MASTER METER 40685 Allegro Wall Mount Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- MASTER METER
Table of Contents
MASTER METER 40685 Allegro Wall Mount
Introduction
The Allegro Wall mount endpoint for wáter meters provides two-way communication capabilities 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 impacts 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. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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;
- 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
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)| °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 temperature of 65 °C| %| 95
Chemical exposure| Oliec acid + Hydraulic oils + Fuel+ Other Chemicals| Hours|
72
Connector Types| Nicor, Bare Wire| |
Regulatory| UL, FCC, IC| |
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 |
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