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Neptune R450 Quick Install Manual

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  • Page 1 R450™ Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 3: General Instructions

    10 ID TDI format. You can accomplish this using the ProRead receptacle before removing the receptacle or three bare wires. For greater detailed information and installation instructions, refer to the R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide (Part No. 12857-001).
  • Page 4 The RSSI is the strength of the radio signal when it is received by the R450 Data Collector (R450 DC) . See “Activating and Testing the R450 MIU” on page 14. • Avoid installing the MIU behind metal fences or walls.
  • Page 5 Table 1 Maximum Cable Lengths Maximum Approved Wire Cable Encoder Register Gauge Length Neptune ARB III, IV, V 300 feet 22 AWG* (91 meters) Neptune ProRead/ 500 feet 22 AWG* E-Coder (152 meters) Networked Neptune 250 feet 22 AWG* ProRead/E-Coder...
  • Page 6 Connect the three-conductor wire to the encoder register’s terminals per the manufacturer’s instructions. See Neptune’s Encoder Quick Install Guide, (Part #: 12572-001), using the color code in Figure 1. Figure 1 Encoder Wiring Thread the cable around the strain relief posts of the encoder.
  • Page 7 6 Installing the R450 Wall MIU For greater detailed information and installation instructions, refer to the R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide (Part #: 12587-001). Complete the following steps to install the wall MIU. Remove the main housing from the mounting adapter.
  • Page 8 • Connection from the MIU to the approved encoder should be made using 22AWG three-conductor wire. • Neptune requires that you use either type UR or UY Scotchlok gel caps to connect the pigtail from the MIU to the register wire.
  • Page 9 Do not strip individual col- ored wires. • Then, firmly squeeze the gel cap with the appropriate crimping tool (Eclipse Tools Part No. 100-008 or Neptune One gel cap is used for each col- Part No. 5500-158).

  • Page 10: Connecting The Antenna

    7 Installing the R450 Pit MIU • For greater detailed information and installation R450 MIU Wall and Pit instructions refer to the Installation and Maintenance Guide (Part No. 12857-001). • Before wiring the encoder register, make sure the cable is long enough so that when the...
  • Page 11 5 Make sure the washer is prop- erly seated. Connect the plas- tic connector housing to the three-lobed black plastic latch plate. See Figure 11. Figure 11 Latch Plate Slide the black conical-shaped gasket down the cable until it engages the connector hous- ing.
  • Page 12 When connecting an R450 MIU to a Permalog unit, be sure to use the supplied cable tie to hang the MIU from the antenna shaft. 9 Proceed to “Activating and Testing the R450 MIU” on page 14. 8 PIT MIU Installation - Retrofit Applications Only Complete steps 1 through 9 outlined in “Installing the R450 Pit...
  • Page 13 Insert insulated colored wires directly into the Scotchlok connector. Place the connector red cap side down between the jaws of the UR crimping tool (Neptune Part No. 5500-158), as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18 UR Crimping Tool...
  • Page 14 Check to ensure that the wires are still fully seated in the connector before crimp- ing the connector. Figure 19 illustrates improper connec- tions due to the wires not being fully seated. Red and green wires Figure 19 Improper Connections Squeeze the connector firmly with the proper crimping tool until you hear a pop and gel seeps out the end of the connector.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Splice Tube

    Connecting the Splice Tube To complete the installation of the Scotchloks, complete the following steps to install the Connector King Splice Tube. Take all three connected Scotchlok’s and push into the splice tube until fully encapsulated by the silicone grease. See Figure 22.
  • Page 16 The MIU will transmit its configuration packet to the approximately 30 seconds following the magnet swipe. The MIU will send the register reading to the R450 DC approx- imately 15 seconds following the configuration packet. Once the R450 DC receives the configuration packet and...
  • Page 17 MIU to and with the R450 DC These values are associated with Uplink, the ability of the R450 DC to hear reading information from the MIU, and Downlink, the ability of the MIU to hear instructions from the R450 DC.
  • Page 18 Table 3 Collector RSSI Uplink RSSI Description RSSI Values Result in Performance Pass RSSI >= -105 Reliable daily readings and profile data Marginal -115 <+ RSSI Reliable daily readings < -105 and profile data Fail RSSI <= -115 Very poor readings per- formance Other Sample Configuration Emails RSSI Validation Test Failed...
  • Page 19 R450 DC Name Do one of the following: • If a valid register connection and acceptable RSSI values are reported, then proceed to “Completing the R450 Wall MIU Installation” . • If register connection is returned as invalid, then proceed to “Troubleshooting”...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    New Installations Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is a measurement of the power present in a received radio signal. Neptune uses this measurement during the installation process to determine if an is strongly receiving for an MIU. Refer to Table 2 MIU...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Low Rssi: Tips And Techniques For Existing Installations

    Inside Wall MIU Installation (Basement or Other Area) • Check the RSSI value at the meter location. • Check the RSSI value at or near a basement window, if available. • Check the RSSI value in the floor joist. • Choose the best RSSI value for installing the MIU. •...

  • Page 22: Contact Information

    13 Contact Information Within the United States, Neptune Customer Support is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time by telephone or fax. To contact Customer Support by phone, call 1-800-647-4832. If all Customer Support technicians are helping other customers, your call will be routed to the Customer Support voice mail system.
  • Page 24 11570 México, Distrito Federal Tel: (525) 55203 5294 / (525) 55203 5708 Fax: (525) 55203 6503 QI R450 MIU 07.11 Part No. 12856-001 © Copyright 2008-2011, Neptune Technology Group Inc. Neptune is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group Inc.

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