User Manual
Table Of Contents
- MOSAIC™ regulations and Warranty information
- FCC Regulations
- Introduction
- Equipment
- Installation Considerations
- Installation Supplies
- FIREFLY Menu Screen
- Programming MOSAIC FIREFLYs
- Connecting the Remote Shutoff Valve
- Extract Profile Data
- Program GPS Coordinates
- Options
- Operate RSV
- Set Phy Fram
- Set FF To Ship Mode
- Upgrade Firmware
- Set FF Date/Time
- View Mesh Neighbors
- Set Radio Port
- Joining the MESH Network/LED Status
- General LED Information
- MOSAIC FIREFLYs Connected to an Encoded Meter (Mesh Mode)
- MOSAIC FIREFLYs Connected to a Pulse Meter (Mesh Mode)
- MOSAIC Sensor-end FIREFLYs (Mesh Mode)
- MOSAIC FIREFLYs as Repeaters (Mesh Mode)
- MOSAIC FIREFLYs in Non-Mesh Mode
- MOSIAC FIREFLYs on Encoded Meters (Non-Mesh Mode)
- MOSAIC FIREFLYs on Pulse Meters (Non-Mesh Mode)
- MOSAIC FIREFLYs (D411X only) Connected to Remote Shutoff Valves
- Troubleshooting Procedures
- Mounting the MOSAIC FIREFLY
- FAQ’s
- Can I use both MOSAIC Gateway backhaul types in a single installation?
- Why would I need to use GPRS in an installation?
- How many MOSAIC FIREFLYs can mesh together?
- What is the output power of a MOSAIC FIREFLY?
- What is the range of a MOSAIC FIREFLY?
- Are the new MOSAIC FIREFLYs compatible with previous legacy FIREFLYs?
- Do the MOSAIC FIREFLYs read via the ROADRUNNER MOBILE product?
- Will I need different MOSAIC FIREFLYS for Mesh and Mobile functionality?
- How do I program an MOSAIC FIREFLY?
- What does your handheld programming tool look like?
- What is the battery life for the MOSAIC FIREFLY?
- Is the battery pack replaceable?
- What frequency does the MOSAIC product use?
- Do you use a licensed frequency?
- Does your product provide profiling?
- How do you get the profiling?
- How often do I get reads via the Mesh?
- Is the system 2-way?
- What can I do with the 2-way functionality?
- Does the MOSAIC system have repeaters?
- How do the MOSAIC FIREFLY repeaters work?
- What is the MOSAIC FIREFLY repeater battery life?
- Do you support cellular backhaul from the MOSAIC Gateway?
- FIREFLY Template for_________________________________
- FIREFLY Template for_________________________________
- FIREFLY Template for_________________________________
- FIREFLY Template for_________________________________
- FIREFLY Template for_________________________________
- FIREFLY Template for_________________________________
- Support
- Consumables
- Return Material Authorizations (RMAs)
- Training and Support
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Installation Considerations
• Signal distance varies depending on the location of the MOSAIC FIREFLY. Those installed
above ground or through plastic lids generally transmit the greatest distance.
• The material of a pit or vault lid greatly affects the transmission range. For example, a
transmitter has a greater range sending from a pit with a plastic lid than a cast iron lid. A
FIREFLY mounted under any type of lid is subject to flooding. Since water impedes RF
transmission it is best to mount through the lid using a Lid Lock.
• Lids with holes of a diameter of roughly 1 ¾ inches make it possible to mount the MOSAIC
FIREFLY through the lid. This can increase transmission range significantly and protect against
loss of signal due to flooded pits. It is not recommended to install FIREFLYs under iron or
metal lids as RF performance is degraded.
• Complete field installation of a MOSAIC FIREFLY takes five to ten minutes, depending on the
meter location and mounting application.
• If the lid has a hole for the unit, use the Lid Lock, Lid Lock adapter, and appropriate washer.
Ensure that enough space exists between the meter box lid and the ground for the MOSAIC
FIREFLY to fit. If not, remove some of the dirt from the bottom of the meter. Do not over-
tighten Lid Locks.
• Some meters may be located in such a manner that they require the addition of repeaters to reach
the mesh.
• Some areas of your service territory may not have the density to warrant the use of the mesh -
your project manager will alert you to these areas where units can be placed into a drive-by
mode.
• Profile data uses more mesh bandwidth and as such can require the use of additional repeaters
and/or Gateways.
• The system requires ongoing maintenance - make sure to have the proper equipment and training
to maintain the system after your installation contractor leaves.
• Do not attempt to repair or trouble-shoot equipment without the proper equipment and training.