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Neptune R900 Installation And Maintenance Manual (164 pages)
Brand:
Neptune
| Category:
Gateway
| Size: 3 MB
Table of Contents
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7
Table of Contents
7
Figures
15
Chapter 1: Overview
21
About this Guide
21
General Product Overview
21
Figure 1 - Solar Unit
21
Determininghow to Install the Gateway
22
Choosing the Installation Site of the Gateway
22
Table 1 - Types of Gateway Installations
22
Mounting Configurations
23
Wall Mount
23
Figure 3 - Gateway Wall Mount Installation
23
Gateway Stand
24
Pole Installation
24
Figure 4 - Gateway Stand Installation
24
Figure 5 - Gateway Pole Installation
24
Gateway Kits
25
Power Source
25
Solar Unit
25
AC Unit
25
Cellular Modem
25
Table 2 - Cellular Modem Parts List
25
Ethernet
26
Provisioning the Cellular Service to the Gateway
26
Table 3 - Ethernet Parts List
26
Chapter 2: Activating the Gateway in the Host Software
27
Step One
27
Step Two
27
Figure 6 - N_SIGHT ® Main Menu
27
Figure 7 - Settings Menu
27
Figure 8 - Table Maintenance Window
28
Figure 9 - Gateway Detail Window
28
Figure 10 - Table Details
28
Step Three
29
Figure 11 - Collectors Tab
29
Figure 12 - Create Collector
29
Figure 13 - New Collector / Gateway Dialog
30
Figure 14 - Collector Type
30
Figure 15 - Select Type
30
Basic Information
31
Figure 16 - Copy an Existing Gateway
31
Figure 17 - Basic Information
31
Location
32
Figure 18 - Gateway Location
32
Static IP
33
Figure 19 - Static IP Window
33
Figure 20 - Static IP Details
33
Web Service
34
Figure 21 - Web Service
34
Read Reporting
35
Command Polling
35
Figure 22 - Read Reporting
35
Figure 23 - Command Polling
35
Process Configuration
36
Advanced Options
36
Figure 24 - Process Configuration
36
Figure 25 - Advanced Options
36
Figure 26 - Collectors Search Window
37
Step Four
38
Step Five
38
Figure 27 - Save USB Build
38
Chapter 3: General Installation Information
39
Preparation
39
Gateway Specifications
39
Electrical Specifications
40
Environmental Conditions
40
Mechanical Specifications
40
Gateway Stand Specification
40
Table 4 - Electrical Specifications
40
Table 5 - Environmental Conditions
40
Table 6 - Mechanical Specifications
40
Table 7 - Gateway Stand Specification
40
UPS Specifications
41
Solar Power System Specifications
41
Solar Panel
41
160 W Option Specifications
41
Table 8 - UPS Specification
41
Table 9 - Solar Power System Specification - 160 W Option
41
220 W Option Specifications
42
Table 10 - Solar Power System Specification - 220 W Option
42
Battery Specifications
43
Battery Enclosure
43
Battery
43
RF Antenna Specifications
43
Table 11 - Solar Power System Specifications - Battery Enclosure
43
Table 12 - Solar Power System - Battery
43
Table 13 - RF Antenna Specifications
43
Storage
44
Unpacking
45
Tools and Materials
45
Table 14 - Recommended Tools and Materials
45
Safety and Preliminary Checks
47
Figure 28 - Coaxial Ground Kit
47
Chapter 4: Install the Gateway
49
Mounting RF Antenna to a Pole or Stand
49
Mounting the RF Antenna
49
Figure 30 - Mounting Brackets
49
Figure 31 - Attaching the Coaxial Cable
50
Figure 32 - Weatherizing the RF Antenna
50
Figure 33 - Mounting Brackets
51
Mounting the Gateway - Solar Configuration
52
Mounting the Battery Box
52
Figure 34 - Installing Pole Brackets
52
Figure 35 - Battery Box Installed
53
Figure 36 - Battery and Wiring
53
Attaching the Solar Panel
54
Figure 37 - Gateway Solar Panel
54
Figure 38 - Solar Panel Attached
54
Figure 39 - Solar Panel Tilt Angle
55
Mounting the Gateway
56
Figure 40 - Mounting Bracket
56
Figure 41 - Positioning the Gateway
56
Wiring the Solar Panel
57
Wiring the Battery Box
57
Figure 42 - Back of Battery Box
57
Figure 43 - Feeding Conductor Wire
58
Figure 44 - Connector Hub
58
Wiring the Gateway
59
Connecting the Ground Wire
59
Figure 45 - Battery Box Wires
59
Figure 46 - Ground Wire
59
Attaching the RF Antenna Cable
60
Attaching the Power Cable
60
Figure 47 - RF Antenna Cable
60
Figure 48 - Power Cable
60
Securing the Gateway
61
Applying the Ballast to the Stand
61
Activating the Gateway System
62
Figure 49 - Concrete Block Ballast
62
Figure 50 - Activating the Battery
62
Configuring the Cellular Modem
63
Figure 51 - Gateway Cover Screws
63
Configuring the Gateway
64
Configuring the Gateway with the USB Flash Drive
64
Securing the Gateway
64
Table 15 - Determining the Configuration Options
64
Installing a Large Pole Mount System
65
Mounting the RF Antenna to a Large Pole
65
Figure 52 - Large Pole Bracket
65
Figure 53 - RF Antenna Bracket
65
Figure 54 - Coaxial Cable Attached
66
Figure 55 - Weatherized Connection
66
Mounting the Gateway to a Large Pole
67
Mounting the Battery Box to a Large Pole
67
Figure 56 - Gateway Pole Hardware
67
Figure 57 - Slot on Mounting Bracket
67
Figure 58 - Battery Box Clamps
68
Figure 59 - Pole Hardware
68
Figure 60 - Mounted Battery Box
68
Mounting the Solar Panel to a Large Pole
69
Figure 61 - Mounted Solar Panel
69
Figure 62 - Adjust Tilt Angle
69
Attaching Cables for the Gateway
70
Attaching Ground Wire
70
Attaching the RF Antenna Cable
70
Figure 63 - Attach Ground Wire
70
Weatherizing the RF Antenna Connection
71
Connecting Power to the Gateway
71
Figure 64 - RF Antenna Cable
71
Figure 65 - Weatherized RF Port
71
Attaching the Power Cable
72
Configuring the Cellular Modem
72
Configuring the Gateway
72
Configuring the Gateway with the USB Flash Drive
72
Figure 66 - Power Cable
72
Table 16 - Determining the Configuration Options
72
Installing the UPS to a Large Pole
73
Figure 67 - UPS Attached to a Large Pole
73
Figure 68 - UPS Attached with Clamps
73
Connecting Power to the UPS
74
Figure 69 - Inside of the UPS
75
Installing a Wall Mount System
76
Mounting the Gateway to a Wall
76
Figure 70 - Wall-Mounted Gateway
76
Table 17 - Installing a Wall Mount System
76
Installing the UPS
77
Figure 71 - UPS Mounted on a Wall
77
Figure 72 - UPS with VAC Input Wired
77
Connecting the Ground Wire
78
Figure 73 - 12 VDC Output Wired
78
Figure 74 - Ground Wire
78
Connecting the Cables to the Gateway
79
Figure 75 - Adding Gateway Cables
79
Figure 76 - Power Connector
79
Figure 77 - UPS Power Switch
80
Figure 78 - Wall Installation
80
Mounting the RF Antenna and Antenna Mast
81
Mounting the Antenna Mast to the Building
81
Figure 79 - Securing Pole Bracket
81
Mounting RF Antenna to Antenna Mast
82
Figure 80 - Lining up Second Pole Bracket
82
Figure 81 - Mounting Brackets
82
Figure 82 - Coaxial Cable
83
Figure 83 - Weatherizing RF Antenna
83
Figure 84 - RF Antenna to Mast
84
Figure 85 - Securing the Coaxial Cable
84
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
85
Figure 86 - Port Connection
85
Figure 87 - Feed-Through Assembly
85
Figure 88 - RJ45 Ethernet Plug
86
Figure 89 - Ethernet Plug Terminated
86
Figure 90 - Ethernet Plug Inserted
86
Figure 91 - Examples of N_SIGHT
87
Table 18 - Performance Troubleshooting
91
Table 19 - UPS Status Leds
92
Figure 92 - Gateway Power Plug
93
Figure 93 - System Leds
94
Figure 94 - Modem Front View
95
Figure 95 - Modem Back View
96
Figure 96 - Cellular Modem Power Plug
96
Figure 97 - Report Now Button
97
Figure 98 - Magnetic Declination U.S
101
Figure 99 - Solar Power Zones
102
Table 21 - Solar Power System Selection
102
Table 22 - Solar Power System Troubleshooting
104
Figure 100 - Sunsaver™ Gen 2 Solar Controller
106
Figure 101 - Sunsaver™ Gen 3 Solar Controller
107
Table 23 - Charging Status LED Definitions
107
Table 24 - Battery Status LED Definitions
108
Table 25 - Charging Status LED Error Indications
108
Figure 102 - Prostar ® Controllers
109
Table 26 - Battery Status LED Error Indications
109
Table 27 - Charging Status LED Indicator
110
Table 28 - Battery Status LED Indicators
110
Table 29 - Fault Indications
110
Table 30 - Self-Test Display Examples
112
Table 31 - Fault Error List
113
Table 32 - Battery Type Switch Positions
113
Table 33 - Voltages for SOC at 25°C
114
Table 34 - Battery Load Voltage by DOD
115
Table 35 - Sunlight by Time of Day in Winter
117
Table 36 - Sunlight by Time of Day in Summer
117
Table 37 - ROHN Stand Footprint Dimensions
119
Figure 103 - ROHN JRM23855 Stand
120
Table 38 - Mounting Antenna Considerations
121
Table 39 - Acceptable Coaxial Cables
123
Table 40 - Coaxial Order Matrix
124
Table 41 - Installation Materials Needed
126
Table 42 - Certifying Carriers by Nation
127
Figure 104 - Cellular Modem Front - Status Leds
129
Figure 105 - Cellular Modem Back - Status Leds
129
Figure 106 - Unit Status Window
130
Table 43 - 4G LTE Cellular Signal Quality Measurements
132
Figure 107 - Straight-Through Ethernet Cable
134
Figure 108 - Crossover Ethernet Cable
134
Table 44 - Cable Color Code
135
Figure 109 - Required Tools
137
Figure 110 - Torx Screwdriver
138
Figure 111 - Disconnect Power to Collector
138
Figure 112 - Disconnect Power, Ethernet, and Antenna Cable
139
Figure 113 - Removing the Modem
139
Figure 114 - Remove SIM Card
140
Figure 115 - Insert New SIM Card
140
Figure 116 - Mount Sierra Modem on Gateway Door Panel
141
Figure 117 - Reconnect Cables to Sierra Modem
141
Figure 118 - Remove Existing External Cellular Antenna
142
Figure 119 - Clean Antenna Mounting Area
142
Figure 120 - Check O-Ring
143
Figure 121 - Lock Washer and Tightening Bolt
143
Figure 122 - Check Gateway Door Gasket
144
Figure 123 - New FCC Label
145
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Neptune R900 Installation And Maintenance Manual (110 pages)
Brand:
Neptune
| Category:
Gateway
| Size: 4 MB
Table of Contents
Overview
5
Table of Contents
5
Figures
11
About this Guide
15
Conventions Used in this Manual
15
General Product Overview
16
Determining How to Install the Gateway
17
Site Considerations
17
Gateway Stand
18
Mounting Configurations
18
Wall Mount
18
Pole Installation
19
AC Unit
20
Cellular Modem
20
Gateway Kits
20
Solar Unit
20
Activating the Cellular Service to the Gateway
21
Ethernet
21
Behind a Firewall
23
FTP Site
23
General Installation Information
23
Preparation
23
FTP Site File Folders
24
FTP Site Folder Names
24
SIM Cards
24
Timeout
24
User Name and Password
24
Electrical Specifications
25
Environmental Conditions
25
Gateway Specifications
25
Gateway Stands
25
Guidelines
25
Mechanical Specifications
25
Rohn
25
Valmont
25
Solar Panel
26
Solar Power System Specifications
26
UPS Specifications
26
Battery
27
Battery Enclosure
27
RF Antenna Specifications
28
Storage
28
Tools and Materials
29
Unpacking
29
Safety and Preliminary Checks
30
Installation of the Gateway
31
Mounting RF Antenna to a Pole or Stand
31
Mounting the Battery Box
33
Mounting the Gateway - Solar Configuration
33
Attaching the Solar Panel
34
Mounting Bracket for Gateway
35
Mounting Brackets
35
Mounting the Gateway
35
Solar Panel Tilt Angle
35
Wiring the Battery Box
36
Wiring the Solar Panel
36
Battery Box Wires
37
Connecting the Ground Wire
37
Ground Wire
37
Wiring the Gateway
37
Attaching the Power Cable
38
Attaching the RF Antenna Cable
38
Power Cable Attached to Gateway
38
Securing the Gateway
38
Applying the Ballast to the Stand
39
Activating the Gateway System
40
Configuring the Cellular Modem
40
Gateway Cover Screws
40
Configuring the Gateway
41
Configuring the Gateway with the USB Flash Drive
41
Securing the Gateway
41
Installing a Large Pole Mount System
42
Mounting the RF Antenna to a Large Pole
42
RF Antenna Mounted to Bracket
42
Mounting the Gateway to a Large Pole
44
Battery Box Clamps
45
Battery Box Mounted to a Large Pole
45
Mounting the Battery Box to a Large Pole
45
Attaching Cables for the Gateway
46
Ground Wire
46
Mounting the Solar Panel to a Large Pole
46
Solar Panel Tilt Angle
46
Attaching the RF Antenna Cable
47
Weatherizing the RF Antenna Connection
47
Attaching the Power Cable
48
Configuring the Cellular Modem
48
Connecting Power to the Gateway
48
Configuring the Gateway
49
Configuring the Gateway with the USB Flash Drive
49
Connecting Power to the UPS
50
Installing the UPS to a Large Pole
50
Installing a Wall Mount System
51
Installing the UPS
52
Mounting the Gateway to a Wall
52
Connecting the Cables to the Gateway
53
Connecting the Ground Wire
53
Mounting the Antenna Mast to the Building
55
Mounting the RF Antenna and Antenna Mast
55
Mounting RF Antenna to Antenna Mast
56
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
58
Configuring the Gateway
59
Files Missing for Days
61
Gateway Monitoring
61
Monitoring the Gateway
61
Files Appear in Readings Folder
62
Using a USB Drive to Retrieve Gateway .TAR Files
62
Files Appearing as .TAR
63
Up-To-Date Files
63
Performance Troubleshooting
65
Checking Power and Receiver
66
Installation Troubleshooting
66
Verifying Main Power
66
Verifying the RF Receiver
66
Verifying the Digital Board
67
Checking Cellular Modem Connectivity
68
Verifying Cellular Modem Power
69
Contacting Customer Support
70
Correction for Magnetic Declination and Solar Panel Tilt
71
Facing True South
71
Installation Considerations for Solar Panels
71
Magnetic Declination
71
Solar Power Information
71
Specific Tilt Angle
72
Magnetic Declination for the United States
73
Selecting the Correct Solar Power System
74
Solar Power System Operation Summary
75
Troubleshooting the Solar Power System
76
Solar Charge Controller
77
Troubleshooting the Solar Controller
77
Sunsaver Gen 2
78
Sunsaver Gen 3
79
Prostar PS-15
82
Troubleshooting the Solar Panel's Battery
82
Decreased Solar Panel Output
84
Solar Panel Troubleshooting
84
Verifying Solar Panel Output
84
Coaxial Cable Lengths
87
Coaxial Cable Lengths for the Gateway
87
Neptune R900 Installation And Maintenance Manual (70 pages)
MIU Wall and Pit
Brand:
Neptune
| Category:
Data Loggers
| Size: 11 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1: Product Description
15
Figure 1 - Wall MIU
15
Figure 2 - Pit MIU
15
R900 ® MIU Programming
16
Chapter 2: Specifications
17
Electrical Specifications
17
Transmitter Specifications
17
Table 1 - Transmitter Specifications
17
Encoder Register Interface
18
Specifications - R900 ® Pit MIU
18
Environmental Conditions
18
Table 2 - Maximum Cable Lengths
18
Table 3 - Environmental Conditions - Pit MIU
18
Functional Specifications
19
Dimensions and Weight
19
Figure 3 - Pit MIU Dimensions - Diagram 1
19
Table 4 - Functional Specifications - Pit MIU
19
Table 5 - Dimensions and Weight Specifications - Pit MIU
19
Specifications - R900 ® Wall MIU
20
Environmental Conditions
20
Functional Specifications
20
Figure 4 - Pit MIU Dimensions - Diagram 2
20
Figure 5 - Pit MIU Antenna
20
Dimensions and Weight
21
Figure 6 - Wall MIU Dimensions - Front
21
Figure 7 - Wall MIU Dimensions - Side
21
Table 6 - Dimensions and Weight Specifications - Wall MIU
21
Chapter 3: General Installation Guidelines
23
Tools and Materials
23
Table 7 - Recommended Tools and Materials
23
Safety and Preliminary Checks
24
Verifying and Preparing the Encoder Register
24
Install a Register (Non Pre-Wired or Potted Only)
25
Figure 9 - MIU Color Code for Wires
25
Figure 10 - Cable Threaded Around Strain Relief Posts
26
Figure 11 - Apply the Sealant
26
Figure 12 - Covering the Terminal Screws
27
Chapter 4: Wall Installation
29
Prior to Installation
29
Storage
29
Unpacking
29
Tools and Materials
29
Site Selection
30
Table 8 - Cable Lengths and Manufacturers for Wall Installation
30
Installing the R900 ® Wall MIU
31
Removing the Main Housing
31
Figure 13 - Wall MIU Main Housing
31
Applying the Scotchlok™ Connectors
32
Figure 14 - Mounting Adapter
32
Figure 15 - Gel Cap Connections
32
Figure 16 - Cable in Back of Mounting Adapter
33
Activating and Completing the Installation
34
Figure 17 - Securing the Mounting Adapter
34
Figure 18 - Activating the MIU
34
Testing the Installation
35
Figure 19 - Install Seal Wire
36
Chapter 5: Pit Installation
37
Prior to Installation
37
Storage
37
Unpacking
37
Tools and Materials
37
Site Selection
38
Figure 20 - Antenna Placement for Low Traffic Areas
38
Figure 21 - Antenna Placement for High Traffic Areas
39
Table 9 - Cable Lengths and Manufacturers for Pit Installation
39
Pit MIU Installation
40
Installing the Antenna
40
Figure 22 - Inserting Antenna into Pit Lid
40
Figure 23 - Locking Nut on Antenna
40
Figure 24 - Securing the Locking Nut
41
Figure 25 - Installation Complete
41
Begin the Installation
42
Figure 26 - MIU Housing and Latch Plate
42
Figure 27 - Aligning the Connector to the Housing
42
Installing the Scotchlock™ Connectors
43
Figure 28 - 3M Scotchlok™ Connector
43
Figure 29 - MIU Color Code for Wires
44
Figure 30 - Seating Connector Wires
44
Figure 31 - Crimping Tool
45
Figure 32 - Improper Connections
45
Connecting the Splice Tube
46
Figure 33 - Three Color Wires Connected
46
Figure 34 - Splice Tube
46
Tying the Cable and Activating the MIU
47
Figure 35 - Gray Wire in Slots
47
Figure 36 - Cover in Place
47
Figure 37 - Attaching the MIU to the Antenna Shaft
48
Figure 38 - Activating the MIU
48
Testing the Installation
49
Chapter 6: Data Logging Extraction
51
Pairing with the Belt Clip Transceiver (BCT)
51
Accessing Data Logging
52
Figure 39 - HHU Home Screen
52
Figure 40 - N_SIGHT
52
Figure 41 - Data Logger Option
53
Figure 42 - Reader ID Input
53
Initializing the Data Logger
54
Figure 43 - HHU Time Confirmation
54
Figure 44 - Initialize RF Device
54
Figure 45 - MIU ID Entry
55
Figure 46 - Capture Button
55
Initiating RF-Activated Data Logging
56
Figure 47 - Meter Size Selection
56
Figure 48 - Start Button
56
Figure 49 - Listening for Data
57
Figure 50 - Receiving Data
57
Figure 51 - Graph Button
58
Figure 52 - Data Logging Graph Examples
58
Sample Data Logging Graph
58
Figure 53 - HHU Home Screen
59
Off Cycle Data Extraction
59
Table 10 - Data Logging Graph Legend
59
Figure 54 - HHU Menu
60
Figure 55 - off Cycle Option
60
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
61
Six-Wheel Encoder Normal Operation
61
Four-Wheel Encoder Normal Operation
61
Troubleshooting
61
Table 11 - Example Reading Values
61
Replacement Parts
62
Contact Information
62
By Phone
62
Table 12 - Available Replacement Parts
62
By Fax
63
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Neptune R900 Installation And Maintenance Manual (13 pages)
Brand:
Neptune
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
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Table of Contents
Product Description
5
Electrical Specifications
6
General Installation Guidelines
6
How to Read
7
Common Causes of Leaks
8
How to Tell if Water Is in Use
8
What to Do if There Is a Leak
8
Prior to Installation
9
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
10
Contact Information
11
Neptune R900 Quick Install Manual (16 pages)
Brand:
Neptune
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
General Instructions
3
Safety and Preliminary Checks
3
Site Selection
3
Installation
10
MIU Activation
12
Contact Information
14
Neptune R900 Pocket Reference (2 pages)
Belt Clip Receiver
Brand:
Neptune
| Category:
Receiver
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Reading Modes
1
Accessing the R900 BCR Status Screen
1
Technical Support
1
Handheld Controls
1
Setting Date/Time
1
R900 BCR Status
2
External Battery Charger Status
2
Removing the Battery
2
Replacing the Battery
2
RF Performance Modes
2
Bluetooth Pairing with the Nomad
2
Neptune R900 Pocket Reference (2 pages)
Belt Clip Transceiver
Brand:
Neptune
| Category:
Transceiver
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Reading Modes
1
Accessing the R900® BCT
1
Setting Date / Time
1
R900® BCT Status
2
External Battery Charger Status
2
RF Performance Modes
2
Bluetooth Pairing with the Handheld
2
Removing the Battery
2
Replacing the Battery
2
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