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

  • Page 3: General Instructions

    LCD panel This guide helps you identify and read information displayed on the E-CODER register. It also helps you recognize the common causes of leaks and instructs what to do if you find one. This guide contains steps to determine whether a leak is fixed after repairs.

  • Page 4: Product Description

    2: Product Description ® The face of the E-CODER contains reading information. ® Figure 1: E-CODER Face Plate 3: Wiring Inside Set Version Follow these steps to run a three-conductor cable ® from the E-CODER register to the MIU. 1. Connect the three-conductor wire to the encoder register’s terminals as described in the...
  • Page 5 Figure 2: Removing the Terminal Cover 3. Wire the encoder register with the proper colors. 4. Test the wiring to verify the read. Figure 3: Wiring with Proper Color Wires 5. Route the wires as shown. Figure 4: Routing the Wire ®...
  • Page 6 Figure 6: Placing the Cover on the Register 8. Snap the terminal cover in place by pressing on the molded arrow. 9. Proceed to "Activating the Figure 7: Snapping the ® E-CODER " on Cover in Place .  page 15 - 6 -...
  • Page 7 4: Wiring the Pit Set Version Complete the following steps to wire the pit set version. The following figure shows the components required for installation. Figure 8: Installation Components 1. Hold the Scotchlok™ between your finger and thumb with the colored cap facing down.
  • Page 8 2. Take one non-stripped black wire from the pigtail and one from the receptacle / MIU and insert the wires into the Scotchlok connector Figure 10: Seating until fully seated. Connector Wires Do not strip the colored insulation from the wires or strip and twist the bare wires prior to inserting them into the connector.
  • Page 9 6. Repeat steps one through five for each color wire. See Table 1 on page 9 for the wiring configuration ® to connect Neptune MIUs or competitor MIUs to ® the E-CODER .  Table 1: Color Code for Wires MIU Wire Color / Encoder Terminal MIU Type ®...
  • Page 10 Figure 15: Gray Wires in Slot 10. Snap the cover closed to finish the installation. Figure 16: Cover in Place ® 11. Proceed to "Activating the E-CODER " on page 15. - 10 -...
  • Page 11 Neptune ProRead™ or E-CODER registers. Each register must be programmed in “RF Network” mode prior to installation. E-CODER registers cannot be programmed while connected together in a network. Each register must be programmed separately prior to making the network connection.
  • Page 12 Programming the HI Register Complete the following steps using the Neptune field programmer to select the ProRead Program tab for programming. 1. Select RF Compound HI format. 2. Select connectivity 2W. 3. Match the Dial Code 65. 4. Type the appropriate register ID.
  • Page 13 Observe proper polarity as shown in the above figure, when wiring the registers so that all terminals are interconnected with wires of the same color: red, black, or green. 2. Proceed with ® "Activating the E-CODER " on page 15 - 13 -...
  • Page 14 7: Crimping Tool Manufacturers To apply the Scotchlok™ connectors, you need a proper crimping tool. The following table shows a list of various manufacturers and model numbers. To reduce fatigue, use a tool within each splicing group with the highest mechanical advantage indicated within the parentheses ( ).
  • Page 15 To read the E-CODER you must first activate it. Complete the following steps to activate the E-CODER. 1. Expose the E-CODER to sunlight or activate with a flashlight for five seconds. If you can power on the LCD, but there is insufficient light to read the ASCII, the LCD displays LO Light.
  • Page 16 ® 9: Reading the E-CODER It is important to become familiar with the information available from the meter. The following table lists various icons and displays along with a description. ® Figure 21: E-CODER Displays Table 3: Icons and Displays...
  • Page 17 Table 3: Icons and Displays (continued) Icon Description Forward flow Leak indicator displays a possible leak: No leak Intermittent leak Flashing indicated. Water used during at least 50 of the last 96 15-minute interval data updates within the past 24 hours. Continuous Continuous leak indicated.
  • Page 18 (U.S. gallons left to right): (1) E-CODER Basic Reading / Customary– 6-digit remote reading (2) Customary sweep hand digits (3) E-CoderPLUS Reading – 8-digit remote reading If the leak indicator is Flashing or Continuously ON, it indicates a possible leak.
  • Page 19 Table 5: Causes of Leaks (continued) Intermittent Continuous Possible Cause of Leak Leak Leak bathrooms leaking Ice maker leaking Soaker hose in use Leak between the water meter and the house Washing machine leaking Dishwasher leaking Hot water heater leaking Yard watered for more than eight hours Continuous pet water...

  • Page 20: How To Tell If Water Is In Use

    Not flashing, then water is not running. What To Do In Case of 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 21 24 hours. If the leak has been correctly repaired, the leak changes from Flashing to OFF. 2. Refer to the following tables which describe the standard functions of the E-CODER flags. ® Table 7: E-CODER Flags Flag...
  • Page 22 ® Table 7: E-CODER Flags (continued) Flag Description Flashing leak Eighth digit incremented in 50 of the icon 96 15-minute interval data updates within the past 24 hours Solid leak icon Eighth digit incremented in all of the 96 15-minute interval data updates...

  • Page 23: Contact Information

    11: Contact Information Within the United States, Neptune Customer Support is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, by telephone or email. By Phone To contact Neptune Customer Support by phone, complete the following steps. 1.
  • Page 24 When you call, be prepared to give the following information: Your name and utility or company name. A description of what occurred and what you were doing at the time. A description of any actions taken to correct the issue. By Email To contact Neptune Customer Support by email, send your message to support@neptunetg.com.
  • Page 25 ® QI E-CODER 4.19 / Part No. 12563-001 ©Copyright 2017 -2019 Neptune Technology Group Inc. Neptune is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group Inc.