User's Manual

This section provides a general description of the ROOOG Endpoint for various nat-
ural gas meters that provide meter consmnption and value-added data.
The Neptune ROOOG Endpoint combines the field-proven R9OO@ radio frequency
(RF) technology, developed by Neptune Technology Group, into a retrofit module
for current residential and commercial natural gas meters for American, Equimeter
(SensusIRockwell), and Actaris (Sprague) gas meters for an automatic meter read-
ing (AMR) solution that provides utilities with accurate consumption, reduced
meter reading times, and higher meter reading success rates.
The ROOOG is a one-way RF module that operates in the unlicensed 002-928MHz
bandwidth. The data is transmitted via a high power signal to an enhanced data
collection device, boosting range and meter reading success rates, while reducing
meter reading time.
The R900G will attach to new or existing meters, and encodes consumption and
tamper information from the meter to a handheld, mobile, or a targeted fixed net-
work reading device.
The R900G meets both FCC part 15.247 and Industry Canada Class B regulations,
allowing for a high output power AMR module that greatly increases range and
meter reading success rates. The R900 module uses frequency-hopping spread
spectrum technology to avoid RF interference and enhance security. The ROOO
module transmits the consumption data, tamper conditions and value-added data,
and a unique 10-digit RF MIU ill every 14 seconds. The ROOOG Endpoint is an Fac-
tory Mutual (FM) approved device for Class 1, Division 1 rating.
The R900G module is designed to offer advantages to utility organizations of all
sizes:
Incre~es meter reading accuracy
Maximizes read success rates while minimizing readillg time
Provides value-added data, such as, tamper indications, reverse flow, and no
consumption data.
.Low cost of implementation and mpid ROI
The Neptune R900G endpoints are available in all cUlTent residential and top-
mount commercial meters for American, Equimeter, and Actaris natural gas
meters
R900G Endpoint Installation and Maintenance Guide