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Water Loss Management Solutions MLOG Controller User Guide TDC-0796-001...
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Transportation Classification The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered, MLOG Controllers are considered operating transmitters and receivers and cannot be shipped by air. All product returns must be shipped by ground transportation.
MLOG Controller Accessories ......................9 Chapter 3 Operating the MLOG Controller..............11 Power management .......................... 11 Reading MLOGs in the field......................12 Radio Range of the MLOG Controller ....................13 Itron Recommended MLOG Radio-Logger Mounting ............14 TDC-0796-001 MLOG Controller User Guide...
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Contents TDC-0796-001 MLOG Controller User Guide...
H A P T E R Introduction The MLOG Controller collects data from field-installed MLOG Radio-Loggers and transfers that data to mlogonline™ Network Leak Monitoring System for analysis. This guide describes the components and use of the MLOG Controller. TDC-0796-001 MLOG Controller User Guide...
Tip A tip provides the user with extra hints to make a task easier to perform or a concept easier to understand. Note A Note supplies generic information to the user. The information could be ignored and the user could continue with a task without suffering any adverse consequences. TDC-0796-001 MLOG Controller User Guide...
5 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Failure to use an Itron-approved and supplied antenna with the MLOG Controller will also void the warranty.
1. Connect the MLOG Controller power/data cable (mini USB) to the MLOG Controller as shown. 2. Plug the USB connector end into an open USB port on the PC with MLOG Controller desktop software loaded (ships with the MLOG Controller).
MLOG Controller Accessories MLOG Controller Accessories The MLOG Controller is shipped with an 8" 902 - 928 MHz antenna, USB Power/Data Cable, the MLOG Controller holster, and an MLOG Controller Documentation CD (includes MLOG Controller Software SFL-1082-XXX). Accessories and replacement parts are shown in the MLOG Controller Accessories table.
On a full charge, the Controller operates for approximately 5 days. The Controller only transmits a radio wake-up signal while the rechargeable battery has a charge. Plug the MLOG Controller into a USB data port for approximately 6 hours to recharge.
Controller to turn the Controller Radio "ON" or "OFF" during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. When the Controller's radio power is on, the MLOG Controller will continuously listen for a beacon from MLOG Radio-Loggers in range. The Controller's radio, if switched on, has an active window of 7:00 a.m.
• Battery Charging Indicator The MLOG Controller has a rechargeable battery. It takes up to 6 hours to fully charge (or recharge) the battery. While the battery is recharging, the battery charging indicator flashes in sequence as the darkened box moves from right to left (spending approximately two seconds in each box).