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.
2: Product Description ® The face of the E-CODER contains reading information. ® Figure 1: E-CODER Face Plate 3: Wiring the Inside Set Version Follow these steps to run a three-conductor cable ® from the E-CODER register to the MIU.
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2. Remove the terminal cover with a flat-head screwdriver. 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.
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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.
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6. Repeat steps one through five for each color wire. See Table 1 on page 9for the wiring configuration ® to connect Neptune MIUs or competitor MIUs to ® the E-CODER - 8 -...
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Table 1: Color Code for Wires MIU Wire Color / Encoder Terminal MIU Type ® Black / B Green / G Red / R R900 R450™ Black / G Green / R Red / B Sensus Black /B White / G Red / R Itron Black / G White / R Red / B Aclara...
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10. Snap the cover closed to finish the installation. Figure 16: Cover in Place 11. Proceed to "Activating the E-CODER®" on page 15. 5: Installing Networked Receptacle / Dual Port MIUs ® Enhanced R900 v4 MIUs are not dual port capable. These instructions apply only to v3 MIUs.
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(HI) and secondary (LO) meters in a dual set application. 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.
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Programming the LO Register Use the Neptune field programmer to select the ProRead Program tab for programming. 1. Select RF Compound LO format. 2. Match the Connectivity 3. Match the Dial Code 65. 4. Type the appropriate Register ID. 5. Program the register.
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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 -...
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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 ( ).
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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.
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® 9: Reading the E-CODER It is important to become familiar with the information available from the meter. Table 3 on page 16 lists various icons and displays along with a description. ® Figure 21: E-CODER Displays Table 3: Icons and Displays...
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Table 3: Icons and Displays (continued) Icon Description Leak indicator displays a possible leak: No leak Flashing Intermittent leak 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.
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(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.
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Table 5: Causes of Leaks (continued) Intermittent Continuous Possible Cause of Leak Leak Leak 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 Hot water heater leaking Yard watered for more...
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.
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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...
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® 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...
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.
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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. Notes ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________...
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