Sensus Metering Systems GS0006 Users Manual

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Automated Meter Reading (AMR)

Transmitter Mounting Instructions

For American Gas Meters

Applicable Meters

AL800, AL100, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B and any other American Meter
commercial and industrial meter models with a top mounted plate and index.

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 American Meter
AL800, AL1000, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B

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Components

Hardware

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

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4x mounting screws (thread length 3¼”)

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4x American Meter tamper seals

GS0006 AMR Transmitter

Tools

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

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#3 Phillips screwdriver

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Flat screwdriver (blade size ¼”)

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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 American Meter
AL800, AL1000, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B

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AMR Transmitter Mounting Instructions for American Meter
AL800, AL1000, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B