform the same task of updating the database with the updated firmware version depending on where the updated firmware file is located. How the Firmware Update Works The following explains how the firmware update works. l l l Web Update—looks to the Neptune servers for an updated version of R900 BCT firmware and downloads it to the database.
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Index components, R900 BCT 3 A D access reading mode 14 RF test mode 14 damage, inspecting for 2 data logging, with R900 BCT 15 database, updated firmware 17 Android, paired with R900 BCT 15 direction, antenna placement 11 antenna, correct direction 11 E app, NGO 15 apple device, paired with R900 BCT 15 efficiency, performance 13 error codes, LEDs 9 B F battery field service, with R900 BCT 15 disposal/recycling 10 firmware SD card updates 15 error 9 update 16-17 Belt Clip Transceiver, R90
Index I normal filtered reading 5 operation 4 initialization 10 RF 8 inspecting, equipment 2 RF performance 12 L RF test 14 SD card error 9 LEDs unattended 5 bluetooth 8 unfiltered reading 5 error codes 8 explained 8 N mode 8 N_SIGHT R900 power 8 host software 16 RF mode 8 status screen 7, 12 M utilities tab 16 mass storage 16 meter reading cycle, illustrated 2 moderate performance 13 modes Neptune key, illustrated 7 NGO app 15 Nomad, pairing with R900 BCT 10 normal filtered reading mode 5
Index P R900 BCT modes LED operating 8 pair, R900 BCT 10 operation 4 performance, best 13 summary 4 performance, RF 11 R900 Belt Clip Transceiver R overview 1 USB transfer cable 17 R900 BCT Android, paired 15 Apple device, paired 15 change modes 4 components 3 reading a route 11 reading mode, access 14 readings, store 1 RF mode 8 firmware 16 performance 11 firmware updates 1 illustrated 4 NGO app 15 Nomad, pairing with 10 RF test, functionality 15 RF test, mode 14 S overview 1 SD card pair blue
Index shipping damage 2 packing requirements 2 status screen, N_SIGHT R900 7, 12 store R900 readings 1 synchronize R900 BCT with Nomad 4 screen 7 time 4 T time, synchronize R900 BCT and Nomad 4 transfer files, to SD card 16 transfer readings to handheld 1 U unattended mode 5 unfiltered reading mode 5 unpacking, equipment 2 update, firmware 17 USB mass storage 6 USB transfer cable 17 22 R900 Belt Clip Transceiver User's Manual
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