User's Manual

CHAPTER 6 VRT REMOTE GAS-METER TRANSPONDER INSTALLATION
VRT Gas Transponder ― User Guide Page 35
AMCO Automated Systems • P/N 52870T010 Rev 1 May 2003
Therefore, all transponders (even those mated with indexes set
at 0000) should be programmed after installation (on meter or
wall).
When the transponder is programmed, it also automatically sets the
tamper flag to “false” or “not tampered,” establishing its normal
condition in the transponder’s memory.
NOTE: Even transponders factory-installed on meters must be
programmed at the time the meter is installed in the field.
Programming Procedure
NOTE: For specific instructions for programming transponders,
please refer to the appropriate interrogator/programmer user guide.
NOTE: If required, be sure to have on hand the pressure
compensation factor. (Obtain from AMCO Automated Systems.)
1. Read the transponder.
• Place interrogator/programmer close to the transponder,
especially if other transponders are nearby.
• If no
other transponders are within 6 feet, use Wildcard
function to find transponder serial number.
• If other transponders are
within 6 feet, enter the serial
number of the desired transponder.
2. Visually read the meter’s mechanical index.
3. Program the electronic index to match the meter ‘s mechanical
index.
• This will also reset the transponder subcounts to zero.
4. If required, program the pressure compensation factor now.
• Compensation factors are unique for specific indexes and
can be obtained by contacting AMCO Automated Systems
Customer Service Department at [phone].
5. Read the transponder.
• If the electronic index matches the meter ‘s mechanical
index, installation is complete.
• If the electronic index does not
match the meter ‘s
mechanical index, repeat procedure from Step 1.
• If the transponder still does not program, replace it with a
new one.