Neptune E-CODER Quick Install Manual

E-CODER® Quick Install Guide

QUICK INSTALL GUIDE

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E-CODER

1 General Instructions

Solar panel

Nine-digit

meter reading

LCD

display

The E-CODER® is an electronic absolute encoder register
designed for use with Neptune’s Automatic Reading and Billing

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(ARB

) System. This register operates with Neptune’s R900

and R450™ MIUs, providing advanced features such as leak,
backflow, and tamper detection.

With the E-CODER register, both the homeowner and the utility
can use the following features.

• Nine-digit display for visual reading

• Eight digits for billing

• Water flow indicators

• Intermittent leak detection icon on LCD panel

• Continuous leak detection icon on LCD panel

This guide can help you identify and read information displayed
on the E-CODER register. It can also help you recognize the
common causes of leaks and what to do if a leak is found. After
the leak is repaired, this guide also contains steps to determine
that the leak is no longer evident.

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2 Product Description

The face of the E-CODER allows you to read various types of
information available. The face of the E-CODER is shown in
Figure 1.

Figure 1 E-CODER Coder Face

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3 Wiring Inside Set Version

Run a three-conductor cable from the E-CODER register to the
MIU. Refer to the following steps.

1 Connect the three-conductor wire to the encoder register’s

terminals as described in the manufacturer’s instructions,
using the color code in Table 1.

Table 1 Encoder Wiring

Register Wire Color / Encoder Terminal

Neptune E-CODER Black/B Green/G Red/R

2 Remove the terminal cover with a flat-head screw driver as

shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2 Removing the Terminal Cover

3 Wire the encoder register

with the proper colors. See
Figure 3.

4 Test the wiring to verify the

read.

Figure 3 Wiring with Proper Color Wire

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5 Route the wire as shown in

Figure 4.

Figure 5 Applying Compound

Figure 4 Routing the Wire

6 Apply Novagard G661 or

Dow Corning

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Compound
#4 to the terminal screws
and exposed bare wires.
See Figure 5.

Neptune recommends Novaguard G661 or Dow
Corning Compound #4.

Novagard may cause irritation to eyes and skin.
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; dilute
with one to two glasses of water or milk and
seek medical attention. Please refer to:

• MSDS Novagard Silicone Compounds &
Grease Inc. 5109 Hamilton Ave. Cleveland,
OH 44114, 216-881-3890.

• For copies of MSDS sheets, please
call Neptune’s Customer Support
at [phone].

7 Place terminal cover on the

register, ensuring wire is
routed through strain relief.
See Figure 6.

Figure 6 Placing Cover on Register

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8 Snap the terminal cover in

place by pressing on the
molded arrow as shown in
Figure 7.

Figure 7 Snapping Cover in Place

9 Proceed to “How to Activate” on page 10.

4 Wiring the Pit Set Version

Complete the steps to wire the pit set version.

Figure 8 shows the components required for
installation.

Figure 9 Scotchlok Connector

Figure 8 Installation Components

1 Hold the Scotchlok

between the index finger
and thumb with the red cap
facing down. See Figure 9.

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