MASTER METER ALLPU1 Allegro Pit Unit for Water Meters Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- MASTER METER
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ALLPU1 Allegro Pit Unit for Water Meters
Installation Guide
**Allegro Pit
**
Installation Guide
Category: Residential and Commercial Metering
Model number: ALLPU1
Type: Installation Manual
Issue: Operation
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 on 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.
CAUTION
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.
ATTENTION
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.
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.
The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section
2.5 of RSS-102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain
Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.
Product Specifications
Figure 1) Specification Tables
RF Radio Characteristics| | |
---|---|---|---
| Operating Frequency| MHz| 450-470,
License band
| Transmitter output power| dBm| 32
| Channel Bandwidth| KHz| 6.
Dimensions| | |
| Body/Shaft Circumference| Inches| 1.75″
| Total Width| Inches| 4″
| Total Height| Inches| 5.1″
Weight| Product Weight| Lbs| 2.
Environment| Pit installation, IP68, submerge depth| M| 2.
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|
77
Connector Types| Nicor, Bare Wire| |
Regulatory| UL, FCC, IC| |
Figure 2) Encoder Compatibility List
| Master Meter | Elix, 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 (1 sec on / 1 sec off)
Fast mode| Indication when a 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 a unit enters install mode
and no parent acquirement| 5 seconds slow blinks (1 sec on / 1 sec off)
Install mode after parent acquirement| The unit acquired a parent, and it is
still in install mode| 2 seconds fast blinks (0.5Sec on / 05sec off)
Normal mode| The device is associated with a parent, got configuration from
the 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
Master Meter, Inc.
101 Regency Pkwy, Mansfield, TX 76063
T: 817-842-8000
F: 817-842-8100
MasterMeter.com
References
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