User's Guide

Field Configuration Tool
Compliance and Operation Information
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Installation and Operation
Applying Power
The FCT receives it power to operate via the 5 V DC on the attached USB-A cable.
Plug the USB-A connector into the controller, laptop, tablet, etc. that will be used.
There is no indicator on the FCT, when the appropriate apps on the controller are
run, they will indicate if the FCT is communicating.
Operation:
• Attach FCT USB cable to an open port on the laptop/tablet/controller
• Start the Itron application that uses the FCT (NIFT or other tool)
• Using the appropriate application menu connect to the attached FCT
• Perform tasks as appropriate for the application in use.
• When tasks are complete disconnect FCT in the Application, disconnect
the USB cable from the controller and store the FCT.
Performance
For best performance hold the FCT in an upright/vertical orientation and clear of
obstacles in the direction of the intended utility endpoint.