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  • Page 1 E-Coder Quick Install Guide ®...

  • Page 3: General Instructions

    2 Product Description The face of the E-Coder allows you to read various types of information available. The face of the E-Coder is shown in Figure 1.
  • Page 4 3 Wiring Inside Set Version Run a three-conductor cable from the E-Coder register to the MIU. Refer to the following steps. 1 Connect the three-conductor wire to the encoder register’s terminals per the manufacturer’s instructions, using the color code in Table 1.
  • Page 5 MSDS Novagard Silicone Compounds & Grease Inc. 5109 Hamilton Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114, 216-881-3890. • For copies of MSDS sheets, please call Neptune’s Customer Support at (800) 647- 4832. 6 Place terminal cover on the register, ensuring wire is routed through strain relief.
  • Page 6 7 Snap the terminal cover in place by pressing on the molded arrow as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Snapping Cover in Place 8 Proceed to “How to Activate” on page 10. 4 Wiring the Pit Set Version Complete the steps to wire the pit set version. Figure 8 shows the components required for installation.
  • Page 7 2 Take one non-stripped black wire from the pigtail and one from the receptacle/MIU. Insert the wires into the Scotchlok connector until fully seated. See Figure 10. Figure 10 Seating Connector Wires Do not strip the colored insulation from the wires or strip and twist the bare wires prior to inserting in the connector.
  • Page 8 Table 2 Color Codes for Wires MIU Wire Color / Encoder Terminal MIU Type Black/B Green/G Red/R R900 Black/B Green/G Red/R R450 Black/G Green/R Red/B Sensus Black/B White/G Red/R Itron Black/G White/R Red/B Aclara Black/G Green/B Red/R Elster Black/G Green/R Red/B Badger 7 Once all three color wires have been connected, read...
  • Page 9 11 Proceed to “How to Activate” on page 10. 5 Installation Instructions for Networked Receptacle/Dual Port MIUs The Dual Port R900 and R450 MIUs work only with Neptune ProRead or E-Coder registers. Each register must be programmed in “RF Network” mode prior to installation.
  • Page 10 3 Match the Dial Code 65. 4 Type the appropriate register ID. 5 Program the register. 6 Read or query the register to confirm correct programming. See Figure Figure 18 LO Register Neptune recommends Novaguard G661 or Dow ® Corning Compound #4.
  • Page 11 6 Wiring Networked Registers 1 Connect each color wire with the appropriate color wire from the pigtail and both registers until all three colors have been successfully connected. See Figure 19. Figure 19 Interconnection of Like Terminals • When splicing wires, remove any bare or non- insulated wire.

  • Page 12: How To Activate

    7 Crimping Tool Manufacturers To apply the Scotchlok connectors, Neptune insists on the use of a proper crimping tool. The following table shows a list of various manufacturers and model numbers. Table 3 Proper Crimping Tools Manufacturer Mfg. Model Number...

  • Page 13: How To Read

    To identify this information, the icons and displays in Figure 4 on page 11 are helpful. Table 4 Icons and Displays Solar Panel Located at the top of the E-Coder, supplies the power for the LCD panel (light activated) Flow Indicator...

  • Page 14: Common Causes Of Leaks

    10 Common Causes of Leaks If the leak indicator is flashing or continuously on, the E-Coder is indicating that a possible leak may exist. Leaks can result from various circumstances. To better help you identify a possible...
  • Page 15 Table 5 Possible Leaks Intermittent Continuous Possible Cause of Leak Leak Leak Outside faucet, garden or sprinkler system leaking Toilet valve not sealed properly Toilet running Faucet in kitchen or bathrooms leaking Ice maker leaking Soaker hose in use Leak between the water meter and the house Washing machine leaking Dishwasher leaking...
  • Page 16 • If the arrow does not flash, water is not running. 12 What to Do if There is a Leak The following checklist can be helpful if the E-Coder leak indicator shows a possible leak: Table 6 Checklist for Leaks Check all faucets for possible leaks.
  • Page 17 Continuous ON to Flashing. The following tables describe the standard functions of the E-Coder flags. Table 7 E-Coder Flags Backflow Flag (Resets After 35 Days) Based on reverse movement of the 8th digit. 8th digit is vari- able based on the meter size.

  • Page 18: Contact Information

    15 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 (800) 647-4832. If all Support Technicians are helping other customers, your call will be routed to the Customer Support voice mail system.
  • Page 20 11570 México, Distrito Federal Tel: (525) 55203 5294 / (525) 55203 5708 Fax: (525) 55203 6503 QI E-Coder 06.13 Part No. 12563-001 © Copyright 2003- 2013, Neptune Technology Group Inc. Neptune is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group Inc.

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