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  • Page 1 ® Enhanced E-Coder )R900i™ Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 3 ® Enhanced E-Coder )R900i™ Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 4 This manual is an unpublished work and contains the trade secrets and confidential information of Neptune Technology Group Inc., which are not to be divulged to third parties and may not be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 5 L'opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n'importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer l'opéra- tion peu désirée. Neptune Technology Group Inc. ® Enhanced E-Coder )R900i™...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Description E-Coder)R900i Programming ............. 2 RF Protocol Error Detection .
  • Page 8 Contents Installing the E-Coder)R900i Prior to Installation ..............11 Storage .
  • Page 9 Figures Figure Title Page E-Coder)R900i ............. . . 1 E-Coder)R900i Inside Dimensions .
  • Page 10 Figures Notes: viii Enhanced E-Coder)R900i Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 11 Tables Table Title Page Recommended Tools ............5 Icons and Displays .
  • Page 12 Tables Notes: Enhanced E-Coder)R900i Installation and Maintenance Guide...

  • Page 13: Product Description

    1 Product Description ® This section provides a general description of the Enhanced E-Coder )R900i™ register (subsequently referred to as E-Coder)R900i). The E-Coder)R900i by Neptune is an inte- ® ® grated register that contains both the E-Coder and R900 technologies in one register that collects meter reading data.

  • Page 14: E-Coder)R900I Programming

    Product Description E-Coder)R900i Programming The E-Coder)R900i is NOT field-programmable. At the factory, each of the following items is programmed into the MIU: • Serial number - Each MIU is given a unique 10-digit serial number/ identification number. • Meter size and change gear information. RF Protocol Error Detection The RF protocol is comprised of a header, data packet, and an error detection mechanism that reduces the erroneous data.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    2 Specifications This section provides you with the specifications for the E-Coder)R900i. Electrical Specifications Power Lithium battery Transmitter Specifications Transmit Period • Every 14 seconds - standard mobile message. • Every seven and one-half minutes - standard, high power, fixed network message.

  • Page 16: E-Coder)R900I Dimensions

    Specifications E-Coder)R900i Dimensions The following diagrams show both the inside and pit dimensions for the E-Coder)R900i. Figure 2 E-Coder)R900i Inside Dimensions Figure 3 E-Coder)R900i Antenna Dimensions Enhanced E-Coder)R900i Installation and Maintenance Guide...

  • Page 17: General Installation Guidelines

    3 General Installation Guidelines This section describes tools, materials, and general installation information for the E-Coder)R900i. Tools and Materials Table 1 shows the recommended tools you need to successfully install the E-Coder)R900i. It is possible that some items do not apply to your specific installation, or the list does not contain all required tools or materials.

  • Page 18: Activating And Reading The E-Coder)R900I

    4 Activating and Reading the E-Coder)R900i How to Activate LCD Using the Solar Panel The E-Coder)R900i has a solar panel to power the LCD display. See Figure 4. Solar panel Figure 4 Solar Panel for E-Coder)R900i The solar panel activates the LCD display when the unit is exposed to a light source. If the LCD does not reactivate as expected, try shining a flashlight on the light sensor.

  • Page 19: How To Read

    Activating and Reading the E-Coder)R900i How to Read It is important to become familiar with the information available from the meter. To identify this information the following icons and displays are helpful. Table 2 Icons and Displays Flow/Leak Indicator shows the direction of flow through the meter: Water in use.

  • Page 20: Common Causes Of Leaks

    Activating and Reading the E-Coder)R900i Common Causes of Leaks If the leak indicator is flashing or continuously on, the E-Coder)R900i is indicating that a possible leak can exist. Leaks can result from various circumstances. To better help you identify a possible leak, the following table contains some common causes of leak problems.

  • Page 21: How To Tell If Water Is In Use

    Activating and Reading the E-Coder)R900i How to Tell if Water is in Use To determine if water is in use, complete the following steps: Check the flow indicator by closely watching it for two minutes. Determine the following conditions: • If the arrow is flashing, then water is running very slowly.

  • Page 22: If Intermittent Leak Is Repaired

    If the leak has been correctly repaired, the leak icon changes from flashing to OFF. Software A software update is required for the N_SIGHT™ host software to interpret the enhanced data communicated feature from the Neptune E-Coder)R900i. Enhanced E-Coder)R900i Installation and Maintenance Guide...

  • Page 23: Installing The E-Coder)R900I

    After unpacking the E-Coder)R900i, inspect it for damage. If the E-Coder)R900i appears to be damaged or proves to be defective upon installation, notify your Neptune Territory Manager or Distributor. If one or more items requires reshipment, use the original card- board box and packing material.

  • Page 24: Tools Needed

    Installing the E-Coder)R900i Tools Needed Table 1 on page 5 shows the recommended tools you need to successfully install the E-Coder)R900i. It is possible that some items do not apply to your specific installation, or the list does not contain all required tools or materials. Site Selection Installation and operation in moderate temperatures increase reliability and product life.

  • Page 25: Retrofit Meter Installation

    Installing the E-Coder)R900i Before installing the meter, remove the thread protectors and spud caps. Be sure that no debris enters the meter during installation. Use caution; the meter threads are sharp. Place the coupling gaskets inside the coupling nuts and set the meter in the line.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Optional E-Coder)R900I Through-The-Lid Antenna

    E-Coder)R900i is equipped with a standard internal antenna that works well for most mobile meter reading applications. However, for fixed network applications, Neptune recommends use of the optional, external through-the- lid antenna which can also be used to improve mobile performance.

  • Page 27: Installing The Antenna

    Installing the E-Coder)R900i Installing the Antenna Insert the antenna cable and housing through the 1¾-inch hole in the meter pit lid. See Figure 8. Figure 8 Inserting Antenna into the Pit Lid Thread the locking nut onto the antenna (unthreaded end towards lid).

  • Page 28: Attaching Antenna To Miu

    Installing the E-Coder)R900i Figure 11 shows a completed installation of the antenna. Figure 11 Installation Complete Attaching Antenna to MIU Remove the dust cover from the “F” connector. See Figure 12. Figure 12 Removing the Dust Cover Place the flat black rubber washer on the MIU around the male coax connection.

  • Page 29: Upgrading The E-Coder)R900I Antenna

    Installing the E-Coder)R900i Using a torque wrench, connect the coaxial cable connector to the “F” connector on the MIU/register housing, tightening it to 15 foot- pounds. See Figure 14. Figure 14 Connecting the Coaxial Cable Make sure the washer is properly seated. Connect the plastic connector housing to the 3-lobed black plastic latch plate.

  • Page 30: Data Logging Extraction

    6 Data Logging Extraction About Data Logging The E-Coder)R900i is capable of storing interval data for data logging and retrieving this data through RF activation. The E-Coder)R900i is activated using the Trimble Nomad and R900 Belt ® Clip Transceiver (BCT) and is explained in more detail in the following section. The E-Coder)R900i stores consumption in hourly intervals for a rolling total of 96 days.
  • Page 31 Data Logging Extraction From the HHU Menu screen, click UTILS (option 4). See Figure Figure 18 N_SIGHT R900 Menu Screen Click DATA LOGGER (option 9). See Figure 19. Figure 19 Data Logger Option Enhanced E-Coder)R900i Installation and Maintenance Guide...

  • Page 32: Initializing The Data Logger

    Data Logging Extraction Type your reader ID and password (if applicable) for the host software. Click LOGIN. See Figure 20. Figure 20 Reader ID Input Initializing the Data Logger Verify the time is correct, and click YES. See Figure 21. The HHU must be synchronized prior to data logging in order to set the clock Figure 21 HHU Time Confirmation...
  • Page 33 Data Logging Extraction The Initialize Device screen appears if you are not connected or you are not in range of your Belt Clip. Click INITIALIZE. See Figure 22. Figure 22 Initialize RF Device Select RF and type the MIU ID. See Figure 23. You can type the MIU ID with the number pad keys or expand the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 34 Data Logging Extraction After you type the MIU ID, click CAPTURE. See Figure 24. Figure 24 Capture Button You are prompted to provide meter size and unit of measure. You can type this information now and click OK. See Figure 25. Figure 25 Meter Size Selection Enhanced E-Coder)R900i Installation and Maintenance Guide...

  • Page 35: Initiating Rf Activated Data Logging

    Data Logging Extraction Initiating RF Activated Data Logging Click START to initiate RF activated data logging. See Figure 26. Figure 26 Start Button The R900 BCT activates the E-Coder)R900i and listens for the data logger to start transmitting. See Figure 27. Figure 27 Listening for Data Enhanced E-Coder)R900i Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 36 Data Logging Extraction The data received is displayed on the screen. The data logging process takes three to four minutes. See Figure 28. Figure 28 Receiving Data After the data logging process is completed, you can choose the meter size (see Step 5 on page 22). Click GRAPH (see Figure 29) to display the data in a graph.

  • Page 37: Sample Data Logging Graphs

    Data Logging Extraction Sample Data Logging Graphs The following are two examples of the graphs that can be produced with data logging. Figure 30 Examples of Data Logging Graphs Table 5 Data Logging Graph Legend Color Code Description 1 red Intermittent Leak 2 red Continuous Leak...

  • Page 38: Contact Information

    7 Contact Information Contact Information Within North America, Neptune Customer Support is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time by telephone, e-mail, or fax. To contact Customer Support by phone, call (800) 633-8754. You are directed to the appropriate team of Support Specialists.

  • Page 39: Description Of Flags

    Appendix A: Enhanced E-Coder )R900i™ Flags ® Description of Flags Two tables in this appendix describe the volume represented by the 8th digit by meter size, and the flags used the by the Enhanced E-Coder )R900i™ (subsequently referred to as ®...
  • Page 40 Appendix A Table 8 E-Coder)R900i Flags (continued) Leak Status Flag (Resets After 35 Days) Based on total amount of 15-minute periods recorded in the previous 24-hour period. Leak icon off 8th digit incremented less than 50 of the 96 15-minute intervals Flashing leak icon 8th digit incremented in 50-95 of the 96 15-minute intervals Solid leak icon...

  • Page 41: Glossary

    Glossary antenna (pit) The MIU antenna used for pit installations. conical-shaped gasket The cone-shaped rubber gasket on antenna cable used to seal cable at top of connector housing. connector housing The black plastic 1/4-turn connector used to waterproof antenna cable connection to pit MIU. connector nut The black plastic nut used to depress conical-shaped gasket and seal antenna cable at the top of connector housing.
  • Page 42 Glossary Notes: Enhanced E-Coder)R900i Installation and Maintenance Guide...

  • Page 43: Index

    Index frequency Functional specifications activate, solar panel air conditioner, leaks algorithm, RF frequency control garden, leaks general description battery, lithium handling, unpack heat pump, leaks channel frequency heating, leaks checklist, for leaks common causes of leaks set the clock conditions, environmental synchronized contact customer support hose, leaks...
  • Page 44 Index Liquid Crystal Display serial number software, for advanced features solar panel specifications maintenance dimensions MIU ID electrical MIU ID number encoder register interface MIU, definition environmental conditions functional transmitter weight operating humidity sprinkler, leaks operating temperature storage output power storage temperature support, contact customer support swimming pool, leaks...
  • Page 46 Tel: (525) 55203 5294 / (525) 55203 5708 TAKE CONTROL Fax: (525) 55203 6503 neptunetg.com IM Enhanced E-Coder)R900i 09.14 Part No. 12835-001 © Copyright 2006-2014, Neptune Technology Group Inc. Neptune is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group In c.

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