Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Transmitter
IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210
ACS Report Number: 07-0290 - 15C
Certification Test Report
FCC ID: SJS-380153VHP
IC: 5379A-380153VHP
FCC Rule Part: 15.247
Manufacturer: MARS Company
Model: 380135VHP, 380129VHP
Installation Guide
5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598
MARS SmartRadio Installation Guide
To ensure proper connection and resistance to water intrusion a
waterproof butt splice is required to connect the SmartTransmitter to the
meter register. The recommended type of connector is a Scotchlok™
connector. This type of connector is ideal because it provides a good
mechanical connection of the wires and a waterproofing gel that inhibits
water ingress.
This device is designed to be installed in a meter pit at or below ground
level. Professional installation by factory trained personnel is required for
proper use and reliable communication.
Meter Connection Table
Manufacturer
Sensus Encoder R Encoder G Encoder B
Radio
Red
Radio
Green
Radio
Black
Hersey Encoder R Encoder G Encoder B
Neptune Encoder B Encoder R Encoder G
MCO / ABB Scancoder Encoder G Encoder R Encoder B
A
AMCO InVision Encoder B Encoder R Encoder Shld
Severn Trent Terminal 1 Terminal 3 Terminal 5
Severn Trent - Generation 2 Encoder R Encoder G Encoder B
Badger RTR N/C Red Black
Installation Steps
1. Refer to the table above for wiring color codes.
2. While holding the Scotchlok™ connector with the button facing
down, insert un-stripped wires fully into connector.
3. Once seated, use a crimper and firmly squeeze the connector until
you hear a snap and gel seeps out of the end of the connector.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other two
the Smart
Transmitter is transmitting properly.
pair of wires and test to ensure
FCC Class B:
“NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.”
Warning:
Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by
MARS Company could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure:
“This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.”
Industry Canada
All Equipment:
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Cet appareillage numérique de la classe
l'interférence canadienn
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'opération peu
désirée.
Information to the User
Causing Equipment Regulations. Operation is subject to the
B répond à toutes les exigences de
e causant des règlements d'équipement. L'opération est
MARS SmartTransmitter Programming
Guide
Programming of the MARS SmartTransmitter is performed using a
SmartReader probe loaded with the SmartTransmitter programming
software. Parameters are programmed into the SmartTransmitter by
selecting options on a menu driven application and holding the
SmartReader up to an inductive coil in the SmartTransmitter.
Inductive coil
Steps for programming SmartTransmitter:
1. On the SmartReader, select “MARS Radio Setup” and press
<Enter>
2. Type in assigned password and press <Enter>
3. Press <F1> to retrieve the current settings from the
SmartTransmitter. Hold the SmartReader nozzle up to the
SmartTransmitter (where indicated above), pull the trigger and
release then continue to hold SmartReader in this position until you
hear a tone emit from the SmartReader. Displayed on the screen
will be the current parameters of the SmartTransmitter.
4. Select the parameter you wish to change and press <Enter>.
5. You will then be prompted to make your selection or enter a
numerical value for the parameter. After making your selection,
press <Enter> and then <Exit> to return to the “MARS Radio Set
parameter menu. If you have enter
press <Enter> you will automatically be returned to the parameter
menu. An * will designate a parameter that you have just entered
needs to be programmed into the SmartTransmitter.
6. To send your desired parameters to the SmartTransmitter, press
<F6> and hold the SmartReader nozzle up to the SmartTransmitter,
ed a numerical value, after you
up”
pull the trigger and continue to hold in this position until you hear a
tone emit from the SmartReader. You will then be returned to the
parameter menu and your new settings will now be displayed.
7. Once all your parameters have been set
SmartTransmitter on. In the same manner y
parameters
<Exit>, <F6> to program, hol
, select “Radio On?”, select “ON”, press <Enter>, press
d the nozzle up to the
, you can now turn the
ou program the
SmartTransmitter, pull the trigger and wait for the tone. Your
SmartTransmitter is now on and transmitting data.
8. Before testing for a good transmission, you must force the
SmartTransmitter to get a reading from the meter for the first time.
On the parameter selection menu, press <F2>, hold the nozzle up to
the SmartTransmitter, pull the trigger and wait for the tone.
9. Your SmartTransmitter is now transmitting the reading and serial
number of your meter.
Parameters and Descriptions
Radio On?:
Turns the SmartTransmitter ON or OFF. This parameter should be
set independently of any other parameter. If not set independently,
a setting may be ignored by the SmartTransmitter.
Enc Type:
Selects the type of encoder the SmartTransmitter will be wired to.
TX Rate:
Sets how often (in seconds) the SmartTransmitter will transmit a
meter reading.
Read Rate:
Sets how often (in minutes) the SmartTransmitter queries the meter
for a readi
Time:
Sets the time of day.
Day:
Sets the day of the week.
Freq:
Sets the radio frequency (in Hz) that the SmartTransmitter will
transmit the meter reading
Time Mode?:
Sets the sleep mode.
Timed – SmartTransmitter just goes to sleep at night
Mon-Fri – SmartTransmitter just goes to sleep on the weekends.
T & M-F – SmartTransmitter goes to sleep at night and on weekends.
Start Time:
Time the SmartTransmitter wakes up.
End Time:
Time the SmartTransmitter goes to sleep.
Serial No:
Displays the serial number of the SmartTransmitter. Not user
programmable.
ng.
.
.
FCC Class B:
“NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.”
Warning:
Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by
MARS Company could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure:
“This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.”
Industry Canada
All Equipment:
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Cet appareillage numérique de la classe
l'interférence canadienn
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'opération peu
désirée.
Information to the User
Causing Equipment Regulations. Operation is subject to the
B répond à toutes les exigences de
e causant des règlements d'équipement. L'opération est
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