User Manual

Installation Guide: PETNET System Components
3.0 Service Requirements
The PET modules, PET Repeater and PETRC units have no user serviceable parts. In the event
of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by Itron. It is the responsibility of
users requiring service to report the need for service to our company. For service call 1-800-
635-5461 and ask for the Customer Service Department.
4.0 Regulatory Approvals
As detailed later in this document, Itron believes the PETRC and PET Repeater units require the
following approvals:
• FCC Part 15: Class B digital device, per Rule 15.9(a), 15.107(a)
• FCC Part 15: Receiver at 902-928 MHz, per Rule 15.109
• FCC Part 15: Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Intentional Radiator, per Rule 15.247
• CSA: Listing for compliance with US National Electric Code
5.0 Scope
This document is intended to aid installation personnel involved in the installation and operation
of the SubMetering network’s PETRC, PET Repeater unit and PET module and become
familiar with the details of the design. This document describes how the units operates as a
system and does not detail the specified limits or the performance.
5.1 Basic Components of Itron’s Submetering Network
Itron, Inc. (“Itron”) is the manufacturer of remote utility meter reading products. Itron’s meter
end point RF devices or PET modules encode consumption and tamper information, then
transmit this data and other information via RF to the network PETRC units and/or the PET
Repeater units.
5.1.1 PET Module
The PET modules for water meters are self-contained low-power units, powered by long-life
batteries. PET modules can be installed by the meter manufacturer during the manufacturing
process or easily retrofitted into most existing meters.
5.1.2 Network PETRC and PET Repeater Units
The network PETRC unit receives water usage data via RF from the PET modules, and transmits
the data to the head-end MV-RS meter reading software via telephone or cellular telephone.
Two types of units are utilized in the network: the PETRC unit and PET Repeater units. The
base PETRC unit is similar to the PET Repeater unit except that it is equipped with a telephone
connection. The telephone connection can be either a standard line or a cellular type.
An optional cellular phone interconnect can be utilized on either a temporary or permanent basis
depending on the application. As a temporary option, the varying lead time of telephone
installation can be circumvented by utilizing the cellular phone interconnect option until a cost-