Sensus Metering Systems GS0002 Users Manual

Automated Meter Reading (AMR)

Transmitter Mounting Instructions

For Invensys (Equimeter, Rockwell) Gas Meters

Applicable Meters

R175, R200, R250, R275, R310, R315, R415.

RF Exposure Note

In order to comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements, the Automatic Meter Reading unit must be installed in such a way that there is a 20c”m separation distance between it and all persons during normal operation.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT

AMR Transmitter Mounting Instructions for Invensys (Equimeter, Rockwell) models R175, R200, R250, R275, R310, R315, R415

Components

Verify that all the required components for the installation are available:

GS0002 (11) AMR Transmitter* Index cover (supplied with the transmitter)

*For R415 meters, use GS0002 (18) with the 18-tooth shaft gearwheel.

Hardware

Screw kit (see Appendix – Transmitter Installation Screws as identification guide):

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4x mounting screws (thread length 1”)

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2x index screws (thread length ¾”)

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4x index cover screws (thread length ¾”)

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2x snap seals

Tools

Verify that all the required tools for the installation are available:

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#2 Phillips screwdriver

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Flat screwdriver (blade size ¼”)

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Small flat screwdriver (blade size 5/32”)

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Stiff blade putty knife

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¼” Nut driver

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Mint handheld terminal (HHT)

AMR Transmitter Mounting Instructions for Invensys (Equimeter, Rockwell) models R175, R200, R250, R275, R310, R315, R415

AMR Transmitter Installation

Installation Tasks

1. Remove index cover.

2. Remove index from gas meter.

3. Mount AMR transmitter onto gas meter.

4. Assemble index and cover onto AMR transmitter.

5. Initialize AMR transmitter with HHT.

Remove index cover

1. Use small flat screwdriver to punch out the seals that cover two (2) of the

four (4) index cover screws.

2. Remove and properly dispose the four (4) screws holding the index cover

onto meter, with flat screwdriver. If two (2) or more screws shear off during the cover removal (or were previously sheared off), the meter will need to be replaced by a qualified utility representative. Reinstall any index cover screws that were removed and cap with seals if possible. Enter the appropriate information in the Mint HHT and skip to the next work order.

3. Remove the index cover and dispose of properly.

AMR Transmitter Mounting Instructions for Invensys (Equimeter, Rockwell) models R175, R200, R250, R275, R310, R315, R415

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