Master Meter ALLPU Allegro Pit Unit for water Installation Guide

Master Meter ALLPU Allegro Pit Unit for water

Introduction

The Allegro Pit Unit 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 Pit Unit is battery-operated and utilizes an FCC-licensed frequency within the 450-470Mhz band.
The following are the main features of the Allegro Pit Unit:

• Periodically transmission of the water meter readings (2 times per day)
• 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 unit.
• To prevent injury or damage, do not install, operate, or maintain the unit without following the instructions in this guide.
• Store the unit in a cool, dry place.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Unpacking and handling

• Carefully unpack the unit 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 unit.

Transmitter Information

The User and the Installer should be aware that changes and modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Master Meter could void warranty and the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Professionally trained personnel should install the equipment.
The Allegro Pit Unit is equipped with an internal antenna/transmitter and 1) must be installed at a minimum separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons, and 2) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

 FCC and Industry Canada (IC) Class B Digital Device Notice

The digital portion of the transceiver 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.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

FCC and Industry Canada (IC) Interference Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

Product Specifications

Figure 1) Specification Tables

RF Radio Characteristics| | |
---|---|---|---
| Operating Frequency| MHz| 450-470,

License band

| Transmitter output power| dBm| 33
| Channel Bandwidth| KHz| 6.25
Dimensions| | |
| Body/Shaft Circumference| Inches| 1.75”
| Total Width| Inches| 4”
| Total Height| Inches| 5.1”
Weight| Product Weight| Lbs| 2.2
Environment| Pit installation, IP68, submerge depth| M| 1.5
Submerge time (@0°, 25°, 40°C)| Hours| 168
Temperature| Operating temperature range for basic operation (transmission of

last 12 reads, no data logger transmission)

| °C| -20 to 65
Operating temperature range for data logger transmission| °C| -10 to 65
Storage temperature range| °C| -30 to 80
Humidity| Maximal humidity at a temperature of 65 °C| %| 95
Chemical exposure| Oleic acid + Hydraulic oils + Fuel+ Other Chemicals| Hours| 72
Connector Types| Nicor, Bare Wire| |
Regulatory| UL, FCC, IC| |

Figure 2) Encoder Compatibility List

Figure 3) LED Indicator Behavior

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 Pit Unit into the Pit lid. If mounting brackets are available beneath the meter pit lid, the unit may alternatively be installed in this manner.

• Step 4)
  Fasten the unit to the meter pit lid using the threaded locking mechanism

• Step 5)
  Attach the Allegro Pit Unit to the encoded water meter using the appropriate Nicor or Bare Wire connections

• Step 6)
  Activate the Allegro Pit Unit using a magnet or Allegro Activator tool

• Step 7)
  Verify Status using the LED Indicators located at the bottom of the unit’s neck

References

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