NextCentury TR4 Operation And Installation Manual

TR4 Transceiver
Indoor Meter Reading and Wireless Transceiver
Operation and Installation Guide

1| Product Overview

The NextCentury TR4 Transceiver introduces the
next generation of superior wireless performance.
Featuring Meter+™ technology, this Transceiver
offers broad meter compatibility in a single model.
Engineered for long maintenance-free operation,
the TR4 provides hourly-read precision with a 10-
year battery life.
Meter+™ Advanced Compatibility
The TR4 Transceiver utilizes Meter+™ technology, making
this single model compatible with virtually all modern
encoded and pulse-output utility meters, including water,
electric, gas, run-time, and thermal meter models.
• Single model supports a pulse or encoded meter
• Easy configuration, external programmer is not
required
• Visual LED indicators to verify meter connections
Intelligent Wireless
The TR4 Transceiver builds on the previous generation's
longest in-class wireless range, and now boasts up to 3x
more range.
Utilizing two-way NextCentury RF Connect™ wireless,
the TR4 has intelligent routing capabilities ensuring
success in a variety of environments, from spread-out
commercial
complexes in excess of 4,000 meter points.
The TR4 is a drop-in replacement for any previous
generation NextCentury Transceiver. Wireless network
operation is seamlessly compatible with all earlier
generation Repeaters and Gateways.
A Superior Platform
Property setup, configuration, and usage data are
managed on the NextCentury Cloud Platform. This robust
management solution connects you to a wide range of
features facilitating property setup and ongoing operation.

2| Technical Specifications

2.1 – Certifications
FCC: 2AB8I-TR4
2.2 – Wireless Communication
• Two-way NextCentury RF Connect™
• 902-928 MHz Unlicensed Band
2.3 – Meter Compatibility
• Pulse or encoded meter types (see section 3)
• Single model supports all configurations
2.4 – In-Field Configuration
• Simple meter configuration—no external
2.5 – Battery
• Preinstalled, field-replaceable CR18505
• Estimated 10-year battery life*
*Note: 10-year battery estimated with operating temperatures
between 60ºF-90ºF, and 6-hr device check-in. Achieved battery
life can be greater or less than 10 years depending on the meter
type, system configuration, and lifetime operating temperature.
2.6 – Dimensions
• 3.3in x 1.8in x 1.3in (84mm x 46mm x 33mm)
2.7 – Operation Environment:
• -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F )
• Should be installed in an indoor, dry environment
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