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- Page 1 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: P2SBELTCLIPT3 IC: 4171B-BELTCLIPT3 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 ISED Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-247 Project Number: 72129069 Manufacturer: Neptune Technology Group Inc. Model: BCT3 Manual 5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA...
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- Page 5 This manual is an unpublished work and contains the trade secrets and confidential information of Neptune Technology Group Inc., which are not to be divulged to third parties and not be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.
- Page 6 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Neptune Technology Group Inc., could void the user's authority to operate the equipment Industry Canada (IC) Statements This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Introduction R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Overview Nomad Handheld and R900 BCT Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment R900 BCT Components Using the R900 BCT Understanding the R900 BCT Modes Accessing the R900 BCT Status Screen Understanding the R900 BCT LED Operating Modes Understanding the External Battery Charger Status Battery Disposal/Recycling Pairing the Nomad to the R900 BCT through the Bluetooth 10 Pairing the Nomad... - Page 9 Contents Using the R900 BCT for Field Presentment and Field Service Updating R900 BCT Firmware How the Firmware Update Works Index R900 Belt Clip Transceiver User's Manual...
- Page 10 Figures Figure 1 – R900 BCT Meter Reading Cycle Figure 2 – R900 BCT Components Figure 3 – R900 BCT Status Screen Figure 4 – R900 BCT RF Mode Screen Figure 5 – R900 BCT RF Mode Screen from Route Figure 6 – Tab within N_SIGHT R900 Utilities Figure 7 –...
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- Page 12 Tables Table 1 – R900 BCT Power Table 2 – R900 BCT Modes Table 3 – R900 BCT Software Functions Table 4 – R900 BCT LED Operating Modes Table 5 – R900 BCT External Battery LEDs Table 6 – R900 BCT Status Screen Information R900 Belt Clip Transceiver User's Manual...
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Page 14: Setting Up The R900 Belt Clip Transceiver
The R900 BCT can be paired with either an Android or an Apple iOS smart mobile device to use for field presentment purposes or as an additional tool for field service personnel using Neptune's NGO™ app. Download Neptune's NGO app on either the Apple Store or Google Play.. R900 Belt Clip Transceiver User's Manual... -
Page 15: Nomad Handheld And R900 Bct
If you detect any damage, return the damaged equipment to Neptune. Instructions for shipping the device to Neptune are described in “Returning your Handheld System” in the Neptune Handheld System Users’... -
Page 16: R900 Bct Components
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver R900 BCT Components Figure 2 shows the basic components of the R900 BCT. Figure 2 – R900 BCT Components R900 Belt Clip Transceiver User's Manual... -
Page 17: Using The R900 Bct
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Using the R900 BCT The following section explains how to use the R900 BCT. Understanding the R900 BCT Modes The following tables describe the R900 BCT modes of operation. You change modes on the R900 BCT with a combination of the Mode and Enter buttons. To cycle through available modes, you press the Mode button. -
Page 18: Table 2 - R900 Bct Modes
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Table 2 – R900 BCT Modes Function LED Color Explanation Reading Modes Normal Green Normal Mode is used to connect through Bluetooth to a host device. Selection between Route (filtered) and RF Test (unfiltered) is made in the host device software. To enter this mode from other modes. - Page 19 Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Table 2 – R900 BCT Modes (continued) Function LED Color Explanation Installed mode Magenta 1. Press and release. 2. Press again and hold for five seconds, then release. The Mode LED is Magenta. 3. Connect the USB. The USB charger must be capable of suppling 1A of current.
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Page 20: Accessing The R900 Bct Status Screen
The following table explains how to access the status screen on the handheld. Table 3 – R900 BCT Software Functions Accessing R900 BCT Status Screen While in route Neptune Key, System, UTILS, AMR Status = 1. Select Advanced Options. 2. Select the check box. 3. Select Belt Clip Status. -
Page 21: Understanding The R900 Bct Led Operating Modes
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Understanding the R900 BCT LED Operating Modes To help you better interpret the different colors for the flashing Mode LED, refer to the following table. Table 4 – R900 BCT LED Operating Modes State LED Colors Unit powered OFF No color;... -
Page 22: Understanding The External Battery Charger Status
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Table 4 – R900 BCT LED Operating Modes (continued) State LED Colors Bluetooth Not Connected Pairing Flashes blue Connected Blue Error Codes Temperature error Bluetooth and Power LED flash red five times Hardware error Bluetooth and Power LED are solid red Battery error Power LED flashes red and yellow Cannot power on - battery too low... -
Page 23: Battery Disposal/Recycling
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Table 5 – R900 BCT External Battery LEDs Indicates Red, yellow, green or Startup initialization when applying power No battery inserted Yellow Battery charging Solid green Battery charged successfully Error condition Battery Disposal/Recycling ® Battery disposal/recycling is handled through Call2Recycle 1-800-822-8837. -
Page 24: Using The R900 Bct To Read A Route
R900 BCT. For optimum RF performance, point the R900 BCT's radio antenna towards the direction of the meter. Neptune recommends meter readers place the belt clip for their R900 BCT with the antenna end pointed forward. Human body and other structures could impede radio transmission between MIUs and the R900 BCT. -
Page 25: R900 Bct Status Screen In N_Sight R900
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver R900 BCT Status Screen in N_SIGHT R900 While the Nomad and the R900 BCT are paired, you can access a screen showing the status of the R900 BCT. You can see a message like the one illustrated in Figure 3 Figure 3 –... -
Page 26: Rf Performance Modes
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Table 6 – R900 BCT Status Screen Information (continued) Field Description Date Displays the date and time as follows: Date: MM/DD/YYYYWorks beautifully. Time: HH:MM Firmware Displays the version of the firmware on the R900 BCT. Battery Displays the available battery percentages. RF Mode Allows you to change the reading mode for the R900 BCT by clicking the drop-down selection list. -
Page 27: Selecting The R900 Bct Reading Mode
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver Selecting the R900 BCT Reading Mode To choose the reading mode, complete the following steps. 1. On the Nomad, click 2. Click – UTILS. 3. Click – Belt Clip Status. The R900 BCT Status screen appears. 4. Tap the drop-down selection list for RF Mode and you can choose the reading mode. -
Page 28: From The Route Screen
Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver From the Route Screen To access RF Test Mode from the Route screen, complete the following steps. 1. In the route, click 2. Click – System. 3. Click – Utilities. 4. Click – RF Test. The RF Test Mode screen appears as illustrated in Figure 5. -
Page 29: Figure 6 - Tab Within N_Sight R900 Utilities
You cannot update multiple R900 BCTs at once; they must be updated individually. When there is an update to the R900 BCT firmware, it is available from Neptune through the web updates in the R900 BCT software, or it can be obtained from Neptune Customer Support through email or direct upload to an FTP site. -
Page 30: Figure 7 - R900 Bct Firmware Tab With Update Options
How the Firmware Update Works The following explains how the firmware update works. Web Update—looks to the Neptune servers for an updated version of R900 BCT firmware and downloads it to the database. Local File—allows you to import updated firmware from a thumb drive, network drive, or FTP site into the database. - Page 31 Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Transceiver This page intentionally left blank. R900 Belt Clip Transceiver User's Manual...
- Page 32 Index components, R900 BCT 3 access damage, inspecting for 2 reading mode 14 data logging, with R900 BCT 15 RF test mode 14 database, updated firmware 17 Android, paired with R900 direction, antenna placement 11 BCT 15 antenna, correct direction 11 app, NGO 15 efficiency, performance 13 apple device, paired with R900...
- Page 33 N_SIGHT R900 power 8 host software 16 RF mode 8 status screen 7, 12 utilities tab 16 Neptune key, illustrated 7 mass storage 16 NGO app 15 meter reading cycle, illustrated 2 Nomad, pairing with R900 moderate performance 13 BCT 10...
- Page 34 Index R900 BCT modes LED operating 8 pair, R900 BCT 10 operation 4 performance, best 13 summary 4 performance, RF 11 R900 Belt Clip Transceiver overview 1 USB transfer cable 17 R900 BCT reading a route 11 Android, paired 15 reading mode, access 14 Apple device, paired 15 readings, store 1...
- Page 35 Index shipping damage 2 packing requirements 2 status screen, N_SIGHT R900 7, store R900 readings 1 synchronize R900 BCT with Nomad 4 screen 7 time 4 time, synchronize R900 BCT and Nomad 4 transfer files, to SD card 16 transfer readings to handheld 1 unattended mode 5 unfiltered reading mode 5 unpacking, equipment 2...
- Page 37 Fax: (905) 858-0428 T: (525) 5203 5294 / (525) 5203 4032 Fax: (525) 5203 6503 UM R900 BCT 10.17 Part No. 13719-001 © Copyright 2013 - 2017, Neptune Technology Group Inc. Neptune is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group Inc.
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