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  • Page 1 R450™ MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 3 R450™ MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 4 This manual is an unpublished work and contains the trade secrets and confidential information of Neptune Technology Group, which are not to be divulged to third parties and may not be reproduced or transmitted in whole or part, in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without the express written permission of Neptune Technology Group Inc.
  • Page 5 R450™ MIU Wall and Pit Neptune Technology Group Inc. Installation and Maintenance Guide 1600 Alabama Highway 229 Literature No. IM R450 MIU 12.18 Tallassee, AL 36078 Part No. 13707-001 Tel: (800) 633-8754 Fax: (334) 283-7293 Copyright © 2006 - 2018 Neptune Technology Group Inc.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3: General Installation Guidelines Tools and Materials Safety and Preliminary Checks Verifying / Preparing the Encoder Register Installing the Register (Non Pre-Wired or Potted Only) Chapter 4: Installing the R450™ Wall MIU Prior to Installation Storage Unpacking Tools and Materials Site Selection R450™...
  • Page 8 Inside Wall MIU Installation (Basement or Other Area) Pit MIU Installation Troubleshooting Low RSSI: Tips and Techniques for Existing Installations Outside Wall or Basement MIU Installations Pit MIU Installations Replacement Parts R450™ MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 9 Contents Chapter 9: Contact Information By Phone By Fax By Email Glossary Index R450™ MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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  • Page 11 Figure 22 – F Connector Figure 23 – Connect Antenna to MIU Housing Figure 24 – Cable Tie Figure 25 – Pit Installation Figure 26 – Magnet Activation of the MIU R450™ MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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  • Page 13 Table 11 – Config Email Subject Line Breakdown Table 12 – Collector RSSI Uplink Table 13 – MIU RSSI Downlink Table 14 – MIU RSSI Downlink Table 15 – Collector RSSI Uplink Table 16 – Available Replacement Parts R450™ MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Description

    This section provides a general description of the Neptune R450™ Meter Interface Unit (R450 MIU or MIU). The R450 MIU is a compact electronic device that collects meter reading data from an encoder register. It then transmits the data for billing. The R450 MIU is designed for use with multiple types of approved encoder registers: ®...

  • Page 16: R450™ Miu Programming

    Driver Interface (TDI) format. Do this using the ProRead receptacle before removing the receptacle or three bare wires. The R450 MIU is easy to install and requires a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license to operate. For information on obtaining an FCC license, refer to “FCC ®...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Specifications

    Chapter 2: Specifications This chapter provides the specifications for the R450™ Wall and Pit MIU (Meter Interface unit). Electrical Specifications The section provides the electrical specifications. Encoder Register Interface This section provides the specifications for the encoder register. Table 1  – Supported Encoder Maximum Cable Length...

  • Page 18: Functional Specifications

    Register Reading 3 - 8 digits MIU ID 9 digits Dimensions and Weight The following table shows the dimensions and weight of the R450 Wall MIU. Table 4  – Dimensions and Weight (Pit MIU) Specification Description Dimension Refer to Chapter 2 Weight 1.0 lbs.

  • Page 19: Specifications - R450™ Pit Miu

    Register Reading 3 - 8 digits MIU ID 9 digits Dimensions and Weight The following table shows the dimensions and weight of the R450 Pit MIU. Table 7  – Dimensions and Weight (Pit MIU) Specification Description Dimension Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4.

  • Page 20: Figure 3 - Pit Miu Dimensions

    Chapter 2: Specifications Figure 3  – Pit MIU Dimensions Figure 4  – Pit MIU Antenna Dimensions R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide ™...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: General Installation Guidelines

    The following table shows the recommended tools and materials you may need to successfully install the R450 MIU or to replace the MIU’s internal battery. Some items may not apply to your specific installation or the list may not contain all required tools or materials.

  • Page 22: Safety And Preliminary Checks

    Verify that the ID number matches the ID number on the MIU you are about to install, if the site work order already has an MIU ID number. Verifying / Preparing the Encoder Register The R450 MIU is designed for use with the following encoder registers: ® III, IV, and V ®...

  • Page 23: Installing The Register (Non Pre-Wired Or Potted Only)

    5. Take precautions not to nick or cut the insulation on the three wires and strip off 1/2 inch of insulation from each of the three wires. Figure 5  – Wiring Neptune Encoder Register Figure 6  – Encoder Wiring R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide ™...

  • Page 24: Figure 7 - Cable Threaded Around Strain Relief Posts

    8. Apply sealant liberally and ensure that it encapsulates the terminal screws and exposed wires. Figure 8  – Application of the Sealant Neptune requires Novaguard G661 sealant or Dow Corning Compound 4. Any leak point can cause a reading failure in a submerged meter setting. R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide ™...

  • Page 25: Figure 9 - Covering The Terminal Screws

    Do not exceed maximum cable lengths as illustrated in Table 9 on page 15. 11. If the encoder register is pre-wired and potted, use Scotchloks to connect the register to the MIU as illustrated in Figure 14 on page 17. R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide ™...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 4: Installing The R450™ Wall Miu

    After completing the inspection, store the cartons in a clean, dry environment. Keep in mind the R450 MIU has an internal battery. Storage for more than one year may affect product life. Use a first-in, first-out inventory control system. See "Environmental Conditions"...

  • Page 28: Tools And Materials

    Installation and operation in moderate temperatures increase reliability and product life. See "Environmental Conditions" on page 3. Follow these guidelines when selecting a location to install the R450 MIU. R450™ Wall MIU For selecting the location for the R450 Wall MIU, follow these guidelines.

  • Page 29: Installing The R450™ Wall Miu

    ECR III must be programmed with the proper format. Installing the R450™ Wall MIU Complete the following steps to install the R450 Wall MIU. 1. Remove the main housing from the mounting adapter. The Hi-Lo fastener for securing the main MIU housing to the adapter plate is shipped separately.

  • Page 30: Figure 12 - Mounting Adapter

    Chapter 4: Installing the R450™ Wall MIU A variety of holes in the mounting adapter allows for a quick and easy installation. The cable enters through the bottom or rear cable entry of the mounting adapter. When the MIU replaces a receptacle, use the appropriate holes to allow reuse of the receptacle's original mounting holes.

  • Page 31: Figure 13 - Back Of Miu

    Do not strip individual colored wires. Firmly squeeze the gel cap with the appropriate crimping tool (Eclipse Tools P/N 100-008 or Neptune P/N 5500-158). One gel cap is used for each colored wire pair. Figure 14  – Gel Cap Connections...

  • Page 32: Figure 15 - Miu Back Plate

    Figure 15  – MIU Back Plate 8. Secure the MIU to the mounting adapter using the Hi-Lo fastener provided. Figure 16  – Hi-Lo Fastener 9. Activate the MIU. Refer to section entitled "Activating and Testing the R450™ MIU" on page 25. R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide ™...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: Installing The R450™ Pit Miu

    After the inspection is complete, store the cartons in a clean, dry environment. Keep in mind that the R450 MIU has an internal battery. Storage for more than one year may affect product life. Use a first-in, first-out inventory control system. See "Environmental Conditions"...

  • Page 34: Tools And Materials

    Installation and operation in moderate temperatures increase reliability and product life. See "Environmental Conditions" on page 3. Follow these guidelines when selecting a location to install the R450 Pit MIU. R450™ Pit MIU Select a location free from all potential obstructions.

  • Page 35: Figure 19 - Antenna Placement For Low-Traffic Areas

    Figure 19  – Antenna Placement for Low-Traffic Areas Neptune recommends installing the MIU in a location that provides a direct line-of-sight path to the meter reader. Although the MIU has an attached cable (either 6 feet or 25 feet long), some installations can require additional cable.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Antenna

    Chapter 5: Installing the R450™ Pit MIU Connecting the Antenna Complete the following steps to connect the antenna. 1. Insert the antenna cable and housing through the 1-3/4-inch hole in the meter pit lid. 2. Slip the large plastic nut over the antenna cable and thread it onto the antenna assembly to secure it to the pit lid.

  • Page 37: Figure 22 - F Connector

    Chapter 5: Installing the R450™ Pit MIU 4. Align the F connector center conductor and insert the antenna connector into the three-lobed plastic latch plate of the MIU housing. Figure 22  – F Connector 5. Push in and turn clockwise until the antenna connector is properly seated on the three-lobed black plastic latch plate.

  • Page 38: Installing The R450™ Pit Miu

    Do not lodge the MIU between the meter box and any components inside the box. When connecting an R450 MIU to an AMR Permalog unit, be sure to use the supplied cable tie to hang the MIU from the antenna shaft.

  • Page 39: Chapter 6: Activating And Testing The R450™ Miu

    Unit (MIU). Activating the MIU Position the magnet against the left side of the MIU and in line with the Neptune logo. Swipe it upward from the side and around the corner to the top to activate the MIU. During the 30 seconds before the configuration transmission, the MIU acquires the strongest R450 Data Collector (R450 DC) for that location.

  • Page 40: Rssi Values And Arb ® N_Sight ® Fixedbase System Capabilities

    FixedBase System health as well as the communication capabilities of the MIU to and from the R450 DC. These values are associated with the Uplink, the ability of the R450 DC to hear reading information from the MIU, and the Downlink, the ability of the MIU to hear instructions from the R450 DC.

  • Page 41: Other Sample Configuration Emails

    Chapter 6: Activating and Testing the R450™ MIU The MIU Config email provides feedback on the RSSI values between the MIU and the collector following MIU Activation. Depending on the RSSI values recorded, the system indicates the following values: Pass...

  • Page 42: Register Test Failed

    Chapter 6: Activating and Testing the R450™ MIU The installer receives this email if the configuration has failed. Subject: 0042/G/-107/ Collector One/MIU Config MIU <- Coll..... Failed[-107] Coll <- MIU..... Marginal[-107] Register....Valid Read Collector....Collector One Signal/Noise.... 23 Noise....130 MIU id....

  • Page 43: Completing The Activation

    Chapter 6: Activating and Testing the R450™ MIU Completing the Activation Do one of the following: If a valid register connection and acceptable RSSI values are reported, proceed to "Completing the R450™ MIU Installation" on page 31. If the MIU does not report acceptable RSSI values, reposition the MIU.
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  • Page 45: Chapter 7: Completing The R450™ Miu Installation

    Chapter 7: Completing the R450™ MIU Installation This chapter provides the steps to complete the installation of the R450™ MIU. Final Steps Complete the following steps: 1. Install a seal wire or seal clip through the seal holes. 2. Make sure the appropriate ID number on the MIU has been assigned to the meter setting.
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  • Page 47: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

    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 a collector is strongly receiving from an MIU. The following table lists the values that Neptune considers acceptable, marginal, or failed.

  • Page 48: Outside Wall Miu

    Replace the MIU if necessary. Pit MIU Installations Check the RSSI values and reorient the pit antenna. Check the antenna connection to the MIU. Replace the pit antenna. Replace the MIU, if necessary. R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide ™...

  • Page 49: Replacement Parts

    Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Replacement Parts The following table lists the available replacement parts for the R450 MIU. Table 16  – Available Replacement Parts Part Name Part Number Solid three-conductor wire, 22 AWG (1000 ft.) 6431-352 Dow Corning #4 Compound (5.3 oz tube) 96018-064 GE Novaguard (4cc Packet)
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  • Page 51: Chapter 9: Contact Information

    A description of any actions taken to correct the issue By Fax To contact Neptune Customer Support by fax, send a description of your problem to (334) 283-7497. Please include the best time of day for a Support Specialist to contact you on the fax cover sheet.
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  • Page 53: Glossary

    (pit) MIU antenna used for pit installations. American Wire Gauge. Downlink Ability of the MIU to hear instructions from the R450™ DC. Federal Communications Commission. main housing Main body of the MIU that attaches to the mounting adapter. main housing fastener screw Set screw (Hi-Lo fastener) that holds the main housing to the mounting adapter.
  • Page 54 The connector is filled with a sealant to provide moisture resistance. Scotchlok ™ Tap Connector UG Sealed two-wire connector for solid copper, air core, or filled cable. The connector is filled with a sealant to provide moisture resistance. R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide ™...
  • Page 55 Time between MIU transmissions. The maximum number is four times per day; the minimum number is one time per day. Custom time is not available. Uplink Ability of the R450 DC to hear reading information from the MIU. R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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  • Page 57: Index

    21 encoder maximum length 3, 14 register 1, 9 tie 24 interface 3 center conductor 23 verifying and preparing 8 checklist, final 31 wiring 9 config email 27 R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide ™...
  • Page 58 8 surface, preferred 14 tool and materials 7 verifying and preparing encoder register 8 N_SIGHT 26 internal battery 19 Novaguard sealant 10 invalid connection 33 reading 33 R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide ™...
  • Page 59 27 residential 24 plastic nut 22 potted 9, 11, 33 safety and preliminary checks' 8 Scotchloks 11, 17 seal R450 DC 26 holes 31 R450 MIU wire 31 activating and testing 25 sealant 10 complete installation 31 serial number 2...
  • Page 60 14 transcription errors 31 troubleshooting 33 inside wall MIU 34 outside wall MIU 34 pit MIU 34 tips and techniques, low RSSI 34 two-networked register 2 two registers 31 R450 MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide ™...
  • Page 62 IM R450™ MIU Wall and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide 12.18 Part No. 13707-001 © Copyright 2006-2018. Neptune Technology Group Inc.

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