Sensus Metering Systems GFL Users Manual

Transmitter Certification

Test Report

FCC ID: SDBGFL

FCC Rule Part: CFR 47 Part 24 Subpart D, Part 90 Subpart I, Part 101

Subpart C

ACS Report Number: 06-0194-LD

Applicant: Advanced Metering Data Systems, LLC

Equipment Type: Water Meter Data Transmitter

Trade Name: Sensus AMDS GFL Gas Meter Transmitter

Model(s): GFL

Users Manual

5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: [phone]

Product Description

A significant advantage of the module is its powerful one- Watt transmitter. The long range enabled by the
strong signal and high receiver sensitivity, minimizes the number of base station receivers an d provides
optimal coverage at minimal deployment and ongoing costs. FlexNet transmitters are powered by a
replaceable Lithium battery pack, with an expected service life of over 20 years.

The transmitter is enclosed in a durable polycarbonate casing with a clear cover that enables reusing the
original meter index. The module consists of a narrow band transmitter, magnetic sensors, and mechanical
meter interface that includes a shaft with a magnet. A handheld terminal is used to initialize operation. The
module monitors the meter and sends data to the base station receiver network at predefined and
programmable intervals. Transmitter messages contain meter reading data, status and relevan t parameters
such as index pressure and the number of dials. Messages are routed to a database, where the data gets
formatted for export to billing, marketing and customer service systems.

The FlexNet® wireless transmitter for gas AMR
applications permits offsite meter reading by way of a
fixed base radio network. In addition to solving meter
reading problems such as lockouts, entering unsafe
meter locations, "curbside" reading estimates,
estimated billing, and errors associated with manual
meter reading methods, a fixed network provides
benefits such as daily reads and status alerts.

Sensus (Rockwell, Equimeter,
Invensys)

American/Canadian Meter

Actaris (Sprague, Schlumberger)

RF Output
Range

Modulation

Data Rate

Frequencies

Memory

30dBm (1 Watt)
Urban area (typical) – over

5 miles (8 km)

Proprietary narrow band

Up to 8 Kbps
896-960 MHz, 10,240

channels x 6.25 kHz steps
Non-volatile

Compatible Meters

R175, R200, RT200, RT230, R275, RT275, R315, R250, R310, S110,
S200, 175S, S120, T120, T110 (11-tooth gear)

R415, RT100, RT360 (18-tooth gear)
MR-8, MR-12 (16-tooth gear)
W75AL, AL175, AC175, AT175, ALC175, AT210, AL225, 5B, AL250,

AR250, AC250, AT250, AM250, AL310, AL350, AT350, AL425, AC630
175, 175WC, 210, 240, 250, 250WC, METRIS 250, 400, 400A

(All slant interface, 3 hole index cover)

Specifications

Power Supply
Battery Life

(Typical)

Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries
with HLC
Over 20 years for daily reads
Over 10 years for hourly reads
FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Part 24,

Regulatory
Compliance

Part 90, and Part 101 Rules
Certified Intrinsic Safety
Certification Measurement
Canada Certification

Environmental

-40C to +80C, up to 95% relative
humidity
Magnetic tamper Non-reads,

Alerts

High/Low alerts – via MDM
software

Warranty

20 years for battery (with daily
reads) and electronics

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Automated Meter Reading (AMR)

Meter Components

FlexNet 100G-FL

FlexNet 200G-FL

FlexNet 300G-FL

FlexNet 700G-FL

Transmitter Cover

Supported

Meters

AC250, AL175,
AL250, AL5B
(=AL225),
AL425 and any
other American
Meter model
with a standard
residential
index.

S175, S240,
S250,
Schlumberger
Metris MET250
and S400, with
slant index
interface.

AC250, AL175,
AL250, AL5B
(=AL225),
AL425 and any
other American
Meter model
with a standard
residential
index.

Transmitter (on the left) is shown with
cover and mounting plate

Sensus Sonix
12, 16, 25,
volume
correcting
instruments and
any other
device with
Form-A or ‘dry
contact’ pulse
output.

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