Installation Guide

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Audit Mode remains active for 30 days and then reverts to the initial programmed
mode.
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Audit Mode is intended to be used once.
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Run Mode
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Pit module normal operation mode.
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The Cellular 500W Pit Module transmitted message is dependent on its factory
settings or setting programmed with FDM for standard consumption messages
(SCM+).
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For SCM+ (Mobile), the pit module default bubble-up rate is 10 seconds.
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Quiet Mode
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Meter manufacturers can configure the pit module for Quiet Mode after initializing and
direct mounting the pit module in the factory.
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The pit module awakens from Quiet Mode and enters run mode in one of the following
ways:
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The pit module detects consumption at the top of the hour (last hourly interval is
greater than 1 or less than -1).
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The pit module receives a two-way command (for example, a Read Endpoint
using FDM software).
Battery Life
The Cellular 500W Pit Module is powered by a single non-replaceable, long-life lithium
batteries and has an expected battery life of 20 years, dependent on use case.
Low Battery
The Cellular 500W Pit Modules include a low battery indicator that helps utilities proactively
plan and manage field module replacements.
Events and Alarms
The events and alarms available to a Cellular 500W Pit Module vary based on the mode it is
operating in.
Mobile Mode
Extended Alarm Flag
This is retrievable with two-way communication.
Cellular 500W Module Pit Installation Guide 1 Introduction
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