User's Manual
VRT T
RANSPONDER
I
NSTALLATION
& P
ROGRAMMING
VRT Transponder—User Guide Page 10
AMCO Automated Systems, October 2002 Last Saved:
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the possibility that the subcounts rolled over. If the values do not
meet to your expectations, repeat from Step 7a.
8. Mounting Transponder
a. Visually align transponder wriggler with meter wriggler.
b. Mate the transponder wriggler with the meter wriggler. (Picture
here, all three TP styles)
9. Holding the transponder on the meter, place the index cover onto the
transponder, verifying that the index cover weep holes are at the
bottom.
10. Secure transponder to the meter using the mounting bolts provided.
The recommended torque range is 14-26-in-lbs.
11. Install the tamper seals into the index cover receptacles.
12. Remove the auxiliary label from the transponder and attach it to your
field order.
Programming
Note: Transponders not installed on meters may accumulate
sub-
counts
during shipping. Sub-counts are automatically reset to zero
when the current e-index reading is programmed. With the exception of
transponders delivered on meters, all transponders (even those mated
with indexes set at 0000) should be programmed after installation on the
meter to confirm that the subcount is set at zero when the transponder is
placed in service.
The
tamper flag
is set to “false” or “not tampered” when the transponder
is programmed. The orientation of the transponder at the time that it is
programmed will be the “not tampered” orientation for future reference. If
a transponder is mounted on a meter which is subsequently installed in a
different orientation, you may need to reprogram the transponder to
remove it from a tampered condition.
Please refer to the SRP manual for programming instructions, if required.
1. Index Reading
Program the transponder’s e-index value to the value of the
mechanical index.
2. Current Date
This value is programmed at the factory, but will be lost in the event
of a power interruption. If necessary, program the transponder with
the current date.
3. Current Time
This value is programmed at the factory, but will be lost in the event
of a power interruption. If necessary, program the transponder with
the current time.
4. Daily Read Capture Time