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Copyright This manual is an unpublished work and contains the trade secrets and confidential information of Neptune Technology Group Inc., which are not to be divulged to third parties and may not be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.
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RF Exposure Information This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation requirements for uncontrolled environments. To maintain compliance with these requirements, the antenna and any radiating elements should be installed to ensure that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm is maintained from the general population.
Contents Chapter 1: Product Description Power On the Advantage II Chapter 2: Use the Advantage II Obtain a Meter Reading from a Remote ARB ® Receptacle Obtain a Meter Reading from a Remote Touch Pad Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ® End Probe Error ProRead™, Sensus End Probe Error...
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Figure 1 – Normal Meter Reading Screen Figure 2 – Captured Reading ® Figure 3 – ARB End Probe Error Figure 4 – ProRead™ End Probe Error Figure 5 – Short Circuit Screen Figure 6 – Open Circuit Screen Advantage II Operations Guide...
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The Advantage II displays meter reading data on the unit’s screen. Simultaneously, it transmits this same data via RF to a Neptune handheld that is equipped with an Advantage II or DAP RF Receiver Adapter. Each Advantage II unit ships with: Four orange safety stickers.
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Chapter 1: Product Description • Neptune ProRead meter readings are followed by a single character indicating meter type (for example, w = water) and a three-character user code. • The trigger must be pulled down to obtain a reading from a pad. A trigger pull is not required if inserting the ARB interrogator into the ARB receptacles.
Chapter 2: Use the Advantage II This chapter provides the steps to use the Advantage II. ® Obtain a Meter Reading from a Remote ARB Receptacle 1. First, make sure the unit is on. If it is off, press the ON/OFF key once to turn it on.
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting This chapter provides the procedures to troubleshoot the Advantage II meter. ® End Probe Error ® If the ARB end probe is NOT making proper contact with a remote receptacle when inserted in the block, the unit plays a long error tone. The following screen appears.
Advantage II for dirt, corrosion, and other contamination. 2. Clean the pins if required. 3. Insert the Advantage II again to obtain the reading. Menu Options Each time you press a MENU key a different menu option is displayed. To clear the menu return to the normal meter reading screen, continue pressing MENU.
1. Plug the charger transformer into a 110V outlet. 2. Insert the charging plug into the charging jack in the Advantage II handle. Make sure the plug is fully seated into the jack. The amber light on the transformer illuminates when a good connection is made.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Low Battery Message The Advantage II displays a low battery message and ceases operating when the battery is too low for operation. The keypad remains operational, but the unit does not capture meter readings. If a low battery condition is detected, the low battery message appears and the unit remains in this mode until you recharge the battery or until it ceases operation.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Contact Information Within North America, 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.
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Unit for measuring a volume of liquid or the capacity of a container for storing liquid, not the mass of a liquid. One imperial gallon is equivalent to approximately 1.2 U.S. liquid gallons. Pounds per square inch. Advantage II Operations Guide...
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Glossary Return Material Authorization. U.S Gallon U.S. liquid gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches and equates to approximately 3.785 liters. Underwriters Laboratory. Unitized Measuring Element. Advantage II Operations Guide...
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