Tantalus RT-2200 Instruction Manual

TANTALUS SYSTEMS CORP.

RT-2200

Instruction Manual

Copyright 2002  Tantalus Systems Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication, or any software included with it may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means including photocopying, electronic,
mechanical, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. This document contains
proprietary information of Tantalus Systems Corp.

Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Tantalus makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Tantalus shall not be liable for errors
contained herein or incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use
of this material.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tantalus Systems Corp. may void your authority to
operate the equipment described in this manual.

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 not 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 and on, you are encouraged to try and correct the interference by
one of 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.

Tantalus Systems Corp.

4224 Manor St.

Burnaby, BC
Canada V5G 1B2
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Product Description

The RT-2200, a key component of the Tantalus Utility Network, is a transceiver, which is
designed to collect data from the surrounding meters and deliver it from a single point, using
Tantalus’ ultra-efficient burst-mode technology, which enables a large number of short data
packets to be delivered at high speeds over the network.

The RT-2200 sits behind a TC-2200-equipped meter and provides two-way communications
between the Network Controller (utility) and the meter (customer).

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tantalus provides two-way, real-time data communications networks to monitor and control
electric utilities. Our long-range wireless networks unite a utility’s applications, making meter
reading, load management, and distribution automation cost-effective and practical throughout
urban and rural service areas.

The Tantalus Utility Network uses long-range 220 MHz spectrum to deliver valued applications
such as outage management, power quality monitoring, meter reading, load management, and
distribution automation to utilities. The Network provides robust two-way communications
throughout a utility’s diverse service territory – including residential, commercial, and industrial.