TRANSPARENT TECHNOLOGIES M2e Electric Meter Radio Operations Manual
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M2e Electric Meter Radio Operations Manual OVERVIEW 1 INSTALLATION & WIRING 2 OPERATION 3 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 APPENDIX 5
1 OVERVIEW M2e Electric Meter Radio Universal The M2e radio is a modular AMR and datalogging device designed for embedding with Landis & Gyr FOCUS line electronic meters. Basic Specifications Simple The M2e operates in an unlicensed mode in the 900-Mhz range which requires no utility regulation. The radio is easily configured and interfaced via the G2 Mobile System. Regulatory: FCC 15.
1 M2e Housing The M2 is housed within a Landis & Gyr FOCUS line electric meter. The M2e radio is pre-installed at the factory and should not be removed or tampered with. The diagram to the right shows the embedded M2e board installed in a L&G FOCUS meter. The antenna is on the front side of the M2e PCB as shown in the lower picture. M2e Antenna The FOCUS label will show the meter model, the meter tag information, an M2e label and the meter ID.
2 INSTALLATION Electric Meter Installation Refer to Landis & Gyr documentation and local electrical code for installation requirements of the FOCUS meter. All installations should be performed by qualified electrical professionals. Radio Orientation The FOCUS meter is intended to be installed vertically (such that the front panel LCD is visible). In this orientation, the M2e antenna is positioned in the optimum way and should perform well.
3 OPERATION FOCUS Electric Meter Refer to Landis & Gyr documentation for operational information on the FOCUS electric meters. Note: Certain functions of the M2e radio are only available on certain FOCUS models. This section will identify these functions. M2e AMR Operations The M2e radio is a full transceiver. Its standard mode of operation is to transmit its standard data packet on a regular interval.
3 AMR and Datalogging For standard meter reading and datalogging applications, the user will utilize the G2 Mobile Multi-Utility software. G2 Mobile is a map-based, GPS enabled reading software. The G2 Mobile software also provides the ability to download datalogs from any T2 radio. Refer to the G2 Mobile Multi-Utility manual for complete software operational instructions.
3 M2e Configuration T2 will provide a configuration software for the RF configuration of M2e radios.
3 The software will have a GET Data button, which will initiate the communication with the M2e board. The command will retrieve the entire M2e data packet and populate the data shown. The software will also have a SET Data button, which will initiate an updated data packet being sent to the M2e board.
3 IR Configuration T2 will provide a configuration software for the IR configuration of M2e radios. The software screen for configuration will appear as shown: ComPort: The user will need to select the comport that is assigned to the L&G IR module. Once the valid port is selected, the indicator light will turn green. Enable Meter Pass Through / Get Data: This button will send the proper command to the FOCUS meter to enable the pass-through and then forward the M2e command.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING To be completed 1
A APPENDIX – FCC / IC INFORMATION FCC Information Information to user. - The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Special accessories. (a) Equipment marketed to a consumer must be capable of complying with the necessary regulations in the configuration in which the equipment is marketed.
A FCC Definitions Class A digital device. A digital device that is marketed for use in a commercial, industrial or business environment, exclusive of a device which is marketed for use by the general public or is intended to be used in the home. Class B digital device. A digital device that is marketed for use in a residential environment notwithstanding use in commercial, business and industrial environments.
A FCC / IC Declarations The M2 Utility Radio Tranceiver is an approved intentional radiator device under FCC 15.247 and Industry Canada under RSS-210. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND TO INDUSTRY CANADA RSS120. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
