NextCentury RR4-TR Operation And Installation Manual

RR4-TR Remote Reader
With Integrated NextCentury Transceiver (Radio)
Operation and Installation Guide

1| Product Overview

The NextCentury RR4-TR Remote Reader is an advanced meter
reading solution which provides a high visibility remote display of
one or two utility meters. The Remote Reader is an NTEP
certified remote display for water, electric, and gas applications.
The Remote Reader has an attractive consumer design, making it
an ideal solution for apartment and remote metering. The utility
and unit of measure are clearly displayed, ensuring an accurate
interpretation of the read.
In addition to displaying the meter read, the RR4-TR Remote
Reader operates as a wireless transceiver end-point to transmit
meter read data to the NextCentury cloud platform.
The Remote Reader utilizes Dual 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.

2| Technical Specifications

2.1 – Certifications
FCC: 2AB8I-RR4
NTEP: 20-012
2.2 – Wireless
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2.3 – Dual Meter+™
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2.4 – Configuration Methods
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2.5 – Battery
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*Note: 10-year average battery life calculated and tested at typical
operating temperatures between 70ºF-90ºF. Battery life may be
reduced when operated outside of this range.
2.6 – Dimensions:
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2.7 – Operation Environment:
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3| Meter Compatibility

The NextCentury Remote Reader integrates Dual Meter+™
technology, allowing for compatibility with virtually all modern
meter outputs.
3.1 – Pulse Output Meters
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3.2 – Encoded Output Meters
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4| Packaging Contents
sales@nextcenturymeters.com
www.nextcenturymeters.com
IC: 20949-RR4
IP-Rating: Tested to IP65
NextCentury two-way Communications Radio
902-928 MHz Unlicensed Band
Any combination of two encoded or pulse-output
meters
Pulse output configuration capable
A Cloud-connected GW301 Gateway or a DC301
Direct Connect device (sold separately) is required to
change the RR4-TR configuration.
Pre-programming available.
Preinstalled, field replaceable ER18505
Up to *10-year battery life
Display unit and mounting plate: 5.7" x 4.6" x 1.7"
(145mm x 117mm x 44mm)
Mounting holes center-to-center: 3.5" (88.4 mm)
Compatible with a standard single gang wall-box
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F )
Should be installed in an indoor, dry environment
Outdoor Ratings: (coming soon)
Passive pulse sensing (including reed switch, solid-
state relay, contact relay, open-drain types)
Active voltage sensing (max. 16 VDC)
Neptune (Including ProRead, ECoder, and ProCoder
register models)
Sensus UI-1203 (Includes most meter models from
Sensus, Hersey, Mueller, Master Meter, Badger,
Kamstrup, Elster, Metron-Farnier, and Zenner)
Elster/AMCO K-Frame (Includes most meter models
from Elster, AMCO, ABB and Kent)
V. 091520