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Universal RF Interrogator ? Installation Guide Page 1
AMCO Automated Systems • P/N 52845G120 Rev 1 FEB 2004
Universal RF Interrogator
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Table of Contents
Chapter One—Introduction ...........................................................................2
About this Document .................................................................................2
Audience............................................................................................2
Conventions .......................................................................................3
Chapter Two—Automated Meter Reading Overview .....................................4
Basic AMR Components ...........................................................................4
TRACE AMR System Overview .................................................................5
Chapter Three—Universal RF Interface Overview........................................7
URFI Components ....................................................................................7
How the URFI Works ................................................................................7
Power ................................................................................................8
Communications .................................................................................8
Data Processing .................................................................................8
Transmission Accuracy .......................................................................8
RF Signals and Conditions ........................................................................9
URFI Specifications ................................................................................ 10
Battery Specifications.............................................................................. 10
URFI Maintenance.................................................................................. 10
Chapter Four—Preparation and Installation ............................................... 12
Unpacking URFI Components ................................................................. 12
Assembling URFI Components................................................................ 13
Connecting Antennas and Handheld Terminal .................................... 13
Connecting Handheld Terminal to URFI............................................. 15
Connecting Battery Power Supply and URFI....................................... 16
Chapter Five—Using the Battery Pack........................................................ 18
New Batteries ......................................................................................... 18
Recharging Batteries .............................................................................. 18
Recharging Using Household 120VAC Power..................................... 18
Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 18
Chapter Six—Troubleshooting ................................................................... 19