MASTER METER Allegro AMI UTG Wall Mount Endpoint for Water Meters Installation Guide

: June 5, 2024
: MASTER METER

Table of Contents

MASTER METER Allegro AMI UTG Wall Mount Endpoint for Water Meters
Introduction
General Information
Unpacking and handling
Regulation Information
Product Specifications
Installation Requirements
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MASTER METER Allegro AMI UTG Wall Mount Endpoint for Water Meters

Introduction

The Allegro Wall mount endpoint for wáter meters provides two-way communication capabilitiblites over the Allegro RF Network to transmit encoded wáter meter readings, alarms, and other related functions. The Allegro Wall mount endpoint is battery operated and utilizes an FCC licensed frequency within the 450- 470Mhz band.
The following are the main features of the Allegro Wall mount endpoint:

On request reads for last-time meter reads
Alarm report & data logging
Remote, over-the-air firmware upgrades
Remote unit configurations
Confirmation of network connectivity

General Information

Read the instructions below before installing the endpoint.
To prevent injury or damage, do not install, operate, or maintain the endpoint without following the instructions in this guide.
Store the endpoint in a cool, dry place.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Unpacking and handling

Carefully unpack the endpoint and inspect all contents for shipping damage before attempting to install. If any indication of physical damage is found, immediately contact the responsible transportation service and your local Master Meter representative.
Avoid hard blows, jolts, or impact to the endpoint.

Regulation Information

FCC and Industry Canada Class B Digital Device Notice
The digital circuit of this device 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 and 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.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Industry Canada interference Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference; and
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC interference Notice
This device complies with part 90 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference; and
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC and Industry Canada Radiation Hazard Warning
WARNING! To comply with FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device should be located at a distance of at least 20 cm from all persons during normal operation. The antennas used for this product must not be co- located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
WARNING! Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (ST Engineering Telematics Wireless Ltd.) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Product Specifications

Figure 1) Specification Tables

Dimensions| | |
---|---|---|---
| Length x width x height| Inches| 5.2 x 3.6 x 2
Weight| Product Weight| Lbs| 2.2
Environment (worst case)| Submerge time (@0°, 25°, 40°C)| Hours| 168
Temperature| Operating temperature range for basic operation (transmission of

last 12 reads, no data logger transmission)

Figure 2) Encoder Compatibility List

Master Meter	Elinx, AccuLinx Digital Encoders All Sizes
Sensus	ICE, Ipearl, Accustream Digital Encoders All Sizes
Mueller	Mueller Translator Register All Sizes
Neptune	ARB II – VI Encoded Registers

Figure 3) LED Indicator Behavior

Mode	Details	LED
Magnet sensing	LED should indicate in case of magnet sensing	5 seconds slow

blinks

(1sec on / 1 sec off)

Fast mode| Indication when unit enters to fast mode| 5 seconds fast blinks

(0.5Sec on / 05sec off)

Magnet release| Indication for magnet release, 8 seconds after magnet sensing| 1 blink, 2 seconds duration
Install mode no parent| After magnet removal when unit enters to install mode

and no parent acquirement

| 5 seconds slow blinks

(1sec on / 1 sec off)

Install mode after parent acquirement| Unit acquired a parent, and it still in install mode| 2 seconds fast blinks (0.5Sec on / 05sec off)
Normal mode| Device is associated to a parent, got configuration from

Command center.

| 5 seconds fast blinks

(0.5Sec on / 05sec off)

Installation Requirements

Step 1)
Remove the Meter Pit Lid
Step 2)
Remove threaded locking mechanism
Step 3)
Pass the cable through the Lid hole and install the Allegro Wall mount endpoint into the Pit lid. If mounting brackets are available beneath the meter pit lid, the endpoint may alternatively be installed in this manner.
Step 4)
Fasten the endpoint to the meter pit lid using the threaded locking mechanism
Step 5)
Attach the Allegro Wall mount endpoint to the encoded water meter using the appropriate Nicor or Bare Wire connections
Step 6)
Activate the Allegro Wall mount endpoint using a magnet or Allegro Activator tool
Step 7)
Verify Status using the LED Indicators located at the bottom of the endpoint’s neck