User's Manual

900 Series Installation Instructions
Pit TransPondIT

Model 915-44-24
AT RAMAR LLC PO Box 110127 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Toll Free: 1-888-98-RAMAR
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Instruction Sheet P/N 72001704 IM Rev 02
Description
PIT INSTALLATION ONLY
The Pit TransPondIT Model 915-44-24 is designed for pit
installations only and attaches to an electronic coded register
(ECR) water meter. The Pit TransPondIT sends meter data via
RF signal to a receiving unit called HandTrackIT
®
, FastTrackIT
®
or CellTrackIT
®
.
Caution:
This product is only authorized for use in water pit
installations using metal enclosures, and only for below-
ground use. 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.
NOTE: This model is capable of interfacing with single pulse
meters. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for more detail.
Required Tools and Equipment
The following items are recommended for proper installation of
the Pit TransPondIT:
• 3M
®
Type UY2 gel-filled splice connectors and crimping
pliers
• Computer running Windows XP
®
, 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 Meter
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
the Pit TransPondIT meter interface unit (MIU) to an ECR water
meter and to configure it. This guide is merely a supplement to
training in the operation of RAMAR 900 Series AMR equipment.
For training information, email [e-mail].
Configuration
The Pit TransPondIT user parameters are set with the ConFigIT
box. The following picture illustrates typical configuration settings
for ECR meter.
ConFigIT Screen Settings
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the Pit TransPondIT to the meter register using 3M
®
Type UY2 gel-filled splice connectors.
2. Configure the Pit TransPondIT using the ConFigIT device.
Refer to the ConFigIT Manual for detailed information on
setting the user specific parameters.
NOTE: To use the Pit TransPondIT with encoded register
set the meter interface to ‘ECR’. To use with single pulse
meter, set to ‘Pulse’.
3. Mount the Pit TransPondIT using approved mounting
methods. Position the Pit TransPondIT so that the front of
the unit faces the direction of the receiver.
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. The range is 0 to 63.
Obtaining Help
Contact Technical Support at the number listed below from 8:30
AM to 5:30 PM EST Monday through Friday.
TransPondIT
Wires
1 2 3
1 2 3
BLACK
GREEN
RED
ECR Water Meter