Sensus Metering Systems 100A User Manual
IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210
ACS Report Number: 09-0031 - 15C
Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc.
Certification Exhibit
FCC ID: SDB100A
IC: 2220A-100A
FCC Rule Part: 15.209
Model: 100A
Users Manual
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Document:
UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A
Document Number:
WRMTM-40000
Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sensus Metering
Systems could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 an 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.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment is in direct contact with the body of the user under normal
operating conditions. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations. Operation is subject to the 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 B répond à toutes les exigences de l’interférence
canadienne causant des règlements d’équipement. 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’opération peu désirée.
Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
1 Overview of UniPro............................................................................................................ 1-1
2 Hardware Setup.................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Attaching the Hardware ............................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Setting the COM Port ................................................................................................................2-1
3 Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register....................................................................... 3-1
4 Setting Meter Defaults ....................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Defaults Screen ........................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Setting Turbo2e/OMNI Defaults ................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Setting ICE Defaults ..................................................................................................................4-7
4.4 Setting Miscellaneous Defaults ...............................................................................................4-12
5 Data Log.............................................................................................................................. 5-1
6 Reports................................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1 Opening a Report ......................................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Printing a Report .......................................................................................................................6-2
7 Error Log............................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1 Viewing and Acknowledging Errors ..........................................................................................7-1
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Overview of UniPro 1-1
1 Overview of UniPro
The UniPro application programs, logs data from, and tests T2/C2/F2meters. Versions of the software have been
created for both a laptop PC and the Sensus AR5000 Handheld/AutoRead.
A separate hardware interface device (communicator 100A) allows the meter to be read, etc. using the laptop’s
USB port and the AR5000’s serial port.
Figure 1-1shows the basic screen for the UniPro software.
Figure 1-1: Screen Layout for UniPro
Command Bar: Contains the commands to open the various program elements.
Program Area: Displays the program elements.
Meter Status: Green indicates the meter is properly linked; red indicates the meter is not properly linked.
Progress Bar: When data is read from the meter, the progress bar indicates the progress of the transfer.
Exit Program Button: Select the Exit button to end the program.
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Hardware Setup 2-1
2 Hardware Setup
2.1 Attaching the Hardware
1. Attach the USB connector from the OMNI Communicator 100A to any available USB port on your
laptop.
2. Check your Device Manager to determine the USB port’s Com Port designation.
3. Select Start→Control Panel→System→Hardware Tab→Device Manager.
The Device Manager window looks similar to the one shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1: Typical Device Manager Window
4. Select Ports in the list and note the USB Serial Port COM assignment (COM8 in the illustration).
2.2 Setting the COM Port
1. Double-click on the UniPro icon on your desktop.
The UniPro Program Wizard screen is displayed (see Figure 2-2).
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Hardware Setup 2-2
Figure 2-2: Selecting Help
2. Click Help in the Menu Bar.
The Help/Communications Port screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3: Help/Connection Screen
3. In the lower left corner, in the Connection partition, select the proper COM port from Step 4 of
Section 2.2.
4. Click Program Wizard to return to the Program Wizard screen.
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Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-1
3 Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register
1. From the Program Wizard screen, click the OK button to the right of Perform Programming.
The system displays the Programming Wizard: Meter Type screen.
The Programmable ID identifies the particular meter to the data retrieval system.
2. Select from three options:
• Click the Use Default button to select the Default Programmable ID.
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Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-2
• Click the Use Current button to select the Current Programmable ID.
• Type in a new ID in the New Programmable ID field.
3. Click the OK button to display the Programmable Text screen.
Programmable Text is used in the data retrieval system as XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
4. Select from three options:
• Click the Use Default button to select the Default Programmable Text.
• Click the Use Current button to select the Current Programmable Text.
• Type in new text in the New field.
5. Click:
• Back to return to the Programmable ID screen.
• Cancel to stop programming and return to the Program Wizard screen.
• OK to accept the Programmable Text and display the Reading Digits screen.
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Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-3
The Reading Digits screen allows you to set the number of digits that are displayed on the register and the units of
measure for the reading.
The window lists the Default settings and the Current settings; the Resolution sections automatically calculate the
resulting AMR and Total display resolutions for the settings.
6. Select from three options:
• Click the Use Default button to select the Default Reading Digits.
• Click the Use Current button to select the Current Reading Digits.
• Select a New set of reading digits by clicking the first and last digits of the range you
wish to display. For example to display the least significant four digits click the 4 box,
then the 2 box. The selected digits will display a white background and the unselected
digits will display a gray background.
7. Select a Units of Measure from the drop-down list.
If you do not make one of the above selections, the system will automatically use the
Default settings.
8. Click:
• Back to return to the Programmable Text screen.
• Cancel to stop programming and return to the Program Wizard screen.
• OK to accept the Reading Digits and display the Reading Mode screen.
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Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-4
With a Normal Reading String, the data stream from the register contains the meter reading and the Meter ID on ly.
With an Extended Reading string, the data stream includes information such as the manufacturer fields and meter/
register specific data.
9. Select from three options:
• Click the Use Default button to select the Default Reading Mode.
• Click the Use Current button to select the Current Reading Mode.
• Use the drop-down list in the New field to select either the Normal or Extend Reading
String.
10. Click:
• Back to return to the Reading Digits screen.
• Cancel to stop programming and return to the Program Wizard screen.
• OK to accept the Reading String and display the Pulse Output screen.
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