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TR4-X Transceiver
Outdoor Wireless Meter Transceiver
Operation and Installation Guide
1| Product Overview
The TR4-X Transceiver builds on the NextCentury
RF Connect™ platform, delivering superior wireless
performance in a fully waterproof design.
The TR4-X offers broad pulse and encoded meter
compatibility in a single model. Engineered for long
maintenance-free operation, the TR4-X provides
hourly-read precision with a 10-year battery life.
Meter+™ Advanced Compatibility
The TR4-X 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 meter configuration, external programmer is
not required
• Visual LED indicators to verify meter connections
Intelligent Wireless
Utilizing two-way NextCentury RF Connect™ wireless,
the TR4-X has intelligent routing capabilities ensuring
success in a variety of environments, from spread-out
commercial properties to high-density apartments.
The TR4-X 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-TR4X
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 – Wire Connection
• 5' (1.5m) wire lead
• Bare wire, field splice required
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.
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 )
• IP 68 rated for outdoor installation
sales@nextcenturymeters.com
www.nextcenturymeters.com
IC: 20949-TR4X
V. 052022
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Summary of Contents for NextCentury TR4-X
- Page 1 TR4-X has intelligent routing capabilities ensuring success in a variety of environments, from spread-out commercial properties to high-density apartments. The TR4-X is a drop-in replacement for any previous generation NextCentury Transceiver. Wireless network operation is seamlessly compatible with all earlier generation Repeaters and Gateways.
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Page 2: Meter Compatibility
6| Wiring Connection 6.1 – Meter Wire Splice Connection The TR4-X includes a 5’ (1.5 m) wire lead to connect to your meter. The meter’s output wire should be spliced to the TR4-X wire using a waterproofed splice connection such as the Field Splice Kit (FSK) or other waterproof connector product. - Page 3 7.1 – Entering Configuration Mode • Hold your magnet next to the right side of the TR4-X for 5 seconds to enter Configuration Mode • The Meter LED will light up blue or red to show the current meter configuration 9| Programming &...
- Page 4 Gateway. The following steps can help identify the issue: installation and operating procedures for a period of three (3) years from • If the TR4-X does not blink green, even when close to the the date of manufacture. Gateway, make sure it has been programmed to the...
- Page 5 In addition, damages resulting from negligence on the part of the customer, including, but not limited to, the care and maintenance of NextCentury products or damages resulting from negligence regarding periodic testing of the product’s performance, are not covered under this guarantee.
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